Difference between revisions of "Logs:Aurelinth and Jeth's Clutch Hatches"

Wulford swallows hard in anticipation.

Jelin looks at Liia' Wanna bet?"

On one of the ledges, Melony finally sorts out her hides, and starts taking bets from a small crowd of riders around her.

Liia giggles, and shakes hands with Jelin. "Yep."

Lenam meanders up into the stands from the entrance to the bowl.

Cl'rek glances over at Malachite, and then up at the ledges above.

On one of the ledges, Tabitha gently pats Cioth on the side as a hello, a pleasant smile upon her lips

R'lym watches, eyes dancing, "Does it ever get less exciting?" to no one in particular.

Halia waves to Lenam.

Lenam looks around for Halia.

On one of the ledges, Liselle eeps as she gets lifted /up/ as Vyaneth decides to thrum some more

Grub frowns and remebers her riding jacket, tugging it off and shoving it in her pack.

Uma chuckles and nods to R'lym, "Never, sir!"

Lenam sees Halia and waves back, moving towards her.

On the sands, Phelan strides out of the passageway, onto the sands.

Blaixe strides up into the stands from the entrance to the bowl.

R'lym grins at Uma, "I think I'm glad of that."

Liia oohs, HEre dey comes!"

Jenufa cheers!

A'lon grins at R'lym "Only after the one you Impress at"

Blaixe comes in uncertainly...

Telan leans forward, watching the eggs as they rock and jump.

Jelin smiles "it Phelan..."

On the sands, Ceara wanders out of the passageway, onto the sands.

On one of the ledges, Dalrianth nudges at Cyrseth so she can see better.

On one of the ledges, Jentrev slides up inconspicuously next to Tamma, her being the only person he knows from Ista.

Halia takes Lenam's hand, smiling at him.

Blaixe hears his brother's name, "Where's Phelan?"

On the sands, Darci tries to find a good vantage point from which to see the entire sands, but everytime she finds one, Aurelinth moves into a place which makes it hard for her to see some part of the sands again.

R'lym nods to A'lon, "Well... Ooh, look, here they come!"

On the sands, Phelan bows to Darci and her queen, then Jeth, and moves quickly to the outer edge for those following.

Mikkel eeps, and stage-whispers to Uma, "/Blaixe/ is a Candidate?!"

On one of the ledges, S'riv smiles to Tabitha, and waves to Tamma and Jentrev

On the sands, Ceara curtesys resectfully to the dragons before finding her spot on the sands neveroulsy.

Lenam gives Halia a kiss and turns his attention to the sands.

Blaixe smiles, "There he is!"

On the sands, The Large Light Tan Egg shakes from side to side for a moment.

On one of the ledges, P'tran sees candidates begin to walk out onto the sands and takes a step forward for a better look. Laerth lifts his head a bit more for a better look for himself.

On the sands, Jeth rumbles, eyes now fixed upon the eggs.

On one of the ledges, Jentrev nods to S'riv, noticing him from a few days ago.

Jenufa blinks, glancing between Uma and Mikkel.

On one of the ledges, Riyadranth joins in with the other dragons, his soft tenor hum not really adding anything to the wall-shaking sound.

Grub bounces on her feet on the bench next to Byrena.

Trylia caught a ride here ICly, realy she did. :)

On one of the ledges, Tabitha grins at S'vir, her eyes sparkling softly with excitment

G'son watches silently, peering over the crowd.

Eleos chuckles and waves to Blaixe, "Over here, son..."

Mikkel's grip on Jenufa's hand tightens slightly.

On one of the ledges, Tamma catches S'riv's wave and waves exuberantly back to him, smiling at Trev as he comes over, then going back to seeing if she's won marks yet or not.

On the sands, D'va walks out of the passageway, onto the sands.

On the sands, Dennik walks out of the passageway, onto the sands.

On the sands, Sempai walks out of the passageway, onto the sands.

On the sands, Caxsan meanders out of the passageway, onto the sands.

Galinda feels alittle lost in this crowd of people

Wulford tentatively inches closer for a better look.

On one of the ledges, M'kla grins at N'ren and Ainsley, "Any bets?

Blaixe sees the harpers and moves over to join them.

Jenufa squeezes Mikkel's hand. "Isn't this exciting, Mik?"

On one of the ledges, S'riv grins to P'tran, "A bottle o' red sir..the first be a brown!

On one of the ledges, Tabitha catches her breath as Dennik walks out and smiles

Halia's hand tightens on Lenam's. "There's Dennik!"

Urival mumbles, 'This is just like Benden's, M'kla."

>From Bryena's lap, Brymar yells, "Daddy!" and bounces up and down.

On the sands, Darci watches the candidates file onto the sands. She smiles at D'va and waves him over to her.

Eleos pokes Mikkel, "If Blaixe was a candidate, why would he be up here?"

On one of the ledges, Jaen grins, "Benden red, S'riv?"

On the sands, Dennik joins his fellow candidates and bows to Aurelinth and Jeth respecfully.

On the sands, Sempai blinks at the sudden light and heat, then remembers himself and bows to Aurelinth and Jeth before shuffling over to take his place in line.

On one of the ledges, S'riv smiles and nods, "Be there any other lass?"

On one of the ledges, Jentrev nods to E'dran. "Hello," he says pleasantly, though his voice is slightly strained.

On the sands, Caxsan bows to the towering Queen and her mate, then to Darci and D'va, taking his place in the tightening semicircle.

Grub grinsat Brymar. "Dragon Daddy."

On one of the ledges, Tamma calls to S'riv loudly and contestingly, "Green!" just barely having overheard him.

Cl'rek peers over the side as he hears a name, "Dennik? He's one of the Bitran guard, isn't he."

On one of the ledges, P'tran looks over to S'riv and gives a slight smirk. "If you can find one that is."

On one of the ledges, Ainsley grins at M'kla. "Sure, the first egg to hatch will be a.... green. For 10, of course,"

Lenam grins, silently wishing Dennik luck.

On one of the ledges, Jaen grins, "Nae," she says with a laugh!

Jelin looks at Liia "Casxan!"

On one of the ledges, Tabitha grins listening to S'riv and thinking of wagering something of her own

On one of the ledges, Ceres bites her lip and looks at the candidates.

Jelin waves to Casxan

Opa's eyes follow all the candidates as they come out. She frowns slightly. "I don't recognize a single one of these..."

On one of the ledges, N'ren chuckles, "I don't know who the candidates are."

On one of the ledges, S'riv laughs and shakes his head to Tamma, "Sorry lass, ya be wrong.."

On the sands, Lirryn meanders out of the passageway, onto the sands.

R'lym chuckles, "They look so scared..."

Urival shrugs,' Me neither, actually."

On the sands, Kerfon strides out of the passageway, onto the sands.

On one of the ledges, Ileara leans back against her dragon, idly letting her legs swing free over the edge of the ledge.

On the sands, Aurelinth calms down somewhat, and with the grace you expect of the queen, bobs her head slightly to the candidates as they greet her.

On the sands, D'va plods out onto the sands, breaking off from the candidates he arrives with and heading over to Darci.

Lenam sees Malachite and nods politely.

On the sands, Tierigal wanders out of the passageway, onto the sands.

On one of the ledges, Melony grins over at M'kla. "5 marks on the first Impression being blue."

Liia giggles and grabs Jelin by a hand in excitement, "And Kerfon!"

Halia nods to Cl'rek, her eyes never leaving the sands.

On one of the ledges, Kistyanna bets the first egg to hatch will be a... dragon!

A'lon chuckles at R'lym "Weren't you?"

On one of the ledges, S'riv smiles to P'tran, "As I said sir...I donna e'er be without a wee bit o' a private stock.."

>From Bryena's lap, Brymar continues bouncing, grinning at Grub and pointing again. "My Daddy!"

Jerika grins at R'lym. "Weren't you?"

Mikkel suddenly notices /Blaixe/ in the stands and /Phelan/ on the sands, and looks between them, highly confused.

On one of the ledges, Tamma shakes her head to S'riv, "I'm never wrong! Didn't Asfala Impress when I bet on her?" She refrains from mentioning how many marks she's lost.

Terry nods as he recognizes the cantidates.

On the sands, Tierigal takes a deep breath, bowing to Jeth and Aurelinth before joining his fellow candidates.

On one of the ledges, Lecil leans over and whisper conspiratorially with Shandra and J'rell.

On one of the ledges, Tabitha grins at S'riv, "10 marks on the first impression being a brown."

On the sands, The Off-White Egg tilts to one side.

Telan sighs wistfully as the Candidates file onto the sands.

On the sands, Falame meanders out of the passageway, onto the sands.

On the sands, Jaycob meanders out of the passageway, onto the sands.

R'lym shakes his head, "Not for one minute! Well... maybe /one/..." He grins.

Eleos chuckles, "Oh, they don't look *that* much alike..."

On one of the ledges, P'tran nods to S'riv. "No one seems to think the first could be a blue?"

On the sands, Krynn strides out of the passageway, onto the sands.

On the sands, Carissea walks out of the passageway, onto the sands.

On one of the ledges, N'ren chuckles, "Don't be so sure. Maybe it's because *I* bet on her, Tamma."

On the sands, Falame bows to Jeth and Aurelinth deeply, then takes his place in the semi-circle.

Jelin looks at Liia, "the tan one will be firsf. :) so there.""

Uma chuckles at Mikkel's confusion, and patpats his shoulder reassuringly.

On the sands, Alaia strolls out of the passageway, onto the sands.

On the sands, Kerfon walks upon the sands and turns to bow at Aurelinth and Jeth. He then takes his place with the candidates.

On the sands, Phelan narrows his eyes, watching the other Candidates arrive.

On one of the ledges, M'kla grins at Ainsley, "Tell you what...you get them all right, and I'll give you my last bottle o'Benden White."

On the sands, Lirryn bows to the queen and bronze, hastily scraping hair away from her face as she comes out of it so she can see to join the others.

Grub shouts. "Falame" And points, before clapping her hands.

On the sands, Jaycob trundles onto the ground, smiling at Darci and D'va, then nodding respectfullt to Aurelinth and Jeth before sliding quickly into place.

On the sands, Krynn curtsies slightly to Aurelinth and Jeth, keeping close to Alaia.

On one of the ledges, S'riv chuckles to Tabitha, "Now lass..I canna be bettin' for a brown with one person, an' against with ao'er can I...it donna be good fer busines.

On the sands, The Off-White Egg shakes from side to side for a moment.

On one of the ledges, Ainsley grins at N'ren. "I think Asfala was a shoe in."

Urival points to one, "There's Denik, I blieve. He was Searched at the Tap and Vine, while I was there."

Terry says "Off-White."

On one of the ledges, Tamma shakes her head to N'ren confidently, "Nope. 'Cause I did."

On the sands, Melata strolls out of the passageway, onto the sands.

Liia tries to wave to Falame.

On one of the ledges, Jaen grins, "Alaia was Searched?"

On the sands, Carissea looks across the sands, trying to keep her nerves from showing in her eyes... she steps neatly across the sand and bows deeply to the queen and her bronze before taking her place in the circle of candidates.

On one of the ledges, Laerth *snorts* at his rider. "Well, they can't *all* be bronzes," P'tran says to his dragon.

Grub says "Melata!"

G'son smiles in remembrance as the Candidates file onto the sands.

On the sands, Alaia walks swiftly towards the other Candidates, next to Krynn, and curtseys deeply to Aurelinth and Jeth.

On one of the ledges, Tabitha grins and laughs softly, "then add the 10 marks to your wager o'benden red"

On one of the ledges, Liselle grins to Jaen, "Yep."

On one of the ledges, Cyrseth hummms deeply, his voice filling the cavern.

Urival smiles a bit, "I wonder what it's like to be down there..." He grins at Opa, "J'rus and the others told me 'tis real hot."

On the sands, Melata comes in, bows to both Aurelinth and Jeth, then automatically picks up her feet against the sands and moves to the outer ranks of Canidates.

Grub says "Alaia and Carissea!"

On the sands, Aurelinth leans back on her haunches, and she hums along with the dragons high above in the ledges.

On one of the ledges, Jentrev sits down on the ledge, following the example of many riders.

Lenam sees Alaia on the sands and wishes her luck as well.

Mikkel's eyes grow wide and his hand tightens around Jenufa's even more. "Alaia!"

On one of the ledges, Gamina shakes her head, looking at the sands. She looks over at Anise, "I seem to have drifted into some sort of daze. Did I miss anything?" :)

On the sands, D'va ends up next to Darci, close to the side of Jeth. He waves his arms a little bit, animatedly, then retreats back closer to Jeth.

Jelin says "KRYNN!?" amd treis to get her to see him by standing up and waveing."

On the sands, Sempai makes room for more people to stand beside him, then becomes entranced by the rocking eggs, watching them as though hypnotized.

On one of the ledges, Tabitha grins at S'riv hoping he'll take her offer

On the sands, The Dull White Speckled with Green Egg rocks back and forth a few times.

On one of the ledges, Ainsley raises a brow at M'kla. "Done! Though I doubt I'll get more than one correct."

Opa smiles back. "Oh, yes, it is, powerfully hot. But a lot of the time, you don't notice it, strangely enough."

On one of the ledges, S'riv shakes his head and looks at his lifemate, "Brute, if they all be bronze...then who would ya be flyin' against eh?"

On one of the ledges, From between Vyaneth's sunlit green neckridges, Kirse calls back, "Hiiiiiiyaaaaaa, Kisssssssstyyyyyyy!"

Jenufa waves to Alaia!!!

On one of the ledges, Anise shakes her head, "Just the candidates coming in, dear.. you getting enough sleep?"

On one of the ledges, M'kla grins, "C'mon, I got all the pairs right at Merla's hatching!"

Trylia shakes her head, "I don't know any of these people on the sands. They must naever have been around Ista."

Jenufa cheers for Alaia!

A'lon says "No, you don't really notice the heat. Not while they're hatching at least."

On one of the ledges, N'ren mms, looking down, "There's at least one down there whose Stood twice before here."

Malachite tells Cl'rek, "Yes, Dennik is one of our guard ...maybe he'll get a brown, too?"

On one of the ledges, Gamina grins and nods, "Yeah, mostly. Oh! Hey! How, did, ah, your trip to the Weaverhall go?"

On one of the ledges, Shandra catches S'riv's comment and tosses back at him, "The gold?"

On the sands, The Mauve Egg twitches slightly.

On the sands, Carissea inclines her head to the Weyrleaders and watches the eggs rock. Her toes curl nervously in their flimsy woven sandals.

On one of the ledges, S'riv smiles to Tabitha, "Aye, I be thinkin' brown lass..I donna often be wrong on a wager either..an' n'er when there be red involved!"

On one of the ledges, Ainsley grins. "Then perhaps I ought to be the following your wagers, M'kla!"

On one of the ledges, Tabitha chuckles and looks at S'riv, "so will ya be addin my 10 marks to yer wager of o'bottle a benden red?"

On the sands, Dennik shifts from foot to foot as he watches the eggs twitch and move.

Jelin looks at Liia "Wiff one you want?"

On the sands, Caxsan's eyes scan the eggs as he wipes beads of sweat off his brow, shifting is weight from foot to foot.

On the sands, Krynn turns to Alaia slightly, just enough to get her attention and grins weakly, expressing her nervousness, as she lifts one foot off the sands then puts it back down, and repeats it with the other foot.

Opa nods over A'lon's way. "And half the time you're busy concentrating on dodging the little creatures." She grins.

On one of the ledges, Anise blushes and turns her attention to the eggs.

Galinda didn't realize the eggs would be so colorful

Grub whispers conspiringly to Breyna. "Tan gonna hatch first..."

R'lym nods, "Yeah, I forgot to wear sandals... You know /later/ though. Ouch!"

On the sands, Kerfon closes up the space between him and his fellows and turns his attention only to the eggs.

On the sands, Melata eyes the boots by the side of the sands, then turns her eyes back towards the mound.

Liia look at Jelin, "Which what?"

G'son leans down to Grub, "Can you see everything okay?"

On the sands, Jaycob glances at the other candidates out of the corner of his, eye, rubbing his hands on his robe. His eyes then begin twitching from egg to egg, and his expression shifts from anemic interest to captivation.

On one of the ledges, M'kla grins at Ainsley, "I don't bet anymore...not after that one!"

Cl'rek shrugs at Malachite, and offers a slight grin. "Maybe so."

Urival looks at Opa curiously, "You Stood once, didn't you?"

On the sands, Darci casts a glance at the assembled semi-circle of candidates. She smiles encouragingly to them all.

On the sands, Tierigal spreads his legs slightly, almost swaying on the sands, his eyes roaming over the eggs.

Jelin says "Egg silly."

Bryena grins at Grub. "Wait and see..."

On one of the ledges, S'riv grins ot Shandra, saluting belatedly, "Aye m'am..always..but donna be remindin' m' brute."

On one of the ledges, Gamina giggles impishly and follows Anise's gaze, "Hm, do we know any of these people?"

Liia smiles, "TH' one dat lookses like wood."

A'lon says "Even when Zienth was the father of teh clutch, I didn't notice th eheat once they started hatching."

Opa nods to Urival. "Yes, Turns ago."

You sense Grub is standing on the bench and probably blocking most of the poeple behind her :)

On one of the ledges, Anise points at Sempai and Lirryn, "I knew them when I was at the Hall."

On the sands, Alaia gives Krynn's hand a squeeze and she smiles, feelint mucht the same. She looks back at the eggs.

On the sands, Falame glances quickly up at the galleries, then focuses his attentions on the rocking eggs.

Urival grins at Opa, "Really. Wow."

On the sands, The Mirroring Multicolored Egg shudders mightily for a few moments, but then is still again.

Jelin waves to falame hoping he sees.

On the sands, Sempai glances down at his feet sharply, as though suddenly realizing the heat, then shuffles them quickly and resumes watching the eggs once more.

On one of the ledges, E'dran snuggles Ceres then turns back to watch the eggs and candidates.

On the sands, The Mirroring Multicolored Egg rocks steadily and then rolls over, bumping up against a nearby egg with a cracking sound.

On one of the ledges, Melony makes a series of bets with some Telgari watchriders, then takes a break to sit next to Diamond, for a little.

On one of the ledges, Cyrseth pokes the chubby Dalrianth as the eggs start to open. He hummms.

On the sands, D'va shifts a little bit, trying to find a comfortable spot next to Jeth. He wipes his forehead a little bit with his shirt sleeve.

On one of the ledges, Ceres grins at E'dran then looks own at the candidates.. "Phelan decided to stand after all.."

On the sands, Muffled sounds of thumping are heard from within the Mirroring Multicolored Egg, as cracks cover the surface.

R'lym oohs! "There's one gonna open!"

On one of the ledges, Jaen looks down at the candidates in bemusement, wondering if she looked that nervous.

On one of the ledges, Ainsley grins. "Well, then, I suppose it's up to me." She looks back at the eggs, wishing for a closer look. "It's hard to tell, that's for certain."

Liia ooohs and elbows Jelin, "That one!"

On the sands, Melata watches all around, then glances up to the crowd in the galleries.

Urival points, "Look!"

On the sands, Phelan cocks his head slightly, eyeing Falame before turning to look at an egg rollling over near him.

Opa chuckles and nods, her eyes on the sands with an expression that speaks of a past memory being recalled.

G'son nods to R'lym.

Blaixe bounces in his seat...

On one of the ledges, E'dran ohs? "was he not going to?"

Grub bjumps up and down on the bench.

Jelin says "NO I wanna The Tan one."

On the sands, The Mirroring Multicolored Egg shivers again, splitting open slowly on one side.

Halia clutches Lenam's arm, watching the multicolored egg.

On the sands, Darci looks at D'va, noticing him for the first moment, and chuckling at his hurried appearance.

On the sands, A tentative smile spreads over Carissea's face, as the first dragonet fights to be born.

Galinda leans forward for a better view

On the sands, Lirryn shifts her weight from foot to foot, eyes scanning the rocking eggs.

On the sands, One claw extends from the shell, moving with more vigor as the shards give way. The Mirroring Multicolored Egg crumbles, shards falling away from its contents. The first to hatch, a blue dragonet stands alone at the center of attention in this enormous cavern.

A'lon says "Here we go."

On the sands, Alaia's eyes widen and she shifts her feet a little, as the dragonet breaks free.

On the sands, Jaycob turns to notice the crackling egg, not moving except for his head, as a slight smile graces his lips.

Liia oooohss!!!

On the sands,

Taciturn Moonshine Blue Dragonet

At first glance, this small blue's appearance seems utterly nondescript, but further study brings an appreciation of his subtle beauty. His smooth hide gleams softly in the dim cavern light, a pale shimmer of silver-blue like moonshine reflecting from still waters. He may be small, but he is well-proportioned, with a musculature that suggests he will be swift and deft in the air. His perfect head swivels this way and that, eying the world with a gaze of intent wonder. He remains silent, as if holding his peace for the time being. As he shifts, flicking his wings lightly, darker blue ribbons flare from shoulder joints to tips, as if streaked there by a child's hand in play. His tail is a bit too long for his body, but doesn't hamper him as he makes his way with a grace surprising for one just hatched.

On the sands, Jeth bugles proudly as the first dragon is hatched.

On one of the ledges, Ceres says "I am not sure.. I should have talked with him more."

On one of the ledges, Darieth warbles to welcome the new blue.

Telan gasps as the multicolored egg splits, and the blue spills free.

Jelin says "WOW! a bwue!"

On the sands, Ceara face turns calm again as she watches the hatching eggs, ignoreing the hot sands below her feet she concentrates on the eggs.

Opa taps Urival's arm and points. "Over there..."

On the sands, Sempai holds his breath as he watches the new dragon hatch.

On the sands, Krynn gasps at the little blue in wonderment, in a trance at his small little shape.

Jenufa says "What a pretty one he is!"

On the sands, Dennik's eyes open wide as he sees and egg crack.

Lenam pats Halia's arm. He is watching the eggs, speculating which will hatch first.

Cl'rek nods approvingly, looking up as Orrith bugles.

On one of the ledges, Cioth TRUMPETS in greeting to the blue!

On one of the ledges, E'dran smiles and nods at Ceres.

On one of the ledges, Diamond smiles at Melony, giving her a light hug, "Making lots of bets I see."

Mikkel takes a deep breath, sitting rock-still, and clutching Jenufa's hand.

On one of the ledges, P'tran grins. "Well, what do you know, I was right."

Bryena smiles, and watches the lovely blue closely, while trying to hold the wiggling Brymar still in her lap.

Grub says "Blue! Like Gemm'lth!"

On one of the ledges, Tabitha grins at S'riv, "me thinks me lost that wager"

On the sands, Falame grins at the tiny blue, watching it intently.

On one of the ledges, Ceres says "A couple of people were trying to talk him out of it I think.. it is up to the dragons now."

On the sands, Tierigal's breath catches in his throat, and he looks at the dragon with wide eyes.

Anaiya leans down to get a good look at the first dragonet.

On one of the ledges, S'riv grrrs, "shards, I were so sure....musta been the light.."

On one of the ledges, Ceres ohs softly

Irina slips in when you're not looking.

On one of the ledges, Zyrieth BUGLEtoots! to the first hatchling welcoming him to the world!

A'lon smiles even broader

On one of the ledges, E'dran smiles at Cers, "As it should be."

On one of the ledges, Ainsley hmps. "Well, There goes that bottle!" She cheers loudly, anyway, admiring the fne blue.

On one of the ledges, P'tran chuckles at S'riv.

On one of the ledges, Tamma hrms as the blue hatches, "Well - green hatches first, not counting that one!"

G'son smiles at the first blue hatches.

On the sands, Aurelinth croons delightedly to her newborn son.

On the sands, Carissea's smile lights up her entire face and she murmurs something to herself. It's hard to make out the words, but they seem sweet and happy.

Urival grins,' A blue! Good."

Csinonor's impassive look gives only slightly, then he fights it back onto his face with a sigh.

On the sands, The Taciturn Moonshine Blue Dragonet is dwarfed in comparison to his enormous parents looming proudly above him. This shy dragonet seems almost to regret having to leave the safe haven of his egg, now in pieces scattered across the sand. He stands motionless except for the turning of his head as he peers uncertainly at everything around him.

On the sands, Melata gulps as she sees the blue hatch out of the egg she was eyeing earlier from the sands. She lifts her feet up and down as the sands shift inside her sandles.

On one of the ledges, Tabitha shrugs and give S'riv and gentle pat on the shoulders, "oh well."

On one of the ledges, Laerth gives a rumbling greeting to the first hatchling.

Lenam looks at the blue.

On one of the ledges, S'riv sighs, and shakes his head, "Aye well...it SHOULDA been a brown!"

On one of the ledges, Notreth HUMMMs in welcome.

On the sands, Caxsan's head swivels to follow the hatchling's progress.

On the sands, Dennik smiles as he looks at the blue dragon, as he shifts neriously.

On one of the ledges, M'kla chuckles, "I brought the bottle anyway...I'll share it with ya, Ainsley."

On one of the ledges, Inzarath bugles to the small blue, welcoming him.

On the sands, Jaycob looks at the small, awkward blue, with a bemused grin, and shifts slightly to look at it closely.

Kaliya looks over at her brother, "What's wrong?"

R'lym watches intently, "A blue..."

On one of the ledges, Cyrseth bugles happily!

Malachite hms, "Not the best omen, though, a bronze is said to be good fortune..."

On the sands, Alaia's smile stops being nervous for the first time in the evening, and she looks wondering at the little blue dragon.

On the sands, Phelan's eyes widen slightly at the hatchling, but he only straightens his shoulders and looks on to another egg.

On one of the ledges, Liselle grins, leaning forward precariously to better see the new-hatched blue. Her eyes flick over to a newly shelled brown as well, grinning

Csinonor waves a hand and shakes his head dismissively. "Not now."

On the sands, Lirryn stops her nervous shifting as the dragon hatches, smiling in wonder.

On the sands, Krynn squeezes Alaia's hand again, her eyes still fixed upon the blue tho, and smiles, almost urging him on.

Grub frowns at the sands. "Why he scared?"

On one of the ledges, Tabitha nods in agreement with S'riv and smiles softly

On the sands, Sempai winces as the lad next to him shuffles his feet and steps on his foot, but quickly returns his awed attention to the dragonet.

On one of the ledges, Gamina is reallly here, honest, but she can't take this spam, bye!

A'lon says "Well, not every hatching can start with a bronze."

On the sands, Kerfon shifts slightly to see the tiny blue manuever its way out of the shell.

On one of the ledges, Tabith warblieshums for the blue.

Cl'rek nods to Malachite. "Seems healthy enough, though. Good omens would be a good thing right now."

On the sands, Aurelinth croons encouragingly to the blue.

On one of the ledges, Cinne chuckles at the commotion, watching the sands avidly as the eggs begin to crack and spin out their contents.

On one of the ledges, Ainsley grins at M'kla. "Well, I should always bet opposite what I feel, hm?" Her eyes are drawn back to the drama on the sands below.

On the sands, The Taciturn Moonshine Blue Dragonet can't long resist the strong instinct that urges him towards the ring of white-clad Candidates, yet still he hesitates, choosing to observe them from afar before taking his first tentative steps in search of his lifemate.

Cl'rek sneaks a look up at the ledges again, spotting Laerth.

A'lon says "Wouldn't you be scared, grub?"

R'lym grins.

Grub looks at A'lon. "No. Why? Nobody gonna hurt a dragon..."

On one of the ledges, S'riv shrugs to Tamma, "Guess we both be wrong this time, eh lass?"

On the sands, Darci bobbles on her heels, feeling as excited as if she were a candidate herself.

On one of the ledges, Gemmelth watches the blue intenntly warbling almost inaudibly to him.

R'lym says "Grub, he's only a baby."

On one of the ledges, Tamma pipes up to S'riv, "I meant first /after/ that one. Really. Blues don't count."

A'lon says "You wouldn't be scared to suddenly be out there on the sands with everyone looking at you?"

On the sands, Krynn grins softly at the dragonet, wondering idly who will be its lifemate, but continues to do the 'Hatching Sand Shuffle'.

On one of the ledges, Tabitha murmurs almost silently, "i wish you the best dennik..." she smiles at S'riv mutter :he's a friend"

On the sands, The Misshapen Pale Teal Egg rocks back and forth a few times.

On the sands, D'va points to the blue, looking at Jeth. Jeth rumbles amusedly and nudges his rider, reminding him that he can see for himself.

On the sands, Melata peers over the back of the nearest people and wipes her hands on her robe to get the sweat off of them. She bites her lip and watches, along with all the other Candidates.

On one of the ledges, Gamina swings her legs against the side of the ledge, bouncing her heels excitedly.

On the sands, Falame smiles as the blue walks in front of his friends, shuffling nervously.

On one of the ledges, Anise looks over at Tamma and then back at the eggs.

On the sands, Carissea brushes a stray lock of hair out of her eyes to observe the new blue's progress.

Grub frowns a moment, then nods slowly. "I guess."

On the sands, The Taciturn Moonshine Blue Dragonet walks slowly across the sand to a cluster of several girls. The powerful hunger and need which drives him forward obviously conflicting with his predisposition of caution. With every step he turns his head back again as if to make certain he didn't pass something important.

On the sands, Tierigal wipes a dropof sweat off his brow, moving quickly from one overheated foot to the other.

On one of the ledges, Cioth pokes S'riv with his snout, almost knocking hom over in his excitment

On one of the ledges, P'tran hmms at Tamma. "I have some Benden Weyrlings that may wish to dispute that statement, Tamma," he says with a slight grin

Bryena turns her attention to D'va and Darci for a moment, smiling as she sees their excitement. She quickly turns her gaze back to the blue.

On one of the ledges, S'riv rights hismelf and glares at his lifemate, "Brute...I see them already!"

On one of the ledges, Tabitha grins at chuckles softly turning to grin at Cioth

Trylia says "I would only be scared if I was tied down and unable to dodge the babies. They could hurt you without meaning to if you didn't watch yourself."

On the sands, Kerfon stands upon the toes of his sandals to see more clearly.

On the sands, Jaycob shifts his feet in the sand, and his mouth opens a bit. He looks at the blue with amazement, his eyes registering surprise, almost.

On one of the ledges, Tamma grins at P'tran, "Well - they're weyrlings. What'd'they know?"

On the sands, Sempai leans forward slightly to continue watching the blue survey the line.

On the sands, Krynn spreads herself a bit from Alaia, but not too much, and continues to remember to breath whenever possible.

On one of the ledges, S'riv straightens his jacket and nods to Tamma, "Ohh aye...o' course after the blue..."

On the sands, Alaia watches the blue choosing carefully, but does not move. Her eyes dance with wonder though.

On one of the ledges, P'tran grins and chuckles.

On the sands, With his head still turned in a direction opposite the one he is moving in, the Taciturn Moonshine Blue Dragonet catches his wing on the robe of one candidate. Steady for a hatchling, he stops and gazes into the eyes of the candidate, Melata. His hesitant, young voice croons with growing confidence.

On the sands, Dennik wipes his hands on his robe and watches the blue dragon, wide eyed.

On the sands, A smile twitches at the corners of Tierigal's mouth. He places one hand on the rope of his robe absently, looking at the dragon.

On one of the ledges, Tamma nods firmly to S'riv, then looks back down to the sands.

Uma cheers for Melata!

Kaliya watches the blue look the candidates over wondering who he will choose.

On the sands, Lirryn starts shuffling her feet again, having noticed just how hot the sands can be when you stand still too long.

Jelin says "Wow!"

Urival grins," Melata!"

On the sands, Krynn smiles widely at Melata, continuing her long gaze.

On the sands, The Silver Streaked Somber Brown Egg hops to one side.

On one of the ledges, Ceres holds her breath as the blue dragon stops.

Grub jumsp and cheers! for Melata.

G'son grins. "That dragon knew what he wanted."

Telan yays for Melata!

On one of the ledges, Ainsley gasps!

On the sands, Alaia holds her breath, hoping for Melata and the blue...

Jelin says "Melata.......way toos go."

On one of the ledges, Tabitha grins at S'riv, and unconciously holds her breath

A'lon smiles

On the sands, Dennik smiles at Melata, then watches the other rocking eggs.

On one of the ledges, P'tran hmms as he peers at one of the candidates. "Dennik is from Bitra, isn't he?"

On one of the ledges, M'kla grins, "I think the girl's Impressed....."

Galinda simply watches inwonder, too awed to say anything

On the sands, Carissea turns to Melata in a happy excitement, hands clutching her robe, seeming to hold her breath...

On the sands, Melata gasps, as the blue stops in front of her, "Verenth...of Verenth...where have you been?"

Csinonor's expression suddenly turns to surprised joy in spite of himself, and he manages a cheerful coo.

Liia ooohhhs softly

Bryena ahs. "Melata... how wonderful."

On one of the ledges, Tabitha nods in response to P'tran

Kaliya cheers for Melata.

R'lym smiles, "Melata! She waited so long!"

On the sands, The first Hatching seems almost like a signal for things to begin happening. All of a sudden, several eggs break open at once, and the unsteady dragonets that emerge from them croon piteously while they search the faces of the candidates. A green finds a Nabol boy, and a blue lands at the feet of a young Harper. The hum in the cavern grows louder, as if the senior dragons approve the matches.

On one of the ledges, Ceres says "Oh Melata!"

On one of the ledges, Liselle leans forward, wtaching closely, the grins broadly. "Melata."

Lenam grins for Melata.

On the sands, Tierigal glances over at melata, smiling slightly, his gaze quickly returning to the other eggs.

On one of the ledges, E'dran grins down at Mealata and smiles, "Yes..." he mutters.

On one of the ledges, Cyrseth bugles down to Verenth.

Opa smiles approvingly and applauds with the crowd.

On the sands, Jeth croons encouragingly to Melata and Verenth.

On one of the ledges, From between Vyaneth's sunlit green neckridges, Kirse smugly leans down to Liselle. "Half a mark to me, Lise."

On the sands, Sempai smiles broadly at Melata as he realizes what happened, then is quickly distracted by more motion on the sands.

On the sands, Jaycob breaks into a full smile, excited and happy as he watches Melata, he turns back towards the cracking eggs.

On one of the ledges, Gamina bounces a bit, glancing back at Rynth with an unreadable expression.

On one of the ledges, S'riv nods approvingly, and leans back against Cioth

On the sands, Phelan hears Melata speak and turns, a slight grin quirking his lips.

On the sands, Alaia clutches at her robe, and she laughs softly. "Oh...bravo," she murmurs.

On the sands, Falame grins widely at Melata, then turns toward the rocking eggs.

On one of the ledges, P'tran nods slowly to Tabitha and then smiles as he sees the first Impression, his more serious thoughts forgotten for the moment.

On the sands, Darci smiles for Melata and Verenth as Aurelinth croons her approval of the first pair.

On one of the ledges, Tamma cries triumphantly, "Green!" as she Hatches and Impresses right after Melata's Impression.

On one of the ledges, Nerilth bugles to the new pairs.

Jerika grins at the first impression of the night.

On the sands, Ceara smiles as she watches Melata and the blue, her nervous gaze then returning to the shifting eggs

On the sands, The Somber Brown Egg wobbles erratically on the sand.

Jenufa cheers for the Nabol boy!

On the sands, Carissea's lips move in congratulations to Melata. She is caught a moment, watching the newly lifemated pair.

On the sands, The Beige and Inky Lavender Egg shivers a bit.

On the sands, Melata looks around nervously as Verenth nudges aginst her, and shuffles out of the way.

On the sands, Caxsan ;'s slow smile turns to a wide grin as he regards the new pair, then to shock as the sands erupt suddenly with life.

On the sands, Krynn grins, but turns her eyes back to the other eggs, watching them dance on the sands, eager to explode into life.

On the sands, Minute cracks finally begin to show on the Somber Brown Egg after minutes of frantic work.

On one of the ledges, Laerth lets his hums get a little louder as the other eggs begin to hatch after the first Impression.

On the sands, Verenth moves down the passageway to the Queen's Weyr.

On one of the ledges, S'riv sighs again, and smiles to Tamma, "I think I must be givin' ya at least some o' that Benden red lass, good call."

On the sands, Melata strides down the passageway to the Queen's Weyr.

On one of the ledges, Liselle glance sup, "Oh, as if I'd bet against her!"

On one of the ledges, Tabitha smiles softly, watching the sand as she unconciously backs up and nearly trips over S'riv and Cioth

On the sands, The faint cracks on the Somber Brown Egg widen.

Jenufa chers for Melata!

On the sands, Lirryn smiles quick congratulations at Melata, then turns to watch the eggs and hatchlings again.

On the sands, The Silver Streaked Somber Brown Egg shudders once.

On one of the ledges, S'riv smiles and steadies Tabitha, "Careful lass."

On the sands, Small chips of the Somber Brown Egg flake off as it shudders and rocks.

On the sands, A pale seafoam-green egg rocks violently, thin lines appearing with each crack. Finally, the egg splits, but the glistening brown inside continues rolling, end over end, until he comes to an abrupt halt by hitting his chin on the sands at the feet of a young Bitran. The brown croons sweetly as he looks up into the eyes of the suddenly dazzled Weyrling.

On the sands, Sempai surveys the activity, then notices the brown egg's activity and watches intently.

On the sands, The Somber Brown Egg cracks at the top to expose a small green muzzle. The damp dragonet body clambers out of the opening, squawking in alarm as the egg, now extremely top heavy, falls over onto its side, depositing the dragonet awkwardly on the ground on her back, feet sprawled in the air above her.

Terry cheers, as his enthusiasm finally bursts forth!

On the sands,

Tenacious Clouded-Jade Green Dragonet

The color of old, fragile jade, this green looks about alertly. Wings streaked with clouded foglike tendrils are spread carefully for balance, drying quickly into a dappled translucence; the undersides are appear cracked with thin veins of blue and amber and icy green. She's built more roundly than sinuous, underbelly curved and full, with none of the thinness so frequently seen in the new-hatched; indeed, even her wedge- shaped head has little of the angularity that is so common. The same tendrils that are found on her wings mark her belly, lightening it, and as she raises her head to guide her way, the flash of dapplings can be seen once more along her chin, vibrant blue against the darkening green.

On one of the ledges, Tamma grins at S'riv, and says cheerfully, "I'm never wrong!" A pause before she decides not to add, I cheat to keep it that way.

On one of the ledges, Tabitha smiles and blushes, "thanks S'riv I'll be more careful.." she starightens and glances at Cioth for a moment

On the sands, Jaycob takes a deep breath, watching yet another egg shatter, and his eyes bulge at the hatchling which emerges. The smile that graces his lips does not disappear as he watches.

On one of the ledges, Melony whistles softly, and starts collecting and paying off bets with a soft sigh, even more wagers being made with a rush after the first Impression.

Urival gasps, "Oh, a green."

Blaixe oooohs, "What a pretty green..."

On one of the ledges, S'riv says "as I wer esayin'....the last imporession shall be a brown...""

On the sands, Phelan turns his gaze back to the eggs nearer himself, absently shaking some sand out of his sandles.

Cl'rek asks Malachite about the Bitran. "A guard, perhaps?"

Lenam looks at the green in awe.

On one of the ledges, P'tran grins. "Well, there's your green."

Mikkel closes his eyes once, and takes a deep breath, trying to calm himself. He notices just how tight he is gripping Jenufa's hand, and slackens his hold somewhat, although he does not drop it.

R'lym grins

Jelin looks at Liia, and then backin awe.

On the sands, Dennik takes a deep breath and whatches the green dragonet with awe.

On one of the ledges, Jaen chuckles at S'riv's comment.

On one of the ledges, Tabitha nods to S'riv, wagering 5 marks on the last being a brown

On the sands, Kerfon watches the green closely, taking in every minute detail of its features.

On one of the ledges, S'riv grins to Tamma, "Aye lass, remind m' no ta be playin' cards with ya."

Csinonor inexplicably can no longer keep his impassive look, and watches the proceedings with a faint smile.

On one of the ledges, Lunarth emerges from the tunnel to the bowl, circling momentarily before he backwings to a neat landing on on one of the ledges overlooking the sands.

On the sands, Krynn's eyes widen at the double hatching, looking rapidly between the green and the brown dragons, biting her lip slightly.

On the sands, Alaia has trouble watching everywhere at once, but she manages to give her congratulations to the Bitran before a glint of green draws her eyes to the new hatchling.

G'son watches the impressions closely, marking them down.

Lenam grips Halia's hand tightly.

On one of the ledges, Tamma grins at S'riv, and disagrees with him. Again. "Green!"

Jerika gasps. "She's _gorgeous_."

On the sands, Ceara unconciously holds her breath as she admires the newly hatche green, clasping her hands together nervously

Kaliya admires the pretty green watching for her to choose her lifemate.

On one of the ledges, From Lunarth's neck, Janelle unbuckles herself from the straps.

On the sands, Caxsan wipes his eyes as the sweat from his brow stings them, looking up just in time to see the green tumble out.

On one of the ledges, Janelle slides down the last few meters and gives her blue a *look*, as she says "Don't even *think* about it!"

On the sands, Tierigal stares at the beautifull green dragon, his breath catching in his throat for a moment.

On the sands, The Tenacious Clouded-Jade Green Dragonet rights herself and rises steadily to her feet, spreading her glistening wings slightly to dry. She twists her neck gracefully behind her to give her shards an indignant look for announcing her to the world so unceremoniously before looking around. Spying the circle of white robes, she seems mollified by the prospect of so many waiting, hoping to dance attendance on her. She folds her gauze-like wings along her back and gazes at the Candidates with critical eyes of molten fire.

On the sands, D'va points as a deep blue egg rolls off the sands, depositing a creeling brown right in front of a small blond boy, resulting in Impression. D'va smiles, then looks behind him, expecting to see something sitting in the sands.

A'lon nods "She *is* pretty."

R'lym snmiles and watches the green.

On the sands, Falame looks at the green intently, wiping the sweat from hands.

On the sands, Carissea turns, watching eggs shudder around her with a serene air... seeming to enjoy the spectacle, almost at a distance from it.

Grub oos at the green, then crosses her fingers for Alaia.

Jenufa waves toward the young former harper! "Well done!!"

On one of the ledges, Cyrseth bugles up at his brother, then turns back to the sands to watch the green stumble about.

Liia ooohs, "She lookses mad."

On one of the ledges, Ceres smiles, "Excellant.. a green.."

On one of the ledges, E'dran grins at Ceres and hugs, "Yea, yea yea...;)"

Malachite OOCs, "Just a note -- you should probably wait until the candidate announces the name of the dragon before starting to cheer. I've seen people get looked at but not impress; holding off the applause until after it's 'definite' seems more apropos."

Bryena gives up on keep ing Brymar still, and hopes she won't be too black and blue tomorrow. She focuses her attention on the Candidates, her eyes misting a little as she sees D'va glance up out of the corner of her eye.

On the sands, Krynn wipes some sweat away from her forehead, and brushes her hair back, watching the green intently.

Kaliya nods at malachite.

On one of the ledges, Lunarth croons conspiratorilly to Cyrseth.

On the sands, Jaycob almost chuckles at the indignant green, his smile becoming a smirk, he taps his hands against his sides, his eyes still locked on the scene unfolding.

On the sands, Sempai moves his feet around futilly to try to cool them, looking from the eggs to the new green and back quickly. He wipes his hands on his robes to get rid of the sweat.

Galinda nods, thanking him for the information

On the sands, The Tenacious Clouded-Jade Green Dragonet moves swiftly and surely away from her shell, unhampered despite being one of the larger greens hatched. With a driving hunger in her belly she wastes no time, seeking a lifemate with a strong body and quick mind to match her own.

On the sands, Jeth croons happily at a green impression off to his left, to a tall lanky girl who has to bend down to hug her new lifemate. His tail twitches back and forth kicking bits of sand against a wall.

On one of the ledges, Inzarath warbles encouragingly to the small green.

Opa blinks. "Oh, she's quick, that one."

On the sands, Alaia pushes a lock of hair that escaped from her braid out of her face and tucks it behind one ear, watching the green with a faraway look.

On one of the ledges, Tamma grins at Janelle in greeting, though the Igen bluerider probably can't see her, and goes back to watching the fun on the sands.

Urival blinks, 'She's very fast."

On one of the ledges, Jaen chuckles at the determined green. "She'll be one to watch."

On one of the ledges, Zyrieth warbles encouragement to the green

On one of the ledges, Torinth croons creakily in encourangement to the new babies.

On the sands, Ceara lets out her held breath slowly, watching the green's movements with wide eyes

On the sands, A tall girl with red hair worn in plaits, thinking that the Tenacious Clouded-Jade Green Dragonet is coming directly to her, steps forward with open arms. But the dragonet passes by her, and the girl turns watching the green approach an older boy instead, the look of dissapointment clear upon her face.

On the sands, Carissea's eyes follow the green with a little sparkle, in appreciation of her spirit. She watches the dragonet search across the sands.

On the sands, Tierigal moves his eyes over the other candidates, looking for new impressions, and then turns his gaze back to the young dragons.

Grub bites her lip, leaning forward on the edge of the bench dangerously.

On the sands, Kerfon broadens his stance and adjusts his feet to relieve the tention.

On the sands, Krynn tightens the belt around her robes more, her feet shifting more and more on the hot sands, but her eyes stay glued on the dragonet.

On one of the ledges, P'tran hrms as the green passes the other by.

On the sands, Phelan blinks as a very young girl beside him Impresses a blue. He backs up a few steps, blowing his bangs out of his eyes.

On the sands, Lirryn shifts a step or two closer to Sempai, trying to look everywhere but at the new green.

R'lym turns his head this way and that watching the comotion on the Sands.

On one of the ledges, S'riv pats his lifemate, brushing a piece of hair from his face, and smile to all, remembering his own hatching night

On the sands, The Tenacious Clouded-Jade Green Dragonet marches up to Jaycob with a no-nonsense manner. She bends her head down, and nudges Jaycob's hand with it.

Wulford says "Blue and Green," He whispers to himself with a smile,"My favorite colors..."

Urival grins happily, "Oh! The green found someone!"

On the sands, Falame shuffles his feet back and forth, trying to cool them, while watching all the dragonets move about.

On the sands, Sempai looks over at Lirryn long enough to flash her a nervous smile, then looks back out over the sands to see what he missed.

On the sands, There is a sudden lurching from the Creamy White Egg as it shifts its position in the sand.

On the sands, Dennik looks at the greens dragonet as it moves closer to Jaycob, as he smiles at the pair.

R'lym grins, "Jaycob... Wow, I kinda like him..."

Lenam watches the chaotic yet beautiful dance on the sands.

On the sands, Jaycob says "Siraeth? Ohh...you. she's Siraeth!"

Grub grins for J'cob?.

On the sands, Krynn grins at Jaycob, sending silent congratulations to him, but turns back to the eggs.

Jenufa cheers!

Kaliya smiles at R'lym.

On the sands, The Creamy White Egg continues to thump, and a thin crack makes its way down one side.

On one of the ledges, Ainsley looks over her shoulder, her eyes misty as she sees her own beautiful green. For a moment, she remembers her own impression.

On the sands, A bright blue egg cracks open, and unceremoniously dumps a blue dragonet onto the sands. The little dragon bleats in fear as he his the warm sand. A group of female candidates ease closer, careful not to get in his way, and start trying to comfort him in his confusion. The dragonet's cries suddenly turn to joyous bugles as he meets eyes with a candidate from SeaCraft.

Urival grins, 'J'cob and Siraeth! Excellent.

Malachite OOC now you can cheer for Jaycob :)

G'son grins for Jaycob and Siraeth.

On the sands, Carissea smiles in congratulation to Jaycob. "What a beautiful name!"

R'lym cheers.

Jelin claps and heers for Jaycob.

Telan grins.

G'son grins at malachite and OOCth. :)

On the sands, Phelan points out the creamy egg to Falame, "Hey, isn't that the one you liked?"

On the sands, Cracks spread over the surface of the Creamy White Egg, forming patterns like fine lacework.

Bryena cheers happily for Jaycob.

Galinda smiles

On the sands, Tierigal grins at Jaycob, looking back at the eggs.

Jenufa cheers!

Kaliya cheers happily for Jaycob.

Trylia claps and cheers.

On the sands, Covered with cracks, the Creamy White Egg rocks harder, flecks of shell falling off it.

On the sands, Kerfon smiles at a nearby candidate at what he just witnessed.

On the sands, Alaia grins at Jaycob, and the kneels to help one of the younger women up as she trips over the hem of her robe. "All right?" she asks.

On the sands, Ceara smiles softly, mouthing congrats, almost to herself, as she glances around the sands, finally settling back on the shuffling egg

Galinda applauds for the new pairs

On the sands, Small bits of shell fall away in a quiet rain, the sound lost in the excitement and noise in the cavern. The dark curled body stirs, wings opening as the tail shakes off the last bits of shell. Still damp, the true color of this dragonet is unclear; but as he gains his feet the lights of the cavern start to reflect off the redish-bronze of his head.

On the sands, Dennik turns to see the little blue dragon emurge.

On the sands, Caxsan catches the new pair out of the corner of his eye, he grins broadly. His attention shifts as he spins out of the way of another hatchling, avoiding a nasty gash.

On one of the ledges, Kharoth emerges from the tunnel to the bowl, circling momentarily before he wings down and lands lightly on on one of the ledges overlooking the sands.

On the sands, Siraeth moves down the passageway to the Queen's Weyr.

On the sands,

Mischievious Merry Molten Bronze Dragonet

From the flickering of his wings, to the light lashings of his tail this bronze radiates good humor and good cheer. His soft bugle is as liquid and warm as the molten metal he resembles. The deep reddishness of his head and chest melts into a darker shade over wings and forelegs, deepening further as it wraps beneath him, much like cooling bronze taking shape. Flecks of brassy green and sparkles of a brown so deep as to be almost black dance in merriment as he dashes across the sands.

On the sands, Falame grins at Jaycob, then nods to Phelan. "Yes that's the one"

On one of the ledges, Inzarath bugles as the green impresses.

On one of the ledges, Kharoth rises effortlessly off of the ledge and into the air. Crossing the cavern, he swoops into the tunnel, leaving the hatching grounds.

Urival murmurs to Opa, 'The look on his face....Same as J'rus and the others."

On the sands, Aurelinth bugles pointedly as a blue dragon falls upon a small boy, a kitchen worker from a nearby small hold. The boy cannot stop laughing as he has found his mate, happily clinging ahold of the young dragonet.

On the sands, Carissea takes a steps back as shards fly around her.

Urival gasps, "The bronze!!"

On the sands, Lirryn looks over at Jaycob when she hears his voice. She grins at the pair who look perfectly matched, somehow.

A'lon says "A bronze!"

On one of the ledges, Torinth BUGLES up to Kharoth cheerfully.

On the sands, Jaycob sighs, dazed.

On one of the ledges, Cioth BUGLES and raises his head for a look

Jenufa cheers!

On the sands, Jaycob wanders down the passageway to the Queen's Weyr.

Grub shouts. "A bronze..."

Blaixe oooooooohs....

R'lym oohs!

On one of the ledges, Tamma hrms, peering down at the Seacraft boy who Impressed, trying to decide if she'd met him once or not.

On one of the ledges, Cyrseth cocks his head to and fro at the new bronze.

On one of the ledges, Ainsley gasps at th bronze, "Oh my! What a charmer!"

On one of the ledges, Zyrieth BUGLES a greeting to the young Bronze!

Jelin gasps

On one of the ledges, S'riv groans and elbows Cioth, "Would ya BE QUIET! We all see the wee bronze.."

Bryena and Brymar cheer in unison for the lovely bronze.

Anaiya rests her elbows on her knees, chin on her hands and keeps her eyes fixed on the sands with a soft smile and she watches the emerging dragonets pair off with the Candidates.

Opa . o O ( Someone likes alliteration, methinks :)

On the sands, The Light Blue Egg tilts to one side.

Jelin looks at Liia' Look, a bwronse."

On the sands, Sempai breathes in sharply, his eyes locked on the new bronze dragon.

Kaliya looks down surprisingly at the bronze.

Mikkel gasps.

On one of the ledges, Tabitha gasps slently, nearly tripping over S'riv again, her eyes sparkling with excitment and ecouragement

On the sands, Phelan chuckles softly, "Look what you picked there, Tower Boy." He admires the bronze and glances between him and Falame.

On the sands, The Mischievious Merry Molten Bronze Dragonet stand in miniature imitation of his sire, Jeth. Dazzled by the lights of the cavern, his head turns upward, and as the images clear, his first visions are of the people in the stands and the dragons looking down at him from the ledges. His inexperienced bugle rings out waveringly, trying to express his delight in all he sees.

On the sands, Krynn smiles at the bronze, and watches it, but turns to the other eggs too.

Telan broadens his grin as the bronze its the sand.

Sarra stares down intent upon the scene,

On one of the ledges, Laerth gives a loud rumble and a short bugle as he sees the bronze hatchling, causing his rider to give a slight grin.

On the sands, Dennik looks at the brown and how big it is, as he wipes sweat from his brow.

On one of the ledges, Jaen calls, "No browns yet!" to S'riv.

On the sands, Tierigal takes his robe into his hands, clenching it tightly, staring at the Bronze.

On the sands, Kerfon eyes are transfixed upon the tiny dragon.

Bryena giggles to herself. "Jeth in miniature, eh?"

On the sands, Jeth bugles happily at the bronze dragonet!

On one of the ledges, S'riv glares slightly to Jaen, and sticks out his tongue when he thinks noone is looking

On one of the ledges, Kerlyn grins at Jaen, then turns her eyes back to the sands.

On the sands, Carissea turns to Alaia with a shy smile. "What a handsome baby... Jeth and Aurelinth must be so proud."

On the sands, Caxsan smiles brightly, watching the jubilant bronze.

On one of the ledges, Torinth bugles back down to the little bronze, getting a playful slap from her rider, "Give it a rest, greeny!"

On one of the ledges, Tamma calls over to Jaen, "There was one a while ago - right after that first green."

On the sands, D'va grins. "Yes, he /does/ look like you, Jeth."

On one of the ledges, P'tran grins at Jaen. "Benden has so many browns as it is, the dragons may think there's already enough."

R'lym woaw, "He's kinda cute..."

Grub giggles all the boys down on the sands stare at the hatchling.

On one of the ledges, Ainsley grins at S'riv, then quickly looks back to the sands, afraid to miss anything. She smiles at N'ren sweetly, mouthing to him "It's wonderful!"

On the sands, Falame grins over at Phelan. "I don't believe I picked the bronze egg" He watches the bronze dragonet with awe..

On the sands, Alaia looks from Jeth to the little bronze and then at Carissea. "They could be twins if they were the same age," she whispers to her friend.

On one of the ledges, Jaen blinks, "OH, yes," she nods to Tamma.

On the sands, Kerfon smiles at Jeth's show of pride.

On the sands, Dennik wipes the sweat and aws as it is a bronze!

G'son hmmms. "Silly looking thing. Reminds me of a few bronzes. "

On the sands, Krynn grins over at Falame, "Good choosing!"

Opa smiles. "Oh, his colour is wonderful..."

On one of the ledges, N'ren chuckles quietly at Ainsley, and nods, then looks back to the Sands.

On the sands, Aurelinth raises up and flutters her wings in excitement at the latest hatchling.

Kaliya is the bronze is a rather handsome hatchling.

On the sands, The Mischievious Merry Molten Bronze Dragonet's head snaps quickly to the left, as if sensing something terribly intriguing. It propels him forward, and though he can't see what it is just yet, the urgency of finding it distracts him from anything else. He tramples a large piece of half-egg shard as he waddles towards a group of boys and young men who have crowded close together to be in the dragonet's line of sight.

Kaliya er thinks.

On the sands, Sempai nudges Lirryn, indicating the bronze hatchling. "You watching that one?"

R'lym tilts his head to G'son, "Which ones?"

On one of the ledges, Gamina tilts her head and pokes Anise, looking down at the sands, "Hey, think he looks like Zyanth?"

On one of the ledges, P'tran leans foward a little to better watch the progress of the bronze across the sands.

G'son grins at R'lym, "Oh, most of them. Makes me miss Talieneth, actually."

On the sands, Kerfon raises his hands to his sides slightly and watches the bronze.

On the sands, Tierigal twists his head to look at Jeth, then the young bronze. He nods slightly, and grips his robes harder.

Blaixe calls to the bronze, "Go towards Phelan!!!"

On the sands, Phelan grunts at Falame, wiping some sweat out of his eye and backing away again.

Bryena shakes her head in amusement, and tries to quiet Brymar's repeated cries of "Daddy!"

R'lym grins.

On one of the ledges, Anise looks down at the bronze, "A little maybe.. they all look a little bit alike when they're young, I think."

On the sands, Falame smiles slightly at Krynn, then watches the bronze approach the candidates.

A'lon grins at Brymar

On the sands, The ledges go wild with cheers as the young son of a Wingleader impresses to a fine looking brown. The proud father stands on the edge of the ledge, giving his son the thumbs up. The boys grins up at his dad, then turns to help his hungry lifemate off the sands.

On the sands, Lirryn catches part of Falame's comment and chuckles. "Why not, Falame... You've got good taste is all."

On one of the ledges, Gamina shrugs with a grin and leans forward, resting her elbow on her knee and her chin in her hand.

On the sands, Carissea watches the dragonet steamroll the sharp shards. "I hope that didn't hurt - but it's good he knows what he wants."

On one of the ledges, S'riv runs his hand along Cioth's neck, his rivveted on the bronze and candidates below

On the sands, D'va's eyes keep fixed upon the bronze hatchling, yet he keeps looking behind him.

Wulford says "And a Bronze too..."

On the sands, Ceara rubs her feet against her ankles, one at a time, brushing the sand off them and cooling them slightly, watching the goings on around her

On one of the ledges, Cyrseth urges the bronze on with warbles and hoots!

On one of the ledges, Tamma yells to S'riv, "There's another'n," grins, and looks back to the Sands.

Bryena grins at A'lon. "I'm beginning to suspect he wasn't quite old enough to come after all..."

On the sands, Krynn watches the bronze walk across the sands towards the boy candidates.

On the sands, The Mischievious Merry Molten Bronze Dragonet stumbles from time to time, his wings spreading automatically to try to keep him upright. His trill is good humored, but edged with a subtle, growing anxiety as he searches.

On one of the ledges, Torinth croooooons encouragement.

Opa frowns up at the burst of sound from the ledges. "Hmmm...someone they liked must've Impressed."

On one of the ledges, Notreth humms to the little dragons.

On the sands, Lirryn turns to grin a Sempai. "Now why would I watch a bronze, silly. He certainly won't want me."

Urival looks up at the ledges, nodding, "Well, I guess."

On one of the ledges, Inzarath rumbles excitedly at the brown's impression.

On the sands, Kerfon raises upon the toes of his sandals to see the little bronze.

On one of the ledges, S'riv nods and bows, "Aye, a brown...right were I said it would be bin'...now...who wer etakin' m' bet..."

On one of the ledges, Zyrieth bugles as impressions are made!

Opa points downward. "Perhaps it was that boy there, with the brown...he's looking up there, too."

Trylia looks for anyone willing to be a 1/2 mark that Falame impresses the bronze. :)

Urival squints towards the boy, "Don't recognize 'im. Do you?"

Kaliya nods at Opa.

On the sands, Sempai keeps his eyes locked on the bronze and mutters to Lirryn. "'Cause he's beautiful..."

On the sands, The Misty Grey Egg rolls halfway over.

On one of the ledges, Tabitha grins at S'riv and hands him 10 marks as her part of the bet

On the sands, Caxsan's feet remind him how hot the sands are, he adjusts, still watching the bronze.

Trylia oops. Bet that is.

On one of the ledges, Tamma laughs to S'riv, getting up and dragging Jentrev with her to go over to him so she can argue more easily with him. "You did not bet on that, and you know it."

A'lon watches the bronze intently.

On the sands, Now in the center a circle of boys, the Mischievious Merry Molten Bronze Dragonet pushes past a freckle-faced boy, and finally finds the one he sought standing just outside the close-knit cluster. With a surge of pure delight he nearly barrels into Caxsan trying to get to him.

On the sands, Tierigal keeps his eyes pinned on the bronze, a drop of sweat running unnoticed down his face.

Opa shakes her head. "No, don't know who he is."

Urival grins, "Look! The bronze chose!"

Kaliya's eyes follows the bronze as he decides.

On one of the ledges, Jentrev looks at Tamma with a 'What's going on?' face, but follows anyhow.

On the sands, Carissea says "Caxsan! Oh, how wonderful!"

R'lym smiles, "Caxsan!? That happy bronze to /him/!? Oh boy..."

On the sands, Alaia can't keep a delighted giggle inside her throat. "Good for you, Caxsan!" she cheers.

Blaixe frowns...

On the sands, Krynn cheers, "Caxsan!!!!"

On the sands, Dennik smiles at his friend Caxsan and his new lifemate.

On the sands, Caxsan stops short "Dhavoth!... oh you are lovely." He colapses against the soft hide for a moment.

On one of the ledges, E'dran grins and cheers for Caxsan.

On the sands, The Spotty Redish Yellow Egg rolls halfway over.

On one of the ledges, S'riv looks shocked and horrified at Tamma, "Ach lass..how can ya be sayin' that..I wagered perfectly clear that ther ewould be a fine brown after the first bronze.."

On the sands, A small green dragonet creels impetuously at a stiff small boy - it takes a few seconds but then the boy smiles wide and wraps his pudgy arms around his new lifemate.

On the sands, Kerfon cheers, "Wonderful Cax...wonderful" he smiles.

Halia cheers the new lifemates.

R'lym applauds.

A'lon says "C'san?"

Jenufa cheers!

Telan chuckles. "Way to go Caxsan!"

On the sands, Tierigal smiles at Caxsan, mouthing a 'congrats', and turns his eyes back to the eggs, rleasing his robe from sweaty palms.

On one of the ledges, Ceres ohs! "Caxsan! Calista will be so happy to hear this!"

On one of the ledges, Luna watches the hatching excitedly, her little hands clenched.

G'son hmmms. "Appears our dragons like those Nabol boys."

On the sands, Lirryn fairly beams as the bronze chooses. "Caxsan, I'm so happy for you!"

Urival chuckles, "ANother one I don't know>"

Trylia loses a 1/2 mark to a Holder. :(

Sarra grins at the pairing.

On one of the ledges, M'kla grins, "Dhavoth...now that's a pretty name."

Grub cheers for Caxsan.

Jelin says "WOw, Look liia! Casxan got the bronze..."

R'lym applauds, chuckling.

Lenam grins and kisses Halia, his eyes focused on the sands.

On the sands, Jeth bugles!

On the sands, Falame wipes the sweat from his brow with his sleeve, then looks up and sees the bronze and Caxsan. "Alright Caxsan"

A'lon applauds as a tear rolls down his cheek.

Kelaric smiles and thinks aloud. "Well, the boys are doing well."

On one of the ledges, Tamma laughs. "You did not. You said the first and last ones would be brown."

Kaliya claps for Caxsan.

On one of the ledges, Cyrseth bugles for the bronze and his new lifemate.

On one of the ledges, P'tran smiles as he sees Caxsan Impress, but still takes a glance towards Dennik

On one of the ledges, Ainsley nods at M'kla, "I like it, though not as much as Inzarath."

On one of the ledges, Gemmelth rumbles happily for Dhavoth and Caxsan.

On one of the ledges, Jentrev asks Tamma rather pointedly, "Why're we here?" He looks at S'riv and smiles politely.

On one of the ledges, Tabitha grins, and gasps softly as she realizes she was holding her breath, and backs up a little, nearly falling over S'riv and bumpng Cioth gently

On one of the ledges, S'riv nods, "Aye...first after the first bronze...."

On one of the ledges, Liselle grins

On one of the ledges, Laerth gives a short bugle at the Impression of the bronze.

On the sands, Sempai grins broadly at Caxsan before running his hand through his hair quickly and looking back out over the sands.

On the sands, Caxsan blinks away tears, lost in the rainbow regard.

Bryena cheers happily for the Impression, and murmurs something to her companions about Omali not letting us keep Searching there if this keeps up.

Liia oohs and claps claps

On the sands, Darci smiles for C'san and Dhavoth, looking proudly at D'va.

On one of the ledges, Zyrieth BUGLETOOTS! as the newest Bronze finds his lifemate!

On the sands, Lirryn jigs a bit in her excitment over Caxsan Impressing, tripping over her own feet in the process but not falling.

On one of the ledges, S'riv nods to the lad by Tamma, "Jentrev if I be rememberin' correct?"

On one of the ledges, Cyrseth puffs up, bumping into Dalrianth on purpose.

Csinonor continues watching in silence, but at least he's looking appropriately amused from time to time.

On the sands, Spilling out on the sands from the remains of a midnight blue egg, this tiny green shakes her head as if to clear the last of her eggshell memories away. Gaining her feet, she begins to wander the sands, looking for her lifemate.

On one of the ledges, Tamma rolls her eyes at S'riv, remarks, "Bronzeriders," and looks down at the newest bronzerider on the Sands.

On the sands, Dhavoth moves down the passageway to the Queen's Weyr.

On one of the ledges, Dalrianth snorts at Cyrseth as he gets in her way again.

On one of the ledges, E'dran grins at Tamm.

On one of the ledges, Jentrev looks at S'riv, surprise evident in his eyes. "Yes, sir. And yours," he asks, unsure of the rider's name.

On the sands, C'san meanders down the passageway to the Queen's Weyr.

On one of the ledges, Ainsley laughs at Tamma. "They make GREAT pillows, Tam!"

On one of the ledges, S'riv grins and bows slightly to Tamma, "Always an' fore'er lass."

On the sands, The Bronze-Lace Covered Egg shifts a little.

On the sands, Tierigal smiles at the green, shifting onto his right foot, it being not as singed as his left.

On one of the ledges, Tabitha chuckles softly as she watches, eyes rivited on the sands, softly cheering on her friends

On one of the ledges, Ceres stops looking at the sands to look back at her dragon, "Oh Dalrianth, stop it!"

On the sands, After what seems like ages of wandering, to her at least, the little green looks up into the surprised eyes of an equally petite blonde girl.

On one of the ledges, Vyaneth bugles happily, for no apparent reason. Loud thing.

A'lon says "I woyuldn't be suprised to see a few more bronzes. It was a very good Flight."

On the sands, Dennik grins at the tiny green and watches her as she shakes.

On one of the ledges, S'riv blushes at Ainsley's commant, and then turns to Jentrev, "S'riv, or saer if ya be perferin'."

On the sands, The Bronze-Lace Covered Egg shakes frantically, suddenly desperate to hatch.

On one of the ledges, Jaen murmurs, "Dhavoth...nice name."

On one of the ledges, Cyrseth croons sweetly at Ceres.

On the sands, Phelan watches C'san chase after his lifemate, then scans the faces of the Candidates still left.

On one of the ledges, Tamma looks back at Ainsley and grins. "Well - yeah, they /are/ good for that, at least."

On one of the ledges, From between Vyaneth's sunlit green neckridges, Kirse jumps as her green cushion makes noises beneath her.

On the sands, D'va follows C'san and Dhavoth with his eyes. His smile does not go away as he instinctively places a hand on Jeht's hide, patting it several times. Jeth croons happily to his rider.

Urival pokes Opa, pointing, "There goes another egg..."

On the sands, A fissure appears in the surface of the Bronze-Lace Covered Egg.

On the sands, Kerfon looks now for a new baby to come forth.

On the sands, Alaia pushes a now-soaked lock of her hair out of her face, and grins at the little green. "Good for you 'Sara," she whispers to the girl.

On one of the ledges, Dalrianth steps on Cyrseth's tail accidentially.

On the sands, The Bronze-Lace Covered Egg shatters, bits of shards flying everywhere.

Opa pokes back, pointing at the other end of the clutch. "And another."

On one of the ledges, Cyrseth yips quietly.

On one of the ledges, Jentrev nods at the rider, a little bit confused as to why he started to blush.

On the sands, The shards settle, unveiling the tiny creature the egg had cradled so lovingly. The small blue body stirs, wings slowly opening as the the head lists from side to side.

R'lym flinches involutarily as shards fly about.

Urival nods enthusiastically.

On the sands, Carissea turns to see more eggs around her shaking. Her expression is a little cool, not at all haughty - serene, and happy. But something tightens the corners of her eyes every now and then.

On the sands,

Sleepy Summer Twilight Blue Dragonet

The evening sky's tranquil, deepening blue tinged with royal purple is reflected in the expanse of his torso and wings, while the softer shade of bluish-white dapples over his head and neck, then dances its way in a rippling run down his spine and tail. As he turns his head, or shifts position, it is as if clouds crossed the moon, hiding it coyly for a moment. Breadth of chest and powerful forelegs hint at strength and stamina to come.

Malachite says "I think you're safe up here, R'lym. :)"

R'lym says "All that for a little blue?"

R'lym grins

Kaliya smiles at R'lym.

On the sands, Aurelinth paces to another spot on the side of the mound. She alters between proud croons when a new pair is made, and deep hums when there are a few eggs cracking.

On one of the ledges, Inzarath bugles excitedly, encourgingly to the newest blue.

G'son chuckles.

On the sands, Tierigal bites his lip, eyes scanning the remaining eggs and dragons hopefully.

Urival grins, "ANother blue, Opa!"

R'lym chuckles and nods, "Guess I am."

Bryena laughs at R'lym. "Something wrong with little?"

On the sands, Krynn smiles at the little blue, her feet burning so she quickly takes them off the sands letting them cool off.

Kaliya says "He was anxious to make his grand appearance"

Jenufa awwws. "What a darling blue!"

G'son looks up at the ledge, to his dragon, and smiles.

On the sands, Two eggs crash into one another, but only one hatches instantly. A pale blue dragonet shakes off his shards, then instantly moves out, bowling over a girl. The blue creels happily, burying its head into his new lifemate.

Mikkel realizes his grip on Jen's hand is probably so tight as to be uncomfortable, and releases it with a sigh.

On one of the ledges, Gamina smiles, "Wow, he's pretty. Kinda purplish."

On one of the ledges, Lunarth warbles happily at the blue, then turns and warbles amusedly at Dalrianth.

On the sands, The Sleepy Summer Twilight Blue Dragonet lays still for a moment, as if in that wonderful daze between waking and sleeping when all is right with the world. But the sleepiness drops away from this blue just as his shards did, while his hunger grows and overcomes him.

On the sands, Sempai watches a green hatchling march purposefully by, and steps back out of her way, nudging the lad beside him to do the same.

On the sands, Carissea's brow furrows a bit, smoothing out again immediately. "They are all so lovely," she says.

On one of the ledges, Jentrev glances about and spots Ainsley. A blush blanches from his neck up to his cheeks, despite their chat a few nights ago.

On one of the ledges, Gemmelth buggles really really loudly to the newest blue to the weyr.

R'lym shakes his head to Bryena,"No, nothing wrong. Just it was a /lot/ of flying shells. Kinda feisty blue, I guess."

On the sands, Ceara smiles as the blue hatches, unlocking her hands to wipe them on her robe, sighing softly to herself

On the sands, Lirryn calms down again, pushing hair out of her eyes to see the chaos on the sands. She smiles as she notices another newly hatched blue.

On the sands, Falame catches Phelan's glance, grinning at him, then looks back to see the blue emerge. He grins widely.

On the sands, Krynn watches Alaia nervously, then flicks her eyes back to the blue, watching his progress.

Jelin nodges Jerika 'Looka' teh dwagons."

Bryena chuckles. "He is an energetic looking fellow, I'll give you that."

R'lym nods.

Jerika grins at Jelin. "I've been...you having fun?"

On the sands, Dennik shifts to see the little blue better.

On one of the ledges, Teyal slides down from Kharoth's neck, stepping on his foreleg, and hopping to the ground.

On one of the ledges, Ainsley grins at Jentrev and leans into N'ren, pointing out a newly impressed pair.

On the sands, One rather large boy, who you may have seen bullying the other candidates, stands bewildered in the center of the confussion. Instead of the usual angry facial expression he wears on that closesly resembles fear, when suddenly a small green dragonet stumbles and falls directly in front of him, whurling up at him for assistance. His face wears the expression of pure joy as he lifts his head to shout her name.

Jelin nods "Yeppers" and turns to Liia "You havin' fun?"

On the sands, Phelan shrugs appologetically at Falame, grinning slightly as he decides he enjoys this a bit.

On the sands, Kerfon looks over to his fellow candidates as they excitedly point to a new emerging dragonet.

On one of the ledges, Jentrev smiles at Ainsley, slightly reassured by her own grin.

A'lon gets a feeling of deja vu. :)

R'lym nods.

Liia nods, "I likes tha' il blue. He's funnys."

R'lym says "Looks like att the greens are taking boys today."

On the sands, Alaia shoots Krynn and Carissea a grin, and then looks back at the blue, her eyes wide in delight as she watches each dragon pair up with one of her friends.

On one of the ledges, Ainsley waves to Teyal, and turns back to watch the sands.

On one of the ledges, N'ren keeps one arm around Ainsley, hugging her tightly, remembering his own Impression.

R'lym ers, "Almost all."

On one of the ledges, P'tran watches Kharoth arrive and nods a greeting to Teyal.

On the sands, The Sleepy Summer Twilight Blue Dragonet stands too quickly, for his wing is still tangled beneath him. With an angular body not quite coordinated enough to prevent him from falling, and a foot still turned sideways from being inside the egg, he stumbles forward and lands heavily on a twisted leg, screaming out in pain with a screeching creel.

On one of the ledges, S'riv shifts where he stands, searching the ledges for a face, and sighing softly as he doesn;t see it

Blaixe winces for the blue...

On one of the ledges, Teyal waves, leaning aginast Kharoth's foreleg to watch.

On one of the ledges, M'kla winces, "Oh!"

R'lym bites his lip.

On one of the ledges, E'dran hisses and shakes his head, "Poor guy."

Mikkel winces and grabs Jen's hand again at the screech.

On one of the ledges, Anise winces at the blue's pain.

Urival winces at the blue, "Oh no."

Jelin eeps as the sound hurts.

Telan winces as the blue creels in pain.

On the sands, Krynn winces at the pain, and moves forward to help the little blue off the sands.

On one of the ledges, P'tran winces slightly as the blue hatchling hurts himself.

On the sands, Sempai winces and looks worried, watching the little blue trip on himself.

On one of the ledges, Diamond winces as she watches the hatchling.

On one of the ledges, Gemmelth warbles sadly to the blue.

On one of the ledges, S'riv sighs, and shakes his head att he blue, biting his lip slightly, "That had ta be stingin' a wee bit."

On the sands, Tierigal winces at the blue, moving forward as if to help it. He stops, remembering something, and stands back.

On the sands, Ceara gasps, a look of concern on her face as the blue falls

Grub covers her ears, eyes wide with almost pain and the creel.

Jenufa eeeps, squeezing Mikkel's hand! "Is he all right?"

On the sands, D'va blinks and instinctively steps forward towards the screeching hatchling. He looks at Darci, then turns to look at the candidates, waving them off and telling them to stay back.

Bryena frowns. "He hasn't figured out all his limbs yet, huh?" she says sympathetically.

Galinda aches for the blue as he creels in pain

On one of the ledges, Ceres bites her lip, "Oh dear.."

On one of the ledges, Liselle winces for the small blue; behind her, Vyaneth croons with an undertone of woryr.

On the sands, Dennik cringes as he hears the drgonet screetch.

On one of the ledges, Laerth gives a disturbed rumble.

On one of the ledges, Inzarath croons to the small blue.

Opa moves her head from side to side as a lad in front of her wearing herder colours stands up to cheer. Eventually, she leans forward and gives him a light swat on his back. "Down, apprentice. Others are sitting behind you."

On one of the ledges, Zyrieth warbles encouragement to the hurt blue.

On one of the ledges, E'dran shakes her head, "Ouch."

On one of the ledges, Tabitha oohs almost sliently

On the sands, Krynn bites her lip and falls back into line.

On one of the ledges, E'dran er, his.

On the sands, Carissea gasps sympathetically, taking a couple of steps toward the blue dragonet - but stopping suddenly, twisting her robe between her fingers, seeming to fight with herself about something...

Kaliya bites her lip, watching the hatchling and hoping he's okay.

On the sands, Alaia bites her lip, her eyes narrowing in concern, but she doesn't move forward as she see's D'vas wave.

On one of the ledges, Torinth crooons rustily at the blue for comfort.

On the sands, Falame grimaces, and obeys D'va to stay back.

On one of the ledges, Jentrev watches S'riv looking out at the stands the same way he's been looking for P'ral so recently.

On one of the ledges, P'tran hrms. "I don;t ever remember seeing something like that happen."

On one of the ledges, Tamma oooohs sympathetically for the little blue.

A'lon looks concerned

On the sands, Kerfon frowns and shakes his head in concern.

On the sands, Darci steps forward in concern, biting her lip. Aurelinth croons comfortingly to the small blue.

Jenufa says "Oh, that doesn't look good at all..."

On one of the ledges, S'riv nods to P'tran, "Aye..ya see them fall...but no that.."

G'son frowns.

On the sands, The Sleepy Summer Twilight Blue Dragonet rises more slowly this time, and it is with a more cautions, controlled manner that he moves forward, but he seems to favor the injured leg. With a slight limp accompanied by soft piteous cries, he turns to the candidate closest to him. He leans against Falame for support, curling his tail about the candidate's leg.

Urival frowns, 'What if it doesn't get up..." his voice trails off.

On the sands, Phelan frowns, turning on his heels and moving farther from the blue, concentrating on the egg immediately before him.

On the sands, Lirryn frowns as she sees D'va waving everyone away from the hurting blue, but holds her place.

Urival sighs, "Thank goodness he's ok."

On one of the ledges, Kheveth remains quiet. This is, perhaps, more telling than anything else.

On one of the ledges, Tabitha glances worriedly at S'riv

Jerika says "He doesn't look too hurt..."

Opa frowns. "I missed that...what happened?"

On one of the ledges, Inzarath warbles strongly to the tiny blue.

Liia bites her fingernails...

A'lon says "At least it's not broken. That'd be a bad start."

On the sands, Dennik leans forward to see the blue better.

Urival sighs,:points to a blue limping across the sands, "He tripped and twisted an ankle...""

Lenam breaths again when he realizes the blue isn't hurt.

On the sands, Falame blinks and grins widely. "His .. his name is Kalarith!"

On the sands, Jeth adds his croon to Aurelinth's, watching his young son intently.

On one of the ledges, Khrysaa rustles out of the small cot.

R'lym grins and shouts congrats to Falame.

Lenam applauds the new pair.

Urival grins, "Falame! I saw him Searched."

Kaliya sigh with relief and claps and cheers for Falame.

On one of the ledges, Ceres smiles softly as the little blue impresses.

On the sands, The Dark Silken Blue Egg shivers a bit.

On the sands, Phelan spins around, hearing Falame, and gawks, his mouth hanging open.

On the sands, Carissea stands where she stopped, still twisting her robe. But her expression changes as she sees Falame and the blue, and knows all is well. "Congratulations, Falame!"

Opa follows Urival's hand just in time to see the blue lock eyes with Falame.

On the sands, Sempai smiles at the happy ending, beaming at Falame and his new lifemate.

Trylia likes the name F'lame..:)

On the sands, Alaia gasps in delight. "Oh Falame," she says, and then in concern, "I hope he's all right..."

Grub frowns, then grins weakly for Falame, pulling the hand from over her ears slowly.

A'lon says "Looks like Falame gets to start learnign dragonhealing early."

Jelin smiles and grins at Liia "Falame got a Bwue!"

Trylia cheers.

Kelaric's head shoots up. "Who, me?"

Halia applauds the new match!

Liia hugs Jelin and cheers!

On one of the ledges, Gamina leans back, putting her hands behind her and glancing around the ledge.

Jenufa cheers happily for Falame!

Jerika cheers for Falame!

Bryena cheers loudly for Falame. Her eyes sweep over the remaining eggs, curiously.

On one of the ledges, Inzarath bugles at the impression!

R'lym nods.

On one of the ledges, E'dran grins and chears for Falame.

On the sands, F'lame hugs Kalarith. 'We'll get you fixed up .. don't worry"

Grub ooc F'lame and Hearth were her choice...

On the sands, Krynn smiles at Falame and the light blue dragon.

R'lym says "Yeah, I hope he'll be alright."

On the sands, Dennik grins at his fellow candidate and turns to scan the eggs.

On the sands, Off to the side, a malachite green dragon stumbles out of her egg and falls before a quiet young lass with very pale skin.

On the sands, Tierigal grins at Falame, "Congrats."

On one of the ledges, P'tran smiles as he sees the blue Impress. "Hope that young man can handle an injured dragon right out of the shell."

Blaixe smiles and cheers for F'lame!

Urival . o O (Come on baby light my F'lame...) O o.

Jenufa loooves F'lame's honorific!

Grub ooc or F'ame and Wealth

On one of the ledges, S'riv nods slightly, "It'll be a task fer the Weyrlin' master ya can be sure..glad I donna be havin; ta do it."

On one of the ledges, Ainsley grins at N'ren, whispering something to him.

Jenufa laughs at Grub.

On the sands, D'va plods over to F'lame and Kalarith, helpingthe young weyrling escort the dragonet off the sands.

On one of the ledges, M'kla grins back at her Weyrleader, "He will...that WLM'll have him hopping in no time."

Galinda grins listening to the titles

G'son baps Grub oocly.

On the sands, Kalarith limps slightly as he heads towards the passageway.

Bryena oocly baps Grub.

On the sands, Kalarith moves down the passageway to the Queen's Weyr.

On the sands, F'lame strides down the passageway to the Queen's Weyr.

On one of the ledges, P'tran grins at M'kla.

On the sands, D'va meanders down the passageway to the Queen's Weyr.

On the sands, The Misshapen Pale Teal Egg twists in agitation.

Grub ooc eeps as she gets bapped from all sides.

On the sands, Lirryn steps out of the way, grinning, as a dragonet heads for a lad slightly behind her.

On one of the ledges, N'ren murmurs back to Ainsley, quietly.

Liia smiles from ear to ear so that her face might split.

On the sands, The Misshapen Pale Teal Egg digs itself into the sands as the dragonet inside struggles to be born.

Kelaric gets confused easily. He keeps thinking he hears his name.

On the sands, The Misshapen Pale Teal Egg rocks harder and harder on the sands, creating large cracks.

On the sands, Kerfon watches them lovingly as they leave and turns back to watch a new birth.

On the sands, The ring of candidates all edge closer as a bronze beauty hatches, all trying to get its attention, some even ignore the warning given to them to stay back. The bronze dragonet waddles closer to a group and narrowly manages to miss squashing and over anxious boy. The dragonet was making a beeline straight for a candidate who was waiting patiently off to the side.

On the sands, The Misshapen Pale Teal Egg cracks again, splitting open slowly at the top to reveal a small dragon snout.

On the sands, Phelan continues to stare after F'lame and his blue, finally closing his mouth and stepping out of the way just in time to avoid getting his foot crushed by a rolling egg.

On the sands, One claw extends from another crack in the Misshapen Pale Teal Egg, followed by another, before the egg crumbles and falls away from the brown dragonet it has housed for all these months.

On the sands, Carissea stands on the sands, smiling over the rocking eggs to her friends, seemingly in encouragement.

On the sands,

Absent-Minded Earthy Brown Dragonet

Huge eyes whirling with confusion and excitement seem to dominate the long face of this humble brown. His befuddled demeanor suggests contemplation of deep and serious truths, but his physical self is firmly grounded in the real world. His hide is the rich colour of fertile earth, a matte colour that absorbs the light the way dry soil absorbs water. Spatters of a lighter sandy brown speckle across his snout and along his sides down to his legs. His body is slung low to the ground, with a sturdiness that presages he'll be strong and steady in the sky.

On the sands, Sempai watches the newest dragons hatch with interest, shuffling his feet slightly.

On one of the ledges, Ainsley laughs at N'ren, pushing playfully on his chest. She snickers softly as she turns to gaze down at the eggs.

Lenam ooos over the brown.

On one of the ledges, Tamma elbows S'riv, "There's another'n for ya."

Urival grins widely, poking Opa, "Look at that! It's a brown! Looks just like Notreth."

On the sands, Tierigal turns his attention to the new dragons, watching hopefully.

On the sands, Dennik takes one step to the side to see the bronze better.

Opa chuckles. "He looks a tad bemused, that one."

Bryena smiles at the lovely brown. "He's a beauty, he is."

On one of the ledges, E'dran rolls his eyes, "Another brown?!?" he grins.

G'son nods to Bryena.

On one of the ledges, S'riv grins, "Aye..I canna remember if I wer ecallin' it's place..ach, o' course I were...a brown after the first bronze..an' after the last...."

On one of the ledges, P'tran grins. "THere's your brown."

A'lon says "Fine looking brown, there."

R'lym says "Wow another Bronze and a brown!"

On the sands, Krynn grins over at the little brown, her feet still dancing in the hot sands, as she watches the brown get out of his shell area.

On the sands, Alaia sees the brown hatch and can't help giggling at his confused look.

On one of the ledges, Ainsley grins. "Browns are very nice, E'dran!"

Grub grins. "Alaia."

On the sands, D'va wanders out of the passageway, onto the sands.

Jenufa ooohs!

On one of the ledges, Torinth rumbles in agreement with Ainsley.

On one of the ledges, E'dran grins at Ainsley, "Uh-huh..."

Lenam wishes Alaia and Dennik luck again.

On one of the ledges, Tabitha grins and chuckles at S'riv, shakingher head in mock anger

On the sands, Kerfon is transfixed by the beauty of the brown. His knees tremble at its sight.

On one of the ledges, N'ren chuckles quietly, keeping one arm around Ainsley, one around M'kla.

On one of the ledges, Berralth eyes E'dran critically.

On one of the ledges, P'tran grins. "Benden happens to think browns are very nice."

On one of the ledges, Inzarath rumbles agreement with Torinth. She prefers browns.

On the sands, Carissea nods at Alaia and covers a grin.

On the sands, Dennik turns his head as he notices the brown.

On one of the ledges, Tamma rolls her eyes at S'riv, "What do you want me to do, give you ten marks for every brown that hatches?"

On one of the ledges, Vyaneth warbles smugly. She likes greens.

On the sands, Darci looks slightly worriedly as D'va steps up beside her to find out how the blue fared, and give him news on the green, brown and bronze that hatched.

On one of the ledges, N'ren lifts his voice, and says, "I rather *like* browns."

On one of the ledges, E'dran grins at the dragon.

On one of the ledges, S'riv smiles and seems to think for a moment, "Mayhapo a flat fee would be bein' more fair...."

On the sands, Lirryn goes up on her toes, straining to see over shoulders to what hatchling is creating such a stir.

On one of the ledges, Diamond grins at Tamma and S'riv, calling over, "Tamma, you can't afford that, you will have to pay in other ways."

On one of the ledges, Jaen grins at P'tran, seconding his sentiment.

On the sands, The Absent-Minded Earthy Brown Dragonet lies in the hot sands on his belly for a moment, as if unsure of his strength. He peers over at his dam and sire, down at the sand, and then spends long moments staring at his shards. When he finally begins to get up, his expression seems to suggest that he can't quite remember what he's doing here.

On one of the ledges, E'dran smiles at N'ren, "Now that is surprising ;)"

On one of the ledges, Tabitha offers S'riv the money she owes him, grinning playfully

Grub says "Like Alaia."

On one of the ledges, N'ren mms, "Kheveth says he likes Greens and Golds."

R'lym laughs, "He's lost!"

Liia giggles.

On one of the ledges, Gamina listens for a moment, then mumbless something rather loudly about greens being better'n any ol' brown.

Cl'rek eyes Malachite, "Dennik, perhaps?"

On one of the ledges, S'riv smiles to Tabitha, "Keep it lass..ya donna owe m' anythin'."

On one of the ledges, Tamma calls, mostly to N'ren, "/Why/? Browns aren't worth -" she stops and smiles sweetly.

Jelin giggles

Urival smiles, "He'll find his way shortly."

On one of the ledges, Torinth hooks her head over Kheveth's hindquarters, and croons.

Telan chuckles at the brown.

On one of the ledges, Janelle says "Lunarth very often searches blue candidates. He's searched for every color except bronze."

A'lon says "I'll bet he figures it out pretty soon."

Bryena shakes her head. "He isn't /lost/... he just isn't found yet."

On one of the ledges, Ainsley grins at N'ren, nodding at Kheveth and Inzarath. She just smiles.

On the sands, D'va moves directly to Darci and talks to her, displaying relief as he explains. He nods, then steps back beside Jeth to watch the newest impressions.

On one of the ledges, E'dran throws his head back and laughs with N'ren, "Now that is even more surprising!"

On one of the ledges, P'tran folds his arms and leans against his dragon, grinning at N'ren's comment

Kaliya smiles down at the brown hatchling.

On the sands, Ceara shuffles to her right slightly, nearly moving into the candidate next to her, turning to apologise quickly before returning her attention to the dragonets

On one of the ledges, S'riv blushes, and glares mildly to Diamond

Grub steps her foot at Cl'rek. "Alaia."

On the sands, Krynn giggles slightly at the little brown, then turns to Alaia, "Looks like you.." and turns back, watching.

On the sands, The Soft Olive Green Egg tilts to one side.

On one of the ledges, Tabitha smiles back and shrugs, "if ya donna be wantin it"

On one of the ledges, Cyrseth bugles and snorts a lot, watching the sands.

On the sands, Sempai nudges Lirryn, grinning at the little brown. "Ever feel like that in the morning?" he asks rhetorically.

On one of the ledges, Erith cranes her head, looking down, then settles closer to Zienth, communing silently with him.

On one of the ledges, Vyaneth flits her wings onto her back, blowing Kirse's hair, and rumbles softly. She likes male,s too. But greens, of course...

On one of the ledges, Tamma rolls her eyes at Diamond. "You /would/ suggest something like that." She grins.

Grub says "See?"

On the sands, Alaia rubs one foot down the back of her leg, trying to cool the sole. "He does not," she giggles back at Krynn.

On one of the ledges, Diamond grins sweetly at S'riv and blows him a kiss.

On the sands, Carissea's face finally breaks into a genuine laugh. Then she admonishes herself. "Oh, don't laugh, he's only a baby."

On one of the ledges, N'ren looks over towards Tamma, and says, mock- seriously, "Prefer Bronzes?"

On the sands, Phelan quirks a grin at the brown, tugging at the collar of his robes scratching his neck.

On the sands, Kerfon looks closely at the little brown. He follows every move it makes.

Mikkel manages to force a strained chuckle at Grub's insistence.

R'lym nods, still grinning.

On one of the ledges, From between Vyaneth's sunlit green neckridges, Kirse snorts, muttering to the green she's enjoying as a seat.

The corners of Opa's mouth curl up into an involuntary smirk. "I know a few apprentices who'd be well suited to that brown."

On one of the ledges, Zienth nuzzles Erith as he watches the hatchlings.

On the sands, Dennik grins at his fellow candidates.

On one of the ledges, S'riv blushes a bit more, and clears his throat as he turns back watch the sands

Galinda croons" Poor little thing

On the sands, After a few clumsy attempts, the Absent-Minded Earthy Brown Dragonet rights himself, only to lose his balance again and go stumbling off towards the candidates. Suddenly, it seems as if he has figured out what he should be doing, with the painful rumbles in his stomach, and his hide already drying out from the heat of the sands.

On one of the ledges, Ainsley laughs at N'ren and Tamma. "Better watch out Tamma! I'll tell G'lin and V'der that you LIKE bronzeriders."

On the sands, Lirryn finally catches sight of the brown, and chuckles as she drops back to stand normally. "Yes, Sempai. All the time before my first cup of klah."

On one of the ledges, Tamma thbts to N'ren and says firmly, "NO. I never said browns were the /worst/ thing that could happen to a green, did I? Close, but not quite."

On one of the ledges, Tabitha chuckles at S'riv's embarrassment, grinning impishly at him like a lil'devil in disguise

On one of the ledges, Diamond grins and turns back to the hatching.

On one of the ledges, E'dran laughs with Ainsley and winks at Tamma.

Grub shouts out to the brown. "Alaia!"

On one of the ledges, Inzarath croons encouragingly at the brown.

On one of the ledges, Liselle grins at her green, soothing softly, "I know.. and I agree."

On the sands, Aurelinth and Jeth croon together as a bronze near the back of the mound hatches, then nearly stumbles over three candidates in a race to get to his lifemate, a slender boy from Tillek. He cries out the name of his new lifemate, dropping to his knees in front of the bronze.

On one of the ledges, P'tran grins slightly at S'riv.

On one of the ledges, Zyrieth trumpets admonishment to the brown!

On the sands, Krynn hears the brown's tummy rumbling andponders when she ate last, but watches the brown make its course.

On one of the ledges, Tamma turns the thbt to Ainsley, "You go right ahead and tell G'lin anything you want, but one word to V'der and..." she makes a fist and waves it in the air.

A'lon says "Three bronzes so far! See what I mean?"

On the sands, Sempai smiles to himself, leaning forward to watch the brown's progress.

R'lym nods, "Pretty good..."

Grub woddles on the edges of the bench, leaning forward and watching the brown intently, as if she could tell him where to go.

On the sands, Alaia whispers to Krynn, "He looks like Roltan, trying to figure out the tithes sometimes." She giggles.

On one of the ledges, Gamina shuts out the talk of browns and bronzes with greens, she nudges Anise and points, "Hey, I think that last one is from Tillek."

Malachite tells Grub, "Shouting at the dragons won't help any..."

On the sands, Kerfon watches the little brown come ever closer.

Bryena grins proudly out at the latest bronze, her eyes sparkling enthusiastically.

On one of the ledges, Ainsley grins at Tamma, and sticks her tongue out.

On the sands, The Absent-Minded Earthy Brown Dragonet moves past one candidate, and then another and another, it begins to look as if he is going to walk right past them all. But as he reaches the edge of the mound his intention is clear. It is with a singular purpose that he approaches Phelan.

On the sands, Krynn laughs softly, realizing that, "He does!"

Telan LOL at Al;aia'

On one of the ledges, E'dran grins at the Tillek imprssion, "Tillek yes!"

On one of the ledges, Jentrev almost gets hit by Tam's fist while watching the hatching. "Hey, Tam!" he warns her. "You almost hit me with that thing,." He motions to her fist.

On one of the ledges, Tamma sticks her tongue out back and redirects her attention to the Hatching.

Blaixe jumps up and down, cheering for his brother!!!!

On the sands, The Large Light Tan Egg twitches slightly.

On one of the ledges, Anise nods to Gamina.

On one of the ledges, N'ren calls, "Ladies, ladies. Remember you have to work together." Quietly, under his breath, he says, "Maybe for not much longer, but..."

Telan err, LOL at Alaia's comment.

On one of the ledges, Tamma grins at Trev, "Did I? I'm sorry."

R'lym grins, "That one? To Phelan? He'll have fun with him!"

A'lon says "Alright Phelan!"

On the sands, Carissea watches an impression occur right behind her, then turns to see the brown eying Phelan. She smiles.

Jenufa bounces up and down and cheers wildly!!!

On one of the ledges, Gamina glances back at E'dran and grins, pointing back at the sands.

On one of the ledges, Ceres grabs E'dran's arm.. "It is looking at Phelan!"

On one of the ledges, Diamond grins and leans over to whisper loudly to Jentrev, "Best watch it, K'lan tells me she has a nasty punch."

On the sands, Dennik smiles over to Phelan, "Congrats.."

Grub frowns, looking very disappointed. "Shoulda been Alaia."

Lenam grins and squeezes Halia's hand.

On the sands, Kerfon grasps Phelan's shoulder, "Beautiful my friend.."

On the sands, Two young girls stand hand in hand, both quaking with nervousness, when a blue dragonet catches the eye off the shorter girl. With a sigh of regret the taller girl lets her friends hand go so she may go to her lifemate, her face a mask of sadness.

On the sands, L'han blinks and swallows, slowly sliding to his knees before the brown, and whispers, "Did you say Maireth?"

On one of the ledges, P'tran smiles quietly as he watches the Impression.

On one of the ledges, E'dran grins at Ceres and hugs her, "Yep!"

Urival chuckles at Opa, 'Another one we don't know.?:

On one of the ledges, Jentrev doesn't really hear Tamma, as his attention is at the sands, but *bursts* out laughing when Diamond mutters something to him!

Jenufa darts a look at Grub, then smiles again toward the sands.

On one of the ledges, Tamma flushes, overhearing Dia's comment, "He was asking for it." She glances back at N'ren, then down at the Sands.

Cl'rek glances at Grub, and says "The dragons know when there's a good match."

On the sands, Krynn grins at the brown and Phelan, "Maybe that will change his attitude.." as her eyes streak to the Tan Egg.

On the sands, Lirryn rocks heel to toe, heel to toe, watching the brown and Phelan with a bemused smile.

Blaixe hms, "L'han?"

On the sands, Tierigal smiles at L'han, his face begining to show signs of worry.

Grub still claps for Phelan, but watches Alaia a deep frown spreading across her face.

On one of the ledges, Inzarath's croons intensify as the brown impresses, turning into a bugle!

R'lym nods.

On one of the ledges, Ceres groans softly, "He impressed a male dragon even!"

Cl'rek chuckles at 'L'han.'... reminds him of his own name-garbling

On one of the ledges, E'dran hmms at Ceres.

Telan says "L'han?"

On the sands, Maireth moves down the passageway to the Queen's Weyr.

Bryena cheers, but looks over the decreasing pile of eggs with a frown.

On one of the ledges, M'kla grins at Ceres' groan, idly wondering what it was all about.

On the sands, The Shiny Silver Egg twitches slightly.

On the sands, D'va watches Maireth and L'han, then looks to Darci with a little shrug. He chuckles to himself, then takes a few steps back. Turning, he peers intently down at the sands, sighing.

Jelin looka at liia and smiles

R'lym shrugs, "Guess that's what Meireth wants t'call him."

Kaliya cheers at the newest impression.

On the sands, L'han breaks into a broad grin, standing to chase after the Brown..

On the sands, Alaia grins at L'han, and then looks back towards the tan egg, jostling about.

On the sands, L'han strides down the passageway to the Queen's Weyr.

On the sands, The tall candidate that was left on the sands by her friend, watches her friend go, so absorbed in her apparent loss of a friend that she fails to notice the brown dragonet standing not 2 feet away staring at her. The crowd yells at her to turn around, and when she does she peers directly the eyes of the dragonet. With a cry of utter and complete happiness she throws her arms around her new friend.

On one of the ledges, Liselle grins

Grub whispers stubbornly. "Alaia need a dragon."

R'lym ers, "Maireth.

Urival grins at R'lym, "What else matters?"

On the sands, Sempai looks releived that the brown found its purpose, and looks back out over the sands.

G'son hmmmms. "So the holdboy Impressed. Hmmmm."

On the sands, A tremor shakes the Shiny Silver Egg.

Blaixe says "You mean the dragon tells them what to name themselves?"

Jenufa is most glad Phelan became L'han, as Ph'len is way too much like 'phlegm'...

On the sands, Ceara glances around the remaining candidates, a smile on her face as she returns her attention once again to the eggs, nervously brushing her hair from her face.

On the sands, Darci returns D'va's shrug and grin. She pats Aurelinth's side fondly.

On the sands, The Shiny Silver Egg begins to rock steadily in response to the tapping inside.

On the sands, Tierigal places one hand on his heart, as if trying to calm it. He looks out at the dragons, his eyes falling over each one thoughtfully.

On the sands, Krynn looks at Alaia, "That silver one was my favorite." then turns to watch the Tan egg.

A'lon another tear rolls down A'lon's cheek as the girl finds her brown lifemate.

On one of the ledges, Inzarath warbles as another brown impresses.

On the sands, Cracks quickly begin forming across the surface of the Shiny Silver Egg.

Kelaric coughs. His fit ends as he finally catches his breath.

On the sands, Carissea smiles at Krynn. "It's lovely."

On the sands, Wildly rocking, the Shiny Silver Egg rolls to and fro before breaking open with a resounding crack. A creel of indignation and dismay rises from the small green dragonet that tumbles onto the sands.

On the sands, Krynn smiles, and nods to Carissea, "Isn't it?"

On the sands,

Vivacious Springtime Green Dragonet

Her hide resembles a spring meadow, dappled with light green in shades of leaf, grass, and peridot. Each color change flows into the next, as if rippled by the wind, or washed in the soft, wind driven rain. The verdant colour shades to a pale yellow-green across her belly and the underside of her long neck. Her wings seem overly large, and her legs too long for her as well. Her active body promises growth every bit as energetic as that of the spring season.

Uma glances to Jenufa, then bursts into laughter as she seems to read her thought...

On the sands, Kerfon wiggles his shoulders to break the strain of his intensive watching.

K'riana smiles and cheers for another green!:)

Lenam eyes the green approvingly.

On the sands, Dennik shifts to one foot as he looks at the young greens and smiles.

Jenufa grins at Uma.

On one of the ledges, P'tran hmms for a moment as he thinks of something and turns to his dragon for a moment.

On the sands, Krynn grins as the green leaves her favorite egg and she watches it.

On the sands, The Shadowy Lavender and Beige Egg rocks back and forth a few times.

Halia grins at Lenam.

On one of the ledges, Inzarath warbles! to the tiny green.

Bryena riases an eyebrow at the intensely colored green. "That one looks like a handful."

On one of the ledges, S'riv shifts his weight and crosses his arms, nodding slightly as he watches all below him

A'lon says "That one's going to be a good flyer, if she can grow into those wings."

On the sands, Carissea turns to see an dragonet break shell near her, then to the green, following it with her eyes, expression unreadable.

On the sands, Tierigal smiles slightly at the green, his eyes fastening on it.

On one of the ledges, Tamma tugs on S'riv's sleeve and says, "Green!"

On the sands, The Vivacious Springtime Green Dragonet's manner is somewhat clumsy as she tries to right herself, seemingly dazzled by the light and sound around her. Her awkward form slowly begins to work correctly, and she manages to right herself, only to stare unblinkingly at the semi- circle of candidates for several moments. That calm confusion is shortlived, giving way to a burst of energy as the dragonet suddenly lunges forward.

On one of the ledges, Gamina smiles softly, tilting her head, "That one looks a tiny bit like my Rynth."

On one of the ledges, Ceres smiles at E'dran, "At least it wasn't bronze.. and Dalrianth has never been caught by a brown.. oh I am alright then."

Lenam wraps his arm around Halia's waist when he sees her grin. "Lovely, aren't they?"

On the sands, Sempai peers with interest at the new green, only looking away to watch some other eggs hatch on the mound.

On one of the ledges, S'riv frowns to Tamma, "Aye...but it be the browns that be importnat lass."

On the sands, Krynn grins at the speed of the little green, watching it speed across the sands.

On one of the ledges, E'dran grins at Ceres, "Theres always a first time."

Grub scrunches up her face and closes her eyes, fingers crossed.

On the sands, Alaia stakes a hasty step backwards at the green's lunge, and then watches with a smile.

Halia smiles. "Oh, they're beautiful!"

On one of the ledges, Tabitha glances at S'riv and Tamma grinning softly although her look at Tamma is cooler than it ought. sighing softly she turns back to the sands

Jelin laughs at the green "He can run see? I beta' roltan stopps her." and smiles at Liia.

Jelin errs She can run.

Kaliya watches the green, bouncing in her seat as she admires this hatchling.

On the sands, An egg suddenly bursts open with no warning, and out rolls a chubby green dragonet. She lifts her head and looks around, spotting a young girl not 10 feet away. With a plantiff cry the dragonet catches the girls attention, who quickly runs over and struggles to help her new lifemate off the sands.

Liia giggles at Jelin "WOnder if greens kin peel tuberses?"

On one of the ledges, Tamma grins at S'riv, "Are not. Greens are. Why would a /brown/ be important, anyway?"

On the sands, Tierigal grins slowly at the green, his eyes alight with hope.

On the sands, Lirryn catches a flash of green out of the corner of her eye. She turns and sees the verdant hatchling.

Jelin smiles "I doono know....we might get help."

Jerika grins at Liia. "Possibly, but there wouldn't be much tuber left afterwards."

On the sands, The Vivacious Springtime Green Dragonet is preceded by warbles and croons as she hops enthusiastically across the cavern. Her triangular head bobs as if on a spring as she tries to force her gangly limbs to work for her. But her stumbles do not daunt her; she heads decisively to one side of the semi-circle of candidates, "chattering" all the while. If her voice doesn't draw eyes towards her, her attractive hide does.

On the sands, Carissea moves as the green shakes and flings a shard at her, then steps aside a bit, so that she is not blocking the dragonet's passage.

On one of the ledges, Berralth turns and snorts warm air into Tamma's face...

On one of the ledges, Laerth gives a warble towards his rider as he tells him something, then turns his attention back to the sands. P"tran frowns for a moment before turning his attention back to the sands as well.

On one of the ledges, Ceres shushes E'dran, "Nonsense.."

On one of the ledges, S'riv ponders that for a moment, and nods slightly, Becuase I wer ebettin' on them lass."

On one of the ledges, E'dran smiles and kisses Cers, "Mm-hmm.."

Opa smiles. "Determined little one. She's going to do very well, it looks like."

Liia giggles.

Mikkel continues clasping Jenufa's hand, and whispers, as his voice breaks in his throat, "Come on, Alaia..."

On one of the ledges, Ceres grins.

On the sands, The Large Light Tan Egg shudders once.

On the sands, Krynn hodls her breath, watching the green move around the sands, her eyes mezmorized by it.

On the sands, Jeth watches as one blue hatchling comes up to where he and Aurelinth are, creeling. Jeth bugles and the blue falls backwards, but wastes no time in getting up and stumbling off in the other direction, finding a small Nabol girl and creeling instead to her. She reacts instantly, crying out his name and wrapping her arms around the blue.

On the sands, Tierigal reaches out to hold onto his robe again, staring at the green.

Uma just has to laugh at the little green dragonet's chitters and chatters!

Kaliya admires the green waiting to see her choice.

Grub opens on eye to peek at the progrees of the green.

On one of the ledges, Cyrseth makes lots of excited noises, looking down at the new hatchlings. He sounds very strange.

Jenufa leans forward slightly, her already nearly-gnawed-off hand in her mouth, the other clasping Mikkel's.

On the sands, Ceara continues smiling, unable to take her eyes from the rapidly moving greeen

Anaiya giggles a little as she watches the interplay between bronze sire and blue dragonet.

On one of the ledges, Gemmelth sneeks up behind Cyrseth and bugles loudly!

On one of the ledges, Vyaneth peers at Cyrseth and snorts. She's always thought that bronze was strange. THis proves in.

On the sands, Lirryn nudges Sempai, whispering. "Isn't she just like a puppy.. all legs and energy."

On one of the ledges, Dalrianth thinks Cyrseth is always strange and she gives him a look.

On the sands, The Vivacious Springtime Green Dragonet slows, and she instinctively extends her sleek wings, fluttering them such that she gains her balance. In this fleeting moment of grace, she comes to a stop before a petit, young, blond haired girl. The dragonet gazes calmy into Carissea's eyes.

On one of the ledges, Tamma blinks at the puff of air in her face and smiles at the brown dragon, "Not to say that there's anything wrong with grown- up browns like you, handsome," she tells the brown seriously.

On one of the ledges, From between Vyaneth's sunlit green neckridges, Kirse cheers.

On one of the ledges, Gamina winces and gives Gemmelth, then E'dran an irritated look.

Jenufa cheers!

Bryena shakes her head at Jeth. "He's as hard on his own kids as he is on ours..."

Telan cheers. "Way to go Carissea!"

On the sands, Krynn smiles widely, "Carissea!!"

Kaliya looks at the energized green hatchling move near Carrissea.

On the sands, Sempai lifts his feet off the sand alternatingly to shake the sand out of his sandals. He glances at Lirryn and grins. "Sure enough."

On one of the ledges, E'dran grins, "Carissea! Good for her."

Lenam grins.

Bryena blinks, and then erupts in sound. "Carissea!!!!"

On one of the ledges, Liselle whoops. "Awright, Cari!"

On one of the ledges, Inzarath warble-bugles as the green picks a lifemate.

Delfic strolls up into the stands from the entrance to the bowl.

R'lym claps for Carissea.

On the sands, Alaia cannot contain her cheer. "Oh YES!" she yelps, hands fluttering at her sides as she tries very hard *not* to hug her friend. "Oh Carissea!"

On one of the ledges, Berralth rumbles approvingly, his eyes closing in a bit of smug satisfaction as he nuzzles her a moment.

On one of the ledges, Cyrseth shuffles and snorts a lot, then warbles happily, spreading his wings and bapping Dalrianth and Vyaneth.

On the sands, Tierigal smiles at Carissea, his snese of loss quickly replaced by happiness for his friend.

Jenufa grins at Bryena.

On the sands, Carissea's brow furrows again, as she struggles with her fear and disbelief... her face breaks into a smile... "Trianneth? You are lovely... thank you."

Jelin says "Lookie Carissea gota' green!""

Kaliya cheers!!!!!!!!

Grub sighs, but is happy for Carissea. She grins at Breyna then looks at Alaia again.

On the sands, The Shadowy Lavender and Beige Egg rocks back and forth steadily.

Liia grins, and then realizes. "No more cookieses..."

On the sands, Dennik watches as the green makes it's way to Carissea, smiling at the pair.

On the sands, Carissea kneels and puts her arms around Trianneth's slender neck, tears sliding down her cheeks.

On one of the ledges, M'kla ooohs. "Trianneth's a pretty name."

On one of the ledges, Vyaneth turns and /snorts/ again at Cyrseth. Big, old lumbering hulk of a bronze doesn't scare her. So there.

On the sands, The Shadowy Lavender and Beige Egg starts to twitch and quiver regularly as the hatchling inside struggles to get out.

On one of the ledges, P'tran smiles at the Impression.

Jerika cheers for Carissea!

On the sands, Kerfon smiles with pure delight at his friend's impression of the green.

Opa starts as the crowd around her bursts into extra loud cheering for the Impression of the vivacious green. She grins and claps along with everyone else.

Delfic runs in, "Sorry i'm late, couldn't be helped."

Jelin looks at Liia in horror "WHAT!" and stands "NO! I want cookies!"

On one of the ledges, Ainsley nods at M'kla. "It is indeed!"

On the sands, The Shadowy Lavender and Beige Egg rocks back and forth rapidly, opening a small fissure on the shell surface.

On one of the ledges, S'riv smiles to Tabitha, "This be a fine hatchin' donna it?"

Bryena chuckle, and reassures the kids that cookies will continue.

Jenufa chuckles at the younglings' protest.

Liia giggles and yanks Jelin back down. "Donna worry. I kin make em I fink."

On the sands, Flecks of shell break off the Shadowy Lavender and Beige Egg as its inhabitant pounds at the inside.

On the sands, A gleaming dragonet head practically bursts forth from the Shadowy Lavender and Beige Egg. With a sharp and ringing creel, he breaks his body free from the rest of the egg, which flies apart scattering shards everywhere and sending the brown dragonet within tumbling.

On one of the ledges, Tabitha nods and smiles back to S'riv, "Aye that it be..I've many friends on the sands.."

On the sands, Ceara grins happily for Carissea, watching her as she leaves the sands with her lifemate.

On the sands, Tierigal absently straightens his robe, pulling his legs together.

On the sands,

Stolid Woody Brown Dragonet

This dragonet's hide seems to reflect the entire spectrum of brown. His body is colored a shade of golden oak: a clear and pale brown that shimmers with overtones of amber, while still being streaked with firmer settlements of deeper colors which swirl along his hide, blending ever so slightly from one color to the next. These streaks draw curves down his sides and across his wings, ring his muzzle and create oblique patterns on the tops of his fine-sailed wings; the overall amalgam tends to draw the eye rather than distract it, curves that seemingly lead to somewhere, actually going nowhere. Not one to trip, oh no, he moves with a singular solidarity and an assurance of worth.

Jelin gets pulled down, but still doesn't seem a happy camper.

On the sands, Sempai smiles at Carissea and Trianneth, then looks around and follows his neighbor's gaze to the rocking egg.

Grub rolls her eyes at Jelin. "Breyna a cookie lady too. She can make 'em too."

Urival blinks, "Another brown!!"

Lenam wows at the brown.

Kaliya says "How many browns gthat make now?"

On one of the ledges, S'riv nudges Tamma, "See...brown."

On the sands, Tierigal smiles at the brown slightly, hopefully.

On the sands, Kerfon looks now at the emerging dragonet.

On one of the ledges, P'tran hmms. "Another brown ... well, there goes Benden's monopoly on that color."

On one of the ledges, Tabitha grins at S'riv laughing softly, "brown.."

On the sands, Dennik smiles as he regards the brown dragonet.

On the sands, Carissea walks down the passageway to the Queen's Weyr.

Halia watches the brown, mentally urging him towards Dennik.

On the sands, Krynn ohs softly at the brown, her feet burning but she forgets them for a second to gaze at the brown, then can stand it no longer and has to cool them off.

Cl'rek eyes Malachite. "This one looks more like a guard's brown."

On the sands, Lirryn smiles at Carissea, figuring she's probably too involved with her new lifemate to notice, but doing it anyway.

Jerika leans over to talk to Jelin. "I could try to bake some..."

Jelin smiles and hugs jerika "Thank you."

On one of the ledges, Tamma elbows S'riv back, "You didn't bet on /that/ one, mister."

On one of the ledges, S'riv chuckles to his weyrleader, "Well, sir..what be we gonna ta do now?"

On the sands, Alaia gazes off after Carissea and then looks back at the eggs, surprised to see a brown there.

Delfic quickly takes a seat and watches intently the events on the sand.

On one of the ledges, Ainsley grins at the brown as Inzarath warbles admiringly at the young one.

On one of the ledges, P'tran grins at S'riv. "Start a monopoly on another color, I suppose."

On the sands, From amidst a cloud of shards and sand, a Stolid Woody Brown Dragonet emerges. This compact fellow fairly leaps from his shell, sturdy wings spread wide for a moment before they once more fold to his sides. The little brown stares out at the candidates, his stocky form tensed in preparation for anything. His eyes whirl red-orange with hunger, and he creels loudly and heads in search of a lifemate.

On one of the ledges, Jaen grins up at her Benden brown fondly.

On one of the ledges, S'riv frowns to Tamma, and hmms, "How coulda I been o'er lookin' that.."

On the sands, Ceara slowly turns back to the eggs, blinking as she discovers one has turned into a dragonet

On one of the ledges, Tabitha chucklse softly watching the sands

Urival grins, "Now there's a stoic little fellow."

On the sands, Kerfon bends down a bit to see the brown at a lower level.

On one of the ledges, Tamma shrugs, and says innocently, "You must have been admiring the beauty of all those little greens on the Sands."

On the sands, Krynn smiles fondly at the little brown, and moves a bit to look at him better, having more room as more candidates get off the Sands.

On the sands, Dennik smiles as he watches the brown.

Bryena focuses on one Candidate, and frowns to herself. "They aren't even looking at her..."

On the sands, D'va smiles as a green picks a young lad he recognizes from the Weyr itself, then wipes furiously at his brow with his now soaked shirt sleeve. He tries to wring out a bit of the moisture.

On the sands, The Solid Woody Brown dragonet suddenly stops, and as the sand swirls about him, he sneezes and falls down. He rights himself and looks about, as if wondering where that came from.

On the sands, You heard a loud *POP* and see a small group of Candidates turn around to face an egg that previously wasn't moving. As you stare closer at the egg you realize you're staring at a dragonet curled up still in the half cracked shell. The dragonets sandy brown hide blends so well with the sand it's hard to tell.

On the sands, Sempai watches the confident brown with interest, wiping his hands on his robes.

On the sands, Kerfon wipes his forehead to remove the sweat that impairs his vision.

On the sands, Alaia grins at Krynn, and whispers, "He smells something..."

On the sands, The Stolid Woody Brown Dragonet's tail swishes back and forth in the sands behind him as he moves away from the pile of shards, wiping away all the traces of his unsteady steps. He charges forward in bounds, in a hurry to find that one perfect match.

On one of the ledges, Diamond snickers and leans over to whisper something to Melony, something being heard about a hatchling already sneazing.

Bryena spares D'va a glance and shakes her head. "I told him to wear lighter clothes..."

On the sands, Krynn breaths a bit ragged and watches the brown, then grins at Alaia, "Probably Roltan."

On the sands, Lirryn shuffles and wipes sweat and scragling hair off her face.

On the sands, Trianneth moves down the passageway to the Queen's Weyr.

On the sands, Kerfon widens his stance a bit.

On the sands, The candidates closest to the sandy brown dragonet try to coax it out of its shell, but he seems to be having none of it until he spots a beautiful young boy standing off to the side. The dragonet breaks the rest of his shell and waddles right up to the boy. Their eyes meet and another fine union is made.

Blaixe slips out to avoid the rush...

Blaixe walks down a short flight of steps and heads out through the entrance to the bowl.

On the sands, Darci looks about as there are almost no eggs left on the sands, just a few left.

On the sands, The Two-Tone Blue Egg rocks back and forth in the sand.

On the sands, Alaia tugs at the seam of her robe, trying to free it from sticking to her back from sweating. "He's certainly got energy," she murmurs.

On the sands, In his eagerness, the Stolid Woody Brown Dragonet gets tripped up by either his tail or his wings, it's hard to tell which exactly, and he lands sprawlingly in front of the candidate he sought. He warbles bashfully to a pretty young girl standing near to him, but it is Kerfon, on whom his gaze finally falls.

On the sands, The Two-Tone Blue Egg start to spin wildly.

Mikkel gulps, his normally ruddy complexion pale, and breathes Alaia's name once...

On the sands, Krynn grins at the little brown and Kerfon, "Congrats, my friend."

Jenufa cheers!

Urival grins, "Look the brown chose his fellow."

On the sands, The Two-Tone Blue Egg rolls over three times before it comes to rest again in a small depression.

On the sands, Tierigal grins at Alaia, turning to the last few eggs.

Kaliya watches the spinning egg.

A'lon says "Kerfon? I don't think I saw much of him."

On the sands, The Two-Tone Blue Egg rocks in the little depression, flecks of shell flying off.

Grub claps for Kerfon and the brown.

On the sands, Lirryn grins and can't help cheering softly. "Good for you Kerfon."

R'lym nods, "He's okay, I think. I hope..."

On the sands, Alaia chuckles. "Good for you Kerfon," she calls, and then backs up a step as a blue egg rolls towards her.

Bryena cheers good-naturedly for Kerfon, but her eyes still focus on a cetain herder..

On the sands, The last of the Two-Tone Blue Egg gives way and a blue dragonet comes tumbling from the shards.

Kelaric yawns. It comes out sounding like "K'fon"

On the sands,

Perky Periwinkle Blue Dragonet

From the tip of the slightly uptilted snout to the lissome length of a tail that never seems to stop moving, this little blue radiates a joy in just being. His hide is the soft luster of the periwinkle as the petals unfold, shot through with darker, almost purple swirls, giving him the appearance of being covered in a bouquet. He seems to bounce as he moves, his roly-poly little body and relatively stubby wings adding to the illusion. As he checks out the new environment, that snout pokes where it doesn't belong, and the steady trills and churrrs have a questioning and excited tone to them.

A'lon says "He must be OK, or that brown wouldn't have picked him."

On the sands, Ceara smiles, adding her congratulations to the others

On one of the ledges, P'tran smiles at the Impression and folds his arms, still looking over towards Dennik.

On the sands, Dennik smiles and looks over at Kerfon and his new lifemate.

Jelin stands and jumps up and down in his seat cheering for Kerfan!

Telan says "I saw his name go across my desk a few times, but I don't believe I ever met him. Still.... Dragons always pick right, right?"

G'son smiles, "The dragons just keep coming."

On the sands, Krynn smiles at the tiny blue, letting him have a lot of room to get out of his shards and all.

R'lym grins andn ods.

On one of the ledges, Inzarath warbles as the brown one impresses. Her tone changes to surprise as the blue dragonet appears.

On the sands, Sempai smiles to Kerfon, oblivious to anything else as he wishes his friend well.

On the sands, K'fon looks down at the brown and with a voice that cracks with emotion says, "He says his name is Hrudeth and we will always be together."

Liia jumps up and down on the seat next to Jelin, and hugs him happily.

Jelin hugs Liia

R'lym applauds Kerfon and Hrudeth.

On the sands, Dennik gazes out over the sands and notices a beautiful blue dragonet.

Kaliya claps and cheers for Kerfon.

On the sands, Tierigal smiles at K'fon. "Congrats, friend."

On one of the ledges, Anise samds

On the sands, Hrudeth moves down the passageway to the Queen's Weyr.

On the sands, D'va grins to K'fon proudly, pointing absently once again to Jeth. He gives one last look behind him, down at the sands, then shrugs and turns his gaze back to the last remaining hatchling.

On the sands, The Perky Periwinkle Blue Dragonet rolls out of his shell in a merry flailing of tail and short legs, his wings tucked tightly against his sides. As he comes to rest, his head whips from side to side in quick peeks.

On the sands, K'fon wanders down the passageway to the Queen's Weyr.

On one of the ledges, Tamma tugs on S'riv's sleeve again, "All right, last ones are Hatching... gonna be green at the very last."

On the sands, Alaia grins and whispers to Krynn, "He's like a little kid," nodding to the blue, "all curiosity and energy."

On one of the ledges, S'riv laughs and smiles to Tamma, "No chance lass..brown I be sayin'...or Blue..but no green!"

Lenam crosses the fingers on his free hand.

On the sands, Krynn grins widely, loving the motions of the dragonets, and continues to watch this blue.

On the sands, Sempai notices a commotion on the sands and focuses his attention on the lone hatchling there.

On the sands, Climbing to his feet, the Perky Periwinkle Blue Dragonet's trumpet of satisfaction as he gains an upright position precedes his impulsive rush to the line of candidates before him, determined to be there yesterday!

On the sands, Ceara chuckles at the curious blue, wiping her forehead with the back of a sleeve

Urival laughs quietly, 'I like this one, all energy."

On one of the ledges, Tamma shakes her head and insists, "Green."

Kaliya watches the blue hatchling tear across the sands.

Opa chuckles and shakes her head, grinning as her eyes follow the blue in his mad caper across the sands.

Delfic chuckles at the blue on the sand, "Probably be a handful, too."

On the sands, Krynn giggles at the blue, her eyes taking in every motion to treasure forever.

On the sands, Lirryn chuckles and makes sure she's not in the path of the hurtling blue hatchling.

On one of the ledges, Jentrev rolls his eyes and shhhs! Tamma!

Telan says "I hope we don't have another stable incident."

On one of the ledges, Tabitha grins at S'riv, agreeing with him

On one of the ledges, Tamma shhhhhhs back at Jentrev.

On the sands, Unable to judge the distance properly, the Perky Periwinkle Blue Dragonet careens right into a candidate. Practically bouncing off, he totters backwards and falls on his bottom. But he is finally still as his gaze locks on Ceara.

Mikkel wipes his brow with his unoccupied hand, nearly out of his seat...

Kaliya watches the blue and Ceara.

R'lym smiles, "Ceara! Great..."

Jenufa cheers!

On one of the ledges, Ainsley grins at Tamma, catching the 'green,' She nods, believing that there ought to be one more green coming.

Urival squints at the girl, "Hmmm..don't know her."

Delfic grins.

Opa shakes her head to indicate she doesn't, either.

On the sands, Dennik grins and Ceara then looks concerned that she is ok.

G'son cheers for Ceara.

Jelin hugs Liia, having never stopped jumping 'She got one! she got one!

Telan grins happily.

On the sands, Darci claps her hands together as the very last dragonet impresses.

On the sands, Alaia looks a little wistful, but she smiles. "Oh Ceara," she whispers.

On the sands, Ceara eeeeps, tears beginning to trickle over her cheeks as she moves to hug the blue, saying quietly "Oh, Anaryth!"

On one of the ledges, E'dran smiles down at Ceara and her new 'friend'.

Liia giggles and gets whirled around in circles by Jelin, smiling all the while.

Grub grins for Ceara, then her face falls. "She looks over her shoulder at A'lon. "Why Alaia not get a dragon?"

Bryena smiles at Ceara and the blue, but then frowns again as she sees nothing but shards littering the sands, without an egg left anywhere.

A'lon shrugs at Grub "I don't know. I guess her dragon just wasn't here today."

On the sands, Tierigal blinks slowly, looking vainly over the remaining dragon shells.

On the sands, D'va smiles and lets out a big sigh of relief. He wipes his brow one last time, then crouches down for a few moments.

Eleos snores softly.

On the sands, Tierigal says "There has to be an egg somewhere..."

Urival smiles, "I can't believe it ended so fast."

Kaliya looks over at Eleos.

On one of the ledges, P'tran peers over at the sands again just to make sure that there are no more dragons eggs left unhatched and gives a small sigh.

Jenufa sighs at the remaining candidates on the stands. "In the next clutch, methinks..."

Jelin giggles and slowly stops spinning in fun...and lokks at Liia, wanna go see 'em?

On the sands, Dennik looks around with a slight sigh.

On the sands, Lirryn sighs quietly, somehow managing to mix disappointment and relief in the single sound.

Galinda is sooooo glad she didn't miss it

Jenufa err on the sands

On the sands, Krynn bites her lip slightly, looking up at Alaia.

Mikkel closes his eyes and slumps into his seat with an audible sigh, his face haggard.

Liia nos to Jelin.

A'lon looks out on the sands at the remaining candidates and sighs.

Liia err nods

G'son smiles as it appears all eggs have hatched. "Lovely."

On one of the ledges, M'kla sighs quietly, then turns to Ainsley, "Now...how about some of that Benden to toast High Reaches newest dragons?

On the sands, Sempai smiles his congratulations to Caera, then looks mildly disappointed as he glances out over the sands and sees no more eggs.

Cl'rek glances at Lord Malachite. "That guard didn't Impress, did he? Too bad." He seems more disappointed than he usually would.

On one of the ledges, From between Vyaneth's sunlit green neckridges, Kirse goes home.

Jelin grabs her hand and with Liia in tow he weaves through thew crown, dodging and ducking under legs.

On the sands, Alaia wipes at her cheek, pushing a tear and some sweat away. "I guess it's over," she murmurs, and gives Krynn's hand a squeeze.

Grub sits down heavily in her seat. "But Alaia shoulda gottena dragon..."

On one of the ledges, P'tran looks over to the other Benden riders.

Malachite says "Well, at least we get to keep him a while longer! Unlike another Bitran guard who ran off..."

Liia dart in tow behind Jelin..

On one of the ledges, Anise stands and waves to the people she knows and then mounts Darieth.

On one of the ledges, Anise uses the riding straps and climbs up to be seated on Darieth's neck.

On the sands, Krynn nods slightly, still just standing there.

On one of the ledges, Some drudges come along and help the sleepers find someplace to sleep.

Jelin walks down a short flight of steps and heads out through the entrance to the bowl.

On one of the ledges, S'riv smiles and nods to his weyrleader, "It were a fine hatchin' sir

Mikkel looks over at Grub and just nods slightly.

Lenam sinks a bit....looking at Dennik and Alaia.

On one of the ledges, Jaen meets P'tran's gaze for a second, her eyes shining as the hatching ends.

Liia walks down a short flight of steps and heads out through the entrance to the bowl.

Alasha smiles softly, and nods to Malachite, her eyes showing emotions for Dennik

Galinda feels sorry for the candidates who didn't get one

On one of the ledges, Ileara swings up easily to Shalith's neck, patting her affectionately.

On one of the ledges, Shalith leaps off of the ledge and into the air. Crossing the cavern, she swoops into the tunnel, leaving the hatching grounds.

On the sands, Darci shares D'va's exhaustion. She walks among the shards, closer to the candidates that remain smiling softly, "There will be other hatchings for you each, I am sure."

Cl'rek smirks at Malachite. "It WAS Orrith's choice, sir."

Brymar seems to sense that the event is finished, and tries to run down to the sands after his Daddy. Bryena jumps up and manages to snag him by the back of his jumper before he gets too far.

On one of the ledges, J'rell offers his hand to Shandra. "Shall we head for home?"

On the sands, Anaryth moves down the passageway to the Queen's Weyr.

On one of the ledges, S'riv says "now if they be getin' as fine weylin;s as we did..they be very lucky indeed"

Csinonor lifts an eyebrow briefly, watching the two remaining herders on the sands, then decides it's time to stand and stretch out his long legs.

On one of the ledges, Shandra nods. "Lemarath's antsy, we really should."

On one of the ledges, P'tran nods to them, smiling only slightly. "Unfortunately I've learned that someone wants to speak to me after the hatching, which is now."

On one of the ledges, J'rell says "All right."

On the sands, Dennik nods slowly to Darci.

Kelaric deflates after all of the excitement. He looks tired and slightly sad.

Jerika stands and stretches, working out cramped muscles.'

On the sands, Ceara moves off the sands with Anaryth, smiling broadly.

On one of the ledges, Shandra takes J'rell's hand and pulls herself up.

On the sands, Ceara walks down the passageway to the Queen's Weyr.

On one of the ledges, E'dran sighs and looks down smiling sadly at the Candidates left on the sands.

On the sands, Tierigal nods absently to Darci, straightening his robes. "Yes. I'm sure there will be, ma'am."

On the sands, D'va finally stands, and directs his attention to the galleries, not sure if his voice can reach them. "thank you all for attending this historic moment in our history. 32 dragons are added to our Weyr in our constant battle against Thread." He smiles briefly, then shuffles over to lean up against Jeth tiredly.

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 32 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. 32 new pairs have gone off for first feedings and oilings and getting acquainted. And High Reaches now adds 11 green, 10 blue, 7 brown, and 4 bronze weyrlings to its roster.