22.Jun.22, 06:10 PM
Chir beamed brightly as Taith agreed with his comment. Wasn't that how most connections happened? Even between people, wasn't it that they saw beyond what was easily observed and right to the heart of who someone was? It was at least what he believed, which was part of why he appreciated dragons so much. So far, they seemed better able to see into peoples' hearts.
It was a simple matter for the mute boy to supply answers to Mylorah's questions without skipping a beat. He didn't even need to stop chewing or swallowing to provide a response for Taith to offer back, making the conversation nearly seamless. Chir choked once or twice when Mylo's questions encouraged laughter from him while he chewed, but he recovered quickly while firing back questions of his own.
Once their lunch was finished, Chir gratefully passed his plate over to Mylo and lounged back against Taith while patting his full belly with satisfaction. Back home, it was a rare day he was able to eat until bursting considering he had to always save something for harder times when food was more difficult to come by. Since joining the Weyr, he'd had three meals a day with snacks throughout whenever he wanted them! Despite his initial misgivings, this was a good place, and he realized how lucky he was that S'far and Urudith had found him when they did.
Chir got to his feet when his new friend returned and scratched Taith's side idly as he looked skyward. Judging by the sun, he had at least another two hours before he had to prepare for reading and writing lessons. You're not stealing it, the freckled youth reassured, smiling earnestly. This has been fun.
Meeting people had always been nerve-wracking for Chironhes, but Mylorah and Taith made it so easy with their endless kindness. He realized he could spend hours in their company and it feel like mere minutes. Perhaps that was what made friends! It was nice to finally have some.
I have a few hours, he continued. Are you still free, too, Taith? I don't want you to feel trapped if there are other things you'd rather be doing. Unless you want to help us find Kor'is?
It was a simple matter for the mute boy to supply answers to Mylorah's questions without skipping a beat. He didn't even need to stop chewing or swallowing to provide a response for Taith to offer back, making the conversation nearly seamless. Chir choked once or twice when Mylo's questions encouraged laughter from him while he chewed, but he recovered quickly while firing back questions of his own.
Once their lunch was finished, Chir gratefully passed his plate over to Mylo and lounged back against Taith while patting his full belly with satisfaction. Back home, it was a rare day he was able to eat until bursting considering he had to always save something for harder times when food was more difficult to come by. Since joining the Weyr, he'd had three meals a day with snacks throughout whenever he wanted them! Despite his initial misgivings, this was a good place, and he realized how lucky he was that S'far and Urudith had found him when they did.
Chir got to his feet when his new friend returned and scratched Taith's side idly as he looked skyward. Judging by the sun, he had at least another two hours before he had to prepare for reading and writing lessons. You're not stealing it, the freckled youth reassured, smiling earnestly. This has been fun.
Meeting people had always been nerve-wracking for Chironhes, but Mylorah and Taith made it so easy with their endless kindness. He realized he could spend hours in their company and it feel like mere minutes. Perhaps that was what made friends! It was nice to finally have some.
I have a few hours, he continued. Are you still free, too, Taith? I don't want you to feel trapped if there are other things you'd rather be doing. Unless you want to help us find Kor'is?