19.Sep.12, 03:17 AM
Sanderon's behavior pleased D'ren, at least for the most part. The young man seemed much more composed and level-headed than last time, though D'ren was no fool. He knew that in their previous encounters, Sanderon had been in the middle of serious emotional outbursts. The bronzerider also knew that a calm person was a much better actor than a person in the middle of a breakdown. The exterior was a good sign, and D'ren hoped that his optimism wasn't misplaced, but he reminded himself that it could always be an act.
Time would tell. While he didn't ignore the possibility, for now D'ren would give Sanderon the benefit oft the doubt.
"The Weyr is faring well enough," he replied. "And Lymsleia has recovered physically, though she's been unusually quiet lately." Lym was a chronic troublemaker, though D'ren hated that the girl had run in to such bad luck. He wished she would learn to behave on her own and apply her energy in a positive way, rather that causing trouble all the time.
That was his hope for Sanderon, too.
"And how have you been? Has I'shan taken good care of you?" The question wasn't just a social one; Sanderon's reply would tell a lot about how the young man was coping and how his attitude towards dragonriders was evolving. I'shan was an important subject as well, since he was the one responsible for Sandeorn's kidnapping. Sanderon would judge him more harshly than the rest, but his extremes were important to keep an eye on.
D'ren waited, a hopeful expression creeping onto his rapidly-aging face.
Time would tell. While he didn't ignore the possibility, for now D'ren would give Sanderon the benefit oft the doubt.
"The Weyr is faring well enough," he replied. "And Lymsleia has recovered physically, though she's been unusually quiet lately." Lym was a chronic troublemaker, though D'ren hated that the girl had run in to such bad luck. He wished she would learn to behave on her own and apply her energy in a positive way, rather that causing trouble all the time.
That was his hope for Sanderon, too.
"And how have you been? Has I'shan taken good care of you?" The question wasn't just a social one; Sanderon's reply would tell a lot about how the young man was coping and how his attitude towards dragonriders was evolving. I'shan was an important subject as well, since he was the one responsible for Sandeorn's kidnapping. Sanderon would judge him more harshly than the rest, but his extremes were important to keep an eye on.
D'ren waited, a hopeful expression creeping onto his rapidly-aging face.