02.Nov.20, 04:20 PM
20.09.741
I’ve met Cazan, one of the goldriders who Impressed at the Hatching I attended earlier this year. She was in the Stands when Malvayth chose her. She’s an interesting woman, very dedicated to her work. It’s a relief to know I’m no the only woman who doesn’t like the idea of being married off without discussion. She’s teaching me some of the basics of leathercrafting, and I hope to use the knowledge to make myself more useful to the Weyr. Right now all I do is study and babysit. I made a harness and pouch for Rudi yesterday. Nothing too fancy, but it was a good starting point for her to show me how to get started. I think I’ll dye it later. Or maybe just oil it, I’m not sure yet. I want to make one for Ali, too. I do miss him, and it would help us to keep in touch easier so message pages don’t get lost between.
13.10.741
The gather was fantastic, for the day I was able to attend, and it was soooo good to see my brother again! The robe he found for me is very nice. Simple, warm. Just what I needed. Faranth above, I’m so glad to have him in my life. I worry for him, though. He’s got himself a girl in Benden Weyr that he seems quite taken with. He’s never been much for commitment that he couldn’t easily back out of, and this seems like an awfully big step for him. He’ll make a good Master, I know, but I hope it’s what he wants and that this girl is good for him. I do have to laugh a bit, though…of course he would find a Weyr girl. Mother and Father must HATE that idea. With me gone, he was their last hope to marry favorably, and shards, has he ruined that idea! Well, one of their three children marrying well isn’t a complete failure, and there’s still hope for Meri, too.
There’s a clutch at Telgar that is supposed to hatch in a couple of weeks…I’m told I can Stand there if I choose, but I don’t know that I want to do so. If I Impress there, I would have to stay there until weyrling graduation which takes about a year. I suppose it wouldn’t be terrible…
02.11.741
I didn’t end up going to Telgar. I’d like to stay in Fort if I can. I like this area and I know it well. Plus, R’dal, R’dare, and Cazan are all here. I know I need to be better about making friends…and a new Weyr would definitely force that. Maybe Benden, if there’s a clutch there, soon. Then I would at least be closer to Ali. But for now Fort is fine. Malvayth Flew earlier than expected and should be clutching within the year. I plan to Stand for her clutch. She is a darling thing, and Rudi has become quite fond of her. If he’s not with me he’s usually flitting around the queen, which as long as he’s keeping out of trouble, I have no problem with. Though, there was that time with the dye…there was a big to-do about Mal getting into trouble a little while back and while I don’t think Rudi was directly involved, thank the Egg, he did come back to my bunk that night with some odd staining…hm. No matter, now.
I’ve met Cazan, one of the goldriders who Impressed at the Hatching I attended earlier this year. She was in the Stands when Malvayth chose her. She’s an interesting woman, very dedicated to her work. It’s a relief to know I’m no the only woman who doesn’t like the idea of being married off without discussion. She’s teaching me some of the basics of leathercrafting, and I hope to use the knowledge to make myself more useful to the Weyr. Right now all I do is study and babysit. I made a harness and pouch for Rudi yesterday. Nothing too fancy, but it was a good starting point for her to show me how to get started. I think I’ll dye it later. Or maybe just oil it, I’m not sure yet. I want to make one for Ali, too. I do miss him, and it would help us to keep in touch easier so message pages don’t get lost between.
13.10.741
The gather was fantastic, for the day I was able to attend, and it was soooo good to see my brother again! The robe he found for me is very nice. Simple, warm. Just what I needed. Faranth above, I’m so glad to have him in my life. I worry for him, though. He’s got himself a girl in Benden Weyr that he seems quite taken with. He’s never been much for commitment that he couldn’t easily back out of, and this seems like an awfully big step for him. He’ll make a good Master, I know, but I hope it’s what he wants and that this girl is good for him. I do have to laugh a bit, though…of course he would find a Weyr girl. Mother and Father must HATE that idea. With me gone, he was their last hope to marry favorably, and shards, has he ruined that idea! Well, one of their three children marrying well isn’t a complete failure, and there’s still hope for Meri, too.
There’s a clutch at Telgar that is supposed to hatch in a couple of weeks…I’m told I can Stand there if I choose, but I don’t know that I want to do so. If I Impress there, I would have to stay there until weyrling graduation which takes about a year. I suppose it wouldn’t be terrible…
02.11.741
I didn’t end up going to Telgar. I’d like to stay in Fort if I can. I like this area and I know it well. Plus, R’dal, R’dare, and Cazan are all here. I know I need to be better about making friends…and a new Weyr would definitely force that. Maybe Benden, if there’s a clutch there, soon. Then I would at least be closer to Ali. But for now Fort is fine. Malvayth Flew earlier than expected and should be clutching within the year. I plan to Stand for her clutch. She is a darling thing, and Rudi has become quite fond of her. If he’s not with me he’s usually flitting around the queen, which as long as he’s keeping out of trouble, I have no problem with. Though, there was that time with the dye…there was a big to-do about Mal getting into trouble a little while back and while I don’t think Rudi was directly involved, thank the Egg, he did come back to my bunk that night with some odd staining…hm. No matter, now.