24.Nov.12, 08:02 AM
S'kef closed his eyes and leaned back in his chair, a fresh glass of wine gripped lightly in his hand. It was quiet now. J'ver had slipped off to bed minutes before, his slender form disappearing down the darkened hallway and leaving the brownrider alone. Their romantic little dinner date had gone on for quite a while, a habit which was becoming more and more common for the pair. S'kef certainly loved spending time with his mate, but there was also a pragmatic purpose. S'kef wanted the Weyr to grow used to seeing them together, and to grow used to seeing them linger in the dining hall until late hours. If they saw it often enough, they would think nothing of it, yes?
He wondered who this 'friend' would be. There was no telling, but S'kef had already decided to trust whoever it was. J'ver was a smart little beast; he knew everyone and everything, and after the mishap with Talian he was certain to be extra careful. S'kef had been outraged at the greenrider's failure, but he trusted his pet not to make the same mistake again. No, his J'ver was clever. He would never make the same mistake twice. They both knew that.
That being said, putting faith in someone else was not something the brownrider did lightly. He didn't fidget or even frown, but some part of him was aware of how vulnerable he had become. Shards! Going to a third party was already somewhat out of his comfort zone, but it was necessary. He and J'ver agreed it was necessary. This would work.
It had to work. All he could do right now was wait and see what his love delivered him. He didn't expect to be disappointed.
He wondered who this 'friend' would be. There was no telling, but S'kef had already decided to trust whoever it was. J'ver was a smart little beast; he knew everyone and everything, and after the mishap with Talian he was certain to be extra careful. S'kef had been outraged at the greenrider's failure, but he trusted his pet not to make the same mistake again. No, his J'ver was clever. He would never make the same mistake twice. They both knew that.
That being said, putting faith in someone else was not something the brownrider did lightly. He didn't fidget or even frown, but some part of him was aware of how vulnerable he had become. Shards! Going to a third party was already somewhat out of his comfort zone, but it was necessary. He and J'ver agreed it was necessary. This would work.
It had to work. All he could do right now was wait and see what his love delivered him. He didn't expect to be disappointed.