05.Jul.22, 01:35 PM
Chironhes had found himself a new routine in Sironar's absence, though he inevitably found himself missing his roommate's presence whenever he finally made his way back to the barracks to sleep. No matter how thoroughly he'd exhausted himself, the boy would lie awake, ears straining to catch sounds during the night until sleep finally claimed him. He told himself it was the news of all the attacks that had him on edge, but he suspected it was just that he enjoyed Siro's company and the way he'd natter at him at night until they both fell asleep.
Since S'far had suggested he find things he enjoyed aside from hunting, Chir had made an effort to find other activities to partake in. However, his silent observations usually struck others as annoying hovering, so he typically ended up going back to the archery range to work on that or finding Taith or Malvayth to groom. He found that activity, at least, enjoyable and a balm for worrying thoughts. Even if he didn't want to chat, the dragons seemed content to doze and allow him to scratch their hides and apply oil - tested only!! - on them.
He was just finishing up cleaning up after a session with Malvayth when Fancy Lad found him. For a brief moment, he could only blink in surprise at the firelizard that Chirp immediately tackled with excitement along his shoulders. The blue flitter tended to avoid him and his quest to pet all the firelizards, so having him land so neatly on his shoulder was quite a shock. It took another moment for him to put together that if Fancy was here without a letter for him, it must mean that Siro was home!
Bye, Mal! Chir told the gold before racing off through the Weyr. Since Fancy seemed keener on cuddling with Chirp (or rather, she was holding him hostage with her affection), the young hunter chose to check their shared room first.
He burst inside, breathless and panting, but a smile still managed to work its way to his lips. Before, Chir may have had a more sedate greeting for his roommate, but after reading and hearing so many horrifying stories of things that had happened at Benden Weyr, he couldn't help but leap forward and wrap the other teen in a tight hug. Siro couldn't know that he'd had nightmares while he was gone of all those terrible things happening to him, too. Chir was just relieved to see none of them had been true.
Since S'far had suggested he find things he enjoyed aside from hunting, Chir had made an effort to find other activities to partake in. However, his silent observations usually struck others as annoying hovering, so he typically ended up going back to the archery range to work on that or finding Taith or Malvayth to groom. He found that activity, at least, enjoyable and a balm for worrying thoughts. Even if he didn't want to chat, the dragons seemed content to doze and allow him to scratch their hides and apply oil - tested only!! - on them.
He was just finishing up cleaning up after a session with Malvayth when Fancy Lad found him. For a brief moment, he could only blink in surprise at the firelizard that Chirp immediately tackled with excitement along his shoulders. The blue flitter tended to avoid him and his quest to pet all the firelizards, so having him land so neatly on his shoulder was quite a shock. It took another moment for him to put together that if Fancy was here without a letter for him, it must mean that Siro was home!
Bye, Mal! Chir told the gold before racing off through the Weyr. Since Fancy seemed keener on cuddling with Chirp (or rather, she was holding him hostage with her affection), the young hunter chose to check their shared room first.
He burst inside, breathless and panting, but a smile still managed to work its way to his lips. Before, Chir may have had a more sedate greeting for his roommate, but after reading and hearing so many horrifying stories of things that had happened at Benden Weyr, he couldn't help but leap forward and wrap the other teen in a tight hug. Siro couldn't know that he'd had nightmares while he was gone of all those terrible things happening to him, too. Chir was just relieved to see none of them had been true.