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#Post#: 174--------------------------------------------------
Coming Up for Air [Open]
By: Haurchefant Date: August 5, 2022, 9:37 am
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Haurchefant was glad for a break. While he knew it was important
for this clutch to be guarded and protected at all times and his
gold often needed him as much as he did her.. the being stuck on
the sands for weeks was a bit taxing. It was very warm and as
such, he sweat.. and sweat lead to one stinky weyr(wo)man. Now
that the eggs were fully hardened and approaching hatching,
Haloneth elected to let Astralath sit with them and was out,
flying, hunting and just stretching her wings.
So he decided a nice bath and a quiet meditation under the
waterfall might do him some good. After about half an hour, he
stepped out from the waterfall, feeling cleaner and more level
headed, the stress melting off him as much as the droplets of
water on his skin fell down his chiseled form. Quietly drying
his hair off with a towel, he turned towards the entryway of the
area. He was offered his own quiet time for baths but he
refused, not wanting to put on airs or flaunt any priveledge. He
seen his peers, his council and everyone at the weyr as equals,
as such, his time in the bathing cavern was as open for joining
as anyone else.
" Good afternoon. You need not hide, you are as welcome to this
place as anyone." He replied warmly, as he slipped into his
undershorts, wondering if his unclothed form was making this
person feel shy. Now that he was decently covered, he sat on the
warmed rocks around the edge, his feet and legs dangling into
the water. It felt good to be clean.. and away from the rigors
of nesting with his Gold.
#Post#: 175--------------------------------------------------
Re: Coming Up for Air [Open]
By: GonGold Date: August 5, 2022, 9:53 am
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Anoirigan felt a sigh of content leave his lips the closer and
closer he got to the waterfall. He very much enjoyed the sounds
of rushing water.
He ran his fingers through his long hair, mustering a smile as
he paused briefly. The hatching was fast approaching, and though
he was nervous, he thought this as good a time as any for some
relaxation and meditation.
However, the lad was thoroughly surprised to find none other
than Weyr(wo)man Haurchefant here! A furious blush stampeded
along Noir's face as he cleared his throat heavily.
"O-oh-! G-greetings, sir-! I wasn't expecting to see you-!
Please don't let me disturb you-!" Noir squeaked out, averting
his gaze, his heart slamming nervously against his ribcage. "I
was... hoping to do a bit of meditation this afternoon... d-do
you mind if I keep you company for a moment...?"
#Post#: 184--------------------------------------------------
Re: Coming Up for Air [Open]
By: Haurchefant Date: August 5, 2022, 1:14 pm
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Haurchefant ran a hand through his damp silvery locks and
regarded the other male that had came in, noticing he bore no
knots, likely a candidate or weyrfolk, though he could not tell
right off. " Do not fret over formalities, we are all equals in
Westwind. Haurchefant or even Haurchy is fine, spirits know my
name can be a...ahem... mouthful." He replied, offering his
usual charming smile, trying to relax the other in his presence.
He did not voice it but people feeling intimidated by him here
in Westwind did hurt, he did his best to not come off like the
goldriders from Benden and his personality seemed welcome in his
dealings with the weyrs that were lending aid to Westwind. " You
did not disturb me, besides, the bathing cavern is open to
everyone. I do not see myself as privy to any exclusive time
here, no more than anyone else would have." He added and then
chuckled to himself as he felt Haloneth's satisfaction.. she had
clearly caught herself a juicy meal and was gorging on it, good
for her!
" You are welcome to stay. I am but savoring my time away from
the Sands before Haloneth needs to go back, she is having a bit
of a break today, thus... here I am doing the same. You would
not believe how warm it gets in there, phew! Last thing I need
is for the hatching to begin, candidates filing in.. only to be
knocked unconscious by my odor!"
#Post#: 188--------------------------------------------------
Re: Coming Up for Air [Open]
By: GonGold Date: August 5, 2022, 2:20 pm
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"Ah... m-my apologies..." Noir murmured. "Haurchy, then. M-my
name is Anoirigan, but you can call me Noir. Ah- b-but you might
have known that already- spirits above, I'm an idiot!" He
groaned, looking at the ground. Curse his timidity!
Heaving a sigh, Noir ambled in and sat down nearby, closing his
eyes. "I suppose the upcoming hatching has me nervous... I want
to be worthy of Impressing, I really do. I've been left Standing
every time... is it something that I'm not doing right? Am I
just... not meant to Impress...? What if I'm never chosen...?"
Noir shook his head firmly, his hair obscuring his face as he
sighed in frustration. "Ah, ignore me... so much for a peaceful
break from your stresses... I'm sorry if I'm a bother, really I
am..."
#Post#: 192--------------------------------------------------
Re: Coming Up for Air [Open]
By: Haurchefant Date: August 5, 2022, 4:08 pm
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" Not at all an idiot! There are a lot of people in this weyr,
no one can be expected to remember the name and face of everyone
they meet, least of all me. Why there are some days I forget the
names of my own council... something they do enjoy ribbing me
over." Haurchy replied with a chuckle at his own expense.
" I suffered those same feelings my dear Noir. But then out of
nowhere, here comes Haloneth and turned my life on its head.
Sometimes our bonded can take time to be brought into life but
trust a dragon to know who needs them and who they need. I am
sure you will find your own in due time, you just have to try to
keep the faith." He replied, shifting slightly and letting his
legs fully dangle into the water, it felt wonderful!
" No no, tis not a bother. Its my job to see to it that I am
open for anyone to come to and share their problems, doubts,
fears. It helps me to know so that I can strive to make our home
more hospitable for all." He added and patted the other male on
the shoulder as reassuringly as he could manage.
#Post#: 198--------------------------------------------------
Re: Coming Up for Air [Open]
By: GonGold Date: August 5, 2022, 9:29 pm
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"Yes, but... I could never be so special as to be chosen by a
gold. Even a bronze is far too lofty and ambitious." Noir
responded with a sigh. "I know that's not the point you're
making, but... you're obviously someone with far more merit than
I. You changed everything we know about our dragons. And you
weren't even trying to! What could someone like me POSSIBLY have
to offer?"
Stop that, you idiot. Noir chided himself. Whining before your
Weyr(wo)man like that. You ought to be ashamed of yourself. What
would Mother or Aori say? Or your father?
Noir sighed, offering Haurchefant a small smile. "Sorry... being
born into a family of distinguished riders, I often worry that I
don't live up to my bloodline. That I'm not fit to carry on my
family name...
But I know that's ridiculous..." Noir continued, feeling a
warmth tickle his face as Haurchefant patted his shoulder. "Am I
childish because I want to be like my parents? My mother and
father were both wonderful people and even better riders... I
want to be like them. I want to be someone important to our
home. But every time I'm left Standing, it... it hurts. I find
myself crying myself to sleep over it sometimes... does that
make me weak?"
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