Logs:Aurelinth and Zyrieth's Clutch Hatches
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| RL Date: 22 October, 1995 |
| Who: Darci, R'lym, Denar, Jacera, Jadar, Jalla, Karel, Karitha, Kirsi, Laurelin, Leila, Leirra, Micaya, Riyel, Sarin, Taia, Triayla, Yarrow |
| Involves: High Reaches Weyr |
| Type: Log |
| What: Aurelinth and Zyrieth's clutch hatches. |
| Where: Hatching Sands, High Reaches Weyr |
| When: Day 00, Month 00, Turn 11 (Pass 10) |
| Kalan starts watching for the candidates... Ledges> Verenth leaves off vibrating, and begins to do his very quiet hum thing, but that is quickly drowned out in the rest of the rising noise. Ledges> Carelith flies in from the bowl outside, and makes his way to a landing out of the way of others. Ledges> Penath hums, a smooth bassy rumble=hum. Ledges> Jerissa nudges Tarah. "This is going to be wierd. Watching, I mean." Ledges> Carissea smiles at Covalt, tucking Marie in where she can be warm and still see. Marie simply blows a couple of spit-bubbles. Pelyoren looks at the eggs. "Are they going to?" Ledges> Carelith warbles to the larger blue, wriggling his wings a bit as he settles in. Ledges> Nyana leans against Genneth as the dragon begins to hum softly. Ledges> G'rel gives a hearty wave to T'vor as well, before turning back to watch the sands, a deep vibrating hum shaking the dust on the ledge under his feet. Ledges> Hanneth churrs in her warm sweet contralto, the sound changing to a deep rich hummmmm. Pelyoren says "Are they always this noisy? The dragons, I mean." Ledges> Tarah looks at Jerissa. " Yeah... This is my first Hatching was when I was standing." Akima sits and watches with awe. Sorel grins at Carow,"Nope we all ran here I've a cousin out there you know" Ledges> Perpetua settles in for the event, peering between bodies and dragons to be able to see. Ledges> Kalarith sneaks up behind phoenix and leans over her and hummmms quietly. Selandra grins at Karanina "So did you catch the wagon up?" Ledges> Channa looks up to see Rsonth and the blue she had seen earlier. Pelyoren realises nobody can hear her over the _hum_, and puts her chin on her hands, watching the eggs. Marissa chuckles. "We've a Resident out there too, Sorel! Very exciting for Bitra." Ledges> phoenix jumps! Ledges> Jerissa spins around and looks straight at Alekis. "Heya." She hugs her friend. "Hows you?" Carow chuckles to Soril, sitting behind him. "Oh? Who's that?" Selandra waves to Omali. Sorel nods,'Truly :)_" Alea's attention is on the eggs. Karanina shakes her head, "I caught a dragon up." she smiles. Ledges> Channa waves hestiantly to D'ris. Ledges> Alekis smiles and hugs Jerissa, "I'm fine." Ledges> D'ris eyes sweep the crowd, then spots Channa, "Hey there!" Murren searches the sands for a glimpse of her brother, Riyel. Aisha waves cheerily to Omali. Selandra grins. "Me too, only a few days ago." Carow bows his head to Lady Omali. Derek turns his full attention to the eggs and he hums excitedly. On the sands, Darci meanders out of the passageway, onto the sands. Ledges> Above on Tyrigoth, J'san undoes the buckles and strappings that hold him on Tyrigoth. Ledges> J'san jumps down off of Tyrigoth's leg, landing easily. Tiera looks to the sands with a smile. David grins at Derek, and wonders if he, too, can fly. Ledges> Melata watches carefully for the Cadidates to come in, especially the four that Verenth Searched. Ledges> J'cob smilse and waves to Covalt. Ledges> N'ren settles to a seat beside Harper Master Perpetua, between his dragons forelegs. Ledges> Jerissa giggles. She mutters to Alekis, "I... to escape...." Ledges> Notreth furls his wings quickly to make room for the next dragon. Raven wonders if Rathenna's saving the seat next to her for anyone. Ledges> Covalt bounces and grins happily at J'cob, waving him over. Derek attempts to tickle Tiera again, careful not to disturb her fire lziards, "We'll see who is gonna cry, Tiera!" Omali makes her way with the squirming boy to the front seats. A few weyrboys hastily make room for the Lady Holder and take seats elsewhere. Ledges> Tarah leans over the ledge and watches the eggs. Rathenna grins. "Come on down, Raven..." Ledges> Jaen slides quickly down Notreth's shoulder, hitting the ground lightly and giving the brown dragon an affectionate slap on the neck. On the sands, Aurelinth's humming raises in pitch noticibly when her rider arrives on the sands. Ledges> Celie wanders over to stand next to Jerissa. Ledges> T'vor nods to Jerissa, "It's different." On the sands, All the candidates walk out of the passageway, onto the sands. They are: Denar, Jacera, Jadar, Jalla, Karel, Karitha, Kirsi, Laurelin, Leila, Leirra, Micaya, Riyel, Sarin, Taia, Triayla, Yarrow, and many NPCs. Ledges> Alekis blinks and laugha, "You cheat!" Ledges> Atop Rodrith, J'rus looks around as Rodrith settles, a slight smile on his face. Ledges> Channa searches her pockets a bit, and then produces a large, olled up hide. Ledges> Tarah says "Here they come." Tiera shuushs!! On the sands, Zyrieth lifts his head and watched the Candidates enter. G'son grins and waves to Omali. Ledges> J'rus climbs down from Rodrith's neckridges, sliding down a forelimb and jumping to the ground beside his Bronze. He looks up at his Dragon, eyes hazed as the two go through a brief conversation of sorts. Finally, J'rus smiles, patting Rodrith on the side. Ledges> Melata looks up suddenly and grins at Carissea, "Wierd up here, for the first time at this Weyr." Kyvaren looks for a seat, but then decides to stand Ledges> J'cob zips over to Covalt, nudging Alekis to follow. Ledges> Celie nudges Jerissa. "There's Jace!" Vivian catches her breath and watches as the candidates take their places on the sands. Carow smiles proudly as Leila makes her way onto the sands. Ledges> Perpetua looks up at Kheveth. "Tell him he's quite welcome." Pelyoren looks at the Candidates for a moment, but is more interested in the eggs. "Which one's the gold?" Ledges> Carissea eyes Denar carefully, and manages not to cheer as Jalla enters. Raven walks down the steps and sits next to Rathenna, watching the candidates go by. Ledges> Jerissa nods to Alekis. "Always dear, always." Ledges> T'vor senses J'rus, and look over, "J'rus!" On the sands, Leila looks startled at the crowd and then grins sheepishly. She bows to Aurelinth and Zyrieth and takes her place near the others. Marissa sits up quickly as she sees Leila enter onto the Sands, poking Carow to get his attention and pointing. Ledges> Elynie leans over and yells to Jalla, "Hey! Good luck Jalla!" Ledges> Penath warbles to Rodrith. Ledges> Jaen makes her way to sit between Notreth's forelegs, legs folded neatly as she peers down onto the sands. Ledges> F'lame pokes phoenix. "There's Leila .. I searched her" On the sands, Darci smiles to Aurelinth and steps up beside the Queen, "Yes, it will be very soon." Ledges> Nyana peers down, trying to mark candidates from former Fort hatchings. On the sands, Jalla follows Denar, pausing to bow to Aurelinth and Zyrieth before taking her place with the others. On the sands, Denar walks calmly into the semicircle of candidates, stoping to bow deeply to Aurelinth Tiera smiles at Vivian. Aisha grins. "And here they come! See Jacera and Leirra down there." Ledges> Rsonth's swirling eyes sparkle as a deep rumblehummmm comes from his neck. On the sands, Triayla walks over to join the semi-circle of candidates, and then curtseys to Aurelinth and Zyrieth. Ledges> From one of Rodrith's lower neckridges, Germaine caresses Rodrith gratefully, murmuring a low thanks as she slides down his foreleg. On the sands, Karitha comes out of the passageway with a pale face and shaking hands. She quickly turns and bows to Aurelinth before taking her place in the loose semi-circle of Candidates. Carow raises his finger to Kalren and Jazmin indicating there is room to sit beside he and Marissa. On the sands, Kirsi follows Karitha out, jumping a bit when her feet first touch the sands. She moves into the forming semi-circle, curseying to Aurelinth and Zyrieth. On the sands, Micaya walks out onto the sands, pausing to bow respectfully to Aurelinth, Zyrieth, and the weyrleaders. Ledges> Alekis nods to J'cob for a sec. Ledges> N'ren glances at Perpetua, and blinks. "He spoke to you?" On the sands, The Winter Midday Egg rolls halfway over. On the sands, Yarrow bows to Aurelinth, then Zyrieth, and finds herplace in the circle of Candidates. Ledges> Germaine manages to make her way down Rodrith's forelimb, landing beside the mighty Bronze. Ledges> Carissea smiles. "You know, I've only /watched/ one other hatching, Melata?" Ledges> Jerissa grins at Celie. "lets hope she has more luck." Ledges> J'rus waves to his friend from Igen, 'T'vor!! On the sands, R'lym walks out of the passageway, onto the sands. On the sands, Taia nods to Aurelinth and Zyrieth nervously and joins the semi-circle. On the sands, Leirra curtsies deeply to Aurelinth and joins the growing semi -circle of candidates. Ledges> J'lan carefully climbs down from Branth, using his foreleg as a step. On the sands, Sarin strides purposefully out onto the sands, pausing once as the passageway widens out into the cavern -- what /are/ all these people doing here? He takes a couple more tenative steps forward and turns towards Zyrieth and Aurilenth. He inclines his head, and then bows deeply to the dragon queen, repeating the procedure for Zyrieth. Ledges> Myranth warbles to the other dragons. Sorel cheers for his cousin! Ledges> J'bal lifts his voice in a bull-like bellow, "Go Kirsi!" Ledges> Celie waves to J'rus! Ledges> Jaen hear's T'vor's voice and catches sight of the Istans. Kalren smiles and makes his way over to where Carow and Marissa are sitting. Ledges> E'dran nudges Carissea, "Grins, "THis is the first one I have just watched." Ledges> Khyronn jumps to the ground from Myranth's neck. Vivian waves F'ren and Renna over. Ledges> D'ris moves his way over to Channa, "Hey! It's the dragons! How'd it come out?" Ledges> P'kell leans up against Carelith, yawning slightly as he peers down at the sands. Ledges> Melata looks down and points, "There's that drudge girl Verenth found at Nabol, and Riyel..." She continues on. Ledges> T'vor chuckles at J'rus, "You just had to out do me, didn't you? Come sit over here." Ledges> Kheveth lifts his head, his eyes whirling a slow, content blue. Tiera waves to the Fortians! Jazmin herds Yazric over towards Carow and Marissa, "Hi ya guys." Ledges> Mesoth Hummmmmmmmms On the sands, Karel looks out over the sands, then up at the multitude of dragons humming above on the ledges, then over at the spectators in the sands. He steels himself and joins the other candidates. On the sands, R'lym follows the last of the Candidates onto the Sands and walks over to stand near Darci. Ledges> Channa grins and holds out the hide. Ledges> Nyana politely greets the Istan Weyrleaders. On the sands, Jadar bows to Aurelinth and Zyrieth, then flashes a grin at Darci and R'lym, and takes his place in the loose semi-circle of candidates On the sands, Denar gives Jalla's hand a nervous squeeze before standing before the eggs, biting his lip steadily Carow looks for Halia and is curious at her absense, but doesn't ask Kalren at the moment. On the sands, Laurelin looks up at the stands, full of people. She swallows thickly, and then moves forward, picking up her feet a bit at the hot sands. Bowing deeply to Aurelinth and Zyrieth, she takes a place next to Karitha in the circle of candidates. Ledges> Kieri slips easily off her dragon's back, dropping gently to the ground. Ledges> Cija swings her leg over and scrambles down from Kilenth. Ledges> Khyronn smiles and waves to those she recognizes and finds an empty seat. Ledges> Starratiel slips easily from Wereth's back to the ground. Ledges> Perpetua notes Germaine and J'rus with interest. F'ren smiles and moves towards Vivian, taking a seat next to her and making room for Renna. Carow musses Yaz's hair as the child scoots by. On the sands, Jacera steps across the sands, lifting her feet high as she goes. She stops at the group of candidates around the eggs and smiles Aurelinth and R'lym. She bows to each of them and smiles at their riders, then turns her attention to the eggs. Renna smiles at Vivan and Tiera, walking over towards them On the sands, Jalla smiles, returning the squeeze, fidgeting in place. Ledges> J'cob grins, "Look! Laurelin 'n Jacera.." Ledges> J'lan sits quietly to one side of the ledges On the sands, Riyel stops just shy of the entrance onto the sands and looks over to his group of friends. He moves slowly onto the sands, but stops and gives a respectful bow to Aurelinth and Zyrieth before standing next to Karitha. Selandra waves to Gwennar. Ledges> phoenix will come back, yeeks Gwennar moves over neara Selandra, taking her seat with a glance at the sands. Kyvaren spies his fellow SeaCrafter and moves over to stand by Kyp. Carow whispers to Marissa. "I didn't realize that Jalla had been Searched." Marissa waves hello to Kalren, Jazmin, and Yaz. :) On the sands, Micaya moves into the semi-circle, shifting her feet uneasily. Her hands clutch the sides of her robe, twisting the fabric between her fingers. Ledges> Germaine collects herself, expression impassive as her weyrmate wanders off to have fun with his...friends. She glances around, looking for familiar faces, but ends up remaining near Rodrith, a small, quiet space amidst the chaos. On the sands, Karitha reaches out and takes Laurelin's hand as her friend steps next to her. As Riyel comes to her other side, her other hand insistently seeks out his too. Ledges> Starratiel looks areound at all the people and tries to hide behind Wereth. Ruen looks anxiously towards the sands, then at the crowd of people in the gallery. She edges around them and slips out. Marissa waves through the crowd to Gwennar. On the sands, Sarin inhales sharply -- one breath for the whole hatching, yes -- and walks dutifully towards the half-circle forming around the eggs. He falls into place near Karitha and Laurelin, but not -right- next to anybody. Selandra points out a couple of eggs that are moving sporadically, to Gwennar. Ledges> Miran waves over to Aria. On the sands, Kirsi looks down at her feet, eyes wide. She begins to sway, crossing her arms across her stomach. The girls peers up at the stands and blinks, then looks back down at her feet with a shy grin. On the sands, Leirra stands straight, her eyes fixed and sullen, with her arms folded to keep her hands from shaking. She slowly rocks back and forth on her feet to keep them from burning on the hot sand. Kalren gives his greetings to Carow and Marissa and he takes a seat. Ledges> Genneth croons to Erith. Renna cheers for Jalla Pelyoren rests her elbows on the railing, then her chin on her hands, staring at the eggs. Ledges> Channa grins at him, awaiting a response. Ledges> Kieri smiles and waves to J'rus. "Evening, Weyrleader." She grins. Ledges> phoenix peers, chuckling, "Yes love, I remember.. Ledges> J'lan looks for his son on the sands. Vailis watchs the drama before him on the sands, unaware of the people around him. Tilikani slips through the thick crowd, nodding to those present whom she knows, before selected a seat with a good vantage point for the sands. Ledges> J'rus pauses by Germaine, lookin gover at her somewhat uncomfortably. He waits for her lead. Ledges> Jaela smiles, "Alright, Jacera!" Yazric cant look everywhere quick enough, he gives a big hug to Carow and climbs up on his mother's lap to see everything, his eye's wide. Ledges> Dalrianth croons to Erith Ledges> From atop of ol' Anaryth, Darkain pushes his hair out of his mouth and hugs Ceara... Gwennar waves back to her CraftMaster, searching the sands for Triayla. Ledges> N'ren lifts a hand and gestures towards Germaine. Carow chuckles as hte boy hugs him and leaves. Ledges> Jerissa nudges Tarah. "There Riyel." She cups her hands to her mouth and shouts "Go Tillek." Ledges> From atop Erith, Eleos smiles and pulls Brianna up, "thank you for waiting..." Ledges> Alekis smirks at Jerissa, "You bend the rules." On the sands, Triayla smiles at Micaya next to her, breathing in and out deep, shaky breathes as she watches the eggs. Jazmin settles down next to Carow, hoisting Yaz into her lap and waveing to Marissa, looking around to see who else she knows here. Ledges> Melata starts to really lean over the ledge, looking down between her feet to the scene below, ignoring the humming of the dragons. Pyrian waves at Gwennar Ledges> From atop Erith, Ariandra unfastens her straps, taking the wineskin with her as she dismounts. Ledges> Wereth whuffles Starratiel softly, letting her move into the shelter of her wing. Ledges> Ceara hops down Anaryth's side to the ground, as the dragon warbles a greeting. Ledges> Cija spots G'rel, waves, and makes her way towards him. On the sands, Laurelin squeezes Karitha's hand, and then smiles over to Riyel, and then sweeps the candidates with her gaze, grinning broadly. Ledges> Jaen peers over and sees Germaine by Rodrith, and turns her face away quickly, leaning back against Notreth. On the sands, Jalla runs a hand through her hair, and smiles weakly about her at the others. On the sands, Aleena strides down the passageway to the Queen's Weyr. Ledges> Channa grins and waves to Eleos. Ledges> T'vor echoes Jerissa's shout, "We're 3 for 4! Go Tillek!" Carow points out Micaya to his wife. On the sands, Micaya manages a faint smile back at Triayla, encouragement in her eyes. Ledges> Darkain jumps down Anaryth's side to the ground, as the dragon rumbles softly. Ledges> Jerissa giggles at Alekis. "Its the personality, didn't ya know?" Ledges> Erith warbles quietly to all the other dragons on the ledge, then settles. Ledges> Carissea quiets, ignoring most of the people as she watches the ancient story begin again. Talon mutters to David, "... got... i miss..." Ledges> D'ris rolls the hide up and puts it down. Ledges> Alekis finds J'cob's hand and squeezes it. Ledges> Celie echoes that cheer. "Tillek!" Ledges> Starratiel notices Alekis, and pokes her head out from behind Wereth. Omali bounces Tyrie in her lap, and watches, with an occasional glance tp the steps for Darwin. "He would be elbow-deep in the cider mills tonight..." Gwennar grins at all the expectant faces. On the sands, Eggs shake, and eggs roll, digging themselves in deeper to the sands. Which will be the first to hatch? The thunderous humming of the dragons urge the dragonets on inside. Ledges> P'kell glances over and nods to Ariandra as he relaxes against Carelith, then looks back to the sands. Renna smiles at Jalla from the stands On the sands, Karel nods to the other candidates, whispering encouragement. He focuses his attention on the rocking eggs. On the sands, Riyel quickly scans the semi-circle of his friends again, as they also do the same. He gives an encouraging nod to a fellow candidate, who is obviously nervous, and then recieves a look of assurance from a nearby friend. Quickly wiping the sweat off his brow, Riyel turns back to look at the mound with a calmer look on his face. Ledges> D'ris grins, looking over the scrolls, "It's incredible Channa! You did a wonderful job." Ledges> Ceara hugs Darkain back but the foucuses on the sands peering out to try and find some of the people she knows. Ledges> T'vor waves to the Lord Holder of Tillek. On the sands, Leila snags Laurelin's other hand and chuckles, shifting her feet back and forth. Ledges> G'rel smiles back to Cija, and waves for her to come. On the sands, Kirsi pushes a lock of curly hair out of her eyes, finally looking up at the clutch. Her eyes seem to fix on one spot, and she quirks a half smile, shifting continuously from side to side. Selandra smiles at Omali. "I'm sure he'll be here soon." On the sands, Karitha's wide eyes are on the eggs as some of them begin to rock and roll. Her face glistens with sweat from the heat of the sands. Ledges> Caervel clambers down after Ariandra, looking out onto the sands. Ledges> Genneth carols to Brizanth as Nya turns to smile to T'shael. Ledges> Alekis's FL's chitter and she turns to wave at Star, "Yup." she says to Jeerissa and grins sillily Ledges> Eleos waves once to the multitude. 8) Ledges> Channa grins widely. Ledges> J'cob smiles at Alekis, and drags her over. On the sands, One of the candidates, his face sheened with sweat, starts boucing from one foot to the other to cool his feet Ledges> Wereth is no longer listening. Ledges> Germaine notices N'ren, finally, and nods to the Istan Brownrider before turning her attention to the Sands... Ledges> Channa says "But now i have to draw all the rest pf them!" Carow stands up and announces. Ledges> N'ren glances up at his dragon. Ledges> Alekis waves to Jerissa as she's hauled away by J'cob Ledges> Starratiel waves at Alekis and duck back behind Wereth to watch the hatching. Ledges> D'ris chuckles, "That will sure be a job... " Ledges> J'rus nods to Nyana and T'shael as he follows Germaien through the crowd. Ledges> Cija slides quietly next to G'rel and whispers to him. Tiera winces, "Derek, let go of my hand before you squezze it off." Ledges> Perched atop Channa's shoulder, Cerulean chirples curioously. On the sands, Yarrow watches the sands, looking nervously at the eggs. She shifts from foot-tofoot, biting hard on her lip to control her nervousness. On the sands, Jalla wipes her sweaty brow with the sleeve of her robe, and then straightens it nervously. Ledges> Melata grins, the hatching sand shuffle, wonder how many forgot their sandles in the rush? Carow says "I HAVE 3 MARKS THAT SAYS LEILA OF BITRA HOLD GETS A DRAGON."" On the sands, Candidates are bunched shapes on the sands, picking their feet up and down on the hot sands. Some of the girls covetly eye the queen egg, while many boys watch the larger eggs which surely contain bronzes. A few, though, watch the smaller eggs wide-eyed, hoping for the agile blues and greens. On the sands, Triayla's shaking hand wipes sweat off her brow. She shifts from foot to foot as she watches the rocking eggs. Daniel takes out a scroll and starts drawing on it Ledges> Myranth warbles to Tabbenth. Ledges> Erith moves slightly, making a protected place between her forelegs for her rider and guests. Ledges> D'ris leans back slightly as he looks throughout the rest of the crowd... his eyes suddenly spotting someone. Ledges> Cyrseth sneaks his way to the edge of the ledge to watch, his snout poised over the edge. Ledges> Alekis manages to drag Star over with her. Marissa waves over to Maritan, making room if he wants a seat... Ledges> Celie settles down on the ledge to watch the candidates. Lantan makes his way over to Selandra and Lady Omali. He nods respectfully and takes a seat. Ledges> Tabbenth croons to Myranth Selandra grins at Carow's announcement. "That's confidence." Ledges> Caervel nods to the rider who waves, then turns to Ariandra, "That thing still have anything in it?" he motions to the wineskin. On the sands, Jadar nudges the Candidate beside him, and points out one of the eggs. The boy nods, and points to another. On the sands, Kirsi finally snaps out of a daze and glances at the other Candidates. She spies a few friends, and moves over to stand closer to Karitha and Laurelin, casting smiles toward both. Ledges> Dalrianth nudges Cyrseth to push him off Ledges> Starratiel looks startled as she is pulled out from her hiding place. Ledges> J'cob piles up Alekis, Star, W'liam, and Covalt into his watching group, then bends to watch. Derek smirks at Tiera and shrugs, "Sheesh! I am just excited!" Marissa chuckles. "I wo'nt take your money, sorry, love." Ledges> D'ris smiles, "I'll see you a bit later Channa.... those hides are great!" Maritan saunters up through the stands and finds Marissa. "How goes, CraftMaster?" On the sands, Karitha unconsciously switches her weight from one foot to the other as her gaze stays locked on the eggs. On the sands, Taia shifts slightly and watches the eggs closely as though trying to discern which will hatch first. Sorel chuckles,"Never bet on sure thing: Selandra smiles and says "Hello." as Lantan joins the group. Ledges> D'ris sneaks his way through the crowd and taps Jerissa on the shoulder. On the sands, Darci smiles encouragingly to the Candidates, bobbling nervously on her heals at the edge of the cavern. She takes a moment to look into the galleries and all the guests watching. Jazmin smiles and waves to Allory. She chuckles at Carow, muttering something about Bitran to the core. "2 marks on Denar of Benden Weyr!" G'son looks in his pocket, but finds only lint. No betting for him tonight. On the sands, Suddenly one of the shuddering shaking eggs burst opens and a creening, anxious bronze hatchling steps forth. Not bothing to shake the last of his shards from his tail, the hatching leap forward in a few, clumsy, but determined steps directly to a young smithcraft apprentice, who lifts his beaming face to his new lifemate. Tiera frowns, "I know but I like my hand too." Ledges> Covalt grins, pointing to - miraculously - an unclaimed spot nearby. "Good viewing, here," she observes, to J'cob, barely audible. She looks up as Tabbenth arrives, and waves up at T'lyn, before leaning against W"liam, almmost absently. On the sands, Sarin casts a quick warning glance at his sandals, as if warning them they'd better keep the heat out...which they don't, naturally. Sarin lifts his chin and looks between the eggs and the candidates -- quickly, only a brief glance spared for each. Carow chuckles to the Nabolese woman. "Is that a Bet?" On the sands, Leirra flashes a smile at Jalla and Micaya. On the sands, Laurelin looks back as her other hand is taken; she grins at Leila, eyes bright and face flushed with excitement. She shifts from one foot to the other, the heat of the sands pentrating her sandals' thick soles. Her attention is suddenly taken by the rocking eggs, and her eyes open wide. David mutters to Talon. On the sands, Jacera shuffles her feet on the sand, lifting them off the sand alternately to try to keep them cool while she waits for the eggs to start.. Ledges> Khyronn grins and looks up at Tabbenth, waving to T'lyn, before turning her attention back to the hatching below. Ledges> Channa pulls out a pastel and a small piece of hide. Marissa grins. "Heyla, Master Mari. It goes." Ledges> Branth curls up behind J'lan Gwennar spots Triayla on the sands and tries to catch her eye with a frantic wave. On the sands, Laurelin gasps softly as the bronze bursts forth. The first one. Ledges> Jerissa eeps and jumps. "Wha?" She looks over her shoulder. "D'ris!" Kylia cheers Ledges> Melata claps her hands, a bronze to hatch first! Ledges> Tarah gasps at the Bronze. Carow nods to Steward Roltan as he enters. On the sands, Leirra gasps. On the sands, Leila steps back as the first egg hatches, startled. Ledges> Starratiel tries to find a new hiding spot in her new seating. On the sands, Jalla oohs softly, watching the speedy impression. On the sands, Riyel looks over at his friend now Weyrling, and smiles as he Impresses. On the sands, Triayla gasps and smiles as she watches the first Impression. Her eyes are wide and shining. Ledges> Cyrseth doesn't notice the little nudging green thing. He watches the sands intently. Roltan smiles at all the guests, recognizing most of them. Selandra cheers. "A bronze." Ledges> Channa sets about to drawng the small semicircle of candidates and eggs. Ledges> Khyronn scans the other riders present, and, raising a hand, calls "H'lo, J'lan!" Alea says to Aisha, "I hope Jacera gets one." Pelyoren blinks. A baby dragon. A _bronze_ baby dragon. Next to her, an older man wearing an Igen Weyr knot whispers, knowingly. "That's good luck, that is, a bronze hatching first." Ledges> D'ris chuckles, "Hey Rissa. I didn't think I'd find you here." Ledges> Starratiel says "A bronze..good luck." Vailis wows quietly at the hatching. Sorel says "bronze..that's good luck" Carow whispers to his wife, "Do you think Leila can be the first female to ever Impress a Bronze?" Gwennar says to no one in particular 'A bronze first... that's a good sign." On the sands, Karitha turns and watches the first dragonet to emerge. She smiles faintly as the bronze finds his lifemate, but her eyes quickly travel back to the mound. On the sands, Taia smiles to the newly impressed pair. Lida grins, "A good sign, that." Ledges> J'lan hears his name and waves in the general directin of the voice Ledges> Ariandra chuckles, handing the skin over. "Of course." Ledges> Verenth bobs his head about, humming oh-so-quietly, and trying to get a good look on the sands. On the sands, Micaya glances over at Leirra, dredging up a smile in return. Then, her glance returns to the rocking eggs. Suddenly, she notices the bronze impressing and her eyes go wide. On the sands, Kirsi jumps a little when the bronze pops out and Impresses, glancing from the new pair to the clutch nervously. She blinks a few times, swipes at her forehead, and takes a tiny step backwards. Vivian smiles as the little bronze Impresses. Ledges> Alekis smiles and cheers sitting down on the edge of the ledge Ledges> Penath bugles to the bronze! Ledges> Dalrianth pushes harder Kylia nods a good sigh Ledges> Channa hurriedly sketches the dragonte and lifemate, her eyes glistening. On the sands, Yarrow smiles and takes a deep breath, noticing the first Impression, she looks over the pair. Ledges> Jerissa grins and pokes D'ris lightly in the chest. "Surprised you did I? Good, I don't like to be boring." Ledges> J'rus sits next to Germaine between Rodrith's forelimbs, eyes hazing for amoment before he looks around for Notreth. On the sands, Karel sees the bronze impress to the smith lad and stares for a moment, wondering at the first impression. He looks back at the rest of the unhatched eggs with a bit more confidence. Ledges> Cija nods with satisfaction at the bronze. On the sands, Sarin's eyes flicker in the general direction of the new weyrling, and smiles for half an instant before returning his attention to..well, everything. Ledges> Celie cheers as the first Impression is made. Alia sees Gwennar belatedly , her eyes on the bronze hatchling, and waves. "Heya Gwen." Omali says "I won't place wagers, there are too many Nabolese on the Sands here." Jazmin chuckles and leans over to whisper to Carow, "If it wasnt' be aint' gonna be anyone." she winks. Ledges> Caervel nods, "Thanks..." taking another large drink, "Still feeling between." Derek says "That was soo quick. And a bronze hatchling first." On the sands, R'lym smiles at the first Impression, then turns to nods, smiling to Darci at the wonderful start. Ledges> J'cob says "A bronze, good fortune." On the sands, Riyel's eyes, alertly looking around from the mound to his friends on the sands, display a slight hint of nervousness, but the more apparent looks of excitement and awe on his face are more noticeable. Selandra chuckles. Maritan quietly says, "Any of ours out there, Riss?" On the sands, Jacera smiles at the new bronzerider and his dragon as they make their way towards teh weyrlingmaster. She tries to still her movements and she looks intently at the eggs. Roltan walks over to the Bitran warder, "Hey old friend." Aisha smiles at Alea. "Me too. She's Stood several times." Tiera grins at Derek, "There are many more." Ledges> D'ris grins, "True.. hey, look at me. I'm in a wing now!" Ledges> Hanneth hummmmms! Ledges> Carissea sighs as Marie starts to fuss. "I'll be back in a little bit," she tells the others near her. Ledges> phoenix leans against F'lame, rocking the baby gently. Kalren looks up at Roltan with a nod from where he is sitting behind Carow. Talon says "there sure are a lot of people here" Ledges> Channa's eyes glisten with wonder, awe, and a little bit of envy. Ledges> From Alek's shoulder, Ndoki Tally and C.G. croon. Carow chuckles to Jazmin and says to Roltan, "Have a seat." Ledges> Rodrith BUGLES... well he likes to and all, it's hard to control himself. Marissa nods and points over to one side. "Yarrow, she Apprenticed with Bry here at the Weyr." Keera smiles and waves to Selandra and other familiar faces. Aisha grins. "A bronze Impressing first is good luck, Alea." On the sands, Jadar fidgets with the hem of his robe, and shifts his weight foot to foot. Ledges> Branth hummmmmmmmmms Renna grabs Tiera's other hand, watching the scene below with excitement. Ledges> Cyrseth scoots over a smidgen for Dalrianth. Ledges> Starratiel winces and covers her ears. Kylia watches the eggs Gwennar stares down at the Sands, trying to send good luck to Triayla. Ledges> Jerissa grins and reaches up to finger D'ris knot. "Great. When did that happen?" Ledges> Jaen leans forward, Notreth's head shadowing her as she peers out onto the sands. Ledges> Siraeth croons at Rodrith, now hush up, big 'ole beast. Roltan smiles at Marissa, "She's a very special one." Ledges> Celie jumps as Rodrith bugles, turning slightly to give the bronze an amused look. Ledges> J'lan says "come on Jadar." On the sands, Laurelin swallows thickly. Her eyes go from egg to egg: which one will be next? On the sands, The Drowsy Autumn Afternoon Egg rocks steadily and then rolls over, bumping up against a nearby egg with a cracking sound. David watches with interest. Ledges> Lecil slides down Nerilth's back and lands lightly on the ground. G'son says "Any dragon is good luck to me." Keera grins at Roltan. Kyvaren watches with rapt attention... Ledges> Erith nudged Caervel to a seat on her foreleg, then goes back to watching. Tiera grins at Renna, watching her hands being squeeezed. Garwyn waves to Keera, his eyes turing back to the eggs. Ledges> Tarah nudges Jerissa. " Same time mine got to me. Yazric bounces at the first dragonet, "Wow!!" He's so excited he's almost speechless. Carow waves to his old friend Lady Warder Claradin. Ledges> Dalrianth croons and cuddles up to the bronze.. er wait. Maritan catches a glimpse of Claradin as she enters and smiles. Selandra grins when she spots Keera, and waves before turning back to watch the sands. Ledges> T'vor waves to Lecil, "Heyla, LEcil." Tilikani leans forward, watching the sands intently. On the sands, Karel finally seems to have noticed the hot sands and jumps a bit, then shifts his weight from side to side like most of the other candidates have been doing. On the sands, Micaya stands motionless except for the slight shifting of weight from foot to foot. Her body is tense and rigid, her eyes locked forward towards the eggs. Ledges> Lunarth croons at Nerilth. Ledges> Lecil looks around for familiar faces, and waves to T'vor. Ledges> D'ris grins, looking over at Tarah, then back to Jerissa, "Oh, just over a seveday ago." On the sands, Karitha starts at the cracking sound and her head whips around to watch the bumping and rolling egg. Ledges> Celie waves as she sees Lecil arrive. On the sands, Muffled sounds of thumping are heard from within the Drowsy Autumn Afternoon Egg, as cracks cover the surface. Ledges> Jerissa raises to Tarah. "Course, you had to come tease me though, didn't ya." On the sands, Kirsi shuffles back and forth, trying to keep her feet moving. She reaches a hand behind her head and gathers her hair up in a 'tail, just holding it off her neck. Marissa smiles to Roltan. "I'm hoping she does well, yes." Ledges> Nerilth warbles to Lunarth. Ledges> Myranth nudges Tabbenth's neck with her nose. On the sands, Leila steps forward again as the egg bumps the other. She grins nervously. On the sands, Denar's multijud eyes flash in the heat rising off of the sands, he never takes his eyes off of the unhatched eggs, even as the first dragonete makes Impression On the sands, Jalla stares intently at the egg, smiling. Ledges> J'rus mutters to Germaine, "I've... to... stay relatively... for the... surprises." Keera looks down at the sands, her attention quickly caught by the drama below On the sands, Triayla glances towards the direction of the cracking sound, her stance a bit more relaxed as she waits for the next dragonet to appear. Ledges> Janelle bounces up and down and motions Lecil over. Ledges> Perpetua nods to N'ren, murmuring a few reassuring words. Ledges> Caervel laughs, glancing up and scratching the foreleg lightly, "Thank you," before watching the sands again. On the sands, The Drowsy Autumn Afternoon Egg shivers again, splitting open slowly on one side. Claradin waves to Carow and Marissa, says hello to Maritan, and nods to Roltan. Ledges> Anise climbs down from Darieth's neck using his proferred leg for help and lands gently on the ground. Roltan smiles, "You gotta love her. Well, at least I do. :) Enjoy the hatching!" Ledges> Kheveth croons a greeting to Nerilth. Ledges> Jaen looks over and seeing a free spot near her friend T'vor, gives Notreth a pat and makes her way along the ledges. Pelyoren watches with some interest, but it seems more academic interest than anything else. On the sands, Taia has a forced smile on her face as the egg begins to split open. Ledges> Channa hold her breath... Ledges> Miran tucks her legs under her, perched on Hanneth's forearm, and watches raptly. On the sands, Riyel looks up from the mound of rocking eggs, hearing the hum of the dragons on the ledges above. His eyes are drawn back as an egg shakes and the occupant inside tries to get out. Ledges> Tarah grins and waves at Anise! Ledges> E'dran waves to Anise, then turns back tow watch. Kylia struggles to get a good view of the eggs On the sands, One claw extends from another crack in the Drowsy Autumn Afternoon Egg, followed by another, before the egg crumbles and falls away from the blue dragonet it has housed for all these months. Ledges> T'vor waves Jaen on over, "Heyla!" Ledges> J'bal waves to Anise. On the sands, ContentsRotund Bouncy Blue DragonetYour first sight of this blue dragonet is the huge, round eyes that gaze around him with wide-eyed curiosity. They shimmer through a hundred different shades of red, testimony to his vast hunger. Without that distinctive eye colour, you might not guess that he was hungry, as he has a chubby little body. Bounding along with endless energy, his glistening hide sparkles a sunny sky blue which deepens to a dark midnight blue along his joints and underbelly, like the shadows cast by a bright afternoon sun, making you wonder about the shadows and depths there might be to his seemingly-sunny nature.
Ledges> Anise goes to join the Fort contingent and takes a seat. Marissa waves as the High Reaches Warder comes in, but keeps her attention fixed on the action below. Gwennar notices another Baker on the sands and gets even more nervous, leaning forward expectantly. *ooh a blue* On the sands, Leirra forces herself to stand perfectly still as the hatchings continue. Ledges> Jerissa grins at D'ris. "Well congratulation, even if its a bit late." On the sands, Kirsi watches an egg hatching close by with baited breath, then smiles a little when the blue tumbles out. Tiera smiles at the newly hatched blue. Ledges> D'ris grins and nods to Anise. Derek rattles off quickly andenthusiastically, "I can't imagien how tense the Cnadidate must be!" Ledges> N'ren smiles at Perpetua, and whispers something back to her. Ledges> J'lan cheers "a blue!" On the sands, Yarrow turns to face the shattering egg, catching sight of the dragonet pushing out of it, onto the sands. She smiles at the awkward, chubby little thing. Alia gasps. "Wow!" Selandra smiles and fondly scritches Shaphs' eyeridges. On the sands, Laurelin removes her hands from Leila's and Karitha, with a smile of apology; they're sweating so much. She rubs her open palms on her robes slowly, watching the eggs intently. When the blue emerges, she gasps, standing stock-still. Keera beckons Aleena over as she watches the blue hatch. Ledges> Alekis looks up at J'cob and grins. Ledges> Jerissa oohs. "Look at the blue!" Ledges> Starratiel decides to hide behind Alekis/ She's not as big as a dragon, but she'll do.. On the sands, Karitha inhales sharply as she sees a blue emerge from the egg. She watches intently as the dragonet finishes his entrance into the world. Tiera smiles at Derek, "Scared and excited." Ledges> Kharoth finds a place on the crowded ledges as Teyal unbuckles her riding straps. Ledges> Miran chuckles. "He looks like a blue I know." Ledges> D'ris grins, sitting down in a comfortable spot to look out at the Sands. On the sands, Jacera giggles a bit as she looks at the new hatchling. Ledges> Teyal slides down from Kharoth's neck, stepping on his foreleg, and hopping to the ground. Ledges> Perched atop Channa's shoulder, Cerulean BUGLES, a tiny sound. Ledges> J'cob winks at Alekis, "Blues make good chasing, you know." G'son grins. "Chubby fellow. Reminds me of Dalrianth. " Ledges> Mesoth humms aprovingly as the blue emerges. Ledges> Penath bugles his encouragement to the blue. On the sands, Taia's eyes widen at the sight of the blue and she lets out a little breath but otherwise holds perfectly still. Piebol gasps On the sands, Triayla ohs softly as she sees the blue emerge. Ledges> J'lan crosses his fingers Ledges> Ceara says "Alll RIIIIIGHT! Go Blue!" Yazric giggles and tugs at Jazmin's sleeve, "He's fat!" T'lyn smiles..."hiya Kaynara..." On the sands, Karel's mouth is set in a grim line of determination as he watches the new dragonet and his movements carefully, wondering to himself if this one is for him. On the sands, Denar's face breaks into a huge grin as the chubby blue makes his appearance On the sands, Sarin frowns dubiously at his sandals. Insulators these days. He looks up as the newly arrived blue dragonet emerges and smiles vaguely, leaning to one side. Ledges> Verenth stops his humming in mid mmmm, then cocks his head to the side, peering at the young blue, then starts to nudge his rider. On the sands, Jalla sucks in her breath and bites her lip, watching, fingers tugging on her robe. Ledges> Kharoth warbles happily, peering down at the blue hatchling. Ledges> Alekis acks and makes room for Star, "Nice to see you too." she turns to J'cob, "I chase preety well." Ledges> Channa hushes her pompous flit. On the sands, Leila watches the blue tumble to the sands, awed, she grins soflty. Ledges> phoenix aws, "A baby Kal.. Aisha grins. "What a funny little blue." Aleena moving towards Keera. "This is cool. On the sands, Jadar's eyes widen. "Oh, a blue!" His words are almost lost in the commotion. Vivian chuckles at the little blue, bouncing dragonet. On the sands, Rotund Bouncy Blue Dragonet rolls onto the sands oblivious to the chaos surrounding him. Finding his feet, he opens his eyes to the world around him ... then closes them again quick! On the sands, Micaya stifles a chuckle at the sight of the chubby little blue, drawn out of her tense pose by the appearance of the dragonet. Ledges> Janelle peers. "Half Lunarth and half Zaveth. Faranth help High Reaches." Ledges> Perpetua chuckles, nodding at N'ren though her focus is on the eggs below. Maritan mumbles, "Mmm, blue...fine color as well." The knowledgeable old man next to Pelyoren, whispers to her again, a bit loudly. "He'll be big for a blue, you'll see." Pel doesn't seem all that interested. On the sands, Laurelin mutters, "He's beautiful..." Gwennar waves to Lorita. "Hi!" she yells over the crowd. Marissa grins to Maritan. "The color of a bubbly, almost..." Kaynara hurries in to the stands and waves to T'lyn with a smile, muttering "Shameful for the weyrhealer to be late to a hatching..." She wedges her hips between two people, forcing an open seat for herself. Ledges> F'lame hugs phoenix tighter. "yes he looks that way" Sorel says "go blue! Impress you dragon! my cousin preferably!" Ledges> J'cob snorts, "Siraeth would prefer her own kind, though." Ledges> Jaen reaches T'vor's side, "Hey there, weyrsecond," she greets with a smile. Lorita smiles and takes a seat next to Pyrian. Ledges> Jerissa giggles as she overhears Janelle's statement, keeping her attention on the sands. On the sands, Riyel smiles as the charming blue dragonet emerges and shakes off the shells on its glistening blue coat. On the sands, Karitha bites her lip as her wide eyes watch the dragonet. On the sands, Kirsi moves her pony tail from side to side, almost as if she's fanning herself as she watches the progress of the Hatching. She moves continuously, always fidgeting in some manner. Roltan says "He's a big one." Kyvaren thinks of the blue he got to ride last night and smiles. Ledges> phoenix pats Kal's neck with a grin Ledges> J'lan almost forgets to breath as he watches Jadar. Ledges> T'vor smiles at Jaen, "Heyla, Jaen." Ledges> Perched atop Channa's shoulder, Cerulean hops about excitedly. Ledges> Alekis chuckles, "You chase prety well youself." Anaiya finally finds an empty spot and slides into it, then turns her full attention to the drama unfolding on the sands. Kylia cheers for the candidates Pyrian waves to Lorita Ledges> Melata heys, and nearly gets pushed off, saving herself by grabbing the nudgliung muzzle, "Stop that, I can see perfectly fine!" Maritan chuckles softly. "Indeed. Quite observant of you." Ledges> Kheveth carols a welcome to the new blue. Perhaps in consideration for his guest (it's certainly not for his rider), it is rather low in volume. For him. Ledges> Channa hold the excited flit down. Ledges> J'rus absently notices Jaen and T'vor out of the corner of his eye and fights off a frown. On the sands, Riyel, feeling the heat of the sands come up through his sandals, shifts his weight to one foot, just barely raising the other one off the ground allowing it to cool down slightly, then he does the same with the other foot. Dalynn spots his fellow seacrafters and heads towards them. David moves over to Lorita and asks her a quiet question. Ledges> Tarah says "How many eggs are on the sands?" Kyvaren says "Blues are wonderful..." Keera nods, her attention on the hatching dragons. On the sands, Leila stifles a giggle. And stops shifting, too caught up in the events around her to notice the heat. On the sands, Yarrow giggles and wipes her hands off, standing near still and watching the little blue with a glazed sort of look. Ledges> Miran says "Thirty-six." On the sands, Triayla unobtrusively shifts from foot to foot, her gaze rivetted on the blue hatchling. Ledges> Channa looks up and grins at Vtanth . Lorita smiles at Pyrian and snuggles closer to him...eyes wide with excitement. Ledges> R'val slides down from Vidarth's back and lands in a crouch. On the sands, Jacera watches the blue intently, studying his soft hide. She takes half a moment to look around at the other candidates, then looks back at the hatchling. Carow point Leila out to Marissa. "Look, she's going to break out laughing if she's not careful." Ledges> R'val waves to the other riders as he he dismounts. Gwennar calls "Go Triayla! Go Yarrow!" down to the sands, then suddenly looks embarrassed. Ledges> Khyronn settles herself more comfortably in her seat. Marissa smiles to herself. "Yarrow or Tria ought to get him, it's only fair. PIe colored!" Ledges> Jaen puts a friendly arm around T'vor's waist and gives him a kiss on the cheek. "It's been too long. I'm just about due for a bake on your nice beach." Ledges> From high atop Vtanth, T'quinn waves to all. Ledges> D'ris sighs as he looks out at the Sands, "It seems different, watching it from this perspective." Ledges> Tarah looks up. "R'val! How are you?" On the sands, Rotund Bouncy Blue Dragonet peeks open one eye, and sees his own tail swishing behind him, and bounds away from it, and nearly into one of the rocking eggs. On the sands, Kirsi hears a giggle to her side and looks over. She spies the blue and giggles herself, tilting her head as she regards it. Ledges> T'quinn carefully slides down Vtanth's foreleg and lands firmly on the ground. Ledges> R'val waves, 'Hiya Tarah." Jazmin chuckles "I laughed at Chae right before I Impressed him." Ledges> Tarah waves at T'quinn. Pelyoren giggles at the blue. Lantan sighs, watching all the excitement but tries to remain in his seat. Ledges> J'cob gives Alekis a /look/, then turns back to the hatching. Ledges> Cija looks over towards Jaen, momentarily, studying her silently before turning her attention back towards the sands. Ledges> Wereth is now listening. David grins at Lorita Selandra grins at Gwennar, only barely managing to restrain her own enthusiasm. Ledges> Alekis laughs at the bule, "I like that one." Ledges> phoenix smiles and waves over to the Bronzerider, "I won a bet off you ;) Ledges> Nyana waves over to T'quinn. Pyrian puts an arn iver Lorita's shoulder, staring at the imperssions On the sands, Leirra chuckles in spite of herself. Kyvaren chuckles at the blue hatchling. Keera smiles, "He's cute that one..." Ledges> Khyronn glances around as she hears greetings being called out and waves to R'val. Aisha waves cheerily to Anaiya, then spotting Roltan in the crowd waves to him too. Ledges> R'val moves to stand near Kieri, and hugs her about t he waist. Ledges> Elynie waves at Quinn and R'val, going back to watching. Ledges> Channa grins at T'quinn and waves the hide she is holding. Tilikani chuckles, watching the blue. David mutters to Lorita, "... don't... the stands... impress?" Ledges> J'bal waves at T'quinn. Dalynn smiles at the blue. Ledges> Jerissa sneaks a look over her shoudler and waves at R'val. Pelyoren says "He's scared of his own tail." Anaiya grins at Aisha and waves back. G'son grins at the blue. "He should be careful." On the sands, Jacera's eyes widen a bit and she covers her mouth to conceal her giggling. Marissa doens't know -who- to cheer for, her Crafters, or her Resident. So she cheers for all of 'em. :) Ledges> T'vor smiles at Jaen, "You're always welcome." On the sands, Micaya's eyes follow the bouncing blue, fingers still twirling the sides of her robe repeatedly. Roltan smiles and walks over to Aisha, "Well hellow stranger." On the sands, Jalla chuckles softly, covering her laugh with one hand. On the sands, Blinking furiously, the Rotund Bouncy Blue Dragonet flaps a wing, then tumbles into Denar. When his eyes open again, he realizes he has found his lifemate. On the sands, Karitha frees her hands from Riyel and Laurelin's grips and she nervously wipes her hands on the side of her robe. Her weight shifts back and forth as her gaze remains locked on the young dragon. Selandra doesn't care what anyone else thinks. She thinks the blue is adorable. On the sands, Jadar tries to watch the hatchlings, and the eggs that are rocking, and realizes he hasn't moved his feet and quickly takes a few hops to cool them. On the sands, The Rotund Bouncy Blue Dragonet stares deeply into Denar's eyes. On the sands, Taia clenches her hands into fists by her sides as she watches the blue and giggles at its antics. Gwennar says to Selandra, "That one should Impress one of the Bakers... he looks as if he'll like to eat." She chuckles. On the sands, Yarrow grins widely, and leans back a little, still looking somewhat distant. Ledges> T'quinn spies Nyana through the crowd and worms his way through to her. Ledges> Hanneth trumpets at the Impression! Garwyn remembers to breth Keera grins and cheers Denar! On the sands, Denar leans over and looks back into the blue's eyes Ledges> Kharoth croons, peering over Teyal's shoulder. Aleena giggles at thte little blues anticks. On the sands, Karitha inhales deeply and she smiles as she watches the blue choose Denar. On the sands, Leila refrains from applauding and grins hugely as Denar impresses!! Kyvaren smiles, "Good for him!" Ledges> Covalt says "eeeeps..."There already IS a D"nar..." she comments, bemusedly." Ledges> J'lan darns Jazmin cheers for the Benden resident, "Alright Denar!!" she grins to Carow. Tiera cheers. Ledges> Anaryth BUGLES!!!!!!!!!! G'son grins. Pelyoren looks at the Impressed pair. "Who is that?" On the sands, Laurelin giggles at the blue's antics, and then her eyes go soft as it stumbles to Denar. Ledges> Alekis ohhs and forces a cheer for Denar. Ledges> Channa laughs delightedly. Lorita cheers Aisha grins. "Hi Roltan. It's good to see you though even amongst all this happy chaos." Kaynara leans back behind her neighbors to poke T'lyn on the shoulder. "How are you?" she asks. Talon says "GO BLUIE!" Kylia cheers for the impression Daniel takes out another scroll and continues to draw On the sands, Triayla smiles broadly as she sees Denar Impress. Claradin applauds Garwyn smiles at his friend impressing. Ledges> Kalarith BUGLES! approvingly. Ledges> Miran laughs. "He's about three times the size of his lifemate. Ledges> Melata claps her hand wildly! Not that she can be heard above the crowd or anything. On the sands, From one of the edges of the mound of eggs, an egg spins to a stop, just as a crack appears down the middle. It shakes several times and the two halves of the eggs fall away revealing a lovely green, eyes whirling as she frantically scans te Candidates. Making her choice, the green scurries across the Sands to a young man who somehow can not seem to close his mouth suddenly. Ledges> Ceara says "Alllll riiiiiiiiight Denar! Best color in the world!" Lorita smiles at Pyrian. Is'nt it wonderful?" Alea says to Daniel, "oh look the cute little blue has impressed!" Yazric jumps up and cheers, "Yeah Denar!!!" Lantan cheers for Denar! Roltan says "This isn't chaos. This is normal around here. You know that. :)" Ledges> N'ren chuckles. "Maybe he'll be D'nner?" Ledges> R'val grins, "Denar!" Ledges> Jaen smiles warmly at T'vor, "Well, I'll come for a visit soon, then." Gwennar sighs, but suddenly smiles as she sees the green Impress. Carow smiles to Jazmin. "My 3 Marks is a standing wageer on Leila if you want to take mu up on it." Anaiya smiles at the Impression, and wiggles around, trying to get comfortable. T'lyn oofs, grinning..."Pretty good, dear.. how're you?" On the sands, Kirsi quirks a smile, dimples showing, then jumps a little off the sands as the heat gets to her again. She instantly begins shifting again, wrinking her nose up at the heat. On the sands, Sarin chuckles quietly, and has found Denar's Impression quite amusing for one reason or the other, and he smiles broadly at the ex- candidate. Ledges> E'dran grins for Denar. Talon claps his hands On the sands, Jalla smiles happily, seeing Denar Impress. hands clasped joyously she watches the now life-paired dragon and man. Daniel smiles On the sands, D'ran falls to his kneesd in front of the blue "Oh, Rhevanth!" On the sands, Riyel quietly half-chuckles at the antics of the blue dragonet, and then he holds back an urger to cheer for Denar as his friend Impress. On the sands, Taia smiles happily as the blue chooses his lifemate. Ledges> Anise chuckles, "He stood with with me at Fort." Selandra chuckles at Gwennar's comment, and then cheers as Denar impresses. On the sands, Leirra's smiles fades as she watches the blue Impress. She quickly smiles again to Denar in congratulations, but the sad look has returned to her eyes. Ledges> T'vor holds his hand to Jaen's as it is around his waist, and places his arm around her shoulders, "Of course!" Aisha blinks. "Denar? How's he going to avoid being confused with D'nar?" Ledges> J'cob claps, "Not bad...Great, Denar!" Ledges> W'liam chuckles, "D'ar?" On the sands, Micaya gasps softly as Denar Impresses the blue, her eyes widening. A smile teases her lips and she nods her congratulations. Tiera smiles. Jazmin shakes her head at Carow with a grin, "Im not loosing 3 marks." G'son grins. "D'ran and Rhevanth. " On the sands, Karitha's head whips around again to watch a green impress another candidate. Somehow a small smile has replaced the slightly pensive look she was wearing. Ledges> Jerissa cheers. "Another blue rider Tarah!" On the sands, Karel looks over and up at Denar, his mouth momentarily falling open, then closed again. He nods a silent congratulations to the new weyrling, then concentrates even more on the unhatched eggs. Ledges> J'cob ahhs, "D'ran?" Pyrian looks at Lorita, excitement in his eyes..."Great!!" On the sands, Jacera smiles at D'ran, then sighs a bit an looks out across the clutch. Kalren whispers to Jazmin, "Wanna bet?" Kaynara grins and nods, turning to wave to Roltan. FONT COLOR="#000000?>Maritan nods his approval quietly. "Quite smooth thus far. I'd lay a wager that the next out will be brown." Ledges> N'ren mms, "The dragons are never wrong." Ledges> D'ris overheards N'ren and laughs merrily. Roltan says "That was a quick Impression." Aisha chuckles. "I hope not or soon HRW would be overrun with dragons which would be cute, but make you an unpopular man come tithe time." Ledges> Alekis hmms Dn'ar? Claradin leans over and whispers to Carow "be a foolish wager" On the sands, D'ran makes his way to the queen's weyr with his new lifemate, Rhevanth Ledges> Tarah grins. " Yes. Another Blue. =) On the sands, D'ran meanders down the passageway to the Queen's Weyr. Kyvaren is amazed at how quick the green impressed.... Ledges> Germaine smiles, murmuring quietly to J'rus, "Rhevanth...A lovely name!" On the sands, Triayla turns to watch the other eggs, still smiling. Roltan smiles down toward the new pair. Marissa shakes her head. "No, I'd say a green." Carow looks at Kalren. "You don't think Leila will Impress?" He winks to Lady Claradin and nods. On the sands, A tremor shakes the Dusky Twilight Blue Egg. Lorita shyly puts her hand over Pyrian's on her shoulder and turns back to watch the eggs. Ledges> J'lan says "nothing wrong with blues!" Ledges> J'rus nods, "Hrm.. oh yeah, Rhevanth's a great name. On the sands, Sarin quite casually sidesteps an oncoming brown which Impresses to a young harper behind him, and returns to his spot without even looking down. On the sands, Leila grins hugely and returns to gazing at the eggs. Roltan chuckles, "You think so? I think the more dragons we have, the happier we are." On the sands, Rhevanth moves down the passageway to the Queen's Weyr. Aisha smiles at G'son. "Ahh, alright. I still call him Drim anyway. The name just stuck in my head." Ledges> Verenth wooshes his tail happily behind him, clunking it into the back wall, and nearly sweeping a few people off the ledges until he stops. Ledges> Khyronn chuckles at J'lan's comment. On the sands, Riyel smiles as he watches D'ran lead his lifemate into the Queen's Weyr, then turns back to regard the mound of rocking eggs. Ledges> Ceara hugs DArkain spontaneuosly. "Isn't that *great*!" Maritan grins wryly and pulls out a Mark. "Are you quite sure about that?" On the sands, The Dusky Twilight Blue Egg begins to rock steadily in response to the tapping inside. On the sands, Jalla watches D'ran leave, smiling and then returns her gaze to the rocking eggs. Carow whispers loudly to Claradin at roltan's comment. Ledges> Germaine's eyes dart away from the Sands for a moment to give J'rus a puzzled look. Ledges> Perpetua hears a familiar voice, and her eyes light up. "I know J'lan's here somewhere." Carow says "And the greater your Tithe has to be." On the sands, Yarrow turns back to the eggs, she takes a deep breath and glances among the other candidates briefly. On the sands, Kirsi appears to be quite a bit more relaxed now as she turns to look back at the clutch, her eyes twinkling. She smiles, a hand still holding her hair out. Ledges> E'dran chuckles and stands, "I'll see ya all later." Marissa laughs and finds a mark of her own. "Yes, I'm sure." Ledges> Gemmelth rumbles to E'dran as he climbs up on his back. Kalren turns to Carow, "I hope she does. Then again a part of me doesn't." he turns to Jazmin, "Naah, but that's an idea." Claradin smiles mischeivously to Carow and adds "just as foolish to bet against Laurelin or Micaya I'll add" On the sands, Cracks quickly begin forming across the surface of the Dusky Twilight Blue Egg. Roltan says "And the more we have to fight Thread." Ledges> Darkain jumps up and down with Ceara! On the sands, Micaya's eyes are drawn back to the eggs, watching the dusky boue rock and shiver. Ledges> J'lan says "hang in there Jadar." On the sands, Laurelin watches Denar..now D'ran..and his weyrmate leave. She suddenly says, "ow" as the sands burn through her sandals, and hops from one foot to the other, returning to herself and her attention back on the eggs, several of them wildly rocking, now. JanMikal raises and eyebrow at Carow. "Would you rather Thread destroyed all that you would have tithed?" Marissa says "The blue egg, Mari?"" Gwennar says "ooh, maybe it'll be brown..." Dalynn watches the Maritan nods. "The blue egg, then." Aisha tilts her head at Roltan, still grinning "Perhaps you can have too much of a good thing, eh?" On the sands, The last of the Dusky Twilight Blue Egg gives way and a green dragonet tumbles out onto the sands. Pelyoren watches the entire tableau of candidates, eggs and weyrlings. Derek holds JanMikal's hand tightly entranced by the drama unfolding on the sands. Kylia wispers to a near person who nods absently On the sands, Spirited Forest Green DragonetShe is quite tiny, even in comparison with the other greens of the clutch. But however small she might be, this little dragonet makes up with attitude. This perky lady is still a little unsure on her feet, though if her insistent bugles are any indication, she already knows her own mind. Her hide looks as though it would be incredibly smooth and soft to touch. Her colour is a rich, deep green, like the foliage of a cool, leafy forest. A pattern of markings overlays the base green tone, a paler, diffuse green like the morning mist hanging over orchards as seen from dragonback.
Marissa raises a fist in triumph. On the sands, Riyel grins as the lovely green hatchling comes out of her shell and he gasps at the cuff of a sleeve trying to dry a sweaty palm. Keera smiles and nods agreement with Claradin Ledges> Celie smiles. "A green." Ledges> Jerissa yeahs. "A green" Tiera smiles at the new green. Anaiya leans over to get a look at the green. Ledges> Gemmelth leaps off of the ledge and into the air. Crossing the cavern, he swoops into the tunnel, leaving the hatching grounds. Ledges> Khyronn smiles at the little green dragonet. Kalren turns to JanMikal, "It almost did." David moves over to Roltan for a quick question. Ledges> J'rus mutters to Germaine, "I'm... Germaine,"... that... T'vor."... of..." Gwennar says "Hey! She looks like my Calli!" Roltan shrugs, "That depends on if everyone I get serious about ends up leaving me for a dragon... Selandra 'rays again, spying thegreen finally. Ledges> Starratiel awwwws.."How cute.." she says under her breath. Ledges> Alekis ahhs at the beautifull green. Ledges> Tarah nudges Jerissa. " A nice Green." JanMikal says "Almost only counts in runnershoes, friend." On the sands, Kirsi blinks and breathes a soft 'oh' at the green, forgetfully dropping her hair and wiping her hands on her tunic. She looks up and blows at her hair as some wisps fall in her face. Pyrian mutters to Lorita, "... I... flit... was..." Marissa holds out a hand to Maritan. "My Mark, Master Mari?" ;) Ledges> Ceara says "Ooooh......." Ledges> Myranth warbles as Khyronn affectionately pats one of her forelimbs. Lorita says "She does look like Malla!" On the sands, Jalla stands stock still as the lovely green is hatched. Daniel takes out more and more scrolls as he continues to draw Ledges> Cyrseth warbles at the new green. On the sands, Leila's mouth forms a small 'o' as the green tumbles out. She tugs on her sleeve nervously. On the sands, Jacera looks over at Laurelin and whispers quietly, "You okay?" She starts and looks over at the Green as it hatches and grins. "Oh, wow..." Kyvaren watches the green intently... On the sands, Karitha's eyes widen even farther as she sees the small green dragonet emerge. She reaches up a hand and brushes her hair out of her eyes. Ledges> Kheveth isn't quiet this time. He BUGLES a greeting to newest green. Ledges> Jerissa grins. "Not as pretty as Amy though Tarah." Jazmin chuckles to Kalren and looks back to the sands. Ledges> J'lan says "Tahts a very lovely grteen" Maritan slaps his knee with a smile. "My luck..." He hands the Mark over with a chuckle. Ledges> Melata laughs as Verenth tells her some silly comment. Ledges> Lecil leans forward to watch. Ledges> J'cob grins, "A green? Love those greens.." Ledges> Darkain snugs Ceara!! "How cute!!" On the sands, Sarin absently brushes the hair out of his face to regard the newly arrived green levelly. Doesn't say a word. Nope. Kalren says to JanMikal, "Next time you;re in Bitra, go look at our belived valley then come talk to me." Lorita chuckles at Pyrian and winks at him. "So did I." Keera admires the independent little green. On the sands, Triayla clasps her hands in front of her and watches the little green, a new smile forming on her lips. Ledges> Hanneth bugles encouragingly to the new green, and nuzzles her lifemate. "Well, she's almost as pretty as you were," Miran says, "but not quite." Ledges> Alekis pokes J'cob and grins. On the sands, Micaya smiles at the lovely, petite green, admiring her rich coloration. one of her hands comes up to fiddle with the tip of her braid which hangs over her shoulder. On the sands, Jadar steps aside, giving the girl behind him a better view. On the sands, Taia smiles briefly at Jalla and turns back in time to see the green hatch. Her smile widens, but she doesn't make a sound. On the sands, Yarrow stares open mouth-ed at the green, then catches herself and blushes, still staring. Roltan says "Are you mad. I count about 70+ Candidates." On the sands, Leirra watches the new little green, her face once more a mask. Gwennar seems to be repeating two names over and over under her breath as she leans forward... Ledges> Germaine blinks at J'rus, her head turning as she follows J'rus' nod toward Jaen and T'vor. "Jaen...?" On the sands, Laurelin's hair sticks to her forehead; She doesn't notice, however as the tiny green emerges from the shards of its egg. Ledges> Jaen smiles as the tiny green wobbles about the sands, whispering something in T'vor's ear as she watches. Selandra says "Go Triayla!" knowing she can't be heard over he crowd but saying it anyway! Ledges> J'lan leans back against Branth more Ledges> Alekis roots for a young harper lad, Gavin the NPC. Yazric is bouncing and clapping, "Ohhhh! Pretty green!" Ledges> T'vor watches the sands, leaning close as Jaen shispers. Aisha gives Roltan a sympathetic look. "It doesn't have to be that way, you know, or so they say." Ledges> R'val smiles hugely down at the sands. Kyvaren waves belatedly to his friend. Pyrian doesn't know who to cheer for so he cheers them all Allory smiles and waves to Mikkel. David grins. Carow grins. "And yo'ud keep every last one of them if you could, Roltan." Sorel silently wills the dragonet towads his cousin" On the sands, Kirsi catches her hair up again in her hand, eyes fastened on the hatchlings running about as she methodically pulls every bit of sticky hair into another 'tail. Claradin waves to Mikkel Omali smiles at Selandra. "Are you enjoying yourself?" Ledges> Channa busily sketches the newly hatched and still hatching. On the sands, Spirited Forest Green Dragonet gets to her feet quite quickly, and spreads her wings to dry. With a decisive nod she takes in her surroundings and herself and notices the bits of shard that coat her wings. She shakes herself off with a wiggle that starts from the top of her head and goes all the way down to the tip of her tail. Lantan cheers for Triayla, grinning at Selandra. Ledges> J'rus mutters to Germaine, "... former..." Kylia grins watching the pretty gren Ledges> Germaine draws quietly, slightly, almost imperceptibly away from her weyrmate as she turns to regard him. "Jaen. I...see." Roltan nods, "Exactly." Pelyoren giggles at the green. "She's like a canine." Mikkel smiles softly as he hurries up, and takes a seat near Allory... Selandra grins widely. "Oh aye, immensely." Ledges> Cyrseth perks up. Wiggly green! On the sands, Leila stands stock still her eyes firmly planted on the young green. Christian opens the door and disappears onto the deck. Gwennar mutters "Triayla... Yarrow..." Claradin leans over, sort of, to where she can see T'lyn and mouths a hello On the sands, Two eggs, shaking violently slowly move closer together, then suddenly crack into one another! Two Blues emerge from the rubble left by the impact, one bespecked with patches of deeper hues, the other the clear blue of a winter sky. THe two dragonets add their creenings to the cacophany in the Hatching Grounds and wobble, hop, run to their respective lifemates. Derek claps for the green dragonet, releasing JanMikal's hand. Marissa says "That one will be able to turn on a wing tip, she's that flexible!" Roltan turns to Aisha, "I know...but it doesn't always work out." Ledges> Dalrianth waps Cyrseth! Kyvaren waves to Christian. Ledges> Hanneth pokes Cyrseth with her pointy head. Ledges> Alekis grins, "Siraeth, you were cuter." she says, patting J'cob's leg. On the sands, Jalla rocks slightly back and forth, the heat of the sands unnoticed. Ledges> Mesoth croons encouragingly at the Green On the sands, Micaya continues to twist the end of her braid, fingers nervously winding it almost into a knot. Her eyes follow the green, smiling at her decisiveness. On the sands, Jacera giggles again as she watches the Green. She shifts from foot to foot as she tries to keep her feet cool. On the sands, Karitha quickly wipes her palms on her robe again as sweat beads up and drips off her forehead. She looks from the green to the two blues and back again. On the sands, Aurelinth warbles to her daughter, with joyous encouragement. Ledges> Nyana watches the activity on the sands, her expression fond and reminiscent. Occasionally she points a dragonet out to T'shael. Allory smiles, "Hi ya Mikkel, there's been a few hatchings so far." she grins. Ledges> Jerissa grins and calls out. "Go greenie." On the sands, Kirsi jumps to the side as one of the blues runs right past her. She looks back there for a bit, then looks back towards the others and the rest of the clutch. On the sands, Karel looks at the new forest green dragonet, then down at his feet as he feels something bump into him. Another small green looks up at him curiously for a moment, then he watches in fascination as it stumbles away from him and impresses to an equally small young weyr resident girl. Karel returns his gaze first to the other candidates, then to the rest of the unhatched eggs. Carow leans over to Marissa. "What happened to Leila?" Ledges> Germaine goes silent, and stiffly returns her attention to the Sands once more, ignoring her weyrmate. On the sands, Riyel shifts his feet slightly as he wipes his hands on the sides of his robe. He looks over as two more of his friends Impress. Ledges> J'cob kisses Alekis. Ledges> Channa tears her eyes from the hatchlings. Daniel takes out more scrolls and draws on them Ledges> Melata nods happily, two more blues, then goes back to watching the reen. Aisha nods to Roltan. "it's a difficult transition I hear." Ledges> Cyrseth ows and snorts at Dalrianth and Hanneth. Ledges> J'rus now is -really- glad he's here. Kyvaren cheers on the candidates encouragingly. Marissa looks around and locates Leila, towards the back. "She's still there..." Perched on Gwennar's shoulder, Calli hmmmmms On the sands, Yarrow keeps a close eye on the sands, nervously glancing at Aurelinth. Roltan says "That's what I understand." On the sands, Sarin clears his throat, finally manging to fidget a little. And then a fidget a lot. He swallows, beads of sweat beginning to make their way down the young man's face. Ledges> J'lan gfidgits restlessly Ledges> Alekis grins and leans into J'cob. Kylia cheers as on of the blues finds it s lifemate Ledges> Wereth swoops down towards R'val. On the sands, Zyrieth lifts his head and bugles as the hatchling emerge and Impressions are made! Carow cranes his neck and locates her, nervously rocking back and forth, a smile still on her face. "Ah, there she is." :) On the sands, Jadar brushes the hair from his eyes, and grins at the pair of blues. He smiles again to the boy beside him, as a brown hatchling makes his choice. On the sands, Spirited Forest Green Dragonet looks up to her dam and returns the warble, but only for a second, and then she tries out her wobbly legs, aiming directly for a cluster of females. Selandra grins down at a young Nabolese cotholder whose looking nervous, trying to reassure him. Ledges> Kieri slips easily off her dragon's back, dropping gently to the ground. Vailis leans forward as if to get a better view of the hatching. Ledges> Ceara says "Oh a pair of blues! Yaaaaaay!" Ledges> Channa reluctantly puts her atruistry . Ledges> Darkain smiles wide and wraps his arms around Ceara, pointing at the hatchlings and their chosen mates... On the sands, Kirsi reaches her free hand up to scratch at her eyebrow as she sweat runs across it, making it itch. She puts her hand down again and swipe it across her tummy, wiping it off. On the sands, Laurelin isn't sure where to look. Eggs crack, right and left, spilling out their precious contents. Hatchlings and their lifemates quickly pairing, all around them. She reaches up to clear the hair from her eyes, and looks up at the stands, then returns them once again to the dragonets before her. Lorita shakes her head and squeezes Pyrian's hand. "It's incredible, isn't it?" On the sands, Leirra looks up at the full-grown dragons, momentarily awed by their bugling. On the sands, Karitha starts slightly as Zyrieth bugles. She quickly looks up at the huge Bronze and then back down again at the spectacle before her. Ledges> Channa waves goodbye to D'ris and T'quinn. On the sands, Micaya glances at the other women beside her, and then quickly returns her gaze to the little green, smiling faintly. Ledges> Jaen blinks for a second as she 'speaks' with Notreth, then grins slightly and not altogether nicely. Ledges> Hanneth warbles to Brynarth. Yazric is so far onto the edge of his seat it looks like he's going to bounce right off of it, except for his mother's hand holding the back of his overalls. On the sands, Jacera winces a bit and covers her ears as Zyrieth bugles. She grins brightly up at him, then looks back at the Green hatchling. On the sands, Jallas head turns rapidly, seeming to be trying to take everything in at once. Ledges> Mesoth adds a second BUGLE to Zyanths Ledges> Lecil leans over and makes some comment to Janelle. On the sands, Yarrow gulps, trying to keep fear out of her expression with only limited success. Ledges> J'lan bounces nervously watching his son. On the sands, Leila ignores the larger dragons, there bugles barely register with her, so intent is she on the green. Ledges> Alekis laughs abruptly, "Oh, is that herder gonna be mad..." she says completely out of context. Aisha looks back down at the sands. "Hrm. That green reminds me of Jacera." On the sands, Triayla breathes deeply as she sees Impressions being made around her, then her attention is caught by the progress of the little green. Pyrian is too fascinated to notice... "To think that they are together forever..." Roltan looks down at the Candidates, "I've got someone down there, right now too." On the sands, Taia jumps slightly at the sound of the bugling. She glances briefly up at him then back at the green, her fists clenching even more tightly. Ledges> Channa grinmaces at missing the rest of the hatching. Ledges> Channa shrugs and departs. Ledges> Kieri glances around. David looks down among the chaos. "I hope they impress." Ledges> J'cob raises an eyebrow at Alekis, but says nothing. Ledges> Khyronn blinks at Myranth, then Tabbenth, and looks around herself. On the sands, Riyel buries his head in his shoulders a little as Zyrieth bugles loudly at the Impression. His attention then goes back to watch the green dragonet as she gets her bearings. Claradin glances over at Roltan "And who are you rooting for?" G'son winces. "All greens remind me of Ceres. Among others." Lorita keeps her eyes on the green and mumbles, "I'm so glad we could watch this..." On the sands, Spirited Forest Green Dragonet trips, and lands at the feet of two girls. Undaunted by her fall she looks upward at the woman before her. It only takes a second before Impression is made. Pyrian hands a mark to david, wanting one of those scrolls... Roltan says "All of them, Claradin. All of them." On the sands, Sarin takes one sidestep away from Karitha et. al, breathing in short, quick nervous breaths as he lowers his gaze back to the sands. Alea looks briefly at the scrolls Daniel has finished, These are wonderful!! Ledges> J'rus sighs. On the sands, Kirsi's eyes sweep across the sands, pausing here and there. She smiles occasionally, winces once, and finally looks back down at her feet. She makes an annoyed face and shifts them rapidly for a moment. On the sands, The Spirited Forest Green Dragonet stares deeply into Jalla's eyes. David wonders what this mark is for. Kylia wonders which candidate will impress next Jazmin tugs Yazric back onto his seat, "C'mon Leila!" she calls. Tiera cheers for Jalla!! Ledges> Alekis whoops for Jalla. "YEAH!" Renna jumps out of her seat cheering for Jalla!!!! Lorita cheers for Jalla Keera looks at the scene breathlessly and smiles as Jalla Impresses. Ledges> Jerissa cheers and then looks over to Celie. David hands the mark back with a grin. On the sands, Laurelin says softly, "Oh, Jalla, how wonderful.." Her eyes sparkle at her friend. On the sands, Leila bounces up and down happily on the sands as Jalla impresses. On the sands, Jalla blinks," Na..Naiath???" Ledges> J'bal yells out "All right Jalla!" Kylia cheers Alea crosses her fingers and hopes for Jacera Ledges> J'cob cheers, hugging Alekis. Ledges> Melata claps her hands, "Go Jalla!" Ledges> Celie lets out a whoop! Aisha grins. "Well, so much for my guesses." Daniel says "yeah, im thinking about carving figurines from these sketches" Carow grins. "Hurrah for Jalla. Looks like the Healers just lost a good one." Ledges> Jaen smiles more attractively as Impression is made! She cheers for the new pair. Claradin smiles as the girl impresses Ledges> Anise applauds to Jalla. Selandra beams. "Way to go Jalla!" Anaiya smiles. "Beautiful name, it suits her perfectly." Gwennar leans back for a moment, unclenching her fists, glancing at Selandra momentarily. Ledges> J'lan cheers softly for Jalla Ledges> Ceara screams. "Yeeee-hah! Jalla!" Ledges> Alekis grins and covers J'cob's hands with her own. On the sands, Micaya inhales sharply, and then beams broadly for Jalla, eyes dancing with happiness for her friend. Ledges> Kieri grins. On the sands, Triayla grins in pleasure as she sees Jalla Impress. "You deserve it." she whispers to herself. Ledges> Elynie squeals, "All right Jalla!" On the sands, Karitha's mouth spreads into a broad smile as she sees the small green choose her equally small friend. Galeik applauds, what an Impression ! Allory claps and cheers, "Congrats Jalla!!" Lantan gives a mightly cheer for Jalla! "Hooray!" Ledges> Brynarth settles onto the ledge, lowering his head nearly to his talons in order to get the best view. On his blue back, Sionelle unstraps her helmet and turns to sit at an angle, pausing to cheer the Impression on the sands before waving to a few of her wingmates. Daniel starts drawing again On the sands, Leirra smiles at Jalla, her sadness and anxiety temporarily disappear. Keera grins, "Yeah, but I'd say the Dragonhealers just gained one." On the sands, Jacera smiles at Jalla and mouths congratulations to her. Ledges> Mesoth rumbel-croons. Ledges> Verenth watches quietly now, eyes rapidly whirling. Roltan smiles, "Maybe she'll go into drgaon healing?" Ledges> Penath bugles his pleasure! Carow chuckles. "True, true." On the sands, Yarrow smiles at the Impression, shrugging slightly and slipping into an empty expression. Renna continues clapping for Jalla, too excited to sit down On the sands, A dark-colored egg rolls out from the mound, coming to a stop not too far from a small cluster of female candidates, startling several. The egg give one more heave, then the top hallf falls away and a brown hatchling emerges, lifting his wings to dry them slightly before turning his gaze to one of the girls in sheer admiration. Omali smiles T'lyn says "a worthy craft, certainly..." T'lyn smiles Tiera smiles at the new brown. On the sands, Jalla smiles, and makes her way off the sands, wobbling almost as badly as the dragonet, dreamy face and far away eyes. Marissa pokes Maritan. "There's your brown..." Claradin laughs "Quite an entrance he's made" Ledges> phoenix chuckles at Kalarith, "Don't you go getting any ideas now.. Keera turns her attention back to the sands and the newly hatched brown. On the sands, Jalla wanders down the passageway to the Queen's Weyr. Ledges> W'liam hehs quietly. A brown, about time. Roltan makes his way over to Omali, "Hello Lady Nabol." On the sands, Kirsi misses Jalla's initial Impression, but looks up and sees Jalla's face. She smiles, still moving. She ends up mostly marching in place to keep her feet up. She glances up at the stands, blinks, then looks back at the roaming dragonets. Maritan dohs. "I was close..." On the sands, Taia laughs at her friend's disbelieving voice, "Congratualtions!" Mikkel keeps his hands clasped in his lap, smiling softly as he watches, quietly. Sorel shouts,'YEA Jalla!!!!" Ledges> Germaine's expression soften slightly as Jalla and Naiath Impress, a smile slipping across her features briefly, replaced by a look of bemusement as her eyes get a faraway look for a moment. Garwyn grins at the new brown. On the sands, Leirra hastily backs away from the rolling egg, watching the Impression quickly made. Ledges> R'val chuckles softly, "Another ex-healer." On the sands, Naiath moves down the passageway to the Queen's Weyr. On the sands, Riyel beams as Jalla Impresses the green Dragonet. He gives her a congratulatory look, but she's too occupied with her new lifemate to notice, so his attention goes back to the mound of eggs, smiling. Daniel is very tired from sketching but continues Ledges> Covalt chuckles at W"liam... Ledges> Alekis says "Another dragonhealer for the weyr..." Carow points to the Brown Dragon and Leila. "Do you think?" On the sands, Jadar shifts his feet, then steps quickly out of the way of a green dragon intent on the girl behind him. On the sands, Sarin allows a wide smile towards Jalla, but his attention is promptly diverted when he nearly bumps into a candidate beside him. Kaynara waves amiably to Khyronn. On the sands, Triayla sees the brown hatchling emerge and gazes at it intently, her eyes following it's every movement. Marissa crosses her fingers. On the sands, The Silvery False Dawn Egg digs itself into the sands as the dragonet inside struggles to be born. Alea holds Daniels' sketches for him Ledges> Covalt mrms. "MAster Alsten will be disappointed. :)" Keera shakes her head, "No looks like that one already impressed. Daniel says "thanks Alea" Khyronn grins and waves to Kaynara in return, scanning the faces in the tiers. Daniel continues to draw On the sands, The Silvery False Dawn Egg rocks harder and harder on the sands, creating large cracks. Tiera smiles. On the sands, Riyel turns to look at the brown hatchling as he breaks out of his shell, his eyes smile as he watches the dragonet look about curiously, and gets his bearings. On the sands, Micaya scans the eggs, her eyes darting from one to another, trying to guess at the contents within. One hand comes up to wipe the sweat from her brow, almost unconsciously. On the sands, Karitha watches Jalla leave with a smile. Suddenly she hops a bit as the sands burn her idle feet. Her smile falls as she looks back at the still to hatch eggs. Marissa hmms. "Another Brown, I'll guess..." On the sands, The Silvery False Dawn Egg cracks again, splitting open slowly at the top to reveal a small dragon snout. Carow smiles. "Wanna bet?" Omali smiles to Roltan, then returns her attention to the sands. Selandra grins. On the sands, Taia unclenches her fists slightly as she returns her eyes to the clutch in front of her. Ledges> J'cob shoots a look back to Covalt. Kylia trys cheering louder to be heard over the din Tiera says "Nah, Blue." Gwennar mutters to Selandra, "I wonder..." Lorita holds her breath, watching the egg rock. Is it a...blue? Claradin says "bronze I'll bet" Marissa laughs. "I've this Mark from Maritan, sure." On the sands, A gleaming dragonet head pokes out of the Silvery False Dawn Egg. Slowly, brown forearms, torso and wings follow. Finally the remainder of the egg crumples into tiny shards and falls to mix with the sands. Triene is breathless, hurrying in... On the sands, Yarrow turns, slowly, to notice the hatching egg. Jazmin grins, "Browns are good.. but I think a green." Ledges> Tarah leans back, sighing in rememberance and rubs her foot. On the sands, Karel nods again to Jalla and turns to watch the silvery egg as it rolls and splinters, waiting for its inhabitant to arrive. Jazmin smiles, "Can never have too many dragon healers." Maritan shakes his head. "I'd say a solid bronze." On the sands, Stocky Chestnut Brown DragonetThis young brown has a quite stocky build, with a compact body, strongly muscled limbs, and a barrel chest. As if aware of his size and strength, he moves with great care and thought. His smooth hide seems to reflect every beam of light in the cavern and has the brilliant shine and colour of a glossy, ripe chestnut. The deep brown colour is streaked with lighter reddish-brown tones, particularly along his neck, spine and tail. His thin wingsails are marked with a spinner's web of fine lines in sepia brown colour, so subtle it's almost unnoticeable.
Marissa hahs! "It's a brown!" Claradin laughs "we both lose Maritan" Keera smiles, "You both lose, another brown." Maritan dohs again. Daniel shakes his hand out and says "dang writers cramp" and continues to draw Kalren nods, "I'll agree with on bronze." Ledges> Starratiel looks in admiration at the stocky brown. Ledges> W'liam hoots. Two browns in a row, now we're getting somewhere. Marissa is 2 for 2 on guessing. :) Tiera grins and shrugs, staring at the brown. On the sands, From somwhere in the center on the Mound, an egg shudders, rasing a bit of sand as it does so. Selandra points out the queen egg to Gwennar. Ledges> Cija smiles. Kalren thinks he'll go to Marissa for odds. ;) Carow squeezes his wife's hand. "You're a good Bitran, love. Always confident in your wagers." Aisha smiles. "That brown takes after his dam." Ledges> Covalt giggles softly at W'liam... On the sands, Triayla hands clench together tightly as she sees a new brown dragonet emerge, a smile lighting up her face. Ledges> Hanneth croons at the fine young brown. Gwennar nods, craning forward to look. On the sands, Laurelin hears other eggs cracking, and strains her neck, trying to take it all in at once. Her eyes fall on Aurelinth, and she smiles, wondering a little what the queen feels at a moment like this. She hears the gasps of her nearby Candidates and turns back quickly to just catch a glistening brown that hatches close by them. Keera grins and peers at the brown, "Lovely hide." Ledges> Alekis sighs a bit...moody, thats the word for her. On the sands, Karitha watches the emerging brown dragonet emerge. Her eyes are suddenly drawn to another rocking egg. Jazmin chuckles, "Good think I didnt' bet." she whistles softly, "Nice looking brown." Ledges> J'rell pokes Mileketh's tail into a more comfortable position and settles back. On the sands, Leila whistles softly as the brown emerges, "He's beautiful," She whispers to no one in particular. Ledges> Melata eyes the new brown, he won't be fast, but he'll be able to fly forever. On the sands, Leirra folds her arms even tighter about herself, trying to keep from trembling. Ledges> Jaen grins down at the scene, admiring the brown. "He looks a bit like 'treth did," she informs T'vor. Kaynara grins at the little brown, nodding satisfactorily to herself. On the sands, Jacera slowly digs a small hole in the sand with one of her sandalls. She smiles at the brown and watches him wistfully. Ledges> T'vor chuckles, "Notreth is much finer." Kylia grins at the brown Ledges> T'quinn tries to squeeze closer to the front, towering over people and getting a goood view. Ledges> Branth hummmmms louder Lantan whistles softly as he sees the brown. "Beautiful.." he gasps. Khyronn edges her way through the aisles and sits directly behind T'lyn. Koron wonders if Karitha or Riyel have Impressed yet? Ledges> Jaen flashes T'vor an amused but appreciative smile. "Well, at least you have good taste in brown dragon, T'vor." On the sands, Jadar smiles at his friends as they Impress, fidgeting as his feet cook. Ledges> Verenth snorts. On the sands, Micaya smiles with admiration at the stocky brown, studying his lovely hide with wide eyes. She twists her braid again, fingers tightening on it to the extent that she winces, and then looks sheepishly arounf. Yazric grins, "He's like Chaeth!" On the sands, Taia sighs softly as the brown emerges, her gaze glued on him. Her hands clench again and she stops shifting, as though oblivious to the heat. On the sands, Sarin's gaze darts between incoming and outgoing dragonets, gauging distances and velocities and attitudes and -- he sidesteps back towards the larger cluster of females as the tall healer lad next to him Impresses. On the sands, Yarrow's eyes widen at the sight of the brown, and her body animates. She steps forward into the circle again, facing him. Roltan walks over to the Smith, "Well Craftsecond, aren't you glad you had to do pipes here?" Garwyn gasps at the sight of the brown. Ledges> T'vor smiles, "And brown dragon riders." Ledges> Eleos throws a meatroll at a hulking bronzerider, "Yo! Down in front!" T'lyn turns and smies up at Khyronn.... On the sands, Stocky Chestnut Brown Dragonet stands very still, for a moment or two. Blinking, he looks around the cavern, first at his parents, then the rocking eggs, and then finally the candidates. Still he stands there. Ledges> Teyal grins, glancing over at Eleos On the sands, Kirsi dances out of the path of an overzealous blue that runs by to Impress to a boy to her left. She looks after it, eyes wide, then turns back around with an odd expression. After that, she seems to be quite a bit more wary as she stands. Sometimes making false moves to the side if a dragonet even glances her way. On the sands, With a quick puff, Riyel attempts to blow away a stray bang out of his face as he watches the brown dragonet. He lock of hair falls back over his eye and he brushes it out of his face, hanging it over the back of an ear. Allory grins and nods, "Perfect timing I'd say." she grins at the steward. Ledges> Anise snorts as she watches the roll soar towards T'quinn, "Bronzeriders." Gwennar says "Wow, he's a choosy one...or confused" Maritan chuckles. "Quite indescisive, isn't he?" Ledges> phoenix giggles, "Rowdy Lord Holders.. JanMikal mutters to Derek, "... oughta... good... song..." Ledges> Sitting her dragon with an easy grace, Sionelle leans down slightly, extending her hand to the elderly Master LEoes. "Would you care for a better seat, sir?" Ledges> R'val grins over at Anise, "We blueriders are far more plesant company." On the sands, Triayla's attention is momentarily diverted as a candidate next to her Impresses to a blue, but her gaze swings back to the brown. Khyronn grins at T'lyn and pats his shoulder, raising her eyes to look past him at the hatching. Marissa laughs. "He can't decide which Baker to Impress!" Ledges> Mileketh snuffles his rider. Mikkel does a sudden double take, glancing over at Allory again... On the sands, Leila grins at the candidates nearest her and then turns back to watching. Ledges> G'lin slides nimbly down Devith's foreleg and jumps to the ground. Devith whuffles him and rumbles fondly. Lorita says "Just...picky, I think...Wants to choose the right person." Ledges> J'lan says "Blueriders are the best of company." Carow chuckles. "Baker or Bitran, love." Ledges> J'rus looks down at the brown hatchling, smiles, then absently looks over to Notreth... well Jaen and T'vor again. Roltan says "You know he's going to have good taste in food." On the sands, Karitha reaches a hand up and wipes the beads of glistening sweat off her brow. Her gaze looks back and forth between the dragonets and the rocking eggs. Ledges> Eleos says "Well, you can take the Lord Holder away from the harpers...etc..." Selandra chuckles. Jazmin chuckles, "He's going to be a confused brown for a while I think." Ledges> Miran waves to G'lin. Ledges> Anise smiles, "Well I've got a certain fondness for greenriders, myself." On the sands, Aurelinth leans her huge head downwards, reaching to the cluster of eggs, and gives the brown a slight nudge. Ledges> Tarah grins Ledges> phoenix snorts :) Ledges> Alekis sits quietly now. Ledges> Covalt hehs at J'lan... Anaiya grins as she watches Aurelinth. Ledges> Teyal tugs lightly on her braid as she watches the hatching. Kharoth has his head just over her shoulder, peering just as intently. Gwennar overhears Carow and calls "Baker!" with a grin. Lantan smiles at Lorita, "You'd be picky too if you were choosing your life mate!" Ledges> T'quinn catches ANise's comment through all the noise and merely chuckles. Allory smiles to Mikkel, "Uhh didn't I tell you?" she chuckles. On the sands, Leirra's mouth turns up into a small smile at the Queen's encouragement. Ledges> Eleos ahems, "I'm not *old*...I'm 37." Ledges> Nyana runs her hand through her bangs, watching the goings-on, occasionally glancing at Genneth. On the sands, In the midst of the mound, a shuddering egg cracks open so violently, the sound is audible in the Stand. A deep green, small even for a hatchling emerges from the egg and shakes itself rapidly before turning and running past eggs and shards to a young man from Nabol Hold, and Impression occurs. On the sands, Laurelin picks up her feet, one, two, one two, ready to move aside if any of the bewildered dragonets need her to. She throws a smile at Leila in return, laughing a little as Aurelinth's huge wedge-shaped head moves to push the 'tiny' brown closer to them. Lorita laughs and nods. "So I would! Kylia smiles as Aurelinth helps the brown Ledges> G'lin approaches Miran and hugs her in greeting, his attention on the Sands. Derek mutters, "Maybe the brown one can doesn't see his lifemate? Carow urns aroudn and laughs to Gwennar. "WE'll see." Ledges> phoenix nods, "And senile, too, right? Ledges> Miran moves over on Hanneth's forearm. "Want a seat? You missed a bunch already." Gwennar nudges Sela. "Wasn't that a Nabol boy?" pointing to the green. Jazmin grins and shakes her head, "Bitran!" Ledges> J'lan says "comeone Jadar." Lantan cheers for the Nabolese Impression. Kalren grins to Carow, "I think sh'e out voted up here." Ledges> Eleos looks at the lady holder, "Who are you?" Roltan smiles at Aurelinth, "Always giving a helpful nudge where she can." Khyronn leans over to speak quietly in T'lyn's ear, She mutters to T'lyn, "I rather... Calronn would..." On the sands, Jacera shifts her feet and pushes the sand back into the little hole she dug. She grins at Aurelinth as sne nudges the hatchling. Selandra whoops as Peyal gets the green. Ledges> Astride her blue Brynarth, Sionelle grins at Eleos, before straightening back up. "At least I didn;t call you 'Old Woman...'" Ledges> Eleos grins. On the sands, Karel follows the movements of the new brown carefully, breaking his gaze from him once as a cry of joy tells him that a Seacrafter from Keroon has just impressed a blue. He turns back to the brown with an intense grey stare. On the sands, Stocky Chestnut Brown Dragonet finally starts out and moves across the sands with an economy of motion, turning his head the minimum amound necessary to survey the assembled Candidates. The fiery orange-red of his faceted eyes stands out dramatically against the darkness of his brown hide. As he steps, he seems to take great care not to disturb the unhatched eggs. Ledges> Germaine spots G'lin out of the corner of her eye and smiles a welcome before turning back to the Sands. On the sands, Karitha smiles faintly as she watches Aurelinth encourage her offspring to go find its lifemate. She shifts from foot to foot as she watches. Pelyoren looks at the brown. "Doesn't he see the person he wants? Ledges> phoenix giggles merrily, "Just an old mother..care to meet my daughter, Lord? Aisha smiles. "Like rider like dragon." Carow nods confidently to his Head Steward. "Indeed. Not that that is necessarily a good thing. Who's minding the Hold?" He chuckles. Marissa says "He's the most lovely color... roasted chestnuts! Perfect for a Baker. :)" Rathennal We have a rather lost brown looking around. Daniel pulls out more scrolls On the sands, A drop of sweat drips unnoticed down Micaya's forehead, running into her eyes. She flicks it off swiftly, hand returning to clutch at the tip of her braid once more. Her gaze follows the brown as he finally moves from his shards. Derek giggles at the saga of the little brownb, "Considerate little fella, ain't he?" Roltan laugs at Aisha, "Very true...very true." On the sands, Yarrow takes a deep breath and steps forward again, starting to look bright red. too many deep breaths, obviously. Ledges> Melata feels herself wanting to go down there and /push/ the young dragon along, he is *sooo* slow. Lorita hopes the little brown is all right, continuing ot watch him... Vivian grins at Master Marissa's comment. Jazmin laughs at Marissa's comment. Mikkel chuckles, softly. "No, you did not... congratulations." Ledges> Tarah looks down and stares hard at Kirsi and Riyel Ledges> Eleos says "You brought the child?" Kalren shrugs, "Hala, last I checked." he says with a grin. Ledges> G'lin sits close to Miran. "Shards!" On the sands, Riyel quickly scans the loose semi-circle of his friends, noticing that some are goen an have already Impressed. He gives an encouraging nod to a nearby friend, who seems to obvioiusly nervous and then turns back to look at the brown as he moves towards the semi-circle. Selandra grins sheepishly. "Yep!" Ledges> Alekis dangles her legs silently over the ledges edge. On the sands, Jadar moves a little closer, as the pile of eggs shrinks, and the rank of candidates thins out. Ledges> phoenix chuckles, "You'd have me leave her home? On the sands, Sarin tugs on the ends of his robe, studiously watching the ground in his alternate circle of semi-friends. Ledges> Miran chuckles at G'lin. "It's all right -- there are still plenty of uncracked eggs down there." Pelyoren watches the brown. "What's he doing? Is he lost?" Garwyn grins and stares at the brown. Allory smiles, "Thanks. It was kinda sudden." her attention is caught by the little brown, "Oh is he ever cute." On the sands, Stocky Chestnut Brown Dragonet stumbles, corrects, stumbles again, and then steadies himself and walks clear across the cavern, his aim in sight. On the sands, Kirsi pulls her ponytail to the side, resting her wrist on her shoulder. She stands mostly still, except for her constant swaying, for about a minute. Then she starts fidgeting again. From Tiera's shoulder, Devlin huuuuums! Ledges> Eleos says "Better that than between so young..." On the sands, Triayla beams as her fellow Nabolese Impresses a green, and turns back to the other hatclings. Gwennar says "Oh, I think he's made up his mind....." Omali says "Taggar and Kaia will be so happy." Deela appears with a wave of cold air from ::between:: Deela swoops down towards Keera. Carow says "There he goes." Kyvaren watches the brown intently... On the sands, Leirra is jostled as the girl next to her Impresses to another green. She nimbly steps out of the way. On the sands, The Stocky Chestnut Brown Dragonet stares deeply into Taia's eyes. Roltan says "I think he's got a walking problem. Not uncommon. :)" Ledges> phoenix glances at F'lame, "A certain proud papa wanted to show her off..oh don't be silly, we didnt have to between from the Hold! Mikkel turns his attention back to the Sands, watching quietly. Tiera cheers for Taia!! Daniel takes a break from drawing and holds Alea's hand From Keera's right shoulder, Deela warbles and then settles down into a steady hum. Ledges> Jaen smiles, "Lots of greens...good for the wings." Kyvaren cheers the brown and his new lifemate. Kylia holds her breath Carow says "A seacrafter? He must love the smell of fish." Marissa nods as the Seacrafter Impresses. "Plenty of eggs left." Lorita squeezes Pyrian's hand as the brown finds his mate. Murren murmurs, "Taia...I knew it, I did.." Alea glances at Daniel and smiles, then turns her attention back to the sands. Claradin cheers for Taia Kalren grins, "Or the taste." Ledges> F'lame grins. "Doesn't he know where you live dear?" Ledges> Melata grins to herself as the Nabol druge-girl Verenth found Impresses a green, then claps as the brown stops in front to Taia. On the sands, Karitha follows the brown with her eyes as it determines that he wants Taia. A smile crosses her lips and then she turns back to watch the rest of the eggs. From Tiera's shoulder, Quintus croons!!! Ledges> Hanneth trumpets at the Impression! and then looks sheepishly apologetic as her lifemate's eyes go wide at the sudden noise. Yazric bounces and cheers. Ledges> Alekis smiles for Taia. Pyrian lets out his held breath explosively Dalynn yells "Congrats Taia!!!!! On the sands, Triayla sighs faintly, but smiles in congratulations to Taia. Pelyoren grins. "Hey! Isn't she a SeaCrafter!" Ledges> T'vornods to Jaen. On the sands, Taia looks unbelieving at the brown in front of her. "Damarith?" Her hands unclench as she reaches out to caress his hide. On the sands, Yarrow presses her palms together, twisting them back and forth, then grins happily at Taia's Impression, her shoulders lifting and her eyes widening. On the sands, Jacera glances over at Jadar as he moves. She moves forward a bit, closing the distance between them. Carow laughs at the antics of Yazric he sqeezes Marissa's hand tightly. On the sands, Leila grins and Yays! as Taia finds her lifemate. Kyvaren says "Yeah, she is!" Keera grins at Taia and Damarith.. Christian claps for Taia. Roltan turns to the yelling Pelyoren, "Was." Ledges> Kheveth lets out another deep-throated bugle for the impression of another brown. On the sands, Micaya smiles with pleasure as Taia Impresses the brown, mouthing her congratulations softly. Her fingers clutch the sides of her robe once more, the cloth damp from her sweating palms. Ledges> From her customary place between Brynarth's neckridges, Sionelle bounces up and down on Brynarth's neck, causing the blue to rumble irritably in the middle of a congratulatory warble. "Taia! " she shouts. "Seacrafter. Taia's a seacrafter!" Once she gets her balance back, by tugging on the straps, she grins. "My brother's going to need a new secretary..." On the sands, Leirra smiles at Taia, but instead of relaxing, this next Impression has made her only more nervous. On the sands, Sarin nods dismissively towards Taia and her newfound lifemate, as he checks and double-checks that his robe is positively immaculate in appearance. Jazmin grins, "Another female brown rider, awesome!" Daniel mumbles "so many sketches to draw and so little time to do them in" Ledges> phoenix smiles brightly, "Senile old man like that? Doubtful.. Kylia cheers and looks as another egg hatches Ledges> Ceara cheers for Taia. "Yay!" Carow nods to Jazmin. "It seems to be a trend." On the sands, Riyel broadly smiles as the brown 'bee-lines' it to Taia. He lets out a small cheer for her, then unconsciously shifts his feet. Aisha smiles at Jazmin. T'lyn grins..."Can never have too many Brown riders... Ledges> Miran bounces happily and claps. Anaiya grins her agreement with Jazmin. On the sands, There is a sudden lurching from the Dusty Morning Rose Egg as it shifts its position in the sand. Ledges> R'val grins, "Wonderful!" On the sands, Two Candidates, now weyrlings to brown and green dragonets, lovingly scritch their new lifemates as they lead them slowly off the Sands, toward the tunnel. Kalren elbow Jazmin playfully, "You just /love/ that don't you?" Daniel whips out another scroll as he starts drawing again Khyronn chuckles and pokes T'lyn. Jazmin grins and nods to Kalren. On the sands, Cracks spread over the surface of the Dusty Morning Rose Egg, forming patterns like fine lacework. On the sands, Taia stumbles towards the Queens Weyr, suddenly weak-kneed and certainly not watching where she's going. Jilli appears from /between/ in a wash of cold air and circles, scanning for a perch on which to land. Jilli climbs out of the wagon. On the sands, Taia strides down the passageway to the Queen's Weyr. Maritan mentally notes the Impression, nods approvingly, and scans the sands for the next victim. Omali says "Not many bronzes..." On the sands, Kirsi moves her other hand up to her hair and pushes a stray lock back into her handful of hair. She swipes at her forehead, then wipes her hand on her robe again. Kaynara grins at T'lyn, "You WOULD say that." She winks. Derek says "Bronze?" Marissa hmms. "This one's a bronze." Claradin says "now that one has the makings of a green" On the sands, Karitha takes a deep breath and tries to calm her nerves. She watches the rocking dusty colored egg with a pensive look. On the sands, Damarith moves down the passageway to the Queen's Weyr. On the sands, Leirra finds a loose thread on the cuff of her sleeve and pulls it off, frowning slightly. Her fingers unconsciously twist the string into a knot. Ledges> T'vor smiles towards the sands, but his eyes aim towards Jaen. T'lyn grins..."Well of course.. ;)" Marissa says "Or wil be, I'd wager..." On the sands, Covered with cracks, the Dusty Morning Rose Egg rocks harder, flecks of shell falling off it. Maritan hrmphs. "I wouldn't dare argue against you, Master Riss." Selandra says. "Are there usually?" Ledges> Alekis silently cracks a wine flask that she's been carrying, "J'cob, Star? Want some?" On the sands, Laurelin's mouth forms a small 'o' as Taia Impresses, and she leaves the sands with the hatchling. Her own face clearly shows the happiness she feels for her friend. Ledges> J'rus smiles toward the sands but aims his eyes toward T'vor. Carow smiles. "You're on. Five Marks?" On the sands, Wildly rocking, the Dusty Morning Rose Egg rolls to and fro before breaking open with a final resounding crack. The brown dragonet shatters his shell completely in a final half-sneeze and rolls, tumbly- bumbly onto the hot sands, wearing part of the shell that imprisoned him like a crown. Ledges> Miran's eyes shoot over to another rocking egg. "Wow, that one's pretty. I wonder what's in it." On the sands, Loquacious Treebark Brown DragonetThis brown is a small dragonet, no larger than many of the greens breaking shell. The rich dark brown hide is streaked with faint bands of greyish and reddish browns on neck and forelimbs. He takes no time in finding his voice as he looks about from side to side; his glances accompanied by a stream of inquisitive warbles. His head almost seems to big for his long neck and gangly body, but he's likely to grow into those as he matures. Despite his awkard appearance, his movements are agile, early promise of a great flier.
Marissa laughs. "No, I'm through betting." G'son moves closer to the sands to watch. Kyvaren says "Another brown!" Derek giggles, "We're all wrong. Tiera smiles at the brown. On the sands, Triayla lets out a gasp of delight as the brown emerges. Ledges> Jaen is grinning after the brown and his lifemate, but her eyes quickly flick back and forth across the ledges... Carow chuckles. "You always nkow the perfect time to quit." Ledges> Tarah says "Wow.. lots of Browns in this bunch." On the sands, Jacera looks back at Damarith and Taia as they leave. She sighs softly and turns back just in time to see the next hatchling emerge from its shell. Ledges> Starratiel looks intently at the other brown. Gwennar chuckles "Wow... he's quite a talker" Ledges> W'liam elbows Covalt lightly. Three browns. Good clutch. Maritan nods. "Good call Riss. Run with your Marks while you have them." Anaiya cheers as another brown hatches. Kalren grins at Marissa, "Looks like we're a bit poorer at Bitra." Ledges> R'val nods to Tarah, "Quite a lot, hmm? I wonder when that gold'll hatch." Selandra smiles broadly. Wondering who'll impress him, or rather vise verca. Khyronn chuckles at the wagers running rampant. Ledges> Jerissa nods at Tarah's statement. "there sure are." Ledges> Covalt snickers. "Good, steady, dependable..." On the sands, Laurelin says softly, "Another brown!" She unconsciously rubs her hands against her robe, wondering, and biting her lips slightly. Who will he want? Kylia smiles as a brown not bronze hatches Ledges> Notreth HUMMMs to welcome the newest brown dragon of Pern. Ledges> Miran watches the newest brown and chuckles merrily. "Silly thing." On the sands, Karitha's eyes widen in suprise at the smallness of the newly emerged brown. She bites her lip as she watches the young dragonet. Roltan chuckles at something or other. Ledges> Sleath warbles at Covalt. Yes. Kal croons. Ledges> Tarah looks at R'val. " I'm wondering that myself. Marissa chuckles as she watches the little brown. Claradin says "I'm not doing very well at this." Ledges> Melata blinks, "Wow, this one's about the complete opposite of that other. And look how /small/ he is." Ledges> phoenix smiles out at the sands, "Maireth will be happy, I'm sure." Jazmin smiles and nods, watching the brown. Ledges> Covalt patpats Sleath. "My little teddywher..." On the sands, Triayla shifts her stance again as sweaty palms smooth down her robes. On the sands, Gazing at the newly hatched brown dragonet, Micaya ahhs and smiles. As her fingers twist in her braid, she half-turns to keep the brown in her sights. On the sands, Kirsi gathers up a handful of robe, clenching at it to let it soak up sweat. She takes a few steps forward, then a couple to the side, constantly moving her feet. Ledges> R'val grins at Tarah, "Shouldnt' be long now." Carow says "I"ve still got Three Marks to all takers on Leila. The odds are moving in your favor folks." On the sands, Leirra giggles at the new brown's appearance. Once giggling, she can't seem to stop and presses her hands to her mouth. On the sands, Yarrow sees the next hatchling is a brown as shs turns to the sound of the shattering egg. Her smile fades slightly, and she takes a few steps over to close in her part of the circle. Ledges> R'val smiles over at Melata, "Small means agile. He'll be faster than his brown brothers, that one!" Ledges> T'vor roots for the Tillekian, silently. On the sands, Riyel becomes slightly aware again of the humming dragons on the ledges above, but he doesn't look. Instead, his attention is taken first by a young friend next to him who gasps, and then by the hatching brown. Lantan smiles and watches the activity, hoping for a certain candidate. On the sands, Jadar wipes sweat from his face, and pushes his hair out of his eyes. He smiles at the Candidates he now stands near. Garwyn wipes the sweat from his brow and returns to watching the eggs. Ledges> Starratiel shakes her head. "No thanks." Ledges> J'lan fidgits nervously like an expectant father Ledges> G'rel leans over to whisper something to Cija. Jazmin chuckles, 'I'll take it Carow.. just to shush you up." Ledges> Verenth rumbles, but not faster than him! Ledges> Alekis looks up at J'cob, when he doesn't answer, she shrugs and pours herself a glass of wine. "Okay, star." Ledges> Miran leans over a bit to G'lin. "The first one out was a bronze." Ledges> Sleath looks confused, uncertain whether to be pleased or insulted. :) Roltan says "I don't know about this one Carow, I don't think Leila talks so much for this one." On the sands, Sarin quite suddenly finds the entire proceedings absolutely hilarious, and barely stifles a chuckle, and then another one. Stoppit! This can't be good. He cuts off his chortles with a deep frown, and he glares at the candidate beside him. Just for the sake of glaring. Daniel stops drawing, looks at the pile of scrolls and says "okay, that is about enough" Ledges> J'cob squeezes Alekis' hand, "Later." Carow laughs to the BrownRider. "That's one. Can't get the Bitran out of you, eh Jazmin. Anyone else?" On the sands, Loquacious Treebark Brown Dragonet takes no time in finding his voice, even before he finds his feet and wings. He warbles inquisitively as he watches his siblings make their way across the sands in search of lifemates. Ledges> Alekis nods and sips her glass. On the sands, Karel watches Taia head off the sands with her new friend, then turns back to quietly watch the brown that just hatched. Alea says "save something for when the Queen hatches, Daniel" Claradin laughs to herself about Jazmin and Carow Ledges> Covalt scritchscritches Sleath's soft brown hide, and smirks. On the sands, Jacera plucks her tunic away from her damp body and wipes her brow with the cloth wrapped around her wrist. She smiles at Jadar a bit and quietly asks him a question. On the sands, Karitha hears Sarin chuckle nearby. She turns and looks at him quickly, stifling a small smile of her own at his actions. Daniel says "of course" On the sands, Laurelin blinks at the loud sound of Sarin, giggling uncharacteristically. She shoots him a glance, then cracks up herself as he studiously forms his face into a glare. She winks at him and mouths, "Me, too." Ledges> Branth huummmmms Ledges> Covalt hmmms at J'cob. "YOu know, that brown'll be good at catching greens..." Selandra whispers to Gwennar "... he ... gorgious... think?" On the sands, Sarin draws himself up regally, not acknowleding the people who noticed. Noticed what? He hasn't done anything. Ledges> Vtanth arches his neck and hummms deeep in his thraot Gwennar nods, eyes glued to the sands. On the sands, Leila laughs at the noisy dragonet. She looks around at the other candidates at then at the hatchling wondering who the brown will choose. Ledges> Alekis frowns at Covalt. On the sands, Leirra finally suppresses her giggling and wipes her hands on her tunic before clenching them again. On the sands, Triayla runs a hand down her braid as she listens to the brown hatchling's warble. Kylia hmms admiring the brown On the sands, Jadar smiles weakly at Jacera, and whispers back. Keera smiles and grins at Carow..."What are the favourites for the Gold?" Ledges> Covalt adds, "But lock yourself away, and you'll be fine." G'son peers at the brown, "Hmmm, looks a little strange. But as long as he can fight Thread..." On the sands, Jacera shrugs slightly at Jadar and says one more comment to him, then looks back out at the roving hatchlings. On the sands, Micaya keeps her eyes on the brown dragonet, not noticing the byplay going on with the other Candidates. On the sands, Karitha turns back to the dragonets and eggs, nervously rubbing her hands on the side of her robe. Gwennar mutters to Selandra, "... and..." Carow smiles to Keera. "Leila is the favorite of course. Five marks she takes teh gold." Ledges> G'lin nods approvingly to Miran. "Who Impressed him?" Kyvaren watches the sands intently. Omali says "Triayla." Ledges> J'lan says "shards I can't bare to watch this much longer" Ledges> J'cob smirks, "Probably, Covalt. Blues are nice, too. Nice and quick.." Jazmin laughs, "I'm _not_ betting you on that one Carow!" Selandra grins widely. Nodding emphatically. David grins at Carow. "Aren't you going to not bet on anything?" Lantan nods agreement with Lady Omali. Ledges> J'cob winks at W'liam. On the sands, Riyel steps quickly to one side making room as the younger candidate next to him Impresses. He glances quickly at Sarin with an amused grin and then goes back to regard the mound and hatchlings. Kalren grins, "I'll take that one Carow." Ledges> Miran furrows her brow and thinks hard. "Um.... I forgot," she admits, sheepishly. On the sands, Laurelin giggles, and looks over the remaining Candidates...many fewer than when the first egg cracked....quite a bit fewer, actually. Too much is going on all at once, and her eyes are drawn back to the charming brown as he warbles. Aisha smiles at G'son. "I like him. He's an individual." Khyronn props her feet on the bench before her on either side of T'lyn. On the sands, Jadar laughs nervously, returning his attention to the eggs and hatchlings JanMikal just stares at the Sands, dumbfounded. Keera chuckles, "I don't think I've met her much...too much of a night owl me." Triene silently corsses her finger for Jacera. Marissa laughs. "Too many to choose from, for the gold. I don' t kow who to wager on." Ledges> Alekis chuckles. Selandra thinks "Triayla or Laurelin." Aisha chuckles. "You'd say that about any female Nabolese, Omali." Carow laughs to the young man, "Never been to Bitra, have you?" He smiles to Kalren. "You're on." Roltan walks over to G'son, "Funny looking? I thought Cyrseth was bronze..." :) On the sands, Bump-bump-bump-crack! An egg opens, revealing a rather unseemly, blotchy blue dragonet. The little Blue looks up, its eyes a raging red-orange as it wails, almost forlornly, trying to get its bearings before heading into the semi-circle of Candidates. A rather young girl from a small mountain cothold reaches out to the little blue and they begin their lives together. On the sands, Karel blinks as sweat drips into his eyes, stinging them. He rubs his eyes with his robe and blinks for a minute, then wipes the sweat from his brow and focuses again on the new brown. T'lyn grins and briefly squeezes the ankles on each side of him... Ledges> R'val grins hugely, a look of affection in his eyes as he glances up at Vidarth, "Another blue Impressed...shards, that girl looks happy." Daniel makes another sketch Keera nods to Selandra, "Might be Karitha too...Can't say till all the eggs are cracked..." Gwennar hms, watching the brown. G'son grins at Aisha and Roltan. On the sands, Kirsi starts scratching at her head, all the sweat running across her scalp becoming too much. She scratches furiously, shifting foot to foot, and making a rather amusing picture. Kylia watches the sands intently David grins at Carow's gambling fever. It must be, as he says, a Bitran thing. On the sands, Loquacious Treebark Brown Dragonet is suddenly aware of his intense hunger, and barrles forward. Unlike many of the other dragonets, there is a natural grace about him, and he doesn't stumble. Approaching a woman small like him, he starts to hum in imitation of the larger dragons up on the ledges. Ledges> Cyrseth flips over, and watches upside down for a little while. Ledges> Anaryth rumbles as another blue impresses. Khyronn grins and nudges the Igen brown rider with her knees. On the sands, Karitha smiles softly as a blue gains a lifemate. Her look turns pensive again as she looks at the other dragonets Ledges> Teyal reaches up, scratching one of Kharoth's eyeridges as she watches the girl walk off with the blue. Keera murmurs to Aleena, "Enjoying yourself?" Selandra nods to Keera, "Could be to." Anaiya nods her chin at the brown's graceful movements. "There you go, G'son, he'll be a natural at threadfighting." On the sands, Leila smiles her congratulations to the newest weyrling and returns her gaze to the hatchling and the unhatched eggs. Omali says "If there were more than one out there." Carow opens his wallet to be sure he can cover his bets eh chckles as Marissa peers inside as well and winks to her. Lorita moves a bit closer to Pyrian, shivering herself. G'son nods to Anaiya, "I sure hope so." Ledges> Anise changes seats, sliding into a vacant space next to T'quinn. Ledges> Hanneth turns in annoyance as Cyrseth jostles her, and pokes him with her pointy head again. Kalren grins at Carow. On the sands, Triayla smiles at the brown hatchling and listens to his humming, watching for his next move. On the sands, Riyel wipes his palms against the sides of his robe while he regards the mound and hatchlings, his eyes show tiny hint of nervousness, but moreso the looks on his face are of excitement and alertness. On the sands, Yarrow watches the blue Impress, then turns back to the nearer brown, glancing at his intended target. Selandra giggles at the 'treebark brown's antics. Gwennar waits for the brown... On the sands, The Loquacious Treebark Brown Dragonet stares deeply into Triayla's eyes. Yazric yawns in spite of himself, then props his eyes open still excited about th whole thing. Gwennar says "Yay!" Ledges> R'val grins, "There goes that brown>" Ledges> Miran cheers! On the sands, Zyrieth warbles in happiness or anxiousness as more and more hatchlings emerge and find lifemates. Tiera smiles, "Yay Triayla!" Triene gasps in delight as her friend Impresses... Ledges> T'quinn grins as he sees Anise, his eyes locked on the hatching, and can it be??? tears welling up there. "Brings back memories Anise." Marissa applauds wildly for her Crafter! "Yay, Triayla!" Ledges> Mimenth settles in. Ledges> Jerissa peers down and looks over to Celie. "Isn't that Triayla? Just impressed the brown?" Ledges> Melata grins as the small brown finds a lifemate! Ledges> phoenix cheers quietly, smiling down at the baby.. Ledges> Celie nods! Maritan smiles. "Wonderful! One of the Bakers is a rider today." Lantan hops up and down cheering for Triayla. Gwennar leans over to Selandra "She got a brown!" she calls out excitedly. Roltan says "There ya go Marissa, you got one." Claradin applauds Ledges> Jaen laughs! "These browns have good taste in women," she grins happily. Omali says "A brown the color of an apple tree will do." Ledges> Lunarth warbles at Lemarath. Kylia cheers for triayla On the sands, Triayla throws her arms around her new lifemate, a joyous smile on her lips as she cries out, "Jadith!" Ledges> T'ris slides down from Mimenth's back and lands firmly on the ground. Selandra lets out an even wider whoop. "Told ya you'd get brown Tria!, way to GO!!!!!!!" she yells. On the sands, Micaya's mouth falls open and she beams, radiating pleasure and happiness. "Oh, Triayla.." she murmurs softly. Carow kisses Marissa's cheek. "Two for you. A mixed blessing." Ledges> J'lan takes a deep breath, and looks more nervous On the sands, Leila lets out a whoop as Triayla impresses and then blushes a deep red as her cry echos through the cavern. Jazmin grins, "Happy now Marissa?" Ledges> Lemarath crouches down so that Shandra may dismount. Keera cheers, "Congrats Triayla!", she grins at Selandra Ledges> T'vor chuckles at Jaen's comment, "Most browns do." On the sands, Laurelin claps her hands in delight for Triayla, she knew her friend would Impress, she knew it. She throws a happy glance for the girl her way, realizing that she won't see it, but does it anyway. Kaynara scans the candidates and the scene below on the sands, affirming that there've been no serious injuries sustained. Ledges> Anise puts her hand on T'quinn's and gives it a squeeze. Ledges> Mileketh rumbles a greeting to Lemarath. Aisha grins. "Triayla!" Ledges> Janelle hugs Shandra! Claradin blinks at Omali's comment, and turns her attention back to the sands Ledges> J'rell smiles. "Hi Shandra." On the sands, Karitha's eyes start to mist over as she watches the brown choose her young friend. She quickly wipes away an offending tear and looks back at the other eggs and dragonets with a small smile. Ledges> Alekis laughs, "J'cob, I impressed her the other night when I was a brown." Ledges> J'cob smiles, "What a name, I like Jadith's name, don't you, Alekis?" Ledges> Jerissa cheers. "Woo. CONGRATS Triayla" Ledges> T'vor waves to Shandra, "Shandra." Ledges> Shandra says "Hi there. Hi Weyrleader." Ledges> Jaen has the grace to blush slightly at T'vor. On the sands, Kirsi smiles, eyebrows flying up, in Triayla's direction. She looks back at the clutch, bites her lip, and watches. Omali hugs Selandra, and bounces Tyrie. "That's two, dear." On the sands, Leirra smiles at Triayla and then stares at her sandals, hands still clenched. On the sands, Riyel tries to hold in a cheer as the brown Impresses Triayla, but he fails. He smiles widely for his friend and watches on. Ledges> Alekis grins, "I liked Granth better." she jokes. On the sands, Jacera giggles at Leila, then smiles over at Triayla envioiusly. She sighs softly and looks out at a Green wandering among the eggs. Ledges> Perpetua leans out from the circle of Kheveth's forelimbs to smile at Shandra's entrance. Ledges> Shandra waves to Perpetua. On the sands, Sarin glances sidelong at Triayla, promising himsmelf that this /isn't/ going to be funny, and nods stiffly. Selandra stares round at some minercraftsmen gently rubbing their ears and looks a little sheepish. Ledges> Cyrseth scoots over some more, to let that big gold thing have room. On the sands, Karel watches the brown impress to Triayla and nods to her, then looks at the other unhatched eggs, pausing to glance at an impression on the other side of the clutch. Ledges> T'quinn grins and cheers for Triayla, squeezing Anise's hand in return. On the sands, Laurelin throws a glance at Karitha, and an encouraging smile. She knows that Karitha is just as happy as she is for 'ayla... Selandra hugs Omali back. "Drats I've lost my kitchen wench!" On the sands, Triayla wanders down the passageway to the Queen's Weyr. On the sands, The Glorious Twilight Egg shakes from side to side for a moment. Ledges> Lemarath warbles a thank you to Cyrseth. Ledges> J'rus notices Shandra and nods from his seat, though she'll not see him. He's still focused on the Jaen-T'vor pair. Tiera says "Bronze I think the next one will be. :)" On the sands, Jadith moves down the passageway to the Queen's Weyr. Daniel leans up with a scroll On the sands, Jadar grins at Triayla, and watches other eggs hatch. Ledges> Dalrianth eeps and is squished now Maritan stands and bows to Marissa. "Well, I must get going. Too bad I can't stay for the queen. I'm sure it will be wonderful." On the sands, Karitha returns Laurel's smile through misty eyes. She reaches out and quickly squeezes her friend's hand. Jazmin nods, "Yep I think bronze next." Ledges> Miran sighs happily and looks up at Hanneth. "Hatchings make me feel all warm and fuzzy inside." Keera grins, "I'd go for that too." Marissa stands as well. "I'll walk you out, Mari." On the sands, The Molten Rukbat Gold Egg starts to twitch and quiver regularly as the hatchling inside struggles to get out. Kalren says, "You'll miss me taking Carow's marks," he winks. Gwennar smiles at her CraftMasters, fit to burst with excitement for Triayla. She waves. On the sands, Yarrow licks her lips, her face bright red and dripping. As the circle thins further, she slides in towards the center, a smaller and smaller group forming to watch the eggs shake. Ledges> Cyrseth perks up. Ledges> Anise points at the gold egg with her free hand. Pelyoren looks at the _gold_ egg. Marissa kisses her husband on the cheek and makes her way towards the exit. Kylia gasps watching the gold egg rock Selandra grins at Keera. "I think the little queens going to have a tough decision yet." Ledges> T'quinn ) Ledges> Shandra rubs her fingers through her hair and addresses a general hello, looking a bit like she just got up. Aisha hrms. "I hope it's not bronze. All the people I know on the sands are female." Maritan nods. "Offer my congratulations to Triayla if you will." Ledges> Verenth starts to hum again as he spots the gold egg starting to move, then quiets. On the sands, The Molten Rukbat Gold Egg rocks back and forth rapidly, opening a small fissure on the shell surface. Ledges> Darkain catches his breath in his throat. Ledges> Alekis looks at the gold eg and sips her wine. "Here we go." Marissa laughs to Kalren. "He'll take yours, I'm sure, Kal." On the sands, Micaya brushes her damp bangs from her eyes, shifting her weight from one sandled foot to the other. Her fingers keep twisting her braid, the end wrapped around her finger. On the sands, Karitha's eyes are suddenly drawn by the shaking gold egg. Her eyes are huge as she watches the cracks slowly appear. Carow sighs as his wife takes her leave. "Have a safe journey, love. I'll see you at home." Ledges> J'cob says "Now might be a good time for some wine, Alekis." Ledges> Starratiel watches the gold egg intently. Gwennar leans forward, her skirt clenched between her fists. Kalren grins, "we'll see." On the sands, Kirsi finally just drops her hair and puts her hands at her sides, gripping her robe. She sees the gold moving about and directs her gaze that way, swallowing. Ledges> Brianna is breathless with excitement Ledges> J'rell makes room for Shandra to sit. Ledges> Covalt drawls, "Five marks, Micaya gets gold." On the sands, Laurelin bites her lip drawing a little blood as the golden egg rocks violently. Her hands start to tremble, and she can't help but stare. On the sands, Flecks of shell break off the Molten Rukbat Gold Egg as the queen pounds at the inside. Ledges> Nyana greets Shandra as reservedly as she greeted the other Weyrleaders. Ledges> Miran watches the gold egg. Aisha grins. "Looks like it might be the gold next." Daniel starts sketching Ledges> T'ris peers over onto the sands. Keera watches the gold egg as it cracks Ledges> Ceara looks at the gold egg. "Here we go....." Roltan's attention is riveted on the queen. Kelei leans forward, holding her breath for her friends on the sands. Carow smiles to Leila's lifemate. :) Ledges> Alekis pours J'cob a glass of wine, "Here, It's benden white." On the sands, Small bits of shell fall away in a quiet rain, the sound lost in the excitement and noise in the cavern. A curled gold body unfolds, wings opening as the tail shakes off the last bits of shell. On the sands, Jadar says "Oh, the queen!" Ledges> Melata watches intently downwards, eyes watching intently. David grins. Doesn't look like a bronze, now does it? Ledges> phoenix holds the baby closer to her as the crowd gets louder, nudging F'lame, "Look hon.. On the sands, Compassionate Champagne Gold DragonetThis gleaming queen dragonet appears to be the proper and regal daughter of her parents: her hide shimmers with the same pure gold of Aurelinth, though the curve of neck and underbelly are painted a pale champagne gold. Her translucent wings are streaked with the bronze shadings of Zyrieth. Unfamiliar with her new world, the queen is still a little clumsy. Although easily the largest of the dragonets in the clutch, you would be hard pressed to call her the most beautiful just yet. Large boned with still underdeveloped muscles, she appears ill-proportioned. However, deep within her soul is an inner beauty of another kind, she exudes an aura of gentility, caring and compassion.
Daniel starts sketching wildly Ledges> Darkain hugs Ceara tightly and watches the sands.... Alea grabs Danile's hand. Piebol gasps Keera gasps, "She's beautiful!" Tiera smiles at the gold. Ledges> Tarah bites her lip and watches as the Gold hatches. Kaynara oooooohs! as the golden dragonet emerges. Yazric is spellbound by the little queen. Selandra gasps. "Oh!" Daniel smiles Gwennar is stunned into silence. Ledges> Alekis pokes Star, 'It's not rose. ;)" Pyrian ohhhhhhs. Kalren gasps and holds his breath slightly. On the sands, Leirra catches her breath at the sight of the queen hatchling. Ledges> J'cob smirks, "Appropriate." G'son smiles. "Interesting. Not too sure-footed, though." Ledges> R'val's eyes widen, "The gold!" Keera grins, "Well she will be I think... Kylia gasps Ledges> Starratiel ooooohs at the queen. "She's beautiful..." Vivian catches her breath. Lorita gasps at the beauty of the gold. Kelei ooohs, she's beautiful! Roltan mumbles, "Wow..." On the sands, Kirsi straightens imperceptibly, swiping her hair back. She takes a tiny step backwards. David is breathless. Triene gasps at the golden queen. Ledges> Hanneth croons sweetly at the queen dragonet. Pelyoren ohs at the gold. Carow smiles and nods. Ledges> Cyrseth bugles to the new gold! Kyvaren whispers, "Absolutely fabulous." Ledges> G'lin lets out an involuntary gasp, his hand reaching for Miran's beside him. Garwyn sucks in a deep breath. On the sands, Micaya draws in a breath sharply, her gaze captivated by the golden dragonet. Her eyes are drawn to the little queen, her shoulders tense and body completely still. Daniel remembers he has to breathe Ledges> Jerissa raises an eyebrow at the gold. Ledges> Notreth joins several other dragons in a thrumming HUMMM to welcome the new queen. Sorel wows Vailis aaahhhhsss as the queen is born. Roltan says "Never ceases to amaze me." Ledges> T'quinn intakes his breath sharpley, squeezing Anisee's hand tightly "The Gold!" On the sands, Riyel blinks and his face turns alert as Jadar draws his attention to the little hatching queen. He watches intently as she chips at her shell from the inside. On the sands, Jacera watches the Gold is revealed. She gasps softly, then grins over at Jadar and nods. "Yeah... Beautiful, isn't she?" Ledges> Darkain squeezes Ceara as the young queen emerges. Alea says "She's beautiful!" Ledges> Melata grins, "she looks kinda like a miniature Aurelinth." Ledges> Genneth croons softly to the youngest gold. Derek gasps and smiles brightly at the new Queen. On the sands, Sarin purses his lips thoughtfully. A queen. Mental note is made to steer cleer from the golden dragonet, and he shifts his weight some mroe. Fidgets. Ledges> Alekis grins, "It's from my private stash, of course it's good." she tilts her glass to the gold." Ledges> Kheveth takes a deep breath, and BUGLES a greeting to the new Queen. On the sands, Yarrow shrugs off the excitement of the others, glancing around the other shaking eggs before sparing the little queena glance. On the sands, Laurelin licks her lips with a dry tongue, her hands twisting her her robe a little. She realizes what she's doing, and forces them to her sides, watching the golden hatchling emerging from the shards of the gold egg. From Keera's right shoulder, Deela bugles a welcome to the queen. Ledges> From her customary place between Brynarth's neckridges, Sionelle slides down slightly to poke Darkain in the shoulder with a booted toe. "Two marks on Micaya." On the sands, Karel sees the gold egg begin to hatch and watches carefully, giving room to the women who suddenly emit a simultaneous gasp of awe and begin to move closer to it. On the sands, Leila is shocked into a stunned silence as the gold dragonet emerges. She stares at the gold ocasionaly glancing at the other female candidates, trying to figure out who will pair with the new queen. Ledges> Caervel shifts a bit, not having said anything since the eggs started hatching and smiles as he watches the Gold. Ledges> Mesoth look son and THRUMMS to the golden Hatchling. From Tiera's shoulder, Devlin croons! Jazmin whistles softly, "Wow." Ledges> Rodrith leans back on his hanuches, he's been quiet... he deserves this... he .....B-U-G-L-E-S !!!!!!!!......... Ledges> Kharoth 's humm intensifies in approval of the Gold. Aisha nods. "I guess she'll grow into beauty." Ledges> Starratiel looks at Alekis. "I guess I'll have some if it's not too much trouble. Ledges> Mileketh croons to the new Gold. On the sands, Emerald burts out of *BETWEEN* with a rush of cold air. Ledges> R'val winces, and casts a glance at Rodrith, "Mercy, Rodrith." G'son hmmms. "I wouldn't call her beautiful. Sort of gangly. " He nods to Aisha. Ledges> Alekis chuckles and pours Star a glass, Nope. Rissa, want some?" Ledges> Shandra grins at Lemarath amusedly. On the sands, Compassionate Champagne Gold Dragonet stretches her neck in a graceful arch to support her triangular head. Wings extend beside her to dry. Ledges> Ceara;s jaw drops as she watches the gold. She tries to get herself closer to Darkain. Ledges> Miran winds her fingers in G'lin's and watches the new queen with shining eyes and sharp interest. Ledges> Siraeth thwaps Rodrith with her tail, unfortunate that he's half the cavern away...she does take out a few firelizards, though. On the sands, A green dragonet emerges from her shard and, anxious to reach her lifemate, slips on a bit of shell beneath her. She lands directly in front of the Compassionate Champagne Gold Dragonet. Triene bites as her nails in anticipation. On the sands, Karitha remains locked in place as she freezes watching the shimmering gold dragonet. Ledges> Covalt eeps at the firelizard-lunch... Ledges> Darkain looks up at Sionelle amusedly, rubbing his shoulder... "how could I bet against thgat? :)" Ledges> Jerissa nods over to Alekis. "Please." Ledges> Starratiel takes the glass. "Thanks." Omali turns to G'son. "Nabol's duty to the new queen." Kylia looks to the other eggs with all the attention on the gold hatchling Allory blinks, "What a beautiful colour." she murmers. Ledges> Notreth snorts in amusement at Rodrith. Ledges> Alekis pours Jerissa a glass too. "Here." Ledges> Astride her blue Brynarth, Sionelle laughs delightedly, and shrugs, bouncing her mark pouch in her hand. Hopefully -someone- will fall for the clatter of wood against wood. If they can hear it in the din... On the sands, Micaya's eyes glimmer as she watches the little gold, her attention captured by the champagne beauty. She remains perfectly still, watching, mesmerized. G'son grins at Omali, "Thank you, Lady." Sorel says "hey what's with the firelizard on the sands?" On the sands, Kirsi covers her mouth to hide her grin at the clumsy green. She smiles with sympathy, though, her eyes compassionate. On the sands, Aurelinth extends her wings in the same way as the young gold, greeting her fine young daughter with a bugle. Omali says "Aurelinth will be very angry..." Ledges> Darkain hmmms a moment and nods at Sionelle... "Yer on! My marks are on Karitha!" :) Ledges> Alekis looks up at Sionelle, "Okay, what?" Ledges> Jerissa grins and takes the glass from Alekis, sipping slowly as she continues to watch the scene on the sands. Ledges> Melata looks down and mutters, Jacera, that who's my marks are on. Aisha smiles. "I would too, but she has a nice look to her, and graceful movements. Congrats to HRW." Derek nod to Lord Omali and blinks as he recognizes the fire lizard. Ledges> T'vor watches with interest. Ledges> Erith croons, a soft, deep note, then falls silent again. Keera nods, "Provided she isn't too caught up in the hatching to notice." Ledges> Vtanth stands high onn his haunches and seeems to shake the caveern with his clear tenor BUGLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ledges> Sitting her dragon with an easy grace, Sionelle grins at Darkain and nods. "Done. My thanks for the addition to my purse. And my marks are on Micaya, Alekis." Ledges> Alekis grins, "2 eights on Jacera, Sionelle." On the sands, Sarin frowns at the green on gold mixture, taking a small step forward as if it was suddenly his responsibilty to prevent havoc. Prudence edges its way into the train of thought and he steps back again, just watching. On the sands, Slightly oblivious to his surroundings, Riyel watches the young queen with a look of awe on his face. He gasps and whispers to himself, "wow" Ledges> Ceara shakes her head at Darkain. Ledges> Starratiel doesn't know any of the remaining candidates, so doesn't bet. Ledges> Astride her blue Brynarth, Sionelle nods to Alekis and takes out a small scrap of hide to start writing things down. Her mind's not what it used to be. Ledges> T'quinn covers his ears and shoots Vtanth a look, then smiles. Claradin watches the sands intently... what w/ so many residents and ex- residents for the gold to choose from. On the sands, Emerald burts out of *BETWEEN* with a rush of cold air. On the sands, Yarrow half-smiles, glancing more at the green than the gold, a brief flicker of happiness. Ledges> Alekis says "Micaya's for a blue or green." Ledges> J'bal moves to the edge, cups his hands around his mouth, and bellows "Go for the gold, Kirsi." On the sands, Zyrieth lifts his head to greet the tiny new queen and TRUMPETS loudly and proudly! Ledges> Darkain smiles and squeezes Ceara.... "I have to humor the dear woman...." Tiera covers her ears. Ledges> Jerissa nods to Tarah and points in a candidates direction. "Her for gold." On the sands, Karitha's breathing seems fast as she remains motionless, oblivious to the hot sands beneath her feet and the shifting candidates nearby. Kylia watches some of the last eggs rock before admiring the gold Ledges> R'val grins and points to Laurelin, "I'm betting on that one." Carow smiles over at the proud bronze. Ledges> Tarah looks up at J'bal, andsays. " Hey!! That's MY line.!" and grins. Ledges> T'vor mutters to Jerissa, "I hope... gets..." Lantan slaps his hands over his ears to prevent to worst of Zyrieth's bugle. Jazmin chuckles, "A good queen.. one she fills out a bit." Ledges> Anise laughs warmly at T'quinn's reaction to Vtanth and then turns her attention back to the sands. On the sands, Emerald heads up a short flight of steps to the galleries. On the sands, Laurelin blinks, sweat falling into her wide open eyes; she rubs distractedly at her face with the shoulder of her robe, looking up at Aurelinth, the proud mother, and then back at the hatchlings, then jumps a little as Zyrieth bugles. She chuckles a little nervously, feeling foolish for being startled. Derek listens to the bugle, thrilled by it. Selandra looks on at the new queen, a tender smile coming to her lips as she shes first Aurelinth and then Zyrieth greet their daughter. Tiera removes her hand and smiles. Ledges> Ceara nods. "Yeah right." On the sands, Compassionate Champagne Gold Dragonet croons softly, leaning her head down to the small green who has fallen before her. With gentle encouragement her soft bleets protect the smaller dragonet who soon gets up and finds a match in an Istan boy. On the sands, Jacera covers her ears at the bugling and trumpetting. She grins at the parents, then looks over at Jadar. "Loud, ain't they?" Ledges> Jaen looks out with excitement, not knowing any of the candidates, she can root for them all.:) Claradin shakes her head at the firelizard Keera frowns at the confused green firelizard. Aisha frowns, squinting at the little green firelizard. "Is that one of those little pests..." The remaineder of her sentence is drowned out by Zyrieth. Ledges> Jerissa nods, grinning. She mutters to T'vor, "... as there... women... sands." Ledges> R'val smiles at the gold, "Already encouraging the other dragons. That one's a born leader." On the sands, Leila is transfixed by the little queen's beaty, she grins sheepishly as she realizes how intensely she is staring. Ledges> Miran's lips curve into a soft smile as she watches the gold. On the sands, Kirsi pushes her frizzy hair back over her shoulder, glancing around. She runs her knuckles down her side, swallowing yet again. Ledges> Covalt smiles softly, and nods to R'val. Ledges> Starratiel ohs and smiles her strange half-smile at the gold;s compassion. "How sweet.." On the sands, Darci looks at R'lym a bit nervously, rubbing her hands together. On the sands, A quick smile crosses Karitha's face as she watches the young queen already helping and protecting her fellow dragons. Selandra gives a soft oh in amazment, and a tear starts to fall down her cheek. Ledges> Cyrseth warbles, watching the sands. Kylia cheers for everybody On the sands, Yarrow bites her lip, turning from the green back to the gold, a very slight frown crossing her lips. On the sands, Micaya smiles at the gold and her encouraging actions toward the green, eyes wide with admiration for the lovely little queen. She twists her braid again, ceaselessly, fingers entangled in the hair. Ledges> T'quinn grins at the demonstration of compassion "She'll be a good oone at that" Aisha awws. "See, G'son. She's really sweet." Jazmin shakes her head slowly, "Wow, never seen a dragonet helping out before eating." Ledges> Genneth hums approvingly. Alea says "That queen is special!" Ledges> Jaen murmurs, "Goodness, a sweet-tempered gold," with a chuckle. On the sands, Jadar shifts his feet, and watches the gold. Daniel smiles Anaiya grins at Aisha. Derek says "never known a queen that wasn't special." G'son grins and nods to Aisha. "Wait til she gets older..." David smiles. "Aren't they all Alea?" Ledges> T'quinn turns to Anise, his eyes brimming with happiness. Alea says "no, I mean SPECIAL!" Ledges> Ariandra chuckles at the comment, "So is Erith, I think it's in the breeding here." Ledges> Tarah crosses her fingers and hopes that Kirsi Impresses. Gwennar mumbles "Wait til she's proddy..." then blushes Roltan watches, somewhat nervously. On the sands, Compassionate Champagne Gold Dragonet takes a step forward and then another, now with a growing vivacity despite her near-to-hopeless hatching awkwardness. It is her needs she sees to now as she moves within a circle of candidates. Tiera grins. Ledges> Germaine frowns, darting a glance in Jaen's direction before drawn back to the Sands. Ledges> Miran laughs and nods at Aria. "Thank Faranth." Ledges> Anise leans closer to T'quinn, smiling. Ledges> Alekis grins and waits. On the sands, Riyel's attention is caught again by Zyrieth as the bronze dragon trumpets, he winces at the loud noise as it slices through the humming of the other dragons and then collects himself. He glances to his friends for a brief moment, and prematurely smiles for the whoever is chosen by the little golden hatchling. Kalren holds his breath leaning down to Carow. Aida moves toward the front to get a better look. Aisha smiles back at Anaiya for a moment, then hehs at G'son. "I'll bet you a mark she remains that way." On the sands, Laurelin's eyes go soft at the sight of the queen helping the little green, both hatchlings precious and beautiful. She shakes her head a little, and watches closely, waiting to see which direction the golden one will go...and holds her breath as she stubles towards their group. On the sands, Kirsi takes a step back, watching the little gold dragonet. From Keera's right shoulder, Deela chitters at the emerald green, her tone slightly scolding. On the sands, Two more greens hatch in succession and rapidly find lifemates. The sands are a confusion of motion as more eggs, the hatchlings inside laboring to escape, shudder and rock,quite randomly. Ledges> Melata listens as the cavern sounds drop to quietness, waiting.... On the sands, Micaya watches the gold approach the Candidates and stands completely still, watching with wide eyes and tense body. Even her fingers stop their ceaseless movements. On the sands, Karitha holds her breath as she watches the gold... Ledges> Starratiel waits, her hands clenched at her sides with anticipation. G'son grins at Aisha, "Let's wait until I see who her rider is..." Claradin whispers "taking her time isn't she" and then smiles for the two greens Derek nods to Lauelin, "I think she'll Impress the queen. Ledges> Nyana murmurs "She'll be good as Genneth with comforting scored dragons should she pair with a dragonhealer." On the sands, Sarin's gaze focuses mostly on a distant point on the sands, not really watching anything at this point. His shoulders slump slightly and he lets out his breath,tossing his head to one side to clear the hair from his eyes. Aisha chuckles. On the sands, Jacera bites her lip and watches the Gold intently. She reaches out and grabs Jadar's hand as she watches, breath held. Ledges> J'rus mutters to Germaine, "... proud." Tiera smiles at Abriel. On the sands, Leila grins as the gold approaches the semi-circle, she quickly glances at the others trying to figure out where the gold is headed. On the sands, R'lym smiles at Darci biting his lip slightly as he moves a step close to the Weyrwoman, to show encouragemet. Alea breathes, realizing she has been holding her breath Selandra holds her breath, going tense with anticipation. Who will it be. Lantan follows the queen's movements with a crocked smile on his face. Abriel bows Kylia watches the gold head to the candidates Aisha says "Well, I'm sorry, but I can't see her Impressing to someone who isn't sweet too." Alea nods agreement with Aisha! G'son grins. "All gold riders are sweet." He mutters, "In a porcine's eye." On the sands, Laurelin forgets to breathe, forgets the hot sands, forgets everything as the little gold searches for her lifemate. On the sands, Jadar squeezes Jacera's hand, and watches a pair of greens take a pair of candidates unaware. Anaiya sputters with laughter as she overhears G'son's comment. Ledges> Germaine looks startled by J'rus' comment, and gives the Weyrleader sidelong, appraising glance as he looks away again. G'son smiles sweetly himself. Jazmin laughs at G'son's comment. On the sands, Compassionate Champagne Gold Dragonet turns her head to one flaxen haired candidate, and then to a beautiful readhead nearby. But she continues onwards and nudges her head under the hand of another. She raises her head to look upon the face of the girl she has chosen. Roltan blinks and watches the new queen. Kylia cheers for laurelin Alea hopes Jacera gets the queen Derek holds his breath. Ledges> Miran leeeeeeans way forward. Ledges> T'quinn watches spellbound. Ledges> R'val's eyes narrow as he leans forward and watches intensely. Igor pops out of *between* and chirples a greeting. Triene freezes...wiating. Ledges> J'cob pulls Alekis close, taking a deep breath. Ledges> Tarah holds her breath On the sands, The Compassionate Champagne Gold Dragonet stares deeply into Laurelin's eyes. Karanina bites her finger in anticipation. Ledges> Alekis looks down pensively. Ledges> J'lan leeeeeeeeeeeans way back Carow looks between Leila and the Gold. David watches the order surrounding the queen contrast with the chaos elsewhere.. fascinating.. Tiera cheers!! Gwennar says "Wow..." Ledges> Jerissa leans forward and grins as the gold impresses. Ledges> Cyrseth bugles happily for the new pair. Kelei cheers for Laurelin Daniel sketches Triene sighs, the tension realeased. Ledges> Rodrith BUGLES again, though not as loudly as his last. On the sands, Riyel 's attention is is briefly caught by tow flashes of green to his left and the looks over quickly and smiles as he sees two green dragonets staring into the eyes of two of his friends. Riyel beams again at their Impressions and then a glint of gold catches his eye again, bringing his attention back to watch the golden dragonet. Ledges> Melata blinks, and shakes her head...not expecting Laurelin. She grins. Ledges> Cija chuckles as everyone looses marks. Golgol cheers for Laurelin Kylia REALLY cheers Derek chuckles softly, "I got it right. Score one for the Harpers." Roltan smiles and seems to almost be relieved. Ledges> Miran sits back. "Wow." Ledges> Celie cheers for Laurelin! Ledges> Starratiel forgets herself. "Yaaaaaayyyyy!!!!!" Ledges> Perpetua dabs at her cheek with the back of her hand. On the sands, Leirra's smile to Laurelin is enormous! Ledges> From her customary place between Brynarth's neckridges, Sionelle snaps her hand closed around her mark pouch, as her jaw snaps shut. She doesn't look Darkain's way. Jazmin sighs, realizing she was holding her breath. Lorita cheers loudly for Laurelin! Ledges> R'val grfins, "I knew it'd be that one." Ledges> Notreth trumpets more sedately than his bronze clutchmate, eyes a blue whirl. Rathenna sighs, and walk out of the stands. She is obviously deeply impressed by the whole event Selandra is crying freely now. "Way to go Laurelin, quennrider!" Ledges> Ceara whoops for Laurelin! Gwennar says "Wonder what the Gold's name is?" Ledges> F'lame blinks .. then CLAPS! "Yay" G'son grins. "Hmmmm, is Laurelin sweet?" On the sands, Kirsi lets out a breath and smiles brightly at Laurelin as the dragonet nudges the girl's hand. She sets her jaw and turns back to the rest of the clutch, the moment over. Ledges> Alekis grins and chears, 'And that," she snaps her fingers, "For our bets, Sionelle." Ledges> Verenth raises his quiet voice in convert with the other bugling dragons. Derek cheers mightily for Laurelin! Ledges> T'vor realizes his been holding his breath, and lets out in a rapid gush. Claradin cheers for Laurelin Kalren pats Carow on the shoulder, "Well Carow?" On the sands, Karitha starts shaking with happiness as the queen stares up at her friend. She bites her lip as she holds back a shout of joy. Carow bows his head to Lady Claradin. "Congratulations to High Reaches. If it couldn't be Bitra...." Claradin grins "Another goldrider from the reaches" On the sands, Micaya's eyes betray their disappointment for a mere second, and then she calls out softly, "Congratulations," to Laurelin. Keera grins and agrees with Alea. Ledges> J'lan cheers for Laurelin On the sands, Leila jumps up and down cheering totaly forgetting /any/ sense of decorum as her friend impresses the queen! Ledges> R'val sighs, "Too bad I didn't bet anyone.." Daniel stops sketching and cheers Ledges> Tarah breathes softly. Claradin says "thank you" G'son grins at Claradin. On the sands, Jadar says "Yay!" Ledges> G'lin blinks. Khyronn whisltes lowly, impressed that the little gold's choice. Ledges> Darkain looks up at Sionelle... he taps her boot to get her attention... he shrugs... On the sands, Sarin snaps out of his reverie to stare openly at Laurelin, and he grins broadly -- ear to ear -- and offers a congratulatory smile, actual emotion registering on his boysih face. Carow opens his wallet and hands Kalren five marks, counting htem out one at a time. "Here. Buy Halia a present." Ledges> Genneth manages a soft bugle as the youngest one impresses. Ledges> phoenix starts to laugh loudly, "I can hear L'han cheering from here.. Koron smiles, disappointed that his friend, Karitha, did not IMpress. At leat, not yet. Ledges> Starratiel turns a magnificent shade of red, then white, then red and sits down, totally and utterly embarrassed. On the sands, Yarrow smiles for a moment, a brief moment. On the sands, Laurelinwatches in bewilderment as the gold nudges her hand, she can't help but stare into her whirling, wonderous eyes...mesmerized by love and a warmth..She whispers, "Elisanth...?" And gently strokes the golden one's head. Allory smiles and cheers, "Congratulations!" she calls. Alea looks at Daniel, "Wasn't that wonderful! On the sands, Leirra glances quickly at Leila, then returns her gaze to the remaining eggs. Aisha smiles. "And she goes to someone from here too. What do you think G'son?" Daniel says "yes, it was" On the sands, Jacera finally lets her breath out, then takes a deep breath and cheers quietly for Laurelin and Elisanth. "Congratulations, Laurelin." Mikkel strokes his beard, grinning as the tumult erupts around him. Kalren looks up at Claradin, "Congratulations, ma'am." Gwennar peers around, trying to see if there's any unhatched eggs... Ledges> Eleos chuckles, "I bet he's happy..." Ledges> Brianna smiles Ledges> From her customary place between Brynarth's neckridges, Sionelle digs around in her pouch with a small frown that's obviously put on for decorum only... Who could frown at a gold's hatching, any day? She drops two marks with little ceremony, right in front of Darkain. Ledges> Verenth continues to add to the bugling noises, finally quieting back down. On the sands, Riyel smiles broadly at Laurelin's Impression of the young queen and he just stares at them. Kylia yells "yeah, laurelin GOLDRIDER" On the sands, Karitha reaches out a tenative hand, but stops just short of giving her friend a squeeze on the shoulder. A bright smile hovers about her lips. Claradin smiles to Kalren "thank you." and yells another congrats to Laurelin, as if she'd be able to hear her Kalren grins at Carow, "Maybe you should keep them and add them to the wedding fund." On the sands, Zyrieth BUGLES! loudly as the Gold Impresses! Roltan says "Aurelinth, Lyrith, Erith, and now Elisanth." F'ren smiles, "Lovely names, both rider and dragon." G'son hmmms. "I'll take your bet, Aisha. " Ledges> Anise's back stiffens. She leans over and says quietly to T'quinn, "I've got to go back." Keera cheers for Laurelin, "Congrats." Carow looks down at Leila, the money being the last of his concerns. Ledges> Vtanth belts out another hearty bugle as the impression is made! Ledges> phoenix nods, "Oh, aye, I'm sure of it.. Jazmin grins, "I shoulda bet you on that one Carow." Vivian smiles and nods at F'ren's words. Ledges> T'quinn waves up at ANise, his eyes bright Sorel cheers loudly for the queen and her chosen! Aisha grins at G'son and extends her hand. "Alright, you're on/" Daniel goes over his sketches Ledges> Darkain looks up at Sionelle oddly... "Sionelle, I had bet on Karitha..." he picks her marks up and flips them to her.... he smiles., Tiera quirks a smirk at F;ren. On the sands, Laurelin looks from the hatchling to her friends, face blank in amazement. eerrr F'ren On the sands, Darci smiles to the young weyrwoman. She shares a glance with R'lym and smiles to him as well. Claradin glances at Carow and frowns a little... saying quietly "either way it at least would've sorta been reaches... I hope she's okay" G'son takes the hand. "Of course, I'm a little short right now...." Ledges> Nyana glances after Anise, startled and concerned. She murmurs to T'quinn "Is she all right?" Ledges> Miran sighs, watching the disappointment flicker across Micaya's face, but cheers for the new Weyrwoman. On the sands, Jacera grins at Laurelin and nods towards the Weyrwoman's weyr. "Gowan, get her fed." On the sands, Aurelinth bugles proudly, looking up to the ledges. Keera smiles and waves to Triene. On the sands, R'lym smiles back at Darci, then regards the young Weyrwoman. Ledges> From astride Penath, T'vor stands, nods to all and leaves. Ledges> T'quinn shrugs "I dunno, I believe so." Roltan looks at G'son, "You've always been that way, G'son." :) Aisha chuckles. "I'll wait until she's graduated. How's that?" Carow smiles to Jazmin and hands her two Bitran Marks and one Baker Mark. "I'm sure you'll do well with just these three." He smiles and nods to Lady Warder Reaches. Ledges> Cyrseth bugles down to his once and future mate, Aurelinth, warbling and snorting his happiness. Ledges> Shandra peers up at the departing Penath with an odd expression. On the sands, Jadar wipes his hands on his robe, and brushes his hair out of his eyes again. On the sands, Laurelin remembers to breathe, finally, and looks over to the weyrleaders for guidance. Every instruction she's received up till now has fled from her mind. Kylia glances to see if there are any eggs left Triene catches her masters wave out of the corner of her eye and waves enthusiastically back. G'son nods to Aisha. On the sands, The Lazy Late Morning Egg shakes frantically, suddenly desperate to hatch. On the sands, Micaya smiles once more at Laurelin, and then returns her gaze to the unhatched eggs, studying them intently. Ledges> J'lan says "Hang in there Jadar." On the sands, Karitha shifts her feet on the hot sands and whispers to her friend, "Take her... take her to the passageway..." Carow pulls the three marks back belatedly realizing the Hatching isn't yet over. Gwennar hmmms... will there be another bronze? Ledges> Alekis silently cheers for Jadar. On the sands, A fissure appears in the surface of the Lazy Late Morning Egg. Tiera says "I bet a Bronze next. :)" Selandra hopes so. Ledges> Janelle peers over at Shandra curiously. Jazmin grins, "Hopefully I wont be getting them.. for Leila's sake at least" Ledges> Sitting her dragon with an easy grace, Sionelle belatedly realizes her mistake, and in the middle of a blush, straightens her shoulders. "If not for the bet, then for... You know." She winks, then turns back to the sands. Hopefully, people will think she's clever. Ledges> T'quinn brings his eyes to the next hatching egg. On the sands, Leila stares at the hatching egg with an intent grin. On the sands, The Lazy Late Morning Egg shatters, bits of shards flying everywhere. On the sands, Laurelin looks back down to Elisanth, and says softly, "Let's ... let's get you some food, little one..." She helps the tiny gold toward the passageway, stumbling a little herself, leaning on her weyrmate for support. Abriel watches in amazement... Ledges> Shandra says "Just wondering if something was up at the Weyr. But I think I would know." Carow smiles to Tiera. "How much?" Kylia stares On the sands, Riyel just beams for Laurelin as he watches her and her new lifemate, forgetting about how hot the sands are and oblivious to the lock of hair infront of his face again. On the sands, Kirsi shifts quietly, chewing on her lip as she watches an especially bright egg across the sands. She smiles brightly as it Hatches, but her face falls when the green that popped out Impresses to a boy way over there. Daniel starts sketching again On the sands, Laurelin walks down the passageway to the Queen's Weyr. On the sands, The shards settle, unveiling the small creature the egg had cradled so lovingly. A blue body stirs slowly, wings opening cautiously. Keera smiles, "Elisanth...nice..." Tiera grins, "5 marks." Jazmin grins, "Bronze for sure this time" On the sands, Elisanth moves down the passageway to the Queen's Weyr. On the sands, Thoughtful Periwinkle Blue DragonetA deep shade of periwinkle blue covers this dragonet from head to tail. A few deeper streaks, almost the indigo shade of falling evening, wind their way along chest and back, resembling swirls of cloud. As his wings rustle and extend, the deeper swirls intensify, flowing outwards as would a fistful of streamers blowing in the wind. His large, irridescent eyes are set deeply into their sockets. The broad wedge of his head, with clearly, heavily defined eyeridges, swings from side to side as he considers his surroundings. Each movement is methodical and carefully planned. The broadness of head carries through the torso, already giving promise of a powerful musculature to come.
Carow nods. "Deal." On the sands, Karitha watches Laurelin and Elisanth go with a happy but wistful look. She takes a deep breath and turns back to the eggs. Ledges> Darkain flushes *bright* red and just *stares* up at Sionelle... he taps her boot and mouths... *what* Ledges> Lecil waves to Shandra, finally spotting her. Carow chuckles. "Good, now I'm covered from Kalren." Ledges> Shandra returns Lecil's wave. Gwennar shakes her head, seeing a blue where she thought a bronze... "Guess I don't know much about dragons..." Ledges> J'lan ooohs another blue Ledges> Starratiel looks at the blue. "A blue!" Ledges> Alekis grins at Sionelle and DArkain. Ledges> Jaen makes her way back to Notreth and sits against his chest. Ledges> Melata grins...blue! Kalren grins at Carow, "Unless you'd care to make another wager." Keera grins at Jazmin.."You lose again. Tiera chuckles and hands Carow 5 marks from her pouch. Claradin shakes her head at Lord Bitra a little, with an amused grin Ledges> R'val cheers loudly and grins, "Yes! ANother blue! About time!" Jazmin sighs, "Good thing I'm not betting this time." she shakes her head and grins at the blue. On the sands, Sarin dutifully shifts his gaze back onto the remaining hatchlings and eggs, grey/green-flecked eyes riveted on the scene as a whole. Ledges> Miran leans back against Hanneth's chest, looking tired. Ledges> Tarah softly pats her humming Dragon. Ledges> J'rus can watch the hatching now, T'vor's not pawing at Jaen anymore. Ledges> Verenth gets excited again, reaching out to nudge Melata again, then pulling back his snout just in time. Daniel says "Alea, choose a sketch that you like and you can keep it" Kylia smiles watching the blue Selandra smiles at Gwennar. Carow laughs to Claradin. "What can I say?" He smiles to Tiera as he collects his Marks. Ledges> Astride her blue Brynarth, Sionelle concentrates on ignoring Darkain. "Services rendered," she mutters out of the side of her mouth. Claradin says "Nothing... I"ve known you to long" On the sands, Leirra gazes upon the blue, her mouth set in a straight line and her fists clenched. Tiera grins. On the sands, Micaya moves her gaze to the newly hatched blue, admiring his colorful streaks. She drops her braid, leaving it in a tangle, and her fingers move to clutch the sides of her robe instead. Carow chuckles as he looks at the BeastCraft Marks. "Not bad." On the sands, Jacera glances over at Jadar and releases his hand, muttering a quiet appology to him. She lifts each foot and shakes it to clear the sand out and try to cool it a bit, then lookover at the hatching blue. Gwennar grins at her friend, mumbling something about knowing cheese a lot better... On the sands, Jadar is almost bowled over by a bronze that's in a big hurry to Impress the boy beside him. Disappointment flickers over his face, but there are several eggs left... G'son turns his attention to the ledges, seeing if Cyrseth is behaving, then returns to looking at the sands. Ledges> J'bal waves at the other Fortians, then points in the direction of Fort and waves Goodbye. On the sands, Entering a new world, the Thoughtful Periwinkle Blue Dragonet doesn't exhibit any of the shyness or hesitation that might be expected. While deepset eyes whirl with the customary colours of hunger, they give the impression of deliberating on the course of action to take before setting out on life's journey. Jazmin grins, "I cant be a former Bitran without betting.. I'm just out of practice." Ledges> Eleos says out of nowhere, "Somehow I keep expecting all the candidates to be nude..." Ledges> J'lan fidgets real nervously watching his boy Ledges> R'val blinks, glancing startledly at Eleos. Ledges> Alekis stares intently at the blue as if willing it somewhere. On the sands, Karitha stands up straight and tall as she focuses back on the eggs. She once again wipes her palms on the sides of her robe as she watches the eggs and dragonets. Kalren turns to Jazmin, "Hmmmm, care to make a wager?" Ledges> Teyal blinks, glancing at Eleos Ledges> Tarah chokes slightly at the overheard comment" On the sands, Leirra shifts her weight from foot to foot, the sands suddenly too hot for her feet. Ledges> Melata looks sideways at the Lord Holder, but decides not to say anything. Ledges> Miran peers at the Ruatha Lord. "Mmm?" Ledges> From Emmith's neckridges, J'bal straps himself in. Jazmin turns to Kalren, "Depends on what." she grins. David smiles, and gets up.. At least I got to see the queen impress.. Ledges> Jerissa blinks at the comment. Triene sits quietly, the only sign of her excitement is her twisting hands in her lap. Ledges> Janelle nods at Shandra. "At least I know it wasn't my oaf's fault this time." On the sands, Leila watches the blue dragonet as he appears to decide. She wipes her damp palms on her robe. On the sands, Three dragonettes burst forth from their shards, two greens and a brown. Their creening and wailing sounds fill the air, adding to the confusion. They run, one nearly falling several times. toward the Candidates. The brown nearly mauls a youth from Telgar on his wat to Impress to an Igen girl. THe two greens find their lifemates from among some male Candidates. Ledges> Elynie glances around at a very strange comment that pierces the crowd. Ledges> Alekis huhs at Eleos's comment Ledges> Brianna blinks... "Why?" On the sands, Riyel's attention is drawn back to the clutch as the charming blue hatchling bursts out of his colorful shell. He smiles as the blue dragonet steadies himself and then his attention is brought to yet another egg, violently rocking as its occupant attempts to break out. Kylia watches the blue wondering who he will impress Keera grins and guesses the next hatched will be a green... On the sands, Yarrow gulps again, coming back to the here and now. She looks very frail suddenly, and decides with with her eyes, looking away from the eggs and hatchlings for a moment. Ledges> Cyrseth warbles, noticing his rider's gaze. He stays still until he looks away, then returns to acting normally. He cocks his head back and forth, and swishes his tail. Kalren leans over to whisper to Jazmin. Ledges> Tarah leans down says to herself. " Go Riyel!!" Ledges> Brianna looks at Eleos "I can't imagine why" Ledges> Alekis looks at Jadar and hopes, quietly for once, and she's not bouncing. Ledges> Eleos chuckles and shrugs. On the sands, Kirsi, all decorum and the Hatching forgotten, begins to scratch her scalp with vigor. She scrunches her eyes shut, scratching her little heart out. On the sands, Riyel takes a deep breath, in awe at the very quick Impressions of two green and a brown to their new lifemates. He smiles and gives a congratulatory look as one of them looks his way. Ledges> Jerissa grins and Tarah, adding a louder call. "Go Riy!" On the sands, Jadar scans the groups of candidates, taking stock of who remains and how many eggs are left. But his gaze is darwn once again to the rocking eggs and moving hatchlings. On the sands, Micaya watches the blue make his way across the sands, absently wiping a steam of sweat fromher forehead. Jazmin grins and nods to Kalren, "You're on." Kalren grins at Jazmin. Keera smiles at the blue, "Looks like good endurance on that fellow." Murren mutters, "How many are left? Alea is still hoping for Jacera to impress On the sands, Karitha smiles slightly as she watches the periwinkle blue make his way across the sands. Her eyes follow him as her feet shift in the sands. On the sands, Finally deciding the Thoughtful Periwinkle Blue Dragonet cautiously approaches a young boy from the weyr who's eyes are looking elsewhere. Keera shrugs, "Who can tell...organised chaos down there." Claradin wonders who the blue will decide on On the sands, Jacera flinches as she spies the Telgar girl. She pales and looks away quickly, finding a green wandering the sands. Roltan furrows his eyebrows at one of the Candidtes. Jazmin laughs, "I wouldnt' call it organized." Tiera says "I think Jadar will." Ledges> Alekis ohs and perks up, dropping her empty wine flask. Kelei says "Jadar or Ryiel" Ledges> Tarah says "Rissa, can you see if that blue is close to Riyel? I can't.. the sweat is dripping in my eyes."" Ledges> Melata peers downwards suddenly, caught by the blue who's approaching someone. Derek points to Riyal. Golgol hopes for Riyel! Derek says "He's the one." Ledges> J'lan starts to stand up G'son smiles. "Even in chaos, there are moments of beauty. " Keera chuckles, "Well...perhaps you're right there." Ledges> Tarah wipes the sweat from her forehead with a piece of cloth. Kalren grins and nods to Jazmin. Kylia watches the blue head for a candidate Roltan says "Like that little queen, eh G'son?" Alea thinks all the "chaos" is wunnerful Keera grins, "the skies are often chaotic...but I find them beautiful. Ledges> Jerissa giggles at Tarah, reaching into her pocket and digging out a kercheif. She hands it over and then peers down. "Seems to be. Go for Riyel, little blue" Abriel watches thoughtfully... Claradin keeps an eye on Leila and Micaya G'son says "Like all the dragonets, Roltan..." On the sands, Yarrow turns back and notices the blue, smiling widely and beginning to look alive once more. Daniel kisses Alea and says "see you later" Alea smiles at Daniel Ledges> J'lan crosses his fingers Ledges> Miran squints, looking downwards. "Shards, I'm beginning to wonder if I need spectacles or something." Ledges> Brianna hmmmmmms innocently Ledges> Alekis holds her breath. Angelica says "Did I miss much?" On the sands, Thoughtful Periwinkle Blue Dragonet looks away to other candidates, but with a shake of his head he holds his ground, the one he had already chosen. He butts his head into Jadar's knees. Tiera says "See!" Gwennar sighs. Kelei says "YES!" Ledges> J'cob grins and hugs Alekis. Tiera says "I was right! :)" Ledges> Miran cheers! Ledges> J'lan yells "Yes!!!!" Kylia cheers Derek smirks at Tiera, "Right as always, Perchg." Ledges> Alekis whoops and almost drops her glass, "YEAH JADAR! Ledges> Melata yahs, "Jadar! Go Jadar!" Ledges> R'val grins, "Yay! The blue chose!" Selandra grins. "Alright! Jadar!!!!" Sorel cheers, even though he doesn't know the boy Ledges> J'lan bounces around! Claradin applauds Golgol yells "GO JADAR!" On the sands, Karitha smiles softly as the blue dragon brings Jadar's attention back to him. Claradin grins at Golgol Ledges> Perpetua applauds wildly for J'lan's boy! Tiera nudges Derek in the side with her elbow. Allory cheers, "Alright Jadar!" Ledges> Starratiel cheers softly, shyly. Ledges> Alekis laughs happily and hugs J'cob, "He did it!! I knew it!!" Alea smiles at the new pair Triene smiles and excuses herself. Keera grins at Jadar and his lifemate. Lantan smiles and nods at the impression. Golgol tips is hat for Claradin On the sands, Kirsi continues to scratch vigorously for quite a while. She finally stops. After a moment, she looks up and around, blushing brightly. Ledges> Miran giggles, watching J'lan. "I hope he doesn't hurt himself." Ledges> J'lan does a funky little dance On the sands, Micaya ahhs softly, smiling with happiness for Jadar and his new, blue lifemate. "Congratulations," she murmurs quietly. On the sands, Jadar looks down at the blue, starting to step out of the way, but his gaze is drawn to his whirling eyes. On the sands, Thoughtful Periwinkle Blue Dragonet warbles quietly as their eyes meet. On the sands, The Thoughtful Periwinkle Blue Dragonet stares deeply into Jadar's eyes. Ledges> Astride her blue Brynarth, a slow smile spreads over Sionelle's face, as she turns to watch J'lan. "Yes I know it's a blue," she says aloud to her own mount, turning back. "And yes, that means, he'll probably stop flirting with me." Ledges> Cyrseth looks at J'lan sideways, and mimics his dance. Keera shakes her head and grins, "It'll be J'dar now won't it." Carow sits quietly and watches the proceedings...and Leila. Ledges> Branth bugles down to J'dar! Ledges> Miran hides behind Hanneth's knees as Cyrseth's tail swings dangerously close. "G'son! Make him stop!" On the sands, Leila grins and bounces up and down as Jadar impresses, obviuosly delighted. Ledges> Alekis is bounceing everywhere now, "Oh boy!! J'dar!!" On the sands, Jacera grins down at the Blue beside her. She looks up and smiles at Jadar. She steps away and sighs softly. "Congratulations, J'dar..." On the sands, J'dar drops to his knees and hugs the blue's neck. "And I'm yours, Brenneth!" Roltan says "Probably." Ledges> Verenth ughs, as Cryseth's tail nearly takes him out. He stares for a moment at the bronze. Ledges> Tyrigoth moves over quickly, given the big clumsy Bronze's attempt at dancing. Ledges> J'lan runs out of breath and slumps back on Branth Ledges> Cyrseth wiggles and waggles. Keera nods and smiles at J'dar and Brenneth. Ledges> Devith warbles loudly. On the sands, Riyel first looks at the blue dragonet and he smiles as he sees that Jadar is his target. He watches as the blue almost stalks up to Jadar and while his attention is away. Smiling as his friend finally notices the blue, Riyel cheers for Jadar. Ledges> J'cob grins, "I bet Brenneth might chase well, too, Alekis." Ledges> Verenth protests, you're going to knock the ledge off and on to the sands! Ledges> Cyrseth slumps down, too, scooting Dalrianth over a bit. Ledges> Perpetua smiles, swish-swashing her palms lightly. "Well now. That's what I came to see." On the sands, Sarin watches the blue Impress to a candidate he's only vaguely familliar with, and nods his simple approval. Ledges> Tarah says "How many more are left?" Ledges> Alekis grins but doesn't really hear J'cob. On the sands, Yarrow smiles as Jadar and Brenn head off the sands, then glances back at the eggs. Murren bites her lip, her brother still stands there. On the sands, Darci grins at J'dar, and looks up at the proud father in the ledges. Tiera says "Is it over?" On the sands, The Shimmering Dewdrop Egg wobbles erratically on the sand. On the sands, Leirra flashes a quick smile to Jadar and returns to the contemplation of her sandals. T'lyn says "Nope..." Murren brushes the hair from her eyes, nervously, watching closely. Ledges> Dalrianth pokes the stupid bronze. Ledges> N'ren smiles at Perpetua. Gwennar grins at Tiera. "Guess not..." Tiera says "Guess not.....Bronze...hopefully :)" Derek says "Another bronze maybe?" Ledges> Hanneth croons, pleased. Ledges> Tarah attempts to count the remaining eggs and fails miserably. On the sands, Leila turns away from J'dar and his new lifemate, gazing at the wobbling egg. On the sands, J'dar stands, as his knees start burning. On the sands, Minute cracks finally begin to show on the Shimmering Dewdrop Egg after minutes of frantic work. Ledges> Shandra says "I feel really old now." On the sands, Karitha sighs with a smile as she watches J'dar and his lifemate head off the sands. She resolutely turns back to the few remaining eggs... Jazmin grins, "I'm going to keep guessing bronze 'til we get one." Ledges> J'rell rearranges Mileketh's tail again to get more comfortable. Selandra hopes this one will be a bronze. Ledges> Jerissa leans over the ledge and looks down, muttering to herself. She looks back to Tarah. "A few left, not many though." Carow chuckles to Jazmin. Ledges> Shandra shakes her head and sighs lightly. Ledges> J'rell grins at Shandra. "You'll never be old." Kylia watches the egg wondering if another green will hatch On the sands, Kirsi stands there, with an embarrassed grin on her face, wiping her hands. A pretty blue catches her eye as it wanders by, and she watches it find its lifemate, absently brushing hair out of her eyes. On the sands, Micaya smiles a final time at J'dar, and then turns her gaze to the dewdrop egg, watching it crack and roll. On the sands, There's another flurry of motion as several greens and blues break thru their shards and turn toward the Candidates that remain. Several weyrbred youth as well as a number of others show the joy and recognition of Impression as they meet their new lifemates. Ledges> Perpetua smiles lightly at Shandra. "So do I, given I apprenticed you." On the sands, Small chips of the Shimmering Dewdrop Egg flake off as it shudders and rocks. Ledges> Jaen sighs, so few eggs left...her glance steals along the ledges and then back to the sands. Derek chuckles and smiles at Jazmin's comment, "Me, too, sir!" Ledges> Miran climbs back atop Hanneth's forearm as Cyrseth's wiggling subsides. Keera watches breathlessly as the number of eggs and candidates dwindle On the sands, The Shimmering Dewdrop Egg cracks at the top to expose a small green muzzle. With a sharp and ringing creel, she breaks her body free from the rest of the egg, which flies apart scattering shards everywhere. On the sands, J'dar meanders down the passageway to the Queen's Weyr. Ledges> Alekis cracks her second wine flask and pours her second glass. "To J'dar!!" On the sands, R'lym grins at J'dar and chuckles slightly, shaking his head. On the sands, Elegant Sea Green DragonetThe shimmering green hide of this dragonet brings to mind summer afternoons over deep water. Shades of liquid green and blue dapple her hide, suggesting fathomless depths. Highlighted with yellow and pale colours her joints glint like sunlight on waves. This lithe green holds herself with a stately air that belies her tender age. She has an elongated neck and tail that give her a sinuous appearance. Her features are somewhat angular; she has a pointed snout and sharp-looking wing joints.
On the sands, Brenneth moves down the passageway to the Queen's Weyr. Ledges> Starratiel pours herself a glass. "To J'dar!" Kylia laughs "a green!" Jazmin groans at another green, "Paint her!" she chuckles. Ledges> Starratiel oooohs at the green. Tiera says "A green...it would figure. :)" T'lyn grins On the sands, Leila grins a huge goofy bemused grin as she watches the green make her entrance, "Oh..." Ledges> Shandra looks Perpetua over, "Well. You make me feel better, if I can look like that in a few more Turns." Ledges> Kharoth crouches low, his muscles bunching, and unfurls his wings leaping powerfully into the air. Ledges> Kharoth springs powerfully off of the ledge and into the air. Crossing the cavern, he swoops into the tunnel, leaving the hatching grounds. Ledges> Cyrseth puts his forearms over his eyes and sighs. ANOTHER one. Gwennar silently urges Yarrow on... Ledges> Perpetua taps her finger on her lip. "You're kidding. Now my memory's going." On the sands, Karitha sharply intakes her breath at the shimmering hide on the newly emerged green dragonet. Her eyes seem locked on the lithe little beauty. Derek smirks, "Well, the little dragonet sort of looks bronze." Derek sounds dubious. On the sands, Yarrow smiles, her eyes brightening at yet another green. She shuffles a bit forward, the circle becoming smaller yet. On the sands, Sarin rubs his chin thoughtfully for a moment, his eyes wadnering from an impeteous young blue that charges on past him towards the elegant, daint green hatchling. Ledges> Hanneth warbles smugly. Green. Ledges> Melata blinks, "Hey, it kinda looks like...Hanneth?" Keera grins, "Said it'd be a green." Yazric stirs in his sleep, his head resting on Jazmin's lap. Ledges> Perpetua preens, just for Shandra, and laughs musically. Ledges> Shandra grins, "Or mine." Ledges> Jerissa grins and cheers. "Another green cutie." On the sands, Leirra's eyes are drawn up to the green. She watches the hatchling silently. Ledges> Melata looks up at the named green, then back at the sands. Ledges> Siraeth croons. Greens are nice. Ledges> Verenth bobs his head...a green! Ledges> Vtanth warbles to the cute little green hatchlinng Ledges> Alekis pats Siraeth, "They are." On the sands, Jacera ooooh's softly and smiles at the green. She closes ranks with the other candidates as J'dar leaves the circle. Ledges> Miran turns to look at her lifemate. "Well, the coloring is too light, but her head it kind of pointy like Hanneth's. Not quite as, though." On the sands, Micaya ahhs appreciatively at the liquid green of the little dragonet's hide, her eyes following her movements on the sands. On the sands, Riyel turns back to look at the clutch, unconsciously he tugs at the collar of his robe and shifts his feet. He smiles at the green dragonet as she emergers from her shell and he glances briefly to the now smaller semi-circle of his freinds. Kylia looks over the rest of the candidates Ledges> Brynarth seems to agree that the green on the sands is a lot like Hanneth. At least, that might be why he's yawning and looking the other way. On the sands, Elegant Sea Green Dragonet gives a clear and very mature sounding warble that makes you think that those whirling eyes hold some sort of wisdom. The unsteady dragonet looks about as if it's keeping some unknown secret it can't wait to share. Her haphazard trek across the hot sands begins and yet, somehow, you know that she knows exactly where she's going. Ledges> Nyana taps T'shael, murmuring about something regarding a young bronze which is searching for his rider. On the sands, Leirra allows other to gather in front of her as they close the semi-circle, watching the hatchlings over their shoulders. Ledges> Hanneth looks offended, in disbelief that the gangly awkward thing down on the sands could be anything like her graceful and dignified self. Keera watches carefully, not knowing who to cheer for. G'son hmmms, "Looks like a quick and reckless green. Good, I like those: they make good fighters." Ledges> T'shael hmmms? "Which?" Jazmin nods, "Hopefully she'll be good and agile too." Golgol cheers for Riyel again, hoping he will get lucky. On the sands, Karitha's eyes track the green on her purposeful journey across the sands. Her hands shake ever so slightly as she shifts her weight once again. On the sands, Leila has eyes only for the green hatchling, she stares in wonder as the dainty dragonet makes her way towards the candidates. On the sands, Two bronzes emerge together and raise their heads to emit a sound that bears more resemblance to a squeak then an bugle. Zyrieth proudly answers their attempt with a bugle of his own. The larger, shinier one impresses to a weyrbred young man, while the other fancies a boy from Tillek Hold. Aisha grins. "She seems to know where she's going." Ledges> Miran wows at the two bronzes. Jazmin grins, "Ok there's my bronze." Ledges> Alekis smiles as C.G. hops off. Derek says "And mine ,too." Ledges> Ariandra smiles, holding out her hand, "Love, over here!" Ledges> L'ran enters quietly, late as usual. Angelica watches in pure excitement. Kylia grins and watches the green move in Carow smiles as he watches Leila's gaze. Tiera says "I'll take one bronze to go for 2 marks. :)" Alea likes the bronzes. Keera grins, "Nice..." Ledges> Vtanth BUGLES at the bronze's impression Ledges> L'ran smiles and sits quickly next to Ariandra, slipping his arm around her waist. Ledges> Perpetua murmurs to N'ren. "They must be so tired by now..." Ledges> Melata wows, three bronzes total so far, and countless browns, greens, and blues. Ledges> Nyana replies before pointing out the sea green hatchling. "She's pretty." G'son smiles, watching the green wander, thinking about past greens and their riders. On the sands, Sarin smooths out a crease in his robe and idly runs his fingers through his shaggy blond hair, straightening his shoulders and his stance and giving a defiant stare which ecompasses the dragonets on the sand. He's /here/. Zoinks. Jazmin chuckles at Tiera, "That bet needed a couple of casks of wine to help it along." Ledges> Mesoth just sits back and Thrums to his hearts content. Ledges> N'ren nods to Perpetua. "If not now, soon. First the hunger. Then the itching. Then the need for sleep." On the sands, Jacera takes half a step closer to the green. She smiles at her and watches her intently for several moments, then looks around at the other candidates and steps back into her place in line. On the sands, Elegant Sea Green Dragonet's first ungainly wobbles become steady. Her focus is astounding, as if she could be comfortable with any new challenge, any threat, any danger... just then she stumbles, caught by her own weight. Blinking the sand out of her eyes, she looks a little more humble but the fire so newly lighted behind those whirling eyes does not diminish. Khyronn pats T'lyn on the shoulder again and murmurs "Let me know how the rest of the Hatching turns out..Myranth and I have to get back to Benden..." Tiera chuckles at Jazmin, "Yeah, I'll sneak some from the Winecraft." Kylia ohs as the green stumbles On the sands, Riyel looks up again as Zyrieth bugles and then his eyes quickly turn to watch the two young bronzes. Ledges> Janelle blinks at the green, just saying softly something about Ameveth and Siath. T'lyn nods and smiles..."sure thing..." Ledges> Hanneth curves her sinuous, lithe neck to watch the little green with interest, her exotic, angular head swinging out over the edge of the ledge. Ledges> Perpetua comments quietly, "They're all so brave, you know? Standing there. It's quite a personal risk." Ledges> Tarah nods to Nyana. "Just beautiful, weyrwoman. Very beautiful." On the sands, Karitha starts slightly as the green stumbles. She bites her lip nervously as the young dragonet regains her balance with a littel humility and begins her quest again. Khyronn grins and stands, edging her way back out through the aisles. Kylia looks over and watches the two sturdy bronzes impress On the sands, Micaya's lips twitch in amusement at the green dragonet, watching her movements. She shifts her weight again carelessly, picking up first one foot and then the other. Kalren waves to Ceara when he sees her, "Hey!" Kaynara waves to Khyronn as she passes. Ledges> Ariandra leans lightly against L'ran and introduces him to Lord Caervel, whom he probably does know already. On the sands, Leila gazes at the Green hatchling with a mixed look of vervousness and hope. Selandra looks astoundid as she watches the green. "Oh my!" Claradin watches Leila intently Ceara waves to Kalren. "Hey there!" Khyronn grins and waves back to High Reaches Weyrhealer before slipping out towards the bowl. On the sands, Sarin quickly, so as to do it before anyone can really notice, wipes his brow and replaces his arms at his sides. He's most certainly not sweating, and most certainly not nervous. Well. Maybe a little. He watches the ongoings quietly, calmly. On the sands, Yarrow kicks the sand, then steps around another, younger girl, for a better view. Ledges> Cyrseth warbles slightly as Janelle mentions Ameveth. Ledges> L'ran smiles and nods to the Tillek Lord Holder. "Lord Caervel, you honor us." Ledges> N'ren nods. "Somewhat. There are less fatalities, I hear, than before the last Pass." Ledges> Alekis smiles and sips her wine, "Refill J'cob, Rissa?" Kalren calls over to her, "Come join me." Ledges> J'cob nods, "I'll take some." Ledges> Caervel looks over, smiles and nods, and then looks back out, watching the person from Tillek and the bronzes. Carow raises an eyebrow to his Steward. Ledges> Spot swoops down towards Brianna. Ledges> N'ren smiles, "Not to mention, the possible rewards are equal at least to the danger." Ledges> Spot chirps at you happily. Roltan says "Better get ready..." Ledges> Alekis refills J'cob's glass. Ledges> Jerissa shakes her head absently at Alekis. "No thanks. I'm fine." Ledges> Perpetua chuckles warmly. "I didn't mean...exactly that. It's just so difficult afterwards for the ones who don't impress." Ledges> Spot lands in Brianna's lap with a thump. On the sands, Kirsi finally realizes that she's quite a bit behind the rest of the group. She steps up to become part of the smaller semi-circle, glancing from side to side. Ledges> Brianna says "Hi, spot" Ledges> J'lan slumps on Branth On the sands, Elegant Sea Green Dragonet marches purposely up to Karitha, and knocks the hold girl over. Claradin blinks Gwennar sighs softly. Tiera grins. Ledges> Miran shouts, "Yes!" Kylia smiles Kelei cheers loudly for Karitha!!!! Ledges> Melata grins, clapping her hands, "Karitha!" Golgol sighs, Carow chuckles. On the sands, The Elegant Sea Green Dragonet stares deeply into Karitha's eyes. Vivian chuckles. On the sands, Karitha falls backwards onto her rump and looks at the green with incredulous eyes... Ledges> R'val grins, 'Good choice that dragonet made." Ledges> Spot chirples happily, rubbing his head against the ladypet's arm...snagging his talons in her clothes. Tiera cheers!! Ledges> L'ran grins happily. "Well." Ledges> T'quinn smiles and claps for the impression! Keera cheers, "Yay Karitha!" Golgol then cheers, "GO Ledges> Perpetua's laughter bubbles up as she watches the inelegance of the Elegant Sea Green creature. Aisha grins. "Cute." On the sands, Karel watches the nearby green and the other rocking eggs. A creeling bronze nearly knocks him over as he rampages through the ranks of candidates towards a knot of young men, but he nimbly dodges out of its way. Ledges> Spot chirps at you happily. Ledges> T'ris nearly shouts. "GO GREEN!" Kylia cheers for karitha Koron cheers loudly for Karitha "YES! waty to go, karitha! Selandra grins. "Yay! Karitha!!!!!" Alea cheers for Karitha! Ledges> G'lin whoops, his cry harmonizing with a piercing BUGLE from Devith. Ledges> Alekis smiles and claps. On the sands, Yarrow giggles slightly, then smiles. On the sands, Micaya puts her hands up over her mouth to stifle a gasp, and turns to watch Karitha with concern. G'son says "That's one way to find a mate, I suppose." Claradin applauds for Karitha On the sands, Leirra stands tip-toe to see who the green Impressed. Ceara calls from her seat against Anaryth and next to DArkain. "You come over here! im quite comforatb---allll riiiiiight Karitha!!!!" Claradin blinks, again... oh.. Ledges> From her customary place between Brynarth's neckridges, Sionelle blinks over at T'ris. She's only ever heard 'Go Blue'. Ledges> J'cob says "That's the way to do it...no claws, though. That's bloody painful." Ledges> Miran bounces happily. Ledges> Spot chirples an apology. Golgol cheers "GO Karitha! Kalren calls out, "In a bit." Ledges> Brianna rubs a tiny blue eye ridge, hoping the flitt will settle Ledges> Miran pooh-poohs. "She's all right. She has a dragon! Who wouldn't be?" On the sands, Riyel draws an arm across his forehead as he can feel the light coat of sweat begin to drip over his brows. He steps to the right as the green marches right up to Karitha, standing beside him and he smiles brightly for her. Ledges> G'lin hugs Miran fiercely. "See! I told you she'd Impress!" On the sands, Leila jumps up and down, ecstatic that her friend has impresssed, "Yay Karitha!!!" Ledges> R'val chuckles softly and glances at the Benden riders, "Still no dragon here I've seen whose done the kind of damage my Vidarth did when he popped outta his shell." On the sands, Karitha cries out with love as she wraps her arms around the neck of the sea green dragonet, "Ashlith... Her name is Ashlith." Tears stream down her cheeks as she clings to the draonet. Ledges> N'ren nods. "There's a dragon out there for each of them, eventually. Sometimes they aren't in that clutch, though." On the sands, The Ominous Stormy Evening Egg start to spin wildly. Koron grins hugely. He is as happy as if he had impressed himself! " YAY, Karitha!" Ceara rrrghs as she mavs like crazy. Tiera says "It better be bronze!" Ledges> Alekis winnces but claps for Karitha, "Painfull." Ledges> T'quinn watches the hatching egg. Derek oohs and ahhs as more egges shake. Keera smiles at the happy pair... Ledges> Perpetua tilts her head sidelong at N'ren. "I hadn't thought of it that way." Jazmin grins at Tiera, "I agree" Derek says "This one is a Bronze." On the sands, The Ominous Stormy Evening Egg rolls over three times before it comes to rest again in a small depression. Ledges> Nyana nods in agreement with N'ren. On the sands, Jacera sighs wistfully at Karitha. She looks down at her feet for a moment and rubs her hand against the cloth wrapped around her wrist. Sweat drips down her face as she looks back up at the final few eggs. Ledges> Miran returns G'lin's hug enthusiastically. "What a beautiful name, too." On the sands, Micaya beams with happiness for her friend, calling out softly, "Congratulations, Karitha." Selandra grins down at Karitha. Keera shrugs, "We've already had a few bronze hatch...they are the rarest in any hatching. Ledges> Spot hopples over to the humanthing with the shiny beads in his hair. Gwennar says "Brown?" Ledges> N'ren nods. "Though I agree that it is a bit depressing, I suppose. AT least, I guess it would be." Vailis stares, mouth agape, at the spectacle below him. G'son nods to Keera, "I'd be surprised, too." On the sands, The Ominous Stormy Evening Egg rocks in the little depression, flecks of shell flying off. Selandra joins in "BLUE!" Tiera groans. On the sands, Sarin chuckles softly, beaming at Karitha, breaking his stiff gaze on the eggs for a moment. Tiera says "Bronze!" Keera grins, " On the sands, Karitha quickly regains some composure as she sniffles and smiles brightly down at her lifemate. She stands and gently leads Ashlith towards the passageway. Jazmin nods, "This is a good point." she sighs and thinks, "Blue." Ledges> Melata watches as the last of the eggs hatch out in a flurry. On the sands, One claw extends from the shell, moving with more vigor as the shards give way. The Ominous Stormy Evening Egg crumbles, shards falling away from its contents: a bronze dragonet. Golgol says "BROWN!?" On the sands, Nearly hidden by the shards of other, already hatched dragonets, a rather colorful eggs rock back and forth with sudden energy. The brown the emerges rom the egg spreads his wings fully as if to take flight before turning to slowly, deliberately examine the scene before him. Spotting a Woodcraft apprentice he bolts forward, nearly bowling the youth over before Impresasion occurs. Ledges> Perpetua smiles at N'ren. "And I guess I'll never know." On the sands, Karitha wanders down the passageway to the Queen's Weyr. On the sands, Ashlith moves down the passageway to the Queen's Weyr. Keera grins, "Well except for Gold of course." Gwennar says "Bronze!" On the sands, Charismatic Burnished Bronze DragonetThis large, rather boisterous bronze dragonet is so dark that only the shimmering streaks of golden-bronze on his damp hide distinguish him as bronze rather than black. His wings are enormous in comparison to his torso, and his tail seems to stretch on without end. One of feet is almost gold, as though he stepped in a pool of sunlight. His outgoing personality is readily apparent in every hearty bugle; he appears to revel in the attention he attracts.
Jazmin laughs, "Shoulda stuck with it!" Tiera cheers, "I'm right!!!" Ledges> Starratiel says "Oh! A bronze!" Kylia sighs bronze! Selandra grins. and leans on the edge of her seat. Ledges> R'till slides down Brandalth's leg and then jumps to the ground. Ledges> Tarah gasps... " A bronze.!" On the sands, Riyel stands there, watching Karitha and Ashlith, beaming for her and the dragon. "Congratulations." he cheers to her. Ledges> Jerissa says "Yes! A bronze! Come on, go for Riyel!" Gwennar says "ooh, he's gorgeous!" G'son grins. "I stand corrected." On the sands, Leila whistles softly in awe as the bronze hatches and steps back slightly. Ledges> Alekis smiles, "I wonder...." Ledges> J'cob ooohhs... Ledges> Tyrigoth bugles loudly for the bronze hatchling! Ledges> T'shael says "Only more than a little, Nya?" Ledges> Shandra says softly, "Ah..." Ledges> Vtanth arches his neck bback and belows a heartfelt bugle for the BRONZE Ledges> Cyrseth bugles down to his little brother! Derek says "I finally got it right." Ledges> Hanneth eyes the dark new bronze speculatively. Miran thwaps her dragon. "Don't be silly." Ledges> T'quinn chuckles and claps for the bronze Ledges> Jaen smiles down at the little bronze, his demeanor somehow familiar. Koron hopes fervently that Riyel, anothter friend, Impresses the bronze. Lantan hopes with all his heart for a certain Candidate. Tiera grins at Derek. Ledges> Melata ooohs, "It started with a bronze, and it looks like its going to end with a bronze..." She peers at the Candidates that are left, trying to decided who'll he Impress to. G'son says "Nice tail on that bronze." Gwennar tries to figure out how many boys and how many girls are left on the sands... On the sands, Yarrow raises her eyebrowns, "Oh! he's big!" Ledges> Rodrith does the BUGLE thing again! Ledges> Devith snorts and nuzzles Hanneth indignantly. On the sands, Micaya smiles with admiration at the bronze, wondering which of her friends will become his lifemate. Golgol hopes that Reyil will impress the Bronze to! Ledges> Starratiel covers her ears. Tiera allows Devlin to fly off her shoulder, and find another perch. Kylia admires the beautiful bronze Ledges> N'ren nods. "I guess." He looks to Nyana, "I wouldn't know, myself." On the sands, Karel nods to Karitha, then his attention suddenly snaps to the stormy egg as it hatches and the bronze emerges. He watches the bronze as he approaches the candidates. Aisha awws. "Come on, let's see another green. There's lots more girls." Ledges> Nyana smiles sweetly at T'shael. "I'm sure you know more poignantly than I." Ledges> Hanneth tucks her head under Devith's jaw apologetically. Claradin nods to Aisha On the sands, Jacera smiles at the bronze and looks around at the male candidates in the grouping. On the sands, Riyel watches as Karitha leads Ashlith out of the hatching grounds and into the Aurelinth's weyr. As they disappear into the tunnel, a glint of bronze catches his eye and he turns his attention back to the clutch. On the sands, Sarin remains stoic, shifting from foot to foot almost every few seconds until it's a tiny sort of jig, unintentional as it was. Keera grins, "Good Bronze there. G'son says "Cyrseth needs allies against the greens. This guy looks like he can help...." Ledges> Spot begins to nibble on a shiny blue bead. Aisha grins. "Well, okay, he's nice-looking and all, but still." Alea thinks that is the most beautiful bronze she has ever seen! Ledges> Miran leans back and smiles pleasantly, looking quite happy with this hatching at her Weyr. Ledges> Darkain waves to Ceara and moves over to her. Ledges> Jerissa leans closer to Tarah and nudges her, then turning back to the ledges. "Go Tillek!" Angelica excitedly watches the bronze..her eyes widening. Ledges> Ceara was here the wohle time really. Ledges> Tarah says "Go for it!!" Ledges> Perpetua watches the the whole event with a contemplative eye, taking notes. Ledges> Cyrseth snorts and snorts for the bronze, snorting it onwards! Angelica watches the bronze...thinking how beautiful it is...and how nice it would be to have one... Ledges> Alekis sips her wine, "Riyel..." she says Alea looks at Sabra. Ledges> Devith curls up for a nap. Jazmin shifts the sleeping Yazric in her lap, absently stroking his hair. Ledges> L'ran watches intently. On the sands, Charismatic Burnished Bronze Dragonet gives a pleasant brassy bugle to those around him. He is on his feet instantly, with dizying energy. He knows the attention of everyone is on him, and he seems inspired by it. Ledges> Jerissa bounces up and down, as she looks from bronze to Riyel. Kylia looks at the candidates Ledges> Vtanth hums encouragement to the bronze On the sands, Leila moves to one side as a young boy moves forward, she grins, her eyes sparkling. On the sands, Karel clenches his fists tightly, mustering all his confidence and determination as he stares at the bronze, waiting on his every move. Ledges> Tarah holds perfectly still and stares intently at RIYEL! Ledges> Devlin croons excitedly. Ledges> T'quinn grins over to Rissa. Derek claps for the new self-assured bronze, "Hurray!!" Lantan leans over to Selandra and whispers to her. Koron watches both the Bronze and riyel intently, whishing for good luck On the sands, Yarrow smiles at the bronze, then at the other candidates. Aisha grins. "Looks like he's a showoff like some other bronze I know" Ledges> Hanneth rests her head on Devith's withers and continues ogling the new bronze. On the sands, Kirsi continues to shift, looking just about worn out. Sweat runs down her face in rivulets. Ledges> Tarah says "Go Bronze!! Riyel's there!!" On the sands, Sarin promptly ignores the young bronze with a soft sigh. Kids. He looks around, feigning disinterest. Selandra's attention is split between the bronze and the remaining male candidates on the grounds. Alea looks at Alisha. "Penath?" Ledges> Jerissa gestures down at the bronze. "Come on. He's over there" she says pointing to Riyel G'son says "I hate those show-off bronzes. No good in a crunch." Ledges> Perpetua leans back against Kheveth, eyeing him with a smile and nodding. "I can only do my best, beautiful." On the sands, Riyel lifts a foot unconsciously and shakes the sand from his sandal. Watching the handsome bronze, Riyel face is becomes slightly awed, but he quickly colect himself and turns to his friends to see the looks on thier faces. Ledges> Spot watches the bronze dragonet, humming softly, around the bead in his mouth. Ledges> Melata cranes her head downwards. Murren bites her lips, willing the bronze to go to Riyel. Ledges> Spot chirps at you happily. Keera grins at G'son... Ledges> Devlin bumps a few other 'lizards out of her way so she can see. On the sands, Charismatic Burnished Bronze Dragonet weaves through several of the female candidates, the the remaining cluster of boys. As he drags his long tail in the sands, he gets it caught on a large piece of shard and now drags the shard with him. He turns to see the shard, and with a flick of the tail, pushes it way, and sprays some of the women with sand. His friendly bugle comes in an instant, an appology to them. Ledges> Brianna says "Um, Eleos? Spot is trying to eat your bead" On the sands, Micaya chuckles at the antics of the bronze, watching him closely as if to forsee which direction he will take. Ledges> Tarah practically jumps up and down as the Bronze wanders twards the candidates. Ledges> Jaen chuckles and glances up at her lifemate lovingly. "They get bigger, you did," she assures the brown. On the sands, Aurelinth rumbles amusedly to Zyrieth. On the sands, Leirra quickly dusts the sand from the folds of her tunic. Ledges> From her customary place between Brynarth's neckridges, Sionelle gives Hanneth a sideways glance. Ogling the bronzes indeed. Big lumbering beasts. As if one of them would have a chance at catching something as lithe and graceful and perfectly flawlessly fast as... He snorts in surprise at his own thoughts, and turns back to ignoring the green. Ledges> Mesoth HUMMMMMMSSSS On the sands, Jacera's eyes widen and she holds her breath as another Green comes right up to her feet and stares at her for several long moments, then moves on to the boy beside her. Ledges> T'quinn smiles to Jaen "Vtanth keeps asking me the same questions it seemss :)" Jazmin grins, "A mark on Riyel." she offers. On the sands, Riyel half-chuckles as the little bronze sprays the group of girls with sand then seemingly apologizes to them with a bugle. Ledges> Sitting her dragon with an easy grace, Sionelle ers... Brynarth did that. :) Derek turns to G'son, "Least he's polite!" Derek smiles brightly. Aisha chuckles. "I'm not saying." On the sands, Sarin's expression doesn't change, though he permits himself an offhand glance at the rompous bronze. On the sands, Charismatic Burnished Bronze Dragonet approaches a boy, and with that long tail wraps it around the boy's leg and looks upward. On the sands, Kirsi wrinkles her nose, wiping sand off her robe. She takes a step back, shaking out her robe. Then she pulls up the neck of it and wipes at her face. Ledges> Jaen nods over to T'quinn. "'Cause they can't remember." On the sands, The Charismatic Burnished Bronze Dragonet stares deeply into Riyel's eyes. On the sands, Leila chuckles and wipes the sand from her hair and tunic. Ledges> Eleos starts, "Hm? G'son grins at Derek. "Sure enough." Keera watches breathlessly, "It was! Yay!" Ledges> Tarah says "YESSS!!!!!!" Dalynn mutters come on Riyel. On the sands, Zyrieth warbles back to Aurelinth and then lifts his head, bugling to welcome tand encourage the young Bronze and his lifemate! Ledges> Ceara says "YEAH! Riyel!" Ledges> T'quinn cheers. Ledges> Hanneth snorts over her shoulder at Brynarth, and pillows her head on a bronze again. Ledges> Jerissa stands and cheers loudly. "Yah. Tillek!" Selandra grins. On the sands, Yarrow smiles as the bronze finds a lifemate. Kylia cheers for the new bronzerider Ledges> Alekis cheers for Riyel- R'yel? Ledges> Devlin crooons! Ledges> Caervel smiles, muttering quietly, "Good choice I think..." Derek cheers for Riyel, "I knew he'd get it. I felt it." Ledges> Melata gets this big grin on her face...that's the one Verenth got. Golgol CHEERS "GOO RIYEELLL!!" On the sands, Leirra smiles at Riyel, her happiness genuine. Ledges> Miran blinks, then cheers! Ledges> R'val grins, "The popular choice wins." Kelei cheers wildly, bouncing up and down with excitment,"Yeah Riyel!!!!" Ledges> Ariandra chuckles looking over at Lord Tillek. On the sands, Leila yays loudly!! Completely fogetting she's being watched she jumps up and down applauding. Ledges> J'rus grins. Jazmin grins, "Guessed that one." Lantan jumps up and down and cheers, "Yeah Riyel! Way to go!" Koron looks thrilled to death at Riyel's Impression to a Bronze. "YEA riyel! Way to go! Ledges> Vtanth BUGLES harmoniously at the impression. Ledges> From Alek's shoulder's, her fair bugels. Ledges> Brianna says "Spot is eating your beads" On the sands, Karel looks around at the other weyrbred b Koron knew that Riyel would make a bronzerider! Carow smiles and stands up. "A wonderful Hatching." On the sands, Throughout the Sands, eggs continue to shake and rock, then burst forth with hatchlings of browns, blues, greens and bronze. The chaos on the sands continues as Candidates move to get out of the way of dragonets racing for their chosen lifemates, the faces of the Impressees shining with expressions of love and devotion. The noise and comotion continues until all the eggs have broken and hatched and all the dragonets have found teir mates. Ledges> Jerissa hugs Tarah. "he did it, he did it" she says bouncing around, LOTS! Ledges> Verenth croons quietly, then quits before he's heard. Golgol screemmed himself horse Ledges> Cyrseth bugles down to the new addition to the bronze ranks. Dalynn yells to Riyel "I knew you could do it!!! Ledges> Mesoth TRUMPETS his Approval. Mikkel turns up the corners of his mouth in a soft smile Ledges> Spot cheers around the blue bead in his mouth Selandra whoops again, and loudly cheers as Riyel impresses the gorgious bronze. Gwennar sighs, realizing the hatching is over and Yarrow's still on the sands. Ledges> Starratiel is unencumbered by FL's, as she left hers at home/ On the sands, Micaya ohs softly, calling out quietly to Riyel, "Congratulations," though she knows he probably won't hear. Ledges> Shandra chuckles at R'val, "I don't think that young bronze is old enough to know what popularity is." She winks. Karanina wonders "has anyone kept track of how many have hatched?" Allory smiles, "Hatchings are always fun." On the sands, Jacera smiles at Riyel, then looks around. She sighs as she realizes that there are no more eggs or hatchlings left. Ledges> Tarah hugs jerissa fiercely. " He did it!! Ledges> Perpetua reflexively raises her hands to cover her ears. On the sands, Kirsi looks around at all the shards, then up at the stands. She sighs a tiny little sigh, clasping her hands behind her back and putting a smile on with some effort. Ledges> Eleos tries to shoo away the blue, "Yah, get away..." On the sands, R'yel's eyes slightly water over and then expressions of happiness, excitement, pleasure and awe wash over his face as the bronze dragonet gazes into his eyes. Reaching out a hand to scratch an itch on the young bronze's forehead, R'yel broadly grins. He turns to someone beside him, but not taking his eyes off his lifemate and calmly says, with some pride in his voice, "His name is..." Ledges> R'val grins at Shandra, "True. It's mere coincidence, but a happy one, it seems. Derek claps heartily and is caught up in the excitemeny even though he has no idea who Riyel is. Carow stands up and makes his way down out of the stands. Ledges> R'val grins at Shandra,' I wasn't implying he chose out of popularity, no siree." He glances at the sands thoughtfully. Jazmin sighs, "Uh oh, Leila's still there." Mikkel grunts and stands, working a couple cricks out of his neck. He turns to Allory, waiting for her to stand... Keera grins at R'yel? and wonders what the Bronze's name is. Ledges> Melata adds her voice to the dim, clapping and cheering tothe last of the Impressions! Ledges> Caervel senses the look and chuckles, "He's a good man." Ledges> Perpetua pokes N'ren in the shoulder amidst all the noise and mouths the word, "wine." On the sands, Sarin watches the new weyrlings walk off to the sidelongs and smiles vaguely. He's seen hatchings before, sure. This was just a different sort of seat. He looks around expectantly, a little confused as to...now what? Carow regretfully drops three Marks in Jazmin's lap on his way past. Ledges> Jerissa giggles, still hugging Tarah as she looks down at the sands. "Another Tillek rider." Koron grins so broadly that it looks liek his face will split in to-two On the sands, R'yel says "Vaeth" Ledges> Shandra chuckles. Ledges> Devlin croons happily, pouncing around. Ledges> Alekis smiles and hugs J'cob. Ledges> Hanneth blinks as her pillow disappears. Claradin says good night to Lord Bitra On the sands, Kirsi lifts each foot and takes her sandals off, shaking the sand out of them before replacing them. She bows herhead while doing that, composing herself further. Finally, after her sandals are back on, she straightens with a better looking smile, though it's still not quite believable. Gwennar nods to Selandra. "Well, it was a lot of fun. I'm so happy for Triayla" Kalren stands to follow Carow down. Ledges> Shandra eyes Jerissa thoughtfully. "A _High Reaches_ rider, Jerissa. Please." Ledges> Jaen sighs and rises, stretching, as the unImpressed candidates begin to file off the sands. She moves to adjust Notreth's straps slowly. On the sands, Micaya shifts her weight on the hot sands, gazing at the shards spread here and there. She wipes another drop of sweat from her eyes, and manages a reasonable facsimile of her usual smile. Ledges> N'ren looks at Perpetua, "Eh? What about it?" Ledges> J'rell grins at Shandra. Ledges> J'cob hugs Alekis back, TIGHTLY. Allory gets up with a smile, "I'm glad Jalla impressed, but I'm disappointed for Leila.. those were the only two I really met." Ledges> L'ran smiles. On the sands, Yarrow shoots a look across the sands. On the sands, Leila bounces happily as her firends impress, momentarily saddened by all the eggs being gone and then resumes bouncing. Ledges> Miran bounces and cheers. Ledges> T'quinn smiles happily, then stands wearily. Ledges> Jerissa giggles at Shandra. "Sorry. Tarah and I knew him before any of us impressed. " On the sands, Darci gives smiles to the final matches and then steps forward, gathering the remaining candidates around her. Ledges> Ariandra murmurs softly to L'ran, catching him up on some of the other events. Ledges> Spot hoppity hops happliy for the new dragons, bead firmly in his mouth. Jazmin picks up the marks and tucks them away turning to Kalren. Ledges> Tarah leans next to Jerissa. " I must go." she whispers. Ledges> Alekis HAPPILY CLINGS TO J'COB. Keera sees the excitement in the bowl is over and heads for somewhere quieter. Ledges> J'rus stands now, still positioned against Rodrith's forelimb. he nos as everythign seems to be through. Mikkel nods, heading for the exit. "Care to get some air?" Ledges> L'ran nods and smiles, remembering. On the sands, R'lym smiles at R'yel as he says his lifemate's name, then turns to watch the final hatchings and Impressions as they occurmthe turns to watch Darci. On the sands, Kirsi steps up to Darci, a politely questioning look on her face, with the other left over candidates. Ledges> Melata grins as she watches the sand below, then sighs as she watches the unimpressed Canddates start to leave...that's the part she always hates seeing. Selandra sighs. "Even with so many eggs, it's over so soon. Ledges> Jerissa nods to Tarah, giving her another quick hug. "Visit soon?" Ledges> Perpetua rises to her feet, dragging N'ren up by the arm. Ledges> Shandra says "Yes, but you're an _Igen_ rider. No Tillek riders - with apologies to Lord Caervel." On the sands, Karel slumps slightly as tense muscles relax. He gazes around the cavern littered with broken shells and single candidates. Ledges> Miran checks the sands for any remaining eggs and hops off Hanneth's forearm. On the sands, R'yel smiles and just looks into the eyes of his lifemate. He looks around unsure of what to do, then remembers to lead Vaeth into the Weyr. Kylia sighs over already Derek is busting with excitement, "That was positively amazing!" On the sands, Micaya follows the others over towards Darci, walking quietly, keeping her shoulders frm slumping too obviously. Ledges> Nyana sighs and looks over at T'shael. "Genneth informs me that I'm needed by that brown who got in the way of his wingmate's flame last fall. Meet you back at Fort?" Lantan nods agreement with Selandra On the sands, Yarrow watches the last few eggs hatch and their inhabitants find lifemates, then searches the stands for Roltan. Ledges> J'rell chuckles. "I don't think Tillek would appreciate a dragon in residence :)" On the sands, Sarin approaches Darci as well, and starts to stick his hands in his pockets until he realizes he hasn't got any pockets. Ledges> J'cob checks Alekis' capslock. Ledges> Jerissa laughs, still bouncing around. "Sorry. Its a joke T'vor and I have weyrwoman." Ledges> Caervel appears to completely miss Shandra's comments as he smiles down at the sands. Ledges> Eleos looks sadly at those who did not meet their lifemates today. Ledges> Shandra says "Not if they're attached to their bloodstock." On the sands, Leirra sighs, looking at the shards of broken eggs... Ledges> Alekis @thwaps her caps lock On the sands, R'yel walks down the passageway to the Queen's Weyr. Ledges> J'cob smiles, "And that appears to be that..." Ledges> Shandra says "Well, all right." On the sands, Vaeth moves down the passageway to the Queen's Weyr. Ledges> Tarah grins. " I don't think the Sarfeld Traders would have appreciated Mesoth trying to sleep in their Wagons. Ledges> Darkain looks at Ceara... "all done.,... :)" Ledges> T'quinn sighs "I wish I could comfort those who didn't impress, that must be awful Selandra nods down at the remaining candidates. "I know how they must be feeling, It's not easy having to admit their's wasn't this time." G'son smiles and relaxes. Ledges> Jaen looks up at Notreth. "Oh, good, Chaeth is?" Ledges> W'liam stretches quietly, and looks at Covalt. "Stay or go?" Ledges> Jerissa grins at Tarah. "Nor Amrieth." Ledges> J'rell stands and stretches. "Another batch of weyrlings on their way to being riders. Ledges> Germaine takes a last, long look over the Sands, her expression compassionate as her eyes light upon the unmated candidates. With a small shake of her head, she rises and turns to mount Rodrith after nodding to J'rus, then waves lightly to the other people on the ledge in farewell. In the center of the hatching grounds cavern, the sand which varies in color from dark tan to pure white has been gathered up into a low mound, and this is where the queen has layed her eggs. Here Aurelinth has watched over the eggs, turning them as they hardened in the heat of the sands. She would frequently rearrange the fine grained sand, smoothing it and making new depressions into which she rolled her glowing, mottled eggs of soft muted or marbled coloring. The clutch was large, boasting a generous total of 36 eggs. But now the carefully groomed sands have been scattered and trampled, the beautiful mottled eggs lay as nothing but shards, broken pieces of shell glistening in the sands. 36 new pairs have gone off for first feedings and oilings and getting acquainted. And High Reaches now adds 1 gold, 14 green, 9 blue, 7 brown, and 5 bronze weyrlings to its roster. |
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