03.Apr.12, 06:30 AM
He thought he had been out of the way where he was standing but when Talian ushered him further back with the weyrlings he decided could also stay, R’nd was tempted to leave. He wouldn’t go far, just wait outside with the crowd and maybe play guard to the room in case anyone else suddenly showed up. But something compelled him to stay as he tracked the flurry of activity from the way Talian barked orders to the beautiful blonde healer following them to how B’jin and the weyrlings also did their best to stay out of the way but still let Jada know they were near. It turned out it was a good thing he stayed when the master healer asked for someone to help in keeping the young goldrider still.
R’nd knew B’jin’s back was still tender and he didn’t want his companion to risk straining it again and since he didn’t know much about the other two men, he decided he was the best choice for the job. He took a step the same time the shorter of the two men near him did. Apparently his assumption was wrong, a realization that only strengthened as the kid grabbed his arm to stop him from going to Jada. Other than being available to ask Ayyonth to take them to the Hall, R’nd was feeling particularly useless in that small room but he was willing to still step down from the task if the other man wanted to be with Jada. It didn’t matter who did it so long as it was done and Talian could help the girl.
Laughter almost escaped at the way he was suddenly being addressed but it wasn’t the time and R’nd nodded his understanding, “I’ll behave, I promise.” With that odd matter settled and a glance to the gorgeous man to see if he wanted the position and then to B’jin to warn the greenrider with a look that he better not try to do it, R’nd moved to the head of the table.
He leaned over just enough so that his face was over Jada’s, but there was still a fair bit of distance between them. “Hey, gorgeous. You’re in for a treat, you know,” he placed his hands on her shoulders to help hold her down without letting her know just yet that that was why he was now lingering by her. “You’re about to be spoiled. Talian’s going to fix up your wounds, the pretty blonde I unfortunately don’t know the name of will further tend to your needs and I am going to give you a much needed massage. I’m quite skilled with my hands, you know.” R’nd glanced up for only a moment to seek out B’jin and gave him a smile. If Jada needed a second opinion, at least there was someone there that could back him up in his bragging.
“So just lie still and enjoy, all right? You needn’t worry about Krypth either. Ayyonth tells me she’s with Nirinath so she is definitely well looked after.” With a reassuring smile given to the woman that had to be frightened, R’nd started moving his fingers along the smooth skin of her shoulders while applying just enough pressure to ensure she wouldn’t successfully thrash about.
R’nd knew B’jin’s back was still tender and he didn’t want his companion to risk straining it again and since he didn’t know much about the other two men, he decided he was the best choice for the job. He took a step the same time the shorter of the two men near him did. Apparently his assumption was wrong, a realization that only strengthened as the kid grabbed his arm to stop him from going to Jada. Other than being available to ask Ayyonth to take them to the Hall, R’nd was feeling particularly useless in that small room but he was willing to still step down from the task if the other man wanted to be with Jada. It didn’t matter who did it so long as it was done and Talian could help the girl.
Laughter almost escaped at the way he was suddenly being addressed but it wasn’t the time and R’nd nodded his understanding, “I’ll behave, I promise.” With that odd matter settled and a glance to the gorgeous man to see if he wanted the position and then to B’jin to warn the greenrider with a look that he better not try to do it, R’nd moved to the head of the table.
He leaned over just enough so that his face was over Jada’s, but there was still a fair bit of distance between them. “Hey, gorgeous. You’re in for a treat, you know,” he placed his hands on her shoulders to help hold her down without letting her know just yet that that was why he was now lingering by her. “You’re about to be spoiled. Talian’s going to fix up your wounds, the pretty blonde I unfortunately don’t know the name of will further tend to your needs and I am going to give you a much needed massage. I’m quite skilled with my hands, you know.” R’nd glanced up for only a moment to seek out B’jin and gave him a smile. If Jada needed a second opinion, at least there was someone there that could back him up in his bragging.
“So just lie still and enjoy, all right? You needn’t worry about Krypth either. Ayyonth tells me she’s with Nirinath so she is definitely well looked after.” With a reassuring smile given to the woman that had to be frightened, R’nd started moving his fingers along the smooth skin of her shoulders while applying just enough pressure to ensure she wouldn’t successfully thrash about.