16.May.13, 12:47 PM
I guess it's out of the klah pot and into the fire. Isscer could only stare, momentarily dumb-founded, at Talian when he made it clear he wanted the Farmcrafter to follow him. A part of Isscer knew where they were going--to meet Khaduceth--but the hesitant part of him was trying to play it off as a simple "Come on, let's get out of here". Isscer wasn't sure whether he wanted to meet the brown or not--if he did, how could he possibly stick to his 'avoid all dragons at all times' agenda? Would Khaduceth expect him to be friendly all the time?
Despite his own misgivings, Isscer knew it would be rude to just run away. He was invested in repairing his strained relationship with Talian, and to do so meant that he would eventually have to meet Khaduceth. One couldn't divide the dragon from their rider, no matter how hard they wanted to, after all! Still, actions were easier than words and Isscer could respect that as well; he didn't think that Talian was trying to force him into anything, just trying to make the best out of the situation that he could.
Try as he might, Isscer was afraid that the dragon had changed Talian. Fear of Impression was not solely a fear of a dragon for him, but a fear of change. He was fine with his life as a Crafter, but what would happen on the off-chance that a dragon would choose him for a Bonded? There was no way of knowing, but Isscer feared that acquiring a dragonet life-partner would result in his having to change, having to give up his dreams of attaining Senior Journeyman status. It had been all he had ever wanted for as long as he could remember, and he couldn't bear the notion of having to give his dream up.
Isscer followed obediently, afraid of what waited outside and yet knowing that it had to be endured if there was any chance of proving that he was sincere. Talian deserved as such, and Isscer would just have to swallow his fear and pride to get through it.
Despite his own misgivings, Isscer knew it would be rude to just run away. He was invested in repairing his strained relationship with Talian, and to do so meant that he would eventually have to meet Khaduceth. One couldn't divide the dragon from their rider, no matter how hard they wanted to, after all! Still, actions were easier than words and Isscer could respect that as well; he didn't think that Talian was trying to force him into anything, just trying to make the best out of the situation that he could.
Try as he might, Isscer was afraid that the dragon had changed Talian. Fear of Impression was not solely a fear of a dragon for him, but a fear of change. He was fine with his life as a Crafter, but what would happen on the off-chance that a dragon would choose him for a Bonded? There was no way of knowing, but Isscer feared that acquiring a dragonet life-partner would result in his having to change, having to give up his dreams of attaining Senior Journeyman status. It had been all he had ever wanted for as long as he could remember, and he couldn't bear the notion of having to give his dream up.
Isscer followed obediently, afraid of what waited outside and yet knowing that it had to be endured if there was any chance of proving that he was sincere. Talian deserved as such, and Isscer would just have to swallow his fear and pride to get through it.