05.Jul.22, 11:39 AM
It was the little while part that worried Geric, some secrets never seemed safe to get out. But Quil was clever... she'd probably agree it was better to not talk about this one to people. Right? He tried to take a few deep breaths but then Qu'va commented about her being good at sharing and he stuttered and huffed and coughed. Did he know about... about how both Quil and Leeri saw other people on occasion? They were usually pretty discreet about it, though. That and Geric always made a point to find an excuse to be in the Hall or otherwise been invisible when a certain regular visitor from the Weyr came to see Quil, and he'd seen his brother's face whenever he read certain letters he received by firelizard. Then again he also knew how his brother looked at his wife so... he'd very carefully restrained his snooping.
He glanced at the dragonrider next to him, his practically a brother nephew-in-law, and realized that he probably hadn't been referring to that at all. No, Qu'va was probably just a good son and referring to his mother's general affections and maternal care than anything else. So Gerric forced a smile and gave Dalsuth's warm hide another pat for a little last minute soothing touch. "You don't have to share anything with me. Today is your day, I can wait to talk to her until after you're done."
The offer of future dragon hugs, or even a visit to the Weyr, made Geric quiet for a moment as he started walking with only a small gesture for Qu'va to follow. Ullie had run off to the Weyr and seemed to be enjoying hismelf, maybe he could too, but to hide. Then again he wasn't Ullie, and Geric knew better than to try and tell that particular friend of his about his current predicament. "Maybe. I might like that I just worry about work and I don't want to be a burden on you. But I'll at least let you know if I want a dragon hug."
That part he could at least smile about honestly as he led the way back home and pushed the door open. "Go on, I'm sure your mother will be happy to see you."
He glanced at the dragonrider next to him, his practically a brother nephew-in-law, and realized that he probably hadn't been referring to that at all. No, Qu'va was probably just a good son and referring to his mother's general affections and maternal care than anything else. So Gerric forced a smile and gave Dalsuth's warm hide another pat for a little last minute soothing touch. "You don't have to share anything with me. Today is your day, I can wait to talk to her until after you're done."
The offer of future dragon hugs, or even a visit to the Weyr, made Geric quiet for a moment as he started walking with only a small gesture for Qu'va to follow. Ullie had run off to the Weyr and seemed to be enjoying hismelf, maybe he could too, but to hide. Then again he wasn't Ullie, and Geric knew better than to try and tell that particular friend of his about his current predicament. "Maybe. I might like that I just worry about work and I don't want to be a burden on you. But I'll at least let you know if I want a dragon hug."
That part he could at least smile about honestly as he led the way back home and pushed the door open. "Go on, I'm sure your mother will be happy to see you."