12.Feb.21, 08:02 AM
Despite speaking with Malvayth weeks ago and promising her he would Stand for her clutch, Quinvalis was a ball of nerves now that the moment was upon him. He couldn't do this. How could he go back out there after nearly dying last time? The events at the Hatching barely registered in his mind, knowing Malvayth would never intentionally harm him or anyone if it wasn't for the death of one of her children. All the panic making him hyperventilate was from the memories of colliding with that little blue. He didn't even blame the dragon for the injuries but Quinvalis couldn't stop imagining how another hatchling would trample him.
His roommate was always surprisingly nice to him but never pushed him too far in socializing or even getting him to open up. He showed it again as he rubbed Quinvalis' back and told him everything would be fine. Smaller clutch and Malvayth was a friend, right? Quinvalis finally calmed enough and nodded, thanking his roommate--friend?--and told him he would be there soon.
It took a few more minutes after changing into the robe to gather his courage again. It was the first time wearing that hideous robe since it had been cut off of his unconscious body. It also showed his arms and Quinvalis wished he was brave enough to break the rules and wear a shirt underneath.
Finally he started the trek to the Sands, ignoring all looks real or imagined given to him. Panic tried to grip him when he saw the eggs but Quinvalis focused on his breathing and skirted around everyone to find a spot as close to Malvayth as was allowed. She promised to keep him safe and he was counting on that.
His roommate was always surprisingly nice to him but never pushed him too far in socializing or even getting him to open up. He showed it again as he rubbed Quinvalis' back and told him everything would be fine. Smaller clutch and Malvayth was a friend, right? Quinvalis finally calmed enough and nodded, thanking his roommate--friend?--and told him he would be there soon.
It took a few more minutes after changing into the robe to gather his courage again. It was the first time wearing that hideous robe since it had been cut off of his unconscious body. It also showed his arms and Quinvalis wished he was brave enough to break the rules and wear a shirt underneath.
Finally he started the trek to the Sands, ignoring all looks real or imagined given to him. Panic tried to grip him when he saw the eggs but Quinvalis focused on his breathing and skirted around everyone to find a spot as close to Malvayth as was allowed. She promised to keep him safe and he was counting on that.