Difference between revisions of "Logs:Erith and Tidranth's Clutch Hatches"

Ledges> R'val waves to Laurelin with a grin," Hey Laurel, long time no see."

Ledges> Maireth emerges from the tunnel to the bowl, circling momentarily before he wings down to a quick landing on on one of the ledges overlooking the sands.

Peregrine sits, his fingers stepled under his chin, and watches the sands.

From Alekis' arms, Sarai giggles, "EGGIES!"

Ledges> Elisanth warbles in greeting to all the newly arrived dragons and humans.

Ledges> Kassima tugs off her own gloves and helmet, settling herself comfortably on Lysseth's foreleg. "Aye, so 'tis, Meli." She glances at Bree and whispers back, "The Candidates haven't come out yet... you'll see him when they do."

Ledges> Laurelin smiles at R'val. "Glad you could make it."

Ledges> Shandra waves to Aislinn, "You don't need to salute, Aislinn... we've weyrlings to boost our egos." She winks.

Ledges> Maireth croons.

Ledges> D'ran waves to R'val "Heyla."

Ledges> J'rell chuckles.

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

Ledges> On the sands, Ariandra meanders out of the passageway, onto the sands.

Ledges> R'val grins, "D'ran, hey. How's it feel to watch the next generation arrive, eh?":

J'cob glances at Sarai, Jessia. Sarai. Jessia. Uh-oh

Ledges> D'ran says "Here they come"

On the sands, F'laav wanders out of the passageway, onto the sands.

Ledges> On the sands, F'laav wanders out of the passageway, onto the sands.

Ledges> Jalla ooh's"Here comes Ariandra.."

Ledges> Elynie climbs up to settle on Druith's neck, using his foreleg to assist.

Ledges> Gwirith settles on a ledge near the Igen weyrleaders.

Ledges> R'val nods, "There's F'laav.'

Ledges> C'san gets up to peer over the lege.

Ledges> Breana nods at kassi "Where do we go from here? I've never been here before!"

Ledges> Alea gracefully slides off of Gwirith. Her eyes glaze over as she speaks for a moment with her lifemate.

Ledges> D'ran grins "Strange, my friend, very strange."

Ledges> Shandra scrambles up to perch on Lemarath's foreleg and watch.

Ledges> Meli points. "Eh, there's F'laav.." at the tiny figure on the sands.

On the sands, The Fragrant Fennel Seed Egg jerks to one side a little.

Ledges> Aislinn laughs, "I've been learning a lot more about respecting rank than I did while I was a weyrling." Her gaze is already back to being fastened on the sands.

Ledges> Alea shrugs out of her flying jacket.

On the sands, F'laav is blushing a beautiful crimson as he is led out by Ariandra.

Ledges> Jalla grins at D'ran,'Remember when we were down there...?

Ledges> Laurelin turns her head to watch the sands quietly.

Alekis smiles, "Thats right, Sarai. What are inside the eggs?"

Ledges> Alea salutes all the riders.

Ledges> R'val grins at D'ran, "Time passes quickly, and here's one of those startling events, making you realize how fast it passes, eh?"

On the sands, Ariandra walks out onto the sands, head lifted proudly, one arm through F'laav's. Her smile is warm and radiant a she turns it on her golden lifemate.

Laywne smiles as he moves to settle into a seseat.

phoenix strolls up into the stands from the entrance to the bowl.

Ledges> D'ran says "Only too well."

Steryn wanders up into the stands from the entrance to the bowl.

Ledges> R'val nods to D'ran, and turns his gaze to the sands expectantly.

Ledges> Kassima laughs. "We can just stay up here, Bree-it's a great view."

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

On the sands, The Savory Purple Sage Egg tilts to one side.

Varina wanders up into the stands from the entrance to the bowl.

phoenix chuckles, "I'm not good at waiting, you know..

Ledges> Alea props herself against Gwirith's foreleg.

Brymar grins, and turns back, dangling his feet over the edge and yelling greetings and good luck wishes to friends.

Steryn smiles, "You'll learn."

Ledges> Ceara points. "Here they come!"

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

On the sands, Tidranth's gaze turns toward the pair of riders, to whom he BUGLES an energetic greeting, before subsiding into more traditional resonant humming...

phoenix looks about and leads them to seats near the front.

Ledges> Jalla biunces, excited.

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

Ledges> Lunarth emerges from the tunnel to the bowl, circling momentarily before he glides to a swift landing on on one of the ledges overlooking the sands.

On the sands, The Burgeoning Rose Hip Egg shudders once.

Varina follows in closely behind phoe and Steryn, peeeeering out onto the sands with the excitement and curiousity of a child.

J'cob scrunches closer to Sarai...

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

Ledges> Breana nods at Kassi and then takes a seat quietly out of everyones way. She is careful however to keep an eye on those she came with.

Ledges> Aislinn grins at Ceara's comment and watches the nervous candidates file onto the sands.

Steryn trails absently after phoenix.

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

Ledges> Lily peers down toward the sands, smiling as she sees F'laav, the smile growing wider at Tidranth's bugle. "He does seem proud, doesn't he?"

Ledges> Vyaneth emerges from the tunnel to the bowl, circling momentarily before she backwings to a neat landing on on one of the ledges overlooking the sands.

On the sands, Erith fans the air with her diaphanous wings, then settles onto her haunches, tail coming out to twine with that of the bronze beside her complacently.

Ledges> Ashlith thrumms even louder, nudging aside a blue nearby to get a better view of the sands and the eggs.

Ledges> R'val chuckles, "Of course, Tidranth is."

Ledges> Ceara stands up and anxiously scans the group.

On the sands, Dhelon walks out, his gait rather much like hopping as he realizes the sands are actually a lot hotter than he thought. He glances over at the eggs, then blinks at Tidranth and Erith and bows respectfully.

Ledges> Liselle swings a leg over Vyaneth's neck and slides down to land on a lovingly proferred foreleg before hopping to the ground and receiving a gentle whuffle from her lifemate.

On the sands, Enial takes a few, hesitant steps onto the sands, pausing for a moment before being poked by a fellow Candidate to keep moving

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

Ledges> Naiath hums even louder, ngling her head down low to see, eyes whirling brilliantly.

Alekis looks, sees J'cob and blatantly moves to where She and Sarai can escape if need be.

Gunnar waves to Brianna.

Brianna waves Hi

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

Ledges> Karitha blinks and suddenly turns to Ashlith's side, murmurnign softly to the green.

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

On the sands, F'laav's expression is one of embarassment, on top of a stolid attempt at dignity. His free hand moves to smooth his tunic, before he follows Ariandra's gaze outward...

Ledges> Karitha steps gently upon Ashlith's forearm and springs to her seat between her lifemate's first two ridges, and settles herself comfortably.

Ledges> Lysseth hummmmmmmms as she watches the eggs rock, her rapidly whirling eyes a bright blue.

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

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

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

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

On the sands, Martigan strides from the weyr with his shoulders back and chin up, not a hint of nervousness marring the confident smile on his face. The hem of his robe rides up, showing his boots as he steps onto the Sands. He pauses, bowing to Erith and Tidranth, then to Ariandra and F'laav, before walking over to join Dhelon and Gabrielle in the semi- circle.

J'cob frowns, and moves over to sit near phoe.

Ledges> Ashlith grumbles and turns to leave.

On the sands, Gabrielle follows the others out, looking back over her shoulder for Arianwen. Pausing to curtsey before the gold and bronze dragon, she moves into position in the circle.

Ledges> Neith vanes her sails high, backwinging to a landing with a modicum of fuss and stirred dust, crooning soft greetings to those nearby.

Ledges> Ashlith leaps off of the ledge and into the air. Crossing the cavern, she swoops into the tunnel, leaving the hatching grounds.

Hanna waves at Skylira.

On the sands, Skylira wanders in close behind Darkain.

Ledges> Meli leans forward. "Yay Mart!" giving Kassi a nudge.

Ledges> C'san watches with pride at the little parade.

phoenix sits down, pulling her knees up under her sweater, "Why do they have to have these things in the dead of winter?"

Mirian looks around at all the people around her, then back to the eggs again. She smiles as she looks at the Gold, "She's pretty!"

Padde wedges herself right at the very -edge- to watch.

Laywne leans forward and smils.

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

Ledges> Kassima points. "Look, there's Mart!"

Ledges> Breana bounces in excitement and lets out a cheer as she sees Martigan enter.

Ledges> Ashlith emerges from the tunnel to the bowl, circling momentarily before she swoops down to a landing on on one of the ledges overlooking the sands.

Ledges> Laurelin watches Karitha, and thinks she has a grand idea. She climbs up between Elisanth's ridges also, for a better view of the sands below.

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

Alekis cheers, "Yeah, Mart!"

Ledges> Laurelin looks up as Elisanth crouches down, setting her foreleg so that Laurelin can climb up it and take a place on her back.

Ledges> Ashlith returns and settles back down sans rider.

On the sands, Silora gathers up the hem of her robes as she steps out, so as not to trip on it, and then stops to make a little curtsey to Erith and Tidranth, her eyes wide and respectful.

Ledges> J'dar nudges C'san and points down. "Look, there's Dhelon. We Searched him, remember."

On the sands, The Stick Liquorice Egg jerks to one side a little.

On the sands, Treyllyn steps onto the sands, wincing slightly as even her thick sandals are insufficient to block the heat of the blistering grains beneath her feet. She manages to walk swiftly toward the other Candidates, her eyes on the rocking eggs. She stands near Dhelon, giving his a brief smile before finding her place, and waiting.

J'cob grins at phoenix, "Mind?"

On the sands, Dhelon settles into the semi-circle around the eggs. He gives Mart an anxious smile as he walks in to stand by him and then returns his gaze to the eggs.

On the sands, The Crushed and Powdered Violets Egg shudders once.

Ledges> Lily grins as she sees the people emerging, "Mart? Isn't that one of your fosterlings, Aph?"

Varina snorts, "The dragons just don't seem to care about the weather, do they?"

Brymar yells out onto the Sands, "You go, Mart!"

Ledges> Ceara smiles as she sees Mart. "Gooooo, laundry boy!!!"

On the sands, Arianwen follows just behind Gabrielle, smiling to her friend at the glance. She copies Gabrielle's example, curtseying to Erith and Tidranth before shuffling over to the others.

On the sands, Darkain kicks sand from the tops of his feet.

Ledges> Jalla sighs,'maybe next time you'll find a Candidate Naiath" Jalla pat's the green's flank.

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

On the sands, Enial moves slowly, finding a place in the semicircle. He bows to Erith and Tindranth, before focusing in on the eggs.

On the sands, Silora then repeats the gesture to Ariandra and F'laav, walking over to join the semicircle next to Martigan.

Ledges> R'val peers, "That's martigan, Kassi?"

Ledges> Kassima glances over at Meli with a grin. "Got any guesses as to which color will hatch first this time?"

On the sands, Ariandra takes her place beside Erith, arm still firmly entwined with F'laav's. Her flickering sidelong look notes the flush, but she simply smiles and watches the Candidates instead.

On the sands, The Dusty Cinnamon Egg gives a little hop.

Ledges> Spineth 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.

Derella nods to Mirian,"Just like you...except that /you/ don't lay eggs or fly." She smiles.

Jenner strolls up into the stands from the entrance to the bowl.

On the sands, Darci steps out and stands beside Ariandra, with R'lym following her out.

On the sands, Jakob steps out onto the sands, picking up his feet as the heat starts to seep through his shoes. Taking his place in the semi- circle, he bows to Erith and Tidranth, eyes falling to the rocking eggs.

Ledges> R'val grins at Jalla, "We can't all Search, every time. Last time< Vidarth only Searched one."

On the sands, Phana follows a rather short red-haired candidate onto the sands, lifting the half-sewn hem of her robe as she follows the calmer girl into the semicircle. Eyes are still fixed on Erith more than anything else, and she bows quickly to sire and dam as she reaches her place.

Ledges> Breana jumps up and waves at Martigan.

Ledges> Kailyth looks over his shoulder at Neith, warbling a cheerful, half- taunting welcome as his lifemate Svessa thumps his shoulder. "Hey, behave. You got a head start."

Ledges> Garia watches the candidates file in. She doesn't recognize anyone and leans back against Melionth, content just to watch.

Ledges> Meli chuckles. "Eh, whatever you're not guessing... Just kiddin'. Um, blue."

Ledges> Jalla nods,"True"we ll naiath did eat mart's tunic..she was clse " and chuckles

J'cob cheers Gabby, for the record. :)

Ledges> Ceara waves down to Darkain as well. "Heyyyy! Darky! yoo-hoo!!!" She bounces a bit as she gets all excited.

On the sands, Kaya walks purposefully out onto the Sands, her feet bare. She bows to Erith and Tidranth, then takes her place in the semi circle, refusing to hold hands, the set of her mouth the only acknowledgement of the heat.

Ledges> Ursa climbs carefully down with the assistance of Spineth's extended forelimb.

phoenix blinks up at J'cob, confused for a moment, "Oh, please, have a seat. This is Steryn, and you know Master Varina, of course."

On the sands, Tamesis bows to Erith and Tidranth as she moves onto the sands

Ledges> Elisanth hums loudly, eyes whirling faster in growing excitement.

On the sands, Dhelon blinks at all the activity around him, shifting from foot to foot and trying to keep calm. He returns Trey's smile briefly but cannot keep his eyes off the eggs, startling every now and then as they jump about and move.

Ledges> Liselle hops up to perch on one of Vyaneth's forelegs, and dangles halfway over the edge. Nice view.

On the sands, The Freshly Threshed Caraway Seed Egg shivers a bit.

Ledges> Ursa hops down, her eyes taking in everything and every one all at once.

Ledges> Aislinn says "I'll wager it's a brown!"

On the sands, The Savory Purple Sage Egg gives a little hop.

Steryn waves.

Ledges> R'val waves cheerily towards Ursa.

Ledges> Kassima nods. "Aye, he is indeed." She waves at Mart as well, though he probably can't see, and nods agreement with Meli. "Blue's my guess, so I suppose we'll both be wrong." She winks.

On the sands, Tamesis takes a place beside the other candidates, shifting slightly as the heat of the sands sears though her sandles

On the sands, Tidranth sits alongside Erith, posture more than making up for any lack of Dignity in his Rider's. His resonating hum continues...

Ledges> Ceara giggles at Jalla. "Yeah, lets hope he gets to stay here."

On the sands, Martigan reaches out for Dhelon and Gabrielle's hands as he gives the spectators on the ledges and gallery a sidelong glance. He can't make out his friends but he smiles nonetheless, knowing that they can see him.

Ledges> Alea chuckles. "No, Aislinn, a green!"

On the sands, The Burning Crimson Cayenne Egg shakes from side to side for a moment.

On the sands, Treyllyn bows to Tidranth and Erith as she moves forward to take her place.

Ledges> Narai sighs and looks over at Aislinn. "You have marks to play with?"

Ledges> Jalla says "green!"

J'cob smilse, "Thanks.. and this is ... uhm, Jessia."

Ledges> Naiath wurbles, looking proud.

Ledges> J'dar says "They'll all be blues."

On the sands, Skylira dips her head in a respectful bow to the dragons as she roots herself in place next to Darkain.

On the sands, Erith crooons softly, eyes tracking the motions of her children as they strive to free themselves from the confines of their casings.

phoenix catches sight of Arianwen and waves her lil rag mop dyed blue and tan furiously over her head, "GO ARI!"

Ledges> R'val grins, "Green. ALlrighty."

Ledges> C'san NODS, "Brenneth did, I remember."

Ledges> Aislinn grins, "Nah, if either of you were at Ista I'd offer to do sweeps for a week..."

On the sands, Silora doesn't seem to notice the heat yet, but instead stands still, trying to take in the movements of all the eggs at once. She smiles around at the semicircle of robed figures briefly.

Ledges> D'ran says "Nope, a blue"

Ledges> Narai speaks quietly, 'If they're all bronze, you'll all feel bad."

Ledges> R'val grins, "Blue! Of course."

On the sands, Dhelon feels Martigan's hand brush his and slips it into his own, never taking his eyes off the eggs as they shudder and rock.

Ledges> Meli shakes her head. "Neh, blue..." she says again at R'val, as if she almost believes it.

On the sands, The Crushed and Powdered Violets Egg rolls halfway over.

Ledges> Jalla hmphs. "whyever would you choose /blue?" and smirks.

Ledges> Breana looks over to Kassi and R'val "What colour is Mart gonna impress?"

On the sands, The Silver Rosemary Egg rocks back and forth a few times.

Ledges> Janelle grins at Narai.

Ledges> Lily turns to wave to Ursa, chuckling as she hears the wagering back and forth. "Why not a green, R'val?"

Ledges> R'val grins, "Blues are the best..."

Ledges> Aislinn shakes her head, persitently, "I still thinks it's gonna be brown, just a guess."

Ledges> Ceara looks over at Jalla. "Maybe because its the best color ever?"

Chrysoli flits up into the stands from the entrance to the bowl.

Alekis grins at the sands.

Ledges> Alea shakes her head. "It'll be a green."

Ledges> Jalla says "i beg to differ. Greens are yup " and smirks"

Ledges> Kailyth nudges Aislinn hello from behind.

On the sands, Jakob looks quickly around the semi-circle of his fellow candidates, smiling encouragement at them and trying to not show just how nervous he himself is. Taking a deep breath, he glances back at the eggs, waiting.

On the sands, A shake, a shudder, and suddenly a tiny green dragonet bursts from her shell, scattering egg shard over all of the candidates nearby. She stands quickly, looking around a little dazed, but as soon as her gaze falls upon a girl from Nabol, she makes a beline for her, quickly Impresses, and the two walk away lifemated forever.

Ledges> Kassima shrugs, chuckling. "No way to know, Bree."

Jenner wanders in taking a seat absently not paying attention to where she sits just watchign out at the sands

Ledges> Meli says "Green... ah well."

Ledges> Narai looks over and lifts both brows at Janelle innocently.

Ledges> Janelle says "all the colors are best at what they do."

Ledges> Garia smiles up at her green, nodding at Jalla's statement.

Ledges> Maireth wuffles Spineth greetings.

Ledges> R'val grins, "It was green. Shards."

Ledges> D'ran says "Green was first"

On the sands, Gabrielle takes Martigan's hand in her own slightly sweaty one, seeming greatful for something to hold onto. Her other hand reaches up to play with her hair, grabbing air a few times, before she reaches it's new shorn length. She whispers softly under her breath, "I will not think of it, I will not think of it.."

Ledges> Kassima snaps her fingers. "Green 'tis! Well... blue *next*, then."

Ledges> Ashlith bugles at the quick impression, welcoming her fellow green into the world.

Alekis cheers for the Nabol girl, and there's the first impression.

Ledges> Ciruth butts Aislinn's head at the same time as Kailyth and looks surprised. Aislinn turns around and grins, offering both Istan dragons an affectionate scritching.

Ledges> Lily applauds quietly for the little green, turning to R'val and sticking out her tongue. "Told you."

On the sands, Ariandra lifts a hand, pointing to a cluster of eggs that are as agitated as water droplets on a skillet and smiles, whispering to F'laav.

Ledges> Bryena looks amused at the riders arguing over the colors, and cheers the first Impressee.

Ledges> Liselle points gleefully, wavering on her perch

On the sands, Tamesis keeps her eyes on the rocking eggs, her hands clutched at her sides.

Ledges> Neith snorts at Kailyth with a touch of good-humoured disdain, her rider calling across to Svessa, a grin quirking her lips, "We'll make sure to beat you all next time. Toss over one of the skins, Svessa? -But gently!"

On the sands, Skylira beams as the first impression is made. She fidgets as she tries to sustain her hopefullness.

Ledges> R'val tickles LIly's side briefly for that, grinning, "HUsh up."

On the sands, Treyllyn's eyes flicker back and forth from egg to egg. She spots the tiny green, and a gasp escapes her, and she watches, her breath held, as the Nabolese girl Impresses. Here eyes return to the clutch.

Mirian blinks as she watches the quick impression.

Ledges> Aislinn cheers loudly for the first Impression as well!

Ledges> Alea just smiles, patting Gwirith.

On the sands, Enial is so focused in on the egg he's staring at, that he's startled as the green Hatches, jumping. His head whips around, and tracks the green. He smiles slightly, and starts watching the eggs again.

On the sands, Dhelon stares at the first impression and shakes his head a little, trying to clear it. "That was fast," he murmurs to Mart beside him.

Several Nabolese cheer loudly for their girl.

phoenix leans towards Varina, "I never asked if any Weavers are standing?"

On the sands, F'laav's blush pales slightly at the sight of the first dragonet, listening to Ariandra.

On the sands, Phana brushes a strand of hair out of her eyes -- somehow a bit of it always falls out of the runnertail -- and blinks over Gill's head at the first impression, jaw falling slack.

On the sands, Silora watches the first impression with a bewildered look, staring open-eyed. She grins at the girl widely, her nervousness settling a bit.

Ledges> Breana giggles and claps as the first egg hatches, then turns to Kassi "Is ther a gold one that'll hatch?

On the sands, Tamesis smiles as the first green chooses her lifemate

Ledges> Jalla says "green! i was right (grins)"

Ledges> Lily tickles R'val back, smiling impishly at him. "Green's a nice colour. Then again, I've been working on emeralds lately, so..."

On the sands, Kaya glances to either side of her, rolls her eyes in arrogant disdain, and crosses her arms. Her brown eyes, however, dart to follow the progress of eggs and dragonets.

Ledges> Alea says "Me too Jalla"

On the sands, Darci turns and walks into the passageway for a moment, and then returns, obviously settling some last minute detail with the weyrlingmasters waiting inside for the newly impressed pairs.

On the sands, Ariandra ohs as Erith warbles on a high, triumphant note, nudging her mate with her head.

Ledges> J'dar says "Brenneth likes greens."

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

On the sands, Martigan's blue eyes briefly widen as the first egg cracks open and he bites his lower lip. He quickly plasters the smiling mask back on his face, not wanting his confident mood to dissolve into nervous jitters. He gives Dhelon's hand a squeeze. "Very", he whispers with a bit of nervousness.

Varina cheers along with phoe, "Ari!" and then points, murmering to phoe, "No weavers, but some one from our hall. One of Acacia's assistants." and as she points, she cheers, "Gabby!"

Ledges> Jalla smirks at D'ran, then at J'dar, hugging them both. "Aye.."

Ledges> Aislinn shrugs and grins, "Maybe it's the last one that'll be brown then."

Ledges> R'val laughs, winking at Lily , "And you do it well'. He turns back and eyes the sands, watching for another hatching.

Ledges> Ceara makes a face, "dang on the color, but yay for the impression!" She continues to keep her eye on her former weyrmate.

Ledges> Lysseth rumbles a comment to Kassi, who wrinkles her nose. "I know you said green, lump, but I thought it'd be blue." She hmmms and glances out over the sands. "I don't see a queen egg, Bree...."

On the sands, Darkain smiles and nudges Skylira with a grin.

J'cob grins, "Gabby!" And cheers.

Ledges> D'ran grins and returns the hug, then looks back to the sands

Caradin cheers.

phoenix cheers too, chuckling, "Guess Acacia had the magic touch this time around..

Ledges> R'val grins over at Lysseth and her rider, "I do believe, Kassi, taht your dragon chooses better than you do."

On the sands, Skylira whips her head nervously to the side, her anxiety dissipating slightly upon noting the man's grin.

On the sands, Tidranth emits a triumphant bugle, almost perfectly in time with Erith's. His eyes continue to swirl brightly as the eggs rock...

Ledges> Breana nods at kassi's comment and continues to watch, her eyes more often on Mart thatn not.

Varina chuckles, "Aye, though she wasn't too pleased to lose two daughters, so to speak."

Ledges> Kassima laughs. "Lysseth makes excellent choices."

Ledges> Alea giggles at R'val. Gwirith said it would be green too, but I think she was just guessing.

Ledges> Kailyth crooons appreciatively at Aislinn's scritching, his tail reaching out to flick lightly against Neith's nearest foreleg in impudent reply. On his shoulders, Svessa nods to Merellia, tossing one of the 'skins in her hands over to the gold's high shoulder. "Here ya go, Merri!" she calls with a laugh as the 'skin narrowly sails over a young green's head.

Kelei waves to those she knows

Ledges> Naiath bugles noisily to the new green.

Ledges> Meli grins. "So, does Lysseth say brown next, or blue?"

Ledges> R'val grins at Alea, "Who knows/ Perhaps dragons know better than we do."

Fobok grins, watching the sands, and especially Martigan, Enial, and Skylira..

J'cob winks at Var, "I've /always/ had an affinity for those Weavers."

On the sands, Arianwen stands silently, a smile on her lips as her bright eyes dart around, trying to catch everything that's going on. Her fingers fidget nervously by her sides as she winces a little at the bugles.

On the sands, Silora looks up at the Galleries for a moment, as is searching for someone, and then turns back to the rocking eggs with an excited look on her face. She bumps the candidate next to her and whispers a quick apology.

phoenix worms into Steryn's arms, pointing out who they're discussing. "Oh dear, what if they both Impress?"

Kelei waves her arm towards Alekis,"Mind if I sit by you?"

Ledges> Kassima rolls her eyes. "She's not telling me. She says, 'If you're not going to believe me, then why should I tell you?'"

Alekis glances at J'cob, She mutters to herself, "... kidding..."

On the sands, The Burgeoning Rose Hip Egg bounces and bangs around, almost heaving itself up over a smaller clutchmate before thudding into the sand.

On the sands, Dhelon starts visibly at the great bugles emitted by both dragons and squeezes Martigan's hand in return. He shifts from foot to foot, the heat of the sands barely noticed though as he stares at the eggs, wondering when the next will hatch.

Varina sighs, "Acacia will be a grump for the next month, I'm sure..."

Ledges> R'val grins, "You tell 'er, Lysseth."

Steryn says "Then they'll be able to visit at the same time?"

Alekis looks up, "Sure." she smiles at Kelei.

Caervel watches the events on the sands, glancing from time to time at his daughter.

phoenix chuckles as an afterthought, "Then again, would give you more time alone?" She baps J'cob on the head.

Ledges> Meli chuckles. "Eh, well, then I'll keep guessin' blue... gotta be righte 'ventually."

On the sands, The Burgeoning Rose Hip Egg lifts and falls, over and over, alternating which end rises higher, teetering and tottering.

Kelei moves over towards Alekis and sits down.

J'cob winces, "Meanie! YOu're turning into a regular Alekis.. y'know that!"

Ledges> Aislinn rolls her eyes at the Benden bluerider before her attention shifts back to the hatching sands.

Ledges> Mallorith emerges from the tunnel to the bowl, circling momentarily before she backwings to a neat landing on on one of the ledges overlooking the sands.

Ledges> C'san jumps, almost falling against Laurelin.

On the sands, An egg rolls across the sands and explodes before a harper. AS the newly hatched blue rights himself, he croons happily, his eyes finding the harper's.

On the sands, The Burgeoning Rose Hip Egg pauses, becoming immobile before suddenly setting off in a wild, gyrating race. Two small legs break free, and the egg noses down into the ground before shivering into a million pieces.

Ledges> Laurelin vaults down Elisanth's side to the ground, using her foreleg as a step.

Peregrine glances at J'cob with amusement.

Ledges> Melionth croons to the younger green.

Ledges> J'dar says "Yay!!! A blue!"

On the sands, Skylira leans forwards on her toes her hands laced tightly together as she follows the movement of the eggs.

Ledges> Jalla peers,'It's..blue.."

Ledges> Laurelin smiles at C'san. "Careful, there!"

Ledges> R'val beams, "Awesome>"

phoenix blinks calmly at J'cob. "Pay attention to the eggs..

Ledges> Alea thumps her dragon. "You were right, a blue!"

G'vin sits behind J'cob and stares at him. This is THE J'cob who left his daughter and weyrmate :)

Ledges> Kemith emerges from the tunnel to the bowl, circling momentarily before he swoops down to a landing on on one of the ledges overlooking the sands.

Ledges> V'han slips off Mallorith down to the ground and chuckles as she whuffles him gently.

Ledges> R'val grins at Alea, "She's a good guesser."

Ledges> Kassima nods, but grins. "Remember, though, that's what I did last time-and it turned out to be a blue-light clutch. Did it at the Fort hatching with bronze, and there were only three." She grins. "Though 'twas right this time-blue!"

On the sands, The many shades of this newly-hatched brown dragonet's soft hide gleam subduedly as he spills out of the shell's remnants and onto the sands with little fanfare. As he surveys his surroundings for the first time his eyes begin whirling faster and faster. Soon small limbs begin digging into the sands, as a runner would set himself before a sprint. And then....he's off!

Caradin stares off at the eggs, entranced.

Ledges> Channie slides gracefully down Kemith's shoulder and lands with a slight bounce on the ground. Kemith gives his lifemate a curious wuffle as she pats and scritches him lovingly.

Ledges> Meli claps. "Aha! Blue. Should have a brown next, 'less there's another green?" she guesses.

J'cob winks, "Yes, of course." He turns to the sands.

Ledges> Anaika carefullyholds the straps as her steps down onto Mallorith's foreleg and then to the ground.

On the sands, Treyllyn smiles at the young Harper, who now needs to play no more. She shifts from foot to foot as the heat of the Sands begins to penetrate her thick-soled sandals.

On the sands,

Surprisingly Spicy Brown Dragonet

Molasses wings streaked underneath with cinnamon and paprika glisten wetly as this spicy, saucy little brown unfurls them awkwardly and surveys his surroundings with a hint of mischief buried under a calm demeanor. Deep allspice coats his wedge-shaped head, broad back and long tail, fading gradually into the slightly lighter cardamom and ginger of his belly and limbs. As he gives voice, the loudness of his bugle hints that this thoughtful observer of life might be full of surprises.

On the sands, The Salt and Pepper Egg rolls halfway over.

Ledges> Mallorith croons to the other dragons then looks down at the sands.

Ledges> Alea grins. "I'll only say if she is right."

On the sands, Jakob wipes his hands on his robe, eyes now glued to the eggs, and the hatchlings which seem to come forth so quickly. He watches the impressions with a closed, but nevertheless, nervous expression.

Ledges> Jalla says "brown..heh he's cute" BR> Ledges> Garia waves over at V'han and Channie.

On the sands, Silora's fingers twitch in front of her, crossing and uncrossing, but the rest of her is still...until she sees the hatchling emerge...

On the sands, The Freshly Threshed Caraway Seed Egg shakes from side to side for a moment.

On the sands, Tamesis smiles as the blue chooses the harper and says to the candidate beside her "Good choice" then turns to the brown hatchling and oohs

Ledges> Kassima shakes her head. "Nah, it's brown." She points down to the racing brown. "See?"

Ledges> Adroth emerges from the tunnel to the bowl, circling momentarily before he glides to a swift landing on on one of the ledges overlooking the sands.

Ledges> Breana claps her hands "no a bronze next!"

Ledges> Jerethan carefullyholds the straps as his steps down onto Mallorith's foreleg and then to the ground.

On the sands, Dhelon's eyes widen as first the blue hatches and then he whips his head round to watche the Rose egg.. As he watches the brown makes his way out he gasps a little.

Ledges> Channie frowns a bit, noticing how late she is.

On the sands, The Crushed and Powdered Violets Egg hops to one side.

Ledges> Naiath bugles to the brown. Jalla rolls her eyes,'Flirt" bapping the dragon.

Ledges> R'val hrms, "Darni>"

Ledges> R'val errs.."Darnit."

Ledges> Lily smils at the little brown, "Quite a charmer, that one is...wonder who he'll pick."

Ledges> Maireth BUGLES a welcome ot the lil guy

Ledges> Kassima shakes her head. "Green again, next," she guesses, and waves over to Channie. "Heyla!"

Ledges> Jerethan smiles up at V'han, thanking him and Mallorith for the ride, and then his attention as captured by the activities on the Sands as he starts to head over toward the Benden riders.

Ledges> V'han helps Anaika down from Mallorith.

Ledges> Channie waves to Garia, and pushes her way a little closer to see. "Hey Kassi!"

On the sands, Darkain smiles and shifts from foot to foot.

Ledges> Meli espies a Jereth. "Heyla, harper! They let you out?"

Ledges> J'dar grins. "Size order, the next will be bronze."

Ledges> Neith pulls herself up to her full height, one eye glittering bluely at Kailyth, her rider leaning to one side in the straps, reaching out and deftly catching the skin. "My thanks!" she calls across to the Istan brownrider, taking an appreciative sip as she turns her attention to the Sands below, watching the hatchlings emerge eagerly.

On the sands, Ariandra moves slightly, a swaying motion in reflex to the explosion of shells around her. Erith's head sways too, gold dancing in the light.

Ledges> Anaika looks for V'han and finds him "Thank you" she calls to him and turns to the green and thanks her too.

Ledges> Upon Adrorth's neck, T'yn loosens the straps tied to his belt.

Ledges> T'yn slides a leg over Adroth's neckridge and using the riding straps, safely reaches the ground. Adroth watches a moment before turning his attention else where.

Ledges> Jalla nods to J'dar,'Sounds logical"

Ledges> Breana looks up as she sees Channie approach "Channie! Heya!"

On the sands, Enial blinks, catching the blue's Impression out of the corner of his eye. He glances over, and nods, looking back to the other eggs. He sees the brown, and wonders who the lucky Candidate will be.

On the sands, Silora seems to be torn, her eyes on the brown hatchling yet to impress and the blue who just did. Her eyes also flick to the eggs, their rolling and tottering reflected in the movements of her dark eyes.

On the sands, Skylira gasps at the lovely brown, an awed "by Faranth they're so beautiful," escaping her lips.

On the sands, Phana blinks widely at the brown, squeezing Gill's hand tight. The other girl, looking skeptical, flips red hair from her eyes and glares, and Phana smiles sheepishly, taking a step backward.

Ledges> Ceara waves over to T'yn. "Hello!"

Derella helps Mirian focus on the hatching and not the conversations swirling about,"Look...what color do you think will be next?"

Ledges> T'yn moves to thread his way throught the crowd. He salutes HRW and moves to settle beside Nie.

On the sands, The Stick Liquorice Egg rolls halfway over.

Ledges> Ashlith croons curiously in the back of her throat as she sees the new dragonet. A brown. Mmmmm.

Ledges> Kemith rustles his wings and hums happily as he watches the sands.

On the sands, The Stick Liquorice Egg rolls halfway over.

On the sands, Tidranth greets each of his newly hatched offspring with a bugle, the sound of which is brimming with ancient paternal pride. The bronze inches that much closer to his mate.

On the sands, Gabrielle plants her well prtected feet firmly in the sand as she stands a little behind Arianwen, peeking out. The speed of the little brown unnerves her, so she watches it cautiously.

On the sands, Darci bobbles on her feet, and leans over and whispers to R'lym, "There's not as much to do to keep me busy when it isn't Aurelinth's."

Ledges> Channie smiles at T'yn and pulls him closer so they can watch together.

Laywne turns to smile at his Kinsman and waves.

On the sands, Treyllyn gasps at the appearance of the little brown, and can't resist a smile at his bugle. She watches, fascinated at his coloring and his movements.

Ledges> V'han smiles to Anaika. "No problem."

On the sands, Surprisingly Spicy Brown Dragonet rights himself straight away. He blinks at all the noise but then seems to gather within himself as he begins to look in earnest at the huddled faces.

Ledges> T'yn settles beside her and peers towards the sands.

Ledges> L'han glances at Miran, smiling slightly.

Mirian hmmmms a moment and then says, "Green." to Derella, as she watches the dragons more than the eggs.

Ledges> Lily blinks as she sees a familiar form approaching. "Jereth? Is that you? Glad to see you again." She turns back to watch the sands, "I love watching these hatchings."

On the sands, Tamesis shifts slightly from foot to foot, the hot sands burning slightly though her sandles. She watches the eggs while kneeding the sides of the robe "Beautiful" she says agreeing with Skylira.

On the sands, R'lym stands calmly, though with a glint of excitement in his eyes, arms folded as he watches the scene unfold.

Dyani wings up into the stands from the entrance to the bowl.

Ledges> Miran waves over to L'han and crinkles her eyes in a grin. "Handsome brown, eh?"

On the sands, Martigan comments, "That brown has the energy of Cleese and Brymar all rolled into one."

On the sands, Jakob takes a step backwards almost unconciously, surprised by the speed and also total lack of agility of the hatchlings. "But handsome nonetheless." He murmers, eyes on the brown.

Ledges> Jerethan grins at Meli. "Well, I'm out!" he says. "Heya, Lily!" he says, waving to her as well. "And I love them as well."

Ledges> Jalla smiles, eyes suspiciously teary again. She hugs Naiath firmly, remembering....

On the sands, Dhelon tries to keep from jumping from foot to foot and grips onto Mart's hand firmly as his eyes are riveted to the brown. He chuckles softly despite his nervousness at Mart's comment.

On the sands, Skylira giggles melodically to Tamesis and watches the events with growing intensity.

On the sands, Gabrielle takes a deep breath, then suddenly nods at Martigan, giggling, "He does, doesn't he?"

Brymar looks out, focusing on a particular Candidate. Raising his voice as much as he can, he yells out, "I heard that, Mart!"

Ledges> T'yn catches Laywne's wave and waves back.

Ledges> Kassima reaches up to scratch one of Lysseth's neckridges, a quiet smile on her face as she watches the sands.

On the sands, The Crushed and Powdered Violets Egg twitches slightly.

On the sands, The Salt and Pepper Egg rolls halfway over.

On the sands, Silora tilts her head, seemingly gathering some hidden strength to calm herself, and she stands straighter, her chin high. She begins to shift from one foot to the other, finally noticing the heat of the sands.

Ledges> Channie grins as she spots Martigan, and a couple other faces she knows from Ruatha.

On the sands, Kaya's nostrils flare and she lists to one side, picking up her feet one at a time hurriedly, and then pretending she didn't. She watches the closest brown, arms still crossed.

On the sands, Arianwen giggles softly at Martigan's comment, nodding to herself as she watches the brown. A hand reaches back for Gabrielle's.

Caervel smiles a bit as he hears Mirian, "We'll see if you're right soon. Looks like a lot of them are about to hatch."

On the sands, Darkain regards the brown fledgling with an appraising glance, a small smile, and finally a nod of his head.

Ledges> With head resting against Melionth, Garia watches the hatching with her own eyes filled.

On the sands, Ariandra glances up and grins, then shifts again, moving closer to F'laav unconsciously.

On the sands, Phana watches an green across the sands, then turns away again as that one impresses, looking back to the brown. She chuckles faintly at Martigan. "Sounds like he needs mothering.."

Ledges> Jerethan heads over to join the Bendenites with a grin. "Yeah... I don't know anyone on the Sands, really," he admits. "I've met Dhelon once or twice, and Martigan once."

Ledges> L'han grins and shrugs, "Maireth seems to like him. I prefer Greens."

Ledges> Breana suddenly catches sight of one of the candidates and then jumps about tugging at Kassi's sleeve abnd pointing "Hey that's my next door neighbour! i mean my old one!!

Ledges> D'ran keeps his eyes on teh brown, wondering who it will Impressto

On the sands, The Crushed and Powdered Violets Egg rolls halfway over.

On the sands, The Tangy Dill Seed Egg jerks to one side a little.

Laywne bends and speaks softly pointing to Martigan. He waves and smiles.

Ledges> Kailyth manages to keep his eyeridges under Aislinn's hand -and- one or both eyes angled toward the Hatching below at the same time. A rather content dragon, he lowers himself to a relaxed, balanced crouch while his lifemate loosens her flight straps and settles in for the long haul, watching the activity on the sands while sipping from her just-poured drink.

Ledges> Ceara watches, and starts chewing in her nails a bit, keeping her eye on the brown.

On the sands, Skylira runs her tongue over her dry lips and wipes a hand over her sweat-bespeckled brow. Her body sways slightly as she begins to rock from foot to foot.

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

Ledges> Kassima looks to where Breana indicates and grins. "Indeed? Small world... well, I hope she Impresses, then." Glancing at Meli, she quips, "Still guessing blue?"

On the sands, F'laav shifts a bit closer himself, one hand clasping Ariandra's, the other wiping a bead of sweat from his brow.

On the sands, Enial blinks as pain signals reach his brain from his left foot, hurriedly shifting to his right, looking from the brown to the other eggs.

Ledges> Aislinn continues to stroke the lovely brown Kailyth, happily sandwiched between him and her lifemate Ciruth. She remains quite, her eyes keen on the sands below.

Ledges> Meli grins. "Neh, I got th'blue right, an' then the brown. I'd say green again."

On the sands, The Beached Bladderwrack Egg tilts to one side.

On the sands, Surprisingly Spicy Brown Dragonet discards the first over eager circle of young boys. He turns sharply heading for a knot of young girls. A short stumble and sneeze as sand gets lodged in his wings. Another moment.. there..

phoenix unconsciously squeezes Steryn's hand as she watches, "I lost sight of em, they didn't get trounced did they?"

Ledges> Lily smiles, "I don't think I know anyone down there either, Jereth. Still," she adds with a wink, "It's an amazing thing to watch."

Steryn hmmms, "Who?"

Ledges> Breana points to Silora "That one! She's my sister-in-law!

On the sands, Tamesis stops shifting as her feet are getting used to the heat, but she still raises one arm to wipe her brow

Ledges> R'val grins, "One wonders how you do it, Meli.'

Varina peeeeers, "No, I think they're over there?"

On the sands, Dhelon licks his dry lips, his gaze flicking to the other rocking eggs momentarily but quickly returning his attentions to the brown.

Ledges> Jalla smirks, reaching over to Naiath's straps, pulling a small bundle fromthem. She unwraps a wineskin, and takes a quick drink, passing it off to the next person.

Ledges> Meli sticks her tongue out at R'val.

On the sands, The Silver Rosemary Egg shivers a bit.

On the sands, Treyllyn watches the brown dragonet, unable to avert her eyes from his form. The hot Sands are ignored for the moment as her eyes fixate on his movements.

Ledges> Liselle watches the brown speculatively, as she dangles. A passing glance to a blue -- and a green! -- before turning back. Vyaneth likes browns. So does she.

On the sands, Gabrielle gives the hair at her brow one final swipe before reaching forward for Arianwen's hand. Safely lodged between two friends, she watches the hatchlings with a bit more calm.

Ledges> Maireth snorts at that, then happens to glance over, catching sight of the lovely Mallorith.

On the sands, F'laav murmurs something to Ariandra, indicating a cluster of shuffling Candidates with a nod of his head.

Ledges> R'val winks at Meli teasingly.

On the sands, The Cinnamon Sticks Egg rocks back and forth a few times.

Ledges> D'ran passes several wineskins by, still keeping to his promise not to drink until after the Hatcingt

On the sands, Phana peers over Gill's head again, backstepping again as the dragonet sneezes. BR> Ledges> Jerethan nods to Lily, and grins. "So how's Benden?" he asks the group.

On the sands, Darkain's eyes flip from rocking egg to hatchling and back, following bits of movement as the occur.

phoenix cranes her neck. "Oh! Thank goodness..

Ledges> Kassima laughs. "Just what I guessed." She snorts at R'val good- naturedly, then turns her attention back to the sands to watch the eggs and hatchlings.

On the sands, The Spring Mint Egg gives a little hop.

Triene strolls up into the stands from the entrance to the bowl.

On the sands, Skylira giggles as a blue and a green nearly collide in haste to reach a small circle of boys, her eyes dart back to the brown momentarily.

On the sands, The Surprisingly Spicy Brown Dragonet stares deeply into Silora's eyes.

On the sands, Ariandra's mouth twitches upwards in response to a quiet comment, nodding just the one time. Long fingers, wrapped around a strong, young bicep, tighten noticably as the dragonets flow across the sands in waves.

Ledges> Naiath blinks. Hopping eggs? She cocks her head and rumbles curiously.

Alekis watches, exciteded!

Brymar cheers. "All right Silora!!!"

Ledges> Shaylar yeahs! Silora's Impressed.

Ledges> Jalla cheers,'Silora!!!"

Ledges> D'ran says "Silora!!"

phoenix chuckles softly, "L'an wasn't hard to keep an eye on, being so tall..and so shardling loud..

Ledges> Breana cheers for Silora.

On the sands, The Silver Rosemary Egg twitches slightly.

Ledges> Meli claps. "Yah... you said tha's your sister in law, Bree?"

Ledges> Aislinn grins as the Impressions continue.

Ledges> R'val smiles," Ah, the brown chose?"

J'cob grins, "They're all pretty loud, y'know."

Ledges> Lily grins at Jerethan, "Other than deprived of your presence? It's just great." Seeing that the brown has chosen his lifemate, she applauds along with the others.

Ledges> Ceara blinks, and smiles. "Yay, Silora!"

On the sands, Darkain nudges Skylira and smiles... "there's another clutchmate for you..."

On the sands, Treyllyn's eyes follow the brown as it approaches Silora, and then her face erupts into a beautiful smile. Her eyes return to the eggs, though her gaze flicks back occasionally to glance happily at the pair.

Dyani suddenly disappears *between!*

Ledges> J'dar cheers loudly, then nudges C'san. "She helped wash Brenneth a few times."

Ledges> Breana nods and bounces in her seat "Yup! My brother married her sister!"

On the sands, Darci smiles to Silora

On the sands, Silora takes a step as the brown comes closer, and then tilts her head, her eyes dark and wide. All of a sudden she falls to her knees in the sand, heedless of the heat, and cries out..."He says his name is Belaryth!"

Alekis shcheeears!

Ledges> C'san cheers!

On the sands, Martigan inhales sharply as Silora Impresses. He calls his congratulations out to her as he pulls his hands free of Gabrielle and Dhelon's with an apologetic smile. He wipes the palms of his hands down his robe, staining the white fabric with sweat, before reaching insistently for their hands again.

Caervel smiles a bit, watching the brown find his lifemate, and then watches Mirian who sits there with mouth open.

Ledges> Liselle leeeans out to wait for an announcement. Did she? Ah hah! "Great. She's a wonderful dragon washer."

Ledges> Garia murmers "Belaryth...a fine name..."

On the sands, Dhelon watches with a broad smile as Silora Impresses and nudges Mart at his side.

Ledges> Kassima claps. "Belaryth and Silora! Good pairing. Lovely name, too."

Ledges> V'han leans against Mallorith's hide, his smile wide as he remembers.

Ledges> Laurelin smiles as Silora impresses the brown, and reaches over to touch her lifemate's hide.

On the sands, Tamesis smiles as Silora Impresses the little brown. She then turns her attention back to the eggs, still kneeding her robe with nervous hands.

On the sands, R'lym's face breaks into a wide grin as a sees Silora Impress.

On the sands, Skylira brings her hands together in a joyous clap for Silora, then cocks a brow at Darkain, hope still evident in her eyes, "We shall see about that,though I do not doubt there will be one with your name on it," she says with a wink.

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

On the sands, Enial glances over at the brown again, having paid more attention to the eggs since it'd veered off. He sees the Impression made. He grins, his attention riveted back to the eggs as one of them jumps.

Ledges> Kailyth suddenly nudges past Aislinn to peer down at Belaryth and Silora. He BUGLES a brassy congratulations to the pair, then raising his head to turn and warble happily at Neith and her rider. On his shoulders, Svessa grins at the pair. "Well done!"

Ledges> T'yn smiles.

On the sands, The Crushed and Powdered Violets Egg ticks back and forth across the sand, as a compass point would search for its true homing place.

On the sands, Darci calls over to the newly impressed candidate, "What's his name Silora?"

Ledges> Jalla hugs Naiath again, for good measuer. The green rumbles softly, encircling her rider withher tail again, gently this time.

Caradin cheers for Silora

On the sands, Kaya's eyes slide to Silora, and the bare flicker of a smile turns her lips, before she decides to look casual and scan the rocking eggs.

Derella watches, in awe like a child, the Impression.

On the sands, Ariandra's face tightens to a harsh, strong mask, eyes going distant with remembrance as the woman's cry rings through the cavern. Her smile fades back into life, filling her face with the warmth of love and vicarious joy.

Ledges> C'san says "She's going to get a lot more practice it would seem."

Ledges> Aislinn grins, "I'm looking, I'm looking!" She applauds with the rest.

On the sands, The Crushed and Powdered Violets Egg swings thrice more, and then stops. After a long moment a frenzied banging can be heard from the interior, the force of the blows lifting the smaller end of the egg free of the grasping sands.

Ledges> From Neith's neck, Merellia's smile widens immesureably, watching the Sands and the brown's Impression to Silora. "Silly!" She cheers, one hand increasing it's pressure on Neith's hide as the gold croons to the new pair, and tries not to spill the wine from the skin held in the other..

Ledges> Miran smiles, watching the mayhem on the sands. She rubs Hanneth's dark hide unconsciously.

Meileiki cocks his head curiously, then smiles at the impression.

Triene edges through the crowd, searching the Candidates for those she knows.

On the sands, Silora turns tear-filled eyes to the Galleries, searching, and smiles when she sees what she's looking for. She turns back, wrapping her arms about the brown's neck in complete joy.

Mirian looks over at Caervel and says, "I want a dragon, daddy."

On the sands, Arianwen beams happily at Silora, thrilled to see her friend Impress. Reassuringly squeezing Gabrielle's hand her attention is sent back to hatchlings and eggs.

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

On the sands, The Crushed and Powdered Violets Egg erupts in a volcano of shards that fly through the cavern with no regard for person or dragon.

On the sands, Phana stares at Silora and the brown, then breaks into a nervous grin, shifting from one foot to the other. Eyes are quick to seek out something else -- a rocking egg, now.

On the sands, Jakob watches the brown pass by and impress to Silora. He grins over at her in silent congratulations, looking back to the other eggs which seem to be rocking with more intensity.

Ledges> Jerethan cheers for the Impression, gazing proudly at the recent Fort graduates.

Ledges> Alea hugs Gwirith remembering a day night quite a turn ago when she first impressed her Gwirith.

On the sands, Rising slowly and methodically from the shattered shards of her egg, this green spreads wings that appear to catch the light, giving the impression of leaves rustling on branches in a summer sun. Stepping clear of the debris, she turns her head this way and that carefully, eyeing those around her, looking for the one who will nurture and care for her.

Ledges> Meli chuckles, remembering something. "Lots o' shards'll be left for souvenirs, I'd guess."

On the sands, Silora looks at Darci, yelling nearly at the top of her nearly closed lungs..."Belaryth!"

Ledges> Channie smiles and brushes at her eyes. She leans against Kemith's foreleg as she watches.

On the sands, Tidranth greets this new Impression as exuberantly as each previous one...

Caervel just blinks at Mirian for a moment, at a loss for words and then says, "I can't do anything about that. Lady Holders can't have dragons, remember?"

On the sands, Dhelon chuckles softly as Martigan wipes his hands upon his robes and hmms, doing the same as his hands are free before returning them to Mart and the other boy on his other side. He blinkblinks as another egg quickly hatches after Belaryth has left... He ducks slightly as a shard flies just overhead.

On the sands,

Somnolent Forest Green Dragonet

Dark and brooding, this greens calls to mind the image of lush forests. Her legs are so dark they appear brown, with patches of lighter green ringing the base, spiraling up, like trunks of trees encircled by thick foliage. Further up, along her torso, the coloring becomes a deep green, dark and roughly textured, leaves over layering each other. The sunlight seems to beat down upon the green of her back, a yellowish tinge offering the illusion of sun kissed leaves at the tops of the trees, giving way to a more somber shade along her tail and wing undersides. Her form is solid, giving the impression of great strength. The eyes that look towards you from the depths of her dark green, wedge shaped head are flecked with yellow, adding to the impression of subtly lit foliage.

On the sands, Tamesis ducks as the shells of the egg fly in her direction, then rights herself and looks to see the hatchling inside.

On the sands, Silora walks down the passageway to the Queen's Weyr.

Ledges> Naiath buglegreets the new green!!!

On the sands, Gabrielle scarecly notices Martigan's missing hand, so intent she is on watching her friend Impress her lifemate. She returns Arianwen's squeeze, passing it along to Martigan as he reclaims her other hand.

On the sands, The Fresh Mint Egg shudders once.

Ledges> Garia gives Melionth a one-armed hug, being careful of the baby in her other arm "She looks like you Melionth!"

Ledges> Kassima grins. "Green! Look, Meli, we were right-and ah, but she's a lovely one." Lysseth bugles a welcome to the new green, nearly deafening Kassi.

Ledges> Gwirith bugles to the new green dragonette.

Ledges> Jalla smiles,'She looks like you Naiath" The green snorts,'Ok ok...You're prettier"

On the sands, Darkain fields a glance towards the stand, the ledges. The stench of anxiety, the cacophony of dragons, feeling the stare of countless unknown eyes he turns his own back to the eggs.

Ledges> Ceara smiles as she sees the green emerge. "That's pretty."

On the sands, The Silvery Potted Numbweed Egg tilts to one side.

Ledges> Meli grins. "Yeh, she is...got some yellow on 'er like Jul's bits o'gold."

Ledges> Bryena smiles, peering out over the Sands. "That is a pretty one, isn't it?" she comments to no-one-in-particular.

On the sands, The Tender Tarragon Egg hops to one side.

Ledges> Anaryth croons his approval.

Ledges> Ciruth looks upon the newest hatchling with interest. Aislinn giggles and plants a kiss on the large blues muzzle.

Ledges> Lily smiels softly as she sees the green, "Now that /is/ a lovely shade."

Derella smiles down at the child,"Mirian, maybe there will be a clutching af firelizards...a little dragon for you perhaps." she offers, assuming her 'comforting nanny' mode.

Ledges> Channie smiles over at T'yn and winks at him, reaching out to give his hand a squeeze.

On the sands, A mottley yellowish eggs cracks open revealing a tiny Blue hatchling. The Blue stands unsteadily, a piece of his shards stuck on his small head. The BLue squeaks and shakes his head, disloding the shard just as his eyes meet a young Candidate from Nabol.

On the sands, Treyllyn watches the green, her eyes focussed in rapt attention on the dark dragonet. Her eyes almost seek upward, looking for the reflected sun she sees in the dragonet's hide -- but then realizes it's the green's coloration. She wipes her hands unconsciously on her robe, her unblinking gaze not wavering from the dragonet.

Ledges> Mallorith warbles to the little green.

Ledges> C'san says "Look!"

From Alekis' arms, Sarai squeels, "Wanna DWAGON!"

On the sands, Skylira claps a hand over her mouth, pointing to the lovely green who has just hatched, her eyes dart to Darkain, "Isn't she a charmer?" she winks with a girlish chuckle, "bet that one will have her sights set on you."

On the sands, F'laav's free arm flies up reflexively to protect his face, his hand then returning to rest on that of Erith's lifemate.

On the sands, Kaya spies the green hatching, and straightens, coming to attention. She notices one of the holdbred Candidates smirking at you and she scowls back, slouching and looking casual again.

Ledges> C'san says "Another Nabolese!"

On the sands, Erith chuffs, the sound as harsh and deep as some overworked piece of Smith equipment, a mad invention of Master Encil, perhaps. Her body rocks from side to side, brushing her burnished side against her mate's.

Ledges> Kassima nods. "I'm more partial to pine green, though," she quips, glancing up at her humming lifemate. "And look, another blue, as well. Next is... hrm, brown?"

Caervel smiles at Derella and then at Mirian, "Remember? You want to be Lady Holder like mommy."

Ledges> T'yn move to raise her hand and kisses it before lowering it and squeezing back.

Ledges> Meli calls over at Kassi "Neh, a bronze maybe."

Brymar cheers for his friend from Nabol, his feet swinging out over the sands in agitated circles.

On the sands, Enial blinks, as the egg he was watching explodes to reveal a blue dragon -- which immediately Impresses. He shakes his head, and looks over to see the green. His lips twist into a little smile.

Ledges> J'dar says "How many of them got Searched, C'san?"

Ledges> Zyrieth rumblehumms encouragement to the newest Hatchlings!

Ledges> Ceara looks over at C'san. "You're all trying to invade us here, arent you?"

Ledges> Jalla votes,'Bronze..i think"

On the sands, Martigan stands on his tiptoes, his body weaving from side to side as he strains to see the eggs near the back of the clutch. He chuckles lightly as he spies the girl from Gar, almost his match in small stature, doing the same thing.

On the sands, Tamesis cheers as the blue chooses and turns her attention back to the green, once again raising her hand to wipe her brow.

On the sands, Jakob shifts back and forth, more out of habit by now then any real affect by the heat. He swallows as he catches sight of the green.

Meileiki gazes at the family with lids half closed, curiously.

On the sands, Dhelon turns to glance at the other Candidates to see if anyone else had a runin with the egg's shards. Then he stares back at the green, smilng nervously.. He smiles, "What a beautiful colour..."

On the sands, Somnolent Forest Green Dragonet lifts her head up slowly, eyes whirling as she regards with calm intent the nearest cluster of candidates, a group of boys. Not what she's looking for. She steps free of the shards of her shell, and with purpose heads for a pair of girls.

Ledges> C'san laughs, answering both, "Yes, and I don't know exactly how many."

Ledges> T'yn peers over a tall rider and nods at Martigan.

On the sands, Phana watches this new green intently, bunching up her robe in her hands; violet-shaded eyes follow leaf-hued dragonet carefully, her head tilting as she watches.

On the sands, Treyllyn finally blinks, and she realizes Jakob is standing beside her. Her hand seeks his as her gaze returns, fascinated, to the green.

On the sands, The Star Anise Egg rolls halfway over.

On the sands, The Tender Tarragon Egg shivers a bit.

Alekis grins, "Smart dragonete there..."

Lorianne walks up into the stands from the entrance to the bowl.

On the sands, Suddenly, there is a loud CRACK that carries clearly over the general din of the activity on the sands as one of the eggs, after wobbling violently, splits right down the middle. As the two shell halves fall away its precious contents are revealed: a young stocky brown, with strongly muscled limbs and a barrel chest. His glossy chestnut hide reflects every beam of light in the cavern as he moves with great care and thought towards the candidates presented for his perusal. So thoughtful is he as he approaches them, you wonder if maybe this one will take his sweet time about finding his lifemate, but not so. He moves purposefully, carefully, as if fully aware of his size and strength, and comes to a stop directly in front of a tall Seacrafter girl, lifting his head to stare deeply into her eyes. Impression is made, and the two leave the sands, together forever.

On the sands, Darkain merely smiles slightly at Skylira's words, choosing not to respond.

Mirian frowns a bit, looking back down at the eggs, "I don't want to be like mommy, look what happened to her." and then ooohs as she watches one of the dragons.

Hanna waves at Lorianne.

phoenix runs her hand through her hair and sighs, "This is nervewracking."

On the sands, The Dark Nettle Egg shudders once.

On the sands, Skylira runs a hand through her hair with nervous anticipation, her eyes gravitating to watch the green.

The group of Nabolese again raise a cheer for one of their own!!!

Ledges> Meli chuckles. "Brown... can't be right alla time."

Steryn hugs phoenix "Why's that?"

Lorianne nods to the herders and goes to sit near them.

Ledges> Kassima laughs. "She does remind me of Lyss-doesn't waste a moment, just heads directly for what she wants, eh?" She whistles as the next egg hatches. "Brown!"

Piebol cheers Loudly, "Way to go!"

Ledges> Verenth emerges from the tunnel to the bowl, circling momentarily before he banks and lands neatly on on one of the ledges overlooking the sands.

On the sands, Ariandra slowly turns her head, face glowing in the erratic illumination. Her eyes catch and hold those of the person next to her as her smile drifts from slight to wholehearted.

Ledges> Melata vaults down Verenth's side to the ground, the dragon's sparkling eyes watching closely.

Ledges> Liselle laughs as her hair gets blow,, 'Yes, yes, I'm watching." Her green sways her forelegs up thwen down, lifting her mate; "Don't knock me onto the Sands, Vy!" and she grabs a tighter hold onto the neck strap.

Ledges> Meli peers at Kassi. "F'I remember, Lysseth clawed 'er way through a few others t'get to you, didn't she?"

Caradin cheers at the top of his lungs, "Go job! Way to go!"

On the sands, Gabrielle leans over to whisper to Arianwen, "They sure do seem to know what they want, don't they?" as she watches the green move with purpose. Her eyes flicker once toward the brown, watching with relief as the impression carries through smoothly.

Ledges> Narai smiles softly and looks up at her blue.

Caervel almost flinches at Mirian's words, reaches down to take another slow drink from his flask and returns his attention to the hatching on the sands.

Ledges> Channie grins over at Kassi, and Meli, listening to them banter back and forth about the color.

On the sands, Dhelon sighs quietly as the green moves off away from him.. Then he hears the great noise of another egg hatching and turns to watch. With a slight smile he watches that brown impress as well. Shifting from foot to foot he looks back at the other eggs, though glancing over to the side now and then to see who the beautiful green will Impress.

On the sands, The Shy Sweet Woodruff Egg rolls halfway over.

On the sands, Jakob smiles encouragingly to Treyllyn, grasping her hand tightly. Just as much for her support as his.

Avaris flies up into the stands from the entrance to the bowl.

Fobok doesn't even notice Lorianne come in, watching the Sands intently..

On the sands, Somnolent Forest Green Dragonet slows down as she approaches two girls, looking intently into each of their faces...ah, that one. With a purposeful step forward, she butts the legs of the girl who bunches her robes in her hands, wanting her attention, now.

From Derella's Shoulder, Bibbidi chitters to the girl, thinking that a 'little dragon' isn't a bad way to go.

Ledges> Aislinn decides that the other Istan riders have the best idea and moves to sit atop Ciruth in hopes of seeing beter.

Ledges> Aislinn climbs up onto Ciruth as the blue bends down accomodatingly.

Ledges> Kassima nods. "Indeed. And let's see if my old pattern holds true- I'm going to guess this next to be bronze. Therefore, it won't be-just you watch." She shakes her head. "Not that I recall... just snorted at 'em until they got out of her way."

On the sands, Arianwen chuckles very softly, nodding in reply to Gabrielle. "Seem to indeed." she whispers back, not taking her eyes from the activity out before her.

On the sands, The Savory Purple Sage Egg shudders once.

On the sands, The Silver Rosemary Egg gives a little hop.

On the sands, The Star Anise Egg shivers a bit.

Avaris flits in quietly, coming in to land and watch the Hatching.

On the sands, The Marbled Lemon Balm Egg shakes from side to side for a moment.

phoenix grins impishly, "I don't know if I want Ari to Impress or not..

Ledges> Lily keeps her eyes on the green, a smile playing at her lips. "Reminds me a bit of that green of Aladis'," she murmurs quietly.

On the sands, Darkain chuckles to himself, looking over the remaining candidates and smiling calmly.... His eyes still trying to keep up with the frantic movement's around him.

Ledges> Melata cranes her neck over the ledge, looking down onto the sands.

On the sands, F'laav's normally stony face cracks into an awkward smile of his own, murmuring.

Ledges> Lily nudges Meli, whispering, "Hey, was that a smile down there?"

On the sands, Somnolent Forest Green Dragonet lifts her head.

On the sands, Phana nearly jumps, then she blinks incredulously at the tiny green, taking a /very/ careful step back to give her room to move. Oh, certainly her attention is on the dragonet. She doesn't even notice Gill elbowing her, as she's stepped on the redhead's foot.

On the sands, The Somnolent Forest Green Dragonet stares deeply into Phana's eyes.

Ledges> Meli grins. "Mighta been, mighta been.." peering at the sands.

Ledges> Kailyth croons as his scritcher departs. Thinking it over, he takes another quick glance at the sands before twisting his neck up just *so* - ah, there. See, I'm near enough to scritch again! His muzzle nudges Aislinn's leg where it rests on Ciruth's shoulder.

Ledges> Bryena cheers. "Way to go, Phana!"

Ledges> Tinya swings her leg over Liath's back and drops to the ground, landing lightly.

Ledges> Alea bugles as another green impresses!

Ledges> Jalla leans forward, smiles and cheers,"Phana!" bouncing happily.

Ledges> R'val waves to Tinya as LIath arrives.

Ledges> Kailyth seems to ignore his lifemate, who notices his movement and thumps him playfully on the shoulder. "You're insufferable."

On the sands, The Star Anise Egg hops to one side.

Ledges> Melata grins, then peers about...there's got to be /blues/ down there somewhere.

On the sands, Darci rubs her hands together and looks back into her weyr when a large adult bugle comes from it and then looks back to the sands. She is just in time to see a chubby boy find himself on his backside, tripped by a very energic blue. The boy cradles the blue head in his lap, whispering softly to his new lifemate.

Ledges> Ceara lets out a whoop for Phana.

On the sands, Ariandra nods slightly, free hand lifting to brush under her eye for a moment. It moves then, slowly, almost of its own accord, fingertips lightly touching F'laav's cheek. They linger just the moment, then the hand returns to Ariandra's side.

Ledges> L'han holds onto one of Maireth's straps, leaning a bit over the ledge and frowning down at the Candidates.

Ledges> Tinya waves, then wriggles through the crowds to sit by R'val. "Hiya."

On the sands, A young lad from Tillek break hands with his fellows, stepping out of the way of a blue dragonet who is intent on someone behind him.

On the sands, Treyllyn smiles happily at Phana's Impression, nodding congratulations to the girl, and she squeezes Jakob's hand tightly within her own, pausing to gaze into his eyes briefly before returning her attention to the eggs.

On the sands, Dhelon grins as he watches the green find her lifemate and nods across to the Candidate from where he stands on the opposite side of the semi-circle. Then he returns his eyes to watch the mound of eggs hopefully.

On the sands, The Dark Nettle Egg rocks back and forth a few times.

On the sands, Skylira covers a giggle at the antics of the dragonets

Ledges> Lily chuckles at Meli, "Perhaps I should sketch this...just in case nobody believes me." She smiles as the green Impresses.

On the sands, The Minty Misnamed Catnip Egg rolls down off a crested dune on the mound, bouncing once or twice.

Ledges> Jerethan cheers for the Impression, grinning over at Lily.

On the sands, Tamesis looks around at all the eggs, candidates and hatchling, eyes bright with the excitement, but also too excited to speak. She watches as the hatchlings make their way to find their lifemate, her nervousness still evident by the kneeding she's doing to the side of her robe.

On the sands, Phana does, thankfully, step forward again, wrapping shaking arms around the green neck. It's after a long moment that she lifts her head, damp-eyed. "Her name is Fioreth!"

Ledges> Breana smiles at Tinya and then turns her attentionn back to the sands and remaining candidates.

Ledges> Jalla hmms,"Nice name..that"

On the sands, The Minty Misnamed Catnip Egg pauses, then raps itself against a neighboring egg, swiveling with the force of the blows. A ripple of cracks begins at the blunt end and zig zags towards the narrow in a rapid race.

Ledges> R'val grins, "Fioreth. A nice name."

On the sands, R'lym turns and smiles as Phana Impresses.

Ledges> Kassima smiles. "Fioreth-that's a good name."

On the sands, The Angelica Root Egg tilts to one side.

Mirian looks up to scritch Derella's firelizard lightly, then back down to the hatching.

Ledges> Meli nods. "Yeh... has a good ring."

Ledges> Liselle grins widely. "Fioreth."

On the sands, Martigan's eyes travel over the mound and he nudges Gabrielle as he spies one of the larger eggs rocking, his face flushed with excitement and the heat. He shifts his feet in imitation of the rocking and to remove them from the burning heat of the Sands.

On the sands, The Minty Misnamed Catnip Egg breaks deliberately and slowly, each large piece being pushed up and off by a set of sturdy limbs encased in the disintegrating cocoon.

Caradin cherrs loudly for Phana, "Way to go!"

Ledges> Alea grins. "A pretty name for a pretty green."

On the sands, F'laav's blush returns, a beautiful shade of crimson. This time, however, the smile doesn't vanish.

On the sands, Enial smiles as the green and Phana find each other. He grins, giving a discreet thumbs-up.

Bibbidi chitters at the girl, adding her voice to the hummmmmmmmmmm.

On the sands, The Star Anise Egg rocks back and forth a few times.

Ledges> Melata snorts at Verenth, "Move that blue head of yours...I wanna see down there."

On the sands, He pauses, head lifting in a slow, almost practiced motion. Scanning the vastness of the cavern while poised among the remains of the shell, he seems to be deliberating a course of action. Head turns, this way, then rotates. A small talon makes random scratches that could almost be some sort of mapped out plan. One foot after another, surely placed, and he's on his way.

On the sands,

Methodical Aconite Blue Dragonet

He seems almost out of proportion, rather top heavy with narrow, slender hind quarters and an overly long tail. His back and head appear to be massive, but the appearance is somewhat deceptive. The illusion comes from the distinctive, unusual markings that overlay the medium blue of his hide. Five distinct violet blue areas, shaped like petals of the aconite flower are concentrated on his head, back, and wings. Most noticeable is the helmet shape that flows down from his head, giving way to a lighter violet as it descends. Greenish veins pattern the undersides of wings and torso, adding to the impression. His eyes, framed by the distinct markings, seem to have a penetrating, thoughtful stare. Each movement he makes is slow and sure, as if planned to the last detail.

On the sands, Darkain's head sinks towards his chest. Exhale. A gritty hand wipes dust across his sweaty brow.

From Alekis' arms, Sarai tries to HUM!

On the sands, Methodical Aconite Blue Dragonet heads up a short flight of steps to the galleries.

On the sands, Jakob watches each impression with a mixture of happiness and sadness. Looking back at Trey, he smiles brightly, standing straighter, and all but able to ignore the heat as he waits and watches.

On the sands, Dhelon watches with a smile as the Catnip egg slowly falls to bits and its dragonette makes its way out... He chuckles softly as he contineus to watch, "Slow but steady."

On the sands, F'laav blinks.

Ledges> Naiath Bugles at the blue. She's fond of blues. Lovely blues.

Ledges> Meli says "Wow... int'resting markings."

Ledges> D'ran says "Now that's a blue :)"

Ledges> Verenth snakes his tail back and forth as the blue hatches.

Alekis ahhhs, "A beauty!"

Ledges> Garia watches the blue curiously.

Ledges> Vidarth BUGLES! to the little blue on the sands.]

Avaris hummmmmmms.

On the sands, Enial scans the eggs again, and watches as the blue pushes his way free, then does another short round of the Candiate Shuffle as his feet get hot.

On the sands, Gabrielle jumps slightly as Martigan nudges her, knocked out of the trance of watching Impressions. Dutifully looking where he pointed, she nods, though her attention is drawn after the little blue, "But..but. Where's he going?"

On the sands, Tidranth peers after his latest offspring with a startled warble...

Ledges> Miran raises her brows. "Where's he going?"

Ledges> Jalla says "he might even grow to Rhevanth's size..."

Peregrine starts.

Ledges> R'val grins, "About time too."

D'va strolls up into the stands from the entrance to the bowl.

Methodical Aconite Blue Dragonet scans faces methodically, moving from place to place.

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

Ledges> Channie smiles, "Oh, that one is lovely." she murmers between scritching Kemith's eyeridges.

On the sands, Darkain turns, slightly concerned as the blue scurries headlong up into the galleries.

On the sands, Phana strolls down the passageway to the Queen's Weyr.

Ledges> Ceara says "Cooool. Oh no, not as cool as *you*, but still nice."

Ledges> T'yn turns and blinks.

Ledges> Kassima sighs good-naturedly. "So much for my guess of bronze," she comments, peering down at the blue. "He's got interesting coloring-but why's he going to the galleries?"

On the sands, Tamesis watches puzzled as the blue leaves the sands

Caradin watches the blue, "I wonder where he's headed."

Ledges> D'ran says "He might at that"

On the sands, Enial blinks as the blue heads up the stairs. "Wha'?"

On the sands, Arianwen oohhs as they pretty egg breaks open to deposit the blue. She comments softly to Gabrielle "Where he wants, remember?"

On the sands, Skylira watches in disbelief as the blue makes his way up the steps to the galleries, she glances questioningly at Darkain.

D'va gets out of the way. "The?"

Kelei looks at the blue in amazement as he comes into the galeries

On the sands, Treyllyn gasps again at the dragonet's appearance, and she clasps Jakob's hand again, her eyes fixed on this dragonet as she takes in the patterns that cover his body. She watches his movements, almost unable to breathe, and absently shifts from foot to foot on the Sands.

Peregrine stares at the dragonet, amazed.

Ledges> Jalla chuckles,'Gives your lout some competition in the Turns to come, eh?" elbowong D'ran in the side and smirking.

Ledges> D'ran says "Where that thing think he's going?"

Methodical Aconite Blue Dragonet warbles in distress, talons clicking on the stone as he turns back to the sands.

On the sands, Methodical Aconite Blue Dragonet comes down a short flight of steps from the galleries.

Ledges> Lily blinks at the blue, watching his progress. "Is he supposed to be doing that?"

Ledges> Breana laughs as she sees the little blue leave the sand. She looks up at Kassi "Is he lost?"

On the sands, Kaya bursts out laughing, uncrossing her arms and turning in a circle to watch the blue ascend the galleries. Her flat, dragonpoker face shimmers to delight at this upset in dragonet behavior.

On the sands, Darkain shrugs and returns his gaze to the sands... "they know better than we where to find their mate."

Ledges> Ceara laughs. "oops."

Ledges> R'val forwns, "I don't think so."

Ledges> R'val frowns, too.

Ledges> Bryena looks out at the blue. "NNo... she murmurs. It can't be!"

Ledges> J'dar says "Doesn't he like any of the candidates on the Sands?"

Ledges> Jalla peers at teh Stands,'He wants someone not on the Sands??"

On the sands, Treyllyn watches the blue, a bit confused. "WHo does he want?" she whispers to Jakob.

Ledges> T'yn sighs and relaxes.

Alekis blinks

Laywne grins and leans back.

Ledges> Aerth 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.

Peregrine shakes his head.

Ledges> C'san frowns, "Maybe he's looking for someone .. else." "Oh, there we go."

On the sands, Tidranth warbles in confusion to his mate, seemingly mollified by the blue hatchling's return.

On the sands, Tamesis chuckles as the blue returns. She turns to the candidate next to her and says "Must not of found the one he wanted up there"

Caradin chuckles at the blue, "Poor guy, can't seem to find his mate."

Ledges> R'val ahhs, "Ok, he went back down again. Maybe he's exploring." he grins.

D'va immediately looks around for Brymar.

Fobok looks to the blue, curious, and in awe at being so close to a hatchling..keeps an eye on it after it leaves..

Piebol grins.

Alekis laughs and Sarai looks confused...

Ledges> Kassima shrugs, bewildered. "Guess he had his reasons... or maybe he just took a wrong turn." She grins at Bree. "He could be exploring or something."

Ledges> Jalla says "ah ok..."

Ledges> Jerethan watches the little blue, startled. "I've never seen that before," he says, watching some of the people in the stands scatter to avoid the dragonet.

On the sands, Skylira scratches her head but cannot resist a chuckle at the blue's confusion.

On the sands, Enial cocks his head slightly at the blue's return, watching silently.

Ledges> Shandra chuckles, "He's got a full measure of curiosity, I'd say."

Caervel watches the blue and smiles a bit again as he sees Mirian's wide eyes following him.

Ledges> Breana grins and moves forward to get a better view of the little Blue.

Ledges> R'val grins, "And boldness. TO walk into such a crowd. He'll be a cocky one."

On the sands, Jakob shakes his head, startled. "Perhaps the one for him is not on the sands." He murmers to Trey, a touch regretfully. His eyes traces the blue's movements.

On the sands, Methodical Aconite Blue Dragonet plops on his rear, talons tapping on the sands as he...regroups. His head swings back and forth, in slower and slower arcs until it stops. Like a canine on point, he quivers and heads off.

Ledges> J'rell grins, "Or perversity :)"

On the sands, R'lym watches the Blue's antics with concern.

Ledges> Melata cranes her head towards the gallery, then back down to the sands, following the blue's progress,,,,

On the sands, Martigan swivels his head to watch the movements of the blue. He says to the Candidates around him, "For a moment there I thought he was going for Brymar."

Kelei shakes her head at the blue's antics,"Wonder who he was looking for."

Ledges> Liselle grins at R'val. "Let's not give the green's any ideas?"

On the sands, Dhelon blinks and blinks again as the blue leaves... He stares after him for a while, then smiles at his return and shakes his head, chuckling again softly. Nudging Mart he smirks, "This one is wise... wanted to check every one out I guess. Not just us silly robed folks."

Ledges> Alea nods. "He'll be interesting to watch grow."

Padde followed all of that in openmouthed awe, twisting every which way for a closer look..

Ledges> D'ran says "He's found his lifemate"

Ledges> Jalla chuckles,"What a character"

Ledges> R'val grins at Liselle, "They've already got 'em I'd wager."

On the sands, Treyllyn giggles softly as she hears Dhelon's comment, but doesn't avert her eyes from the blue dragonet.

Ledges> Garia laughs, switching Taria to another arm. "What a funny little blue!"

Ledges> Channie giggles softly as she watches, "I wonder who he'll pick."

On the sands, Methodical Aconite Blue Dragonet finds this person, and looks up, weighing the male in the scales of choice.

Ledges> Verenth eyes the crowd, as if seeing if there was someone in there that he missed, then snorts...nope....on the sands.

Ledges> Meli leans forward to watch the blue...

On the sands, Skylira encourages the blue with a sweet little croon, the perplexed look on her face after she utters it showing her own confusion as to where it came from.

Ledges> T'yn grins and nods.

Ledges> Vyaneth warbles knowingly, earning a fond slap from her mate as she dangles above the sands. "Oh, most likely," Liselle agrees. "But there's no sense in /encrouaging/ them."

Ledges> C'san blinks.

On the sands, Enial watches the blue silently, head remaining cocked as the little one makes his decision.

Caradin grins at the blue hoping that he'll find his mate.

On the sands, Dhelon smiles as he watches the blue's tactics and wonders curiously where he is headed. Shifting again to another foot his weight he waits and watches.

On the sands, A brass-shaded bronze bugles and charges through a group of candidates, scattereing them in every direction. He comes to a sudden halt, skidding and spraying sand, directly before a vintner apprentice and croons his delight.

phoenix smiles tho, pulling Steryn's arms tighter about her, "If it's sposed to happn it will, right?"

On the sands, Darkain notes the reappearance of the blue dragonet, but jumps a little as he hears a croon right next to him, he looks down with a hopeful stare, to find it was only Skylira.

On the sands, Methodical Aconite Blue Dragonet taptaptaps those talons on the ground, sound muted in the sands. His straining head is lifted, eyes trying to bore a route through to brain beyond.

Brymar waves to his Dad. "I'm down here, Dad!" He swings his legs back out over the Sands, enjoying the heat.

On the sands, The Cinnamon Sticks Egg gives a little hop.

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

Steryn blinks, getting the feeling his missed something. He nods all the same, "Yup."

Ledges> Breana points to the little bronze and laughs.

On the sands, The Savory Purple Sage Egg jerks to one side a little.

On the sands, Tidranth TRUMPETS to the bronze hatchling!

From Alekis' arms, Sarai claps, "Shinry dwagon!"

On the sands, A couple eggs that have been shuddering and shaking roll nito each other and both crack. Two little Greens emerge from the eggs, pausing only long enough to squeal, seemingly angrily at each other before lunging into the ring of Candidates, selecting lifemates.

On the sands, Methodical Aconite Blue Dragonet puts a foot on the shifting one and makes a tiny...ahem sound, then leeeeeannns all his weight on it.

Ledges> R'val chuckles, "A bronze. And look, those two don't seem to like one another, those greens."

On the sands, Jakob grins, glancing downwards at his own robe, then back up as he watches the blue carefully.

On the sands, Treyllyn's eyes flicker to the broze, and then back at the blue as the bronze quickly Impresses.

On the sands, The Burning Crimson Cayenne Egg rolls halfway over.

D'va walks over to his son, shaking his head. "You're not going to fall, right?" He asks. It's not one of his brighter questions.

On the sands, The Cinnamon Sticks Egg rolls halfway over.

Ledges> Jalla chuckles at the blue..

Mirian can't seem to decide where to watch, the dragons, the moving eggs or the people on the sands.

Ledges> Melata comments to no one in particular, "The Werylingmaster is gonna have a hard time with those two greens down there."

Ledges> Garia chuckles, her amused eyes riveted to the blue.

On the sands, Dhelon watches the blue's antics and cannot help chuckling softly again though he doesn't stop observing him, waiting to see his choice.

Ledges> Kassima ahs. "Bronze, indeed," she says with a smile. "Brown next." She turns her attention back to the little blue, chuckling at him.

Ledges> D'ran holds his breath as the blue choooses

On the sands, Martigan blinkblinks at Dhelon and then at the blue. He slowly lets go of Dhelon's hand, a broad grin on his face.

On the sands, The Saffron-Cinnamon Egg shudders once.

Brymar rolls his eyes at D'va. "I always sit like this, Dad. Geez... you trying to embarrass me?":

Ledges> R'val nods towards Melata, "If they keep that up..."

On the sands, Enial picks himself up, being one of the ones scattered by the bronze, and he tripped on his robe in the process. He sputters, spitting out sand as he stands back up.

Ledges> Channie bounces in place as she grins and watches the sands.

Ledges> Meli inhales sharply.... and casts a quick glance at Kassi..."Mart?!"

Ledges> Breana sits forward, carefully watching martigan.

On the sands, Treyllyn steps away from Dhelon as the dragonet stops before him, right beside her. She grins and then nudges him forward, just a little.

On the sands, Shards fly in hundreds of directions as the hungry little blue shakes his wings to dry.

On the sands, Martigan moves back to press against Gabrielle, separating himself from the Benden Hold man.

D'va rolls his eyes and retreats back to an empty seat, muttering something about that lost blue dragonet and dinner.

Caradin watches the blue with concern, "I hope he finds his mate."

On the sands, The Methodical Aconite Blue Dragonet stares deeply into Dhelon's eyes.

Ledges> Jerethan grins. "No! Dhelon -- that Farmcraft lad."

Ledges> Meli leans back. "Or Dhelon? Ah..." She looks a little disappointed, but still glad for the new rider.

On the sands, Tamesis watches the little blue, happy that he is back on the right track and found his lifemate. Her attention returns to the eggs and hatchlings

On the sands, Dhelon blinks in complete surprise and stares, jaw dropping open as he looks at the blue...

Ledges> Kassima leans forward, squinting. "I can't tell...." She sighs, leaning back. "Nay, I don't think so."

Ledges> Hanneth rests her head on her forefeet and watches intently, tail wrapped tightly about her lithe dark haunches.

Ledges> R'val grins," Dhelon. Ahh, good choice for 'im.'

Brymar cheers. "All right Dhelon!!!"

Ledges> Ceara smiles as Dhelon Impresses. "Way to go!"

Ledges> Miran cheers.

On the sands, Gabrielle peeks over Martigan's shoulder, stumbling back with him as she watches Dhelon meet his lifemate.

Ledges> Jalla cheers

On the sands, Kaya's fingers twitch by her sides and she settles them across her chest, folded securely. Behind her defenses, she watches dragonets and candidates, her mouth twitching to smiles or scowls as certain pairs find each other.

Ledges> J'dar CHEERS! "Yay, Dhelon!" He elbows C'san again. "We Searched him. Brenneth knew what he was doing."

Ledges> Breana sighs and leans back as Mart watches Dhelon Impress the bold little blue.

On the sands, Dh'lon kneels down and smiles with sparkling eyes at the blue.. He says quietly, "His name is Wyith."

Ledges> Jalla smiles at J'dar"You must be proud"

Ledges> Alea cheers for Dhelon and Wyith!

Ledges> C'san nods! "Indeed!"

On the sands, Ariandra laughs out loud, letting the sheer exuberance carry her head upwards. She grins at F'laav and nods, and then points to the wandering blue who seems to have fulfilled his..plan.

Ledges> Channie smiles, though she was hoping the blue was picking Mart. She cheers for Dhelon and Wyith.

On the sands, Treyllyn grins and says a few words of congratulations, grinning happily. She murmurs softly to Jakob, her eyes brimming with delight at seeing a Candidate right beside her Impress.

Alekis blinks, "Well I'll be..." she tosses a half mark piece to G'vin, "So you win." she shrugs.

On the sands, Enial runs a hand through his hair, both to smooth it down and get sand out of it. He misses Dhelon's Impression, looking over there just in time to catch the name.

Ledges> T'yn adds his applauses.

On the sands, Skylira lifts one foot, shaking it slowly to dislodge the sand from it, smiling briefly over at Darkain, the smile widening as she sees the blue find his lifemate. she places her foot back on the sand and repeats the process slowly, with the other foot.

Ledges> Melata grins as she hears the name..."For once a dragon with an /easy/ name to pronounce...not all those syllables they seem to like."

Ledges> Jerethan cheers for Empress's pet.

Ledges> Tinya watches the sands, spellbound.

On the sands, Dh'lon lays his hand on Wyith for a moment, then shaking his head in disbelief still he moves off the sands.

On the sands, Dh'lon strolls down the passageway to the Queen's Weyr.

On the sands, R'lym hears Ariandra laugh and chuckles himself. He nods to Dh'lon, then just shakes his head slightly, grinning.

On the sands, Jakob grins broadly for Dhelon.. Dh'lon, and his lifemate. He smiles at Treyllyn as he watches, then turns away after a moment, back to the rest of the eggs.

On the sands, Treyllyn turns with Jakob, his hand still firmly clutched in hers.

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

On the sands, The Savory Purple Sage Egg tilts and spins, digging itself into the warm sands, as if dancing with the joy of life.

Ledges> R'val nudges Tinya, "Beautiful blue, wasn't he?" He smiles.

Ledges> Ciruth looks over at Tinya, noticing her strange knot.

Ledges> Melionth launches off of the ledge and into the air. Crossing the cavern, she swoops into the tunnel, leaving the hatching grounds.

On the sands, The Beached Bladderwrack Egg rolls halfway over.

Ledges> Tinya blinks, then nods, smiling. "Lovely."

On the sands, The Bay Leaf Egg shudders once.

On the sands, The Savory Purple Sage Egg pauses, then begins to shake, the pressure building and building within it.

Ledges> Kassima shifts in her seat on Lyss's foreleg, watching the rolling eggs.

On the sands, The Savory Purple Sage Egg resonates with the powerful beating from within, and then begins to fracture, accompanied by a sound like distant thunder.

Ledges> Channie grins over at Kassi, "Alright, so, what color do you guess next?"

On the sands, Jakob smiles and murmers back to Trey, hugging her encouragingly as he catches sight of another egg cracking open.

On the sands, Darkain steps a few steps closer to a few of the other candidates, having been left mostly isolated by the impressions to either side of him.

Ledges> Breana pipes up "Green!"

On the sands, The egg bounces and spins, like a drop of water on a hot griddle. At last it stills, then strong talons rip through the weakened shell, as if the lightening were to strike upwards towards the sky. As the shower of shards fountains up and then falls, they drift into a pile around the beautiful, diminutive green. She ponders her condition, then sets out, moving with an ease and grace almost unnatural in one so young.

On the sands, A greeen glances at this candidate and that, searching. Nearby a tall boy whoops, 'Xeenanth !' as a muddy brown before him bugles happily.

On the sands,

Mist and Moss Agate Green Dragonet

Muted shades of gentle moss hidden with a haze of shimmering mist cover the supple, healthy hide of this dragonet. Petite in a delicate manner, she holds herself with poise and grace, lacking the usual gangly manner of one so young. Milky white greens along the small expanse of belly that is visible merge into darker hues that seem to fall into the shadowy places beneath wings and behind limbs. Lighter, lustrous shades of moss agate, glowing with hidden luminosity, highlight wings that are sure to provide future speed and agility. Sinuously lithe, her neck and tail make up most of her diminutive length, and probably always will. Unreadable and mysterious, with a penetrating gaze, she holds deep secrets to be divulged to only one.

On the sands, Martigan squeezes Gabrielle's hand as he calls out his congratulations to Dh'lon. "There's still plenty more eggs left." It's hard to tell if he's trying to reassure her or himself. "There's one right there," he mutters, pointing to the purple egg with the hand that was previously clutching Dh'lon's.

On the sands, Erith claws a few shard fragments into a haphazard pile out of her way.

Ledges> Kassima grins at Channie. "Brown. Lyss says green, though-" She looks back down at the sands and sighs. "And is right, again."

Ledges> Breana laughs at Kassi and Meli "Told you!"

Ledges> Jalla cheers. Another green.

Ledges> Alea blinks. "Another green!'

On the sands, Tamesis shifts over slightly to stand nearer to Darkain, her eyes never leaving the eggs as she watches them and the hatchlings

Ledges> Lysseth bugles a welcome to the green, then nudges her lifemate as if to say 'I told you so!'

Ledges> R'val grins,' Aha. Another green."

On the sands, The Dusty Cinnamon Egg tilts to one side.

Ledges> Meli grins. "Greens have th'best colorin'..."

Ledges> Naiath rumbles smugly.

On the sands, The Burning Crimson Cayenne Egg gives a little hop.

Ledges> R'val grins," You're biased Meli."

On the sands, The Shy Sweet Woodruff Egg rocks back and forth a few times.

Ledges> Kassima chuckles at Meli. "Greens have the best everything," she agrees.

Ledges> T'yn grins as he listens.

Ledges> Melata blinks as she hears the /oddest/ name from the sands, shakes her head, and continues watchin.

Ledges> Alea nods her agreement with Meli, patting Gwirith. "Yes, they do!"

Ledges> Meli grins. "Course I am, R'val."

On the sands, F'laav blinks. "Xeenanth?" he repeats, dumbstruck. He is given an imperious nudge by Tidranth, and breaks into a grin, commenting, "I know. 'Sa great name."

Ledges> Kemith *BUGLES* to the hatchlings, stopping his humming for a moment to sound out happily.

On the sands, Treyllyn holds her breath as the new green emerges -- followed closely by another. Her eyes dart between them, resting on the Agate Green. She smiles at the hatchling's posture, marvelling at the grace she already possesses.

On the sands, The Cinnamon Sticks Egg tilts to one side.

Ledges> R'val nudges Meli teasingly, "What does Juliath think of all these greens, hmm?"

Kylia strolls up into the stands from the entrance to the bowl.

On the sands, The Beached Bladderwrack Egg shivers a bit.

Hanna dropped Jadie.

Ledges> Meli nudges Lily. "He GRINNED."

Ledges> Miran pats Hanneth. "She's pretty. All snakey like you."

Hanna Jadie croons as Hanna picks her up.

Ledges> R'val chuckles at Meli, "You're watching F"laav, and not these hatchlings? So he's smiling, who wouldn't at a time like this?"

Ledges> R'val ammends, "But then..this is F"laav we're talking about.' He grins wryly.

Ledges> Meli turns back to R'val. "She likes 'em... course, they're not as pretty as her..."

On the sands, Gabrielle nods absently to Martigan, shifting her hands in his as well as Arianwen's as she plants her feet more firmly.

Ledges> Jalla bounces excitedly,

Ledges> Jerethan grins. "So Benden's F'laav and Tidranth," he says with a laugh.

On the sands, The Star Anise Egg shakes from side to side for a moment.

On the sands, Enial watched the brown as it Impressed the boy next to him. He glances up, and sees the green.

On the sands, Skylira wipes a hand across her brow, shifting her weight from one foot to the other as her eyes remain fixed on the eggs and hatchlings. Her lips curl up in a smil at the sight of the lovely green.

Ledges> R'val nods to Meli with a grin, "Course not."

On the sands, Mist and Moss Agate Green Dragonet continues her smooth self- assured steps. Moving between separating Candidates without so much as a stumble. Row upon row of the semicircle left behind as resolute determination drives her forward.

On the sands, Shudder..hop..shudder..hop..shudder...CRACK! A Green plops out of her Shards and lands flat on the Sands. After just a moment, the little green creels and pushes herself back up and looks at the chaos all around her. Suddenly she dart forward straith up to a young lady from High Reaches Hold. stopping in from and crooning, she shakes the sand of her hide, covering her newly-chosen lifemate.

Ledges> Tinya grins. "Liath certainly approves."

Ledges> Alea climbs gracefully up onto Gwirith with the help of a proffered forelimb, receiving a loving croon as she does so.

Ledges> R'val grins, "As does Vidarth, the wicked ccreature."

On the sands, The Silver Rosemary Egg shakes from side to side for a moment.

Ledges> Lily giggles. "I saw it. Definitely have to draw this, Meli."

Ledges> Jalla smirks at R'val,"Wouldn't have kown.." and wionks

Ledges> Jalla winks rather

Ledges> Gwirith rises effortlessly off of the ledge and into the air. Crossing the cavern, she swoops into the tunnel, leaving the hatching grounds.

On the sands, Tamesis watches as the hatchling moves from cadidiate to candidate, holding her breath as she waits to see who she chooses

phoenix cheers! and waves her lil mop again, "Yea Sadie!"

Ledges> R'val winks back at Jalla, "NOw now, that's hardly fair!"

Ledges> Tinya chuckles. "Hmmm, why am I not a bit surprised?"

On the sands, The Exploding Pepper Sneeze Egg twitches slightly.

On the sands, Weaving this way and that, a green the colour of moldy bread, moves through the candidates. She croons sadly as she looks and hunts for her lifemate.

On the sands, Arianwen oohhs softly again as she notices the woodruff egg rocking. She smiles at the various Impressions going on around her, making sure she keeps out of the way of the odd stumbling hatchling. She throws a swift smile to Gabrielle, both looking for and to give reassurance.

Ledges> R'val grins at TInya, "YOu know me and my dragon well?"

Ledges> Jalla pokes her tongue out at her old Healer Jman.

Ledges> Kassima laughs at R'val and Tinya, beaming as another green hatches. "Can't have enough greens in a clutch-next one's brown, though."

On the sands, The Freshly Threshed Caraway Seed Egg gives a little hop.

Avaris flits around, trying to find a better perch than the ground.

On the sands, Treyllyn's eyes watch the green, wavering only slightly to eye the new arrival. She smiles, and her gaze darts back to the Agate green again, watching this graceful creature as she carefully selects a lifemate.

Caervel watches quietly, reaching over to take Mirian's hand in his and squeezing lightly, "Having fun?" he asks her as he leans down.

Ledges> Verenth flips his wings to his back....nope...never enough greens....

On the sands, Skylira unconsciously straightens her shoulders as she watches the green's graceful progress, one hand clenching into a fist at her side.

Ledges> Tinya grins back. "I'm learning to!"

Ledges> R'val laughs softly and grns at Tinya, before turning his attention back to the Sands.

Mirian nods, then hides a small yawn with her free hand.

On the sands, The Salt and Pepper Egg tilts to one side.

On the sands, Enial brushes some sand from his brow. He watches the green as she threads her way through the Candidates, more by the movements of Candies as they get out of her way than by actually seeing her.

On the sands, Treyllyn wipes her hands again on her robe, releasing Jakob's for only an instant before clutching it again. She gives a slight squeeze without averting her gaze from the beautiful green.

On the sands, The Freshly Threshed Caraway Seed Egg twitches slightly.

On the sands, Kaya uncrosses her arms slowly, watching the green as she wipes the sweat drops from her face with the back of her hand. She flicks her cropped black hair, and then rubs the sweat onto her robe.

On the sands, Erith bends her massive head, wuffling at a small egg not far from her that is buried to the point of being incognito by the shifting of sands around it as its clutchmates dance for life.

On the sands, The Creamy Mustard Egg rocks back and forth a few times.

On the sands, Shifting his feet from side to side has started Martigan also swinging his arms. The corners of his mouth twitch as he watches the eggs, dragonets, and other Candidates with growing nervousness.

Ledges> Meli's brow furrows. "Wha's Erith up to?"

Ledges> Lily pulls out a sketchpad and slips to a seat, drawing with quick strokes of her stylus, giggling softly to herself.

On the sands, Mist and Moss Agate Green Dragonet steadies. She stops dead on the sands. Resoluteness seems to disapear or perhaps crystalize. A low plaintive coon and a a few more steps. She stumbles finally as if caught in the whelp of some fabric, but it is only sand.

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

Ledges> D'ran watches Erith closely, trying to ge ta glimpse of the egg she is hiding

Hanna waves at Lirryn.

Ledges> Ceara climbs up onto Anaryth's back, using his foreleg as a step.

On the sands, Darkain clasps his hands behind his back.

On the sands, Mist and Moss Agate Green Dragonet looks up, another coon, certain and clear.

On the sands, Tamesis watches the green dragonet as it stumbles, a look of concern forming on her face.

D'va waves over at Lirryn. "Come keep an old rider company while he casually looks after his son while pretending he isn't." :)

Ledges> Melata Snorts, "Come on...make up your mind....."

Ledges> Jalla leans against D'ran as she cranes her neck to see..using him as a brace. "I can't really see what she's doing " meaning Erith

On the sands, Jakob swallows nervously, hand clenched in Trey's as he keeps his eyes on the green, wondering and hoping.

On the sands, Gabrielle glances sideways at Martigan as her arm starts swinging with his. Giving him a small smile, her attention is drawn back to the green dragonet.

On the sands, Treyllyn's gaze softens as she watches the green stumble for the first time, and she almost starts forward in sympathy -- but remembers the Weyrwoman's warnings in time! She gives Jakob's hand another squeeze as she watches.

On the sands, The Mist and Moss Agate Green Dragonet stares deeply into Gabrielle's eyes.

Lirryn slips in, late as always and finds a spot by D'va and company. "Like I wouldn't come sit by you two anyway, D'va."

Brymar cheers on his friends, kicking his legs out over the sands. "I /heard/ that..." he informs his Dad haughtily, eyes never leaving the Sands.

Ledges> Maireth rises up off of the ledge and into the air. Crossing the cavern, he swoops into the tunnel, leaving the hatching grounds.

On the sands, The Flowering Bergamot Egg rocks back and forth a few times.

Ledges> Jalla cheers!

On the sands, Skylira's breath catches as she sees the green stop, then move again, then stop. A bead of sweat trickles down her cheek as she watches, unmoving.

On the sands, Ariandra laughs softly, tossing her braid over her shoulder as she catches a stray though from her lifemate. "She says..how would he know? She's the one that had to clutch them!"

Brymar grins widely. "All right. Way to go, Gabrielle!"

Kylia grins and cheers for gabrielle!

On the sands, Treyllyn smiles happily in relief as Gabrielle and the green find one another. She glances over at Jakob, murmuring to him softly, before returning her gaze to the clutch of eggs remaining.

On the sands, F'laav coughs, and smirks. The expression looks rather incongruous on his face as he murmurs a reply.

Alekis whoops!!

On the sands, The Star Anise Egg inches its way down a drift of sand, sliding slightly to end up wedged between two smaller eggs.

Ledges> D'ran grins to Jalla and shrugs at Erith's antics, then cheers for Gabrielle's Impression

Ledges> Jerethan cheers for the Impression. "For a moment, it looked like she hadn't found anyone," he says, relieved.

On the sands, Darci turns and smiles to Ariandra. Then she turns to a newly formed pair that have been sitting together in the sands for minutes, and goes to help them make their way into the weyr.

On the sands, The Star Anise Egg bangs and bucks, first digging itself pointed edge down as if trying to stand on its head, then falling to the ground again.

On the sands, Ariandra covers her mouth with a hand, trying to keep the rest of her face placid.

Varina grabs phoe's arm, leaning over to point, "Look! Gabby impressed a green! Yay Gabby!"

On the sands, Darkain unties the strip of hide from his now more than dry hair and twists it in his hands, shaking his hair loose.

On the sands, Enial sees the parting of Candidates stop, and sighs, figuring the green's already Impressed... But a few moments go by and there's no cry of a name, and then Candidates start parting again. The shuffling changes right around Gabrielle, and Enial smiles at her.

Ledges> Melata is caught by the Anise egg, "Wow...that one's been rocking since the beginning." Then she moves on, looking at those that are still left down there.

On the sands, The Star Anise Egg seems to implode, shards falling into a huge hole at the top. A head emerges, and shoulders follow, muscling the egg into pieces.

On the sands, Gabrielle does a double take, as she is suddenly drawn into the gaze of the lovely green. Hands falling limply to her sides, she whispers, "Her name is Esyth," the louder, the syllables rolling off her tongue, "Esyth!"

phoenix whoops! with Varina!

On the sands, The Dark Nettle Egg rocks back and forth a few times.

Ledges> R'val grins, "Esyth. Another Impression..Good!"

On the sands, As Gabrielle releases his hand, Martigan steps to the side, blindly reaching out for Arianwen's hand. His eyes gleam in happiness as he watches Gabrielle join her lifemate.

Steryn falls asleep.

On the sands, A whip-like tail flicks around, spilling a pile of shards into disarray as the small brown bobs and weaves, looking this way and that in indecision. One wing beats against his small body, as he tries to decide which way to go. At long last, he starts determinedly towards the far side of the Sands, then veers off almost immediately, to another group of Candidates.

Ledges> Kassima grins. "Esyth! Quite a name. I like it."

Hanna 's gaze falls on the Dark Nettle Egg, one of the first to start rocking.

On the sands,

Magnificently Marbled Myrtlewood Brown Dragonet

It is immediately obvious that this particular brown dragonet differs from the standard. Patterns of fanciful swirls and rings of warm, caramel brown overlap with others of a rich, cinnabar color, giving the dragon the impression of being carved from rare myrtlewood. Like that soft, malleable wood, this fetching creature appears to be similarly changeable, attention diverted from place to place, sound to sound easily. His small form is lithe and lean, with a whip-like tail that is never still.

On the sands, Skylira smiles briefly as she sees Gabrielle and the green, lifting one hand to wipe the dampness from her cheek. Her gaze flickers from the new pair to Darkain, then back to the eggs.

On the sands, The Angelica Root Egg shudders once.

Ledges> Meli says "Hey, another brown... all swirly!"

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

Ledges> Jalla chuckles,"Killer tail..."

On the sands, Tamesis moves her hands slightly and kneeds at the front instead, her eyes filled with joy for her fellow candidates who have lifemates as she keeps her eyes fixated on the eggs and hatchlings.

Ledges> R'val Hrms," Very pretty."

Ledges> Lily giggles, "Seen one like that before.."

On the sands, Gabrielle hurries after her new lifemate, dashing tears of happiness from her eyes.

On the sands, Gabrielle walks down the passageway to the Queen's Weyr.

Ledges> Channie leans forward as she sees another brown on the sands, smiling, "oh, he's a handsome one." she giggles as Kemith's nudges her shoulder, "okay-not so handsome as you though->" she gives the brown eyeridge a scritching as she watches.

Ledges> Melata watche the new brown, "Almost looks like he could pick up things with that tail...and when he learns how, nothing's gonna be safe."

Ledges> Kassima smiles. "Indeed, and another correct guess-I'm doing better than last time, though it'd be hard not to. He is a handsome one, isn't he?"

On the sands, Treyllyn takes a breath as she spots the brown, her eyes roving over his tiny body, taking in the swirled patterns with eager delight. She wipes her hands on her robe again, and shifts again to her other foot. Judging by the movements of the other Candidates, it was a good idea to wear the thick soles.

Ledges> J'dar reaches up to rub Brenneth's muzzle fondly.

On the sands, Darkain's gaze shifts to the newly hatched brown, dropping the strip of hide he was looking for a place to put into the sands, he stares as the brown moves from the mound.

On the sands, The Shy Sweet Woodruff Egg hops to one side.

On the sands, Jakob follows the movements of the newly impressed pair, but now for long as he's attention is caught by the new brown recently spilled onto the sands.

Ledges> Jerethan grins, and offers Mallorith a scritch as well.

On the sands, Magnificently Marbled Myrtlewood Brown Dragonet almost runs over a small boy in his excited eagerness to find the one for him...the right one....but at the last minute, he veers off and, to the amusement of many, goes right back the way he came. His tail whips back and forth madly in his enthusiasm.

On the sands, Enial does the Shuffle, trying to find a comfortable way to stand. He sees the brown -- this one he can actually see -- and blinks at the dragon's....energy.

Ledges> Jalla giggles sitting back down again.

Ledges> D'ran says "Not the claws of that one you gotta worry about"

Ledges> V'han grins to Jereth at the green's Impression. "Just like me and Mallory."

Ledges> Verenth eyes the young brown, and slowly starts to whip his tail back in forth...until Melata slaps his shoulder when he nearly sweeps a Harper on the ledge off of it.

Ledges> Meli grins. "Wow... gotta be quick w'him."

On the sands, Treyllyn has to smile as she watches the brown's antics -- and sees that the young Candidate is all right. "This one's going to be a handful," she says softly to Jakob.

On the sands, Darkain crouches to help the small boy stand back up, making sure he's not seriously hurt. he smiles and wipes some sand from the boys face.

Ledges> Kassima chuckles. "Enthusiastic, in very deed."

On the sands, Tamesis oohs at the brown and watches as he tries to find the right lifemate for him. She raises a hand to wipe her brow then returns it to her side.

On the sands, Martigan twists the side of his robe in nervousness with his one free hand as he watches the brown run about. His cheeks bulging with air, Martigan puffs at the bangs covering his eyes and obscuring his sight. The black hairs blow up and then drift back down to where they were before, but this time they become plastered to his skin by the droplets of sweat oozing down his face.

Ledges> Jerethan nods to V'han. "I remember," he says softly.

On the sands, Kaya's lips are pressed together, and she lifts both feet one at a time again, biting her lipand then steeling herself into standing on both again. She unbends enough to watch a passing green, but it wanders away.

Ledges> V'han scritches Mallorith gently as he watches.

On the sands, Jakob chuckles softly, nodding to Trey. "It does look like it." His eyes remain on the brown, following as he bounces around the sands.

Alekis bites her lip, "To Mart!:

Mirian yawns again, in spite of the commotion around her, and Caervel gently strokes her hair, "Tired, Mirian?" he asks her.

On the sands, Treyllyn sneezes softly as a bit of perspiration drips down from her brow onto her nose, and she hastily lifts an arm to wipe it away.

Ledges> D'ran says "Common, this one's gotta go after Jakob, they're a perfect match"

On the sands, Magnificently Marbled Myrtlewood Brown Dragonet comes to a halt, spraying sand over a couple of boys in front of him as his forefeet bury themselves in sand. His small head whips around....who was that girl he just passed? He spins awkwardly around again, bringing himself closer to that one who caught his attention.

On the sands, Skylira laughs quietly, her eyes moving from left to right as they follow the swinging of that little brown tail. Lifting first one foot and then the other, she looks to be sure that the young boy is not badly hurt, then returns to her observation of the little brown and his tail.

Derella offers,'I could take her back, if you need to stay.'

On the sands, The Silvery Potted Numbweed Egg shivers a bit.

JanMikal wanders up into the stands from the entrance to the bowl.

Ledges> Jalla waits for someone to be knocked over,'He'll be maneuverable in the air in the least, with that tail"

From Alekis' arms, Sarai sniffs, "Wanna be onna SANDS!!"

On the sands, Tamesis watches in anticipation to see who the brown found

On the sands, Treyllyn watches the brown's movements with rapt fascination, now that she can see again. She wipes her hands again, and resumes her clutching of Jakob's hand as the brown reverses course.

Ledges> Verenth seems to snort at Jalla's pronouncement...but not as fast as a certain blue.

On the sands, Ariandra oh mys and then says in a laughing, carrying tone, "He doesn't get that from Erith."

Brymar bites back a grin as he hears Sarai echo his own complaint. Of course, she's just a baby. He's TEN, after all... that's old enough.

On the sands, Magnificently Marbled Myrtlewood Brown Dragonet watches the girl as she wipes her brow, cocking his head slightly, thoughtfully. Is this the one? No doubt about it.

Ledges> Jalla chuckles at Verenth as Naiath snorts! No one is as maneuverable as I am.

Ledges> C'san nods, "An unexpected bonus in a brown.. I'll have to remember him for Avalanche."

JanMikal waves at Lirryn and goes to sit near her.

Ledges> R'val grins," Assuming the rest of him doesn't catch up with his tail."

On the sands, Jakob's eyes widen a touch. Treyllyn! He drops her hand, watching with wide amazement and happiness.

Ledges> Zyrieth just rumbles and watches the activity on the Sands.

Lirryn grins and scoots a bit to give Jan more room (for when he returns ;)

Brymar cheers loudly. "Trey! All right!!"

Ledges> Channie leans over and counts the number of eggs still rocking on the sands.

On the sands, Darkain chuckles, smiling down at the small boy who is tugging on his robes, he picks him up and sets him on his shoulders to give his feet a rest from the hot sands, the boy laughs happily at the great view!

On the sands, The Magnificently Marbled Myrtlewood Brown Dragonet stares deeply into Tamesis's eyes.

Mirian murmurs, "A bit daddy," she says quietly as she leans against Caervel, eyes closing, then opening again as she tries to watch what happens on the sands.

On the sands, The Shy Sweet Woodruff Egg merely quivers, the motions so slight they might be taken for shadows rather than movement.

On the sands, Treyllyn blinks, not sure if it's her the brown wants, or Tamesis, standing nearby. She watches, breathless with anticipation, her heart hammering so loudly it seems it must be audible to everyone in the stands.

Ledges> Spineth emerges from the tunnel to the bowl, circling momentarily before he wings down to a quick landing on on one of the ledges overlooking the sands.

Ledges> R'val grins, "Ah, he chose."

phoenix cheers s'more, what are Hatchings for anyway.

Caervel smiles, looking over at Derella, "I think she'll be fine here... I can take her back after this."

Brymar blinks as the brown goes for Tamesis instead. He cheers anyway.

On the sands, The Shy Sweet Woodruff Egg takes its time, the first cracks snaking upwards from beneath in stealthy, small increments.

Ledges> Jalla cheeers happily, snugging Naiath again.

Ledges> Ursa climbs carefully down with the assistance of Spineth's extended forelimb.

Jarien trickles in from the top of the galleries -- so to speak -- and settles neatly in between a pair of massive Holders, miniaturized by their sheer bulk. There. Now; what's this about a hatching?

On the sands, F'laav arches an eyebrow. "Tidranth did something similar to me... when..." His voice is interrupted by one of the bronze's exuberant BUGLES as he greets the hatchlings.

Derella nods, her eyes returning tot eh sands.

On the sands, The Shy Sweet Woodruff Egg sheds shell flakes, as a winter coat might be shed eagerly with the coming of spring. A faint haze of sandy dust swirls upwards, obscuring the small dragon for a long moment.

On the sands, Treyllyn grabs Jakob's hand again, relief and happiness for Tamesis mixing on her face. She tries to speak, to congratulate the other rider, but her voice fails her. Instead, she just smiles and gives a thumbs-up gesture before returning her attention to the clutch.

On the sands, Tamesis looks shocked as the brown looks at her, she looks up and say "He says his name is Hauth!"

On the sands, A slow unfurling of wings, the gentle lifting of a head, eyes turning upwards to take in the world around them.....the orchid image of this blue is unmistakable. As perfect in his unfolding as the flower blooming in the forest, he moves in a gentle sway, almost blown by an unexpected breeze down off the mound towards his destiny.

From Alekis' arms, Sarai sniffs and starts crying.

Ledges> Laurelin smiles for Tamesis, stroking the hide of her lifemate gentle as she remembers.

On the sands,

Subdued Orchid Blue Dragonet

He is a mass of nots, not sleek, yet not rotund, not big, but not small. The overall, quick impression might be that of ordinariness. Another look, and the shades of soft cyan that warm a smooth hide in an endless sweep from snout to tail become more prominent. Reminiscent of an orchid from steamy rain forests foreign to these colder mountains, his wings unfurl with a gentle curve to reveal hidden lavender swirls on the undersides. A slightly blunt nose gives his wide-eyed face an external expression of quiet amazement, while his movements are a contrasting mix of confidence and awkwardness.

Ledges> Verenth whips his tail once more, then settles down, peering his head over the side of the ledge again.

On the sands, R'lym nods to Tamesis and grins.

Ledges> Jerethan grins happily as the brown Impresses, and he cheers his approval!

Ledges> Jalla says "oooh lovely"

On the sands, Darkain grins as the boy shifts on his shoulders, pushing hair into his face, Darkain reaches up and pushes it away to see the blue hatchling sprawling onto the sand.

Ledges> Channie Ooohhss! "Wow, that's a lovely color." she murmers.

Ledges> Vidarth bugles a greeting to the new blue.

On the sands, Jakob smiles over at Tamesis as he regrasps Trey's hand, whispering softly to her.

On the sands, Skylira turns her head slightly to watch the brown moving toward the Candidates and stopping. She blinks as he stops near Tamesis and smiles to her before her attention strays back to the rocking eggs on the sands, and the charm of the blue hatchling just emerging from his shell.

Ledges> Naiath bugles! More blues to fawn ovver her!

Ledges> Tinya ooohs softly. "My, look at him...."

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

On the sands, Enial looks from Tamesis as she Impresses, smiling at her first. He looks out at the eggs -- there's alot fewer of them now, a corner of his mind tells him. He spies the orchid blue as he hatches, and settles on watching him for a moment.

Ledges> C'san says "There's your blue J'dar!"

On the sands, Martigan bumps into Arianwen as egg shards scatter in his direction. He releases her hand for only a moment as he wipes the shards and goo from his hair and robe.

Ledges> Rhevanth bugles to the new blue

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

Ledges> T'yn grins and squeezes Nie's hand. "Brows are best!"

Ledges> Kassima whistles admiringly. "He's a looker, I must say."

Ledges> Verenth rivits his gaze to the sands....a blue! Although not nearly as quick as him....nope.....

Ledges> J'dar cheers. "All right, a blue!"

Ledges> Liath bugles cheerily to the new blue.

On the sands, Treyllyn's eye is caught by a hint of blue at the edge of her vision, and she turns to regard the blue as he emerges from his shell. Her eyes quickly take in the beautiful shades of cyan, and she smiles as she whispers back to Jakob.

On the sands, The Angular Mugwort Egg shudders once.

On the sands, Arianwen blinks but manages to hold Martigan steady, "Um, you need a bath, Candidate."

Ledges> Melata shakes her head at some comment of Verenth's, but doesn't bother to relay it outloud.

Mirian tries to keep her eyes open, but fails finally, closing them murmuring, "Wanna dragon."

On the sands, Subdued Orchid Blue Dragonet slinks down off the mound, head almost tucked between his forelegs. He doesn't bugle, croon, or cry. The sounds are more like feline mews.

Ledges> Naiath bugles encouragement! Be proud! Be strong!

On the sands, Darkain crouches again to let the boy back onto the sands, he bounces on his feet after climbing down, happy to be closer to the action again. Darkain just laughs and smiles, remembering the easy excitments of youth.

Ledges> R'val grins, "That one...he's different."

Caervel just shakes his head quietly as he looks at Mirian and then looks out at the sands again, not really focussing on them.

Ledges> Melata watches the blue, "That is the most....subdued dragon I've seen in a long time."

On the sands, A thin girl chewing on a braid of hair nearly jumps out of her robe as a jungle green butts her legs from behind. As she turns, eyes meet eyes, and two become one.

Ledges> D'ran looks confused at the blue's movements "Strange for a blue to act so...shy..."

Ledges> Channie giggles, "At least it wasn't the sound that Kemith made." she murmers, blinking as her hair gets blown around by a huge whuffling of air.

On the sands, The Angular Mugwort Egg gives a little hop.

Ledges> Jalla nods, agreeing. "All the blues i've met are very..extroverted"

On the sands, The Silver Rosemary Egg tilts to one side.

Ledges> R'val nods to Jalla, 'They tend to be, aye."

Ledges> Melata mmms, and says, "Think he might be sick?"

On the sands, Subdued Orchid Blue Dragonet looks back at his limp tail, dragging slowly behind him as he scrabbles through the sands towards a lot of of Candidates. His head lifts imploringly as he sees a sweet smile from a girl.

On the sands, Treyllyn's expression melts into a sympathetic look as the little blue's sounds reach her ears. She leans closer to Jakob and murmurs softly.

Ledges> R'val Hrms, "He seems not to be, Melata...just quiet I guess."

Ledges> Tinya chuckles softly. "Extroverted? What makes you say that?"

Ledges> D'ran grins at Jalla's comment "I wonder why you say that..." :)

Ledges> T'yn leans forwards to watch more carefully.

Ledges> Naiath niudges Brenneth and Rhevanth with her snout, rumbling softly, eyes whirling with amusement.

On the sands, Skylira quirks a slight grin at the curious sound from the blue hatchling, smiling despite her nervousness. The hand clenched in her robe relaxes as she unconsciously lifts one foot again.

Ledges> Jalla says "ohh....no reason"

On the sands, Martigan shifts his feet as, once again, the heat from the Sands creeps through his boot soles. His eyes flicker from the still rocking eggs over to the blue dragonet, watching as he approaches one of the girls.

On the sands, Two more greens emerge from their Shards at opposite ends of the mound of eggs, one with small dark splotches covering most of her hide, one with little yellow speckles on her tail. The spltched knocks a young lad from the Minecraft down and plops her head in his lap, while the other finds a girl fro mthe Weyr's lower caverns to be her lifemate.

Ledges> J'rell climbs up Mileketh's extended foreleg.

Ledges> Rhevanth croons back to Naiath

Ledges> Mileketh rises up off of the ledge and into the air. Crossing the cavern, he swoops into the tunnel, leaving the hatching grounds.

Ledges> Brenneth swings his head around, and nuzzles Naiath's shoulder,

On the sands, Enial watches the blue for a bit, eyes then flicking to watch other hatchlings and Candidates Impress, then glances back to the blue.

Laywne rubs his jaw, eyes watch the blue dragonet.

Ledges> Naiath sighs. Ahh contentment is being surrounded by blues.

Ledges> Vidarth nudges Naiath playfully.

JanMikal scans the sands, looking out over and grinning as he spots his fellow Herder. "C'mon, Skylira.." he mumbles.

Ledges> Naiath flicks Vidarth with her tail. Jalla blinks, she cant be proddy she just flew. Greens. sigh

On the sands, The Silver Rosemary Egg gives a little hop.

Ledges> Liath wurbles to Naiath from her other side.

On the sands, The Silver Rosemary Egg shivers a bit.

On the sands, Jakob chuckles softly back at Trey, eyes tracing the blue's movements, and that of the greens as they impress.

Ledges> Vidarth rumbles amusedly.

Ledges> Naiath wurbles. Content. Bliss.

Avaris perches easily on Triene's head.

Ledges> Jalla rolls her eyes at Naiath. "What /am/ i going to do with you?"

Triene blinks and looks upwards at the lizard.

Ledges> Lily continues sketching, filling in more detail as she watches the progress of the hatchlings and their new lifemates.

Ledges> R'val grins at Jalla, "You have a truly incorrigible green>"

On the sands, Kaya's posture is stoic, her casual facade sliding to aloofness. Her brown eyes scan the diminishing mound, then focus on a distant egg, shoulders tight but proud.

On the sands, The Silver Rosemary Egg moves slowly, several cracks in its surface already visible as its clutchmates bounce and batter against it in the hatching frenzy.

Ledges> Rhevanth wurbles to Jalla...he has some ideas

Varina leans forward watching urgently, glancing at phoe to comment, "Well, we lost our Headwoman's helper. Are you gonna lose yours too?"

Ledges> Jalla chuckles,"Aye. wouldnt have it any other way either.

On the sands, Treyllyn blinks slightly as the little blue lifts his head, and she again wipes her hands almost self-consciously on her robes, wondering who this beautiful dragonet will want.

Ledges> R'val grins at that.

Hanna leans forward to catch a better glimpse of the Rosemary Egg.

On the sands, The Silver Rosemary Egg rolls into a small depression left by a newly hatched egg. It seems to burrow its way down into the warmth and security of the hollow before the occupant begins a steady thumping inside.

Avaris looks downwards at the human.

Ledges> Jalla baps D'ran. Grins. And snags a passing wineskin.

On the sands, A soft splintering sound is all that is heard as the solemn little blue tumbles from his shards and virtually into the arms of a beaming ex-Miner, who shouts with joy as Impression is made.

Ledges> Melata sighs, "That blue is going to have to learn to be more assertive."

Ledges> Tinya chuckles. "Li says they're the best kind."

On the sands, The Silver Rosemary Egg falls away in a tintinabulation of shard hitting shard. The small creature inside is caught by surprise, laying supine, one foreleg still raised in a clawing motion.

Ledges> R'val smiles, "He's young yet, eh Melata? He's got time."

Ledges> Miki swings a leg over Vyaneth's neck and slides down to land on a foreleg before hopping to the ground.

On the sands, Subdued Orchid Blue Dragonet stares up into the green eyes of the short, brown haired woman, one foreclaw lifting in a hesitant, claiming motion.

On the sands, Arianwen goes to reach for Gabrielle's hand, frowning slightly when it's not there, then smiling again when she remembers why. She lifts her eyes again to the eggs cracking around her.

On the sands, After a moment of surprised immobility, the small green heaves herself over, and surges to an erect position. As slow and graceful as leaves coming into bud and unfurling, her wings extend, casting a canopy of shadow on the hot sands. The delicate head swivels, a stem and blossom looking for the illumination that will make it flourish and grow. Her journey begins, her steps and posture eager as a child setting out on a promised visit.

Ledges> Loki erupts from *between* and tumbles for a short distance before getting his wings under him again.

Ledges> Loki swoops down towards Meli.

On the sands, The Subdued Orchid Blue Dragonet stares deeply into Arianwen's eyes.

On the sands,

Sweet Wormwood Green Dragonet

Her hide is an unusual shade, the soft grey-green of the foliage of the wormwood plant with a hazy texture much like the fine, silky hairs that coat the stalk. Along her neck, cascading in a random, dancing pattern, are small, roundish yellow-green areas. Reminiscent of the flowers just come to bloom, they add to the foliaged appearance. Beneath the seeming sweetness and delicateness is a sturdy form, strong boned, almost rangy with a hint of stamina and speed bred in. Her wings are a trifle over large for her torso, patterned both top and bottom with the yellowish- green blossoms. There is an air of reserve, approaching wariness about her, heightened by her placid, almost detached gaze.

Ledges> R'val grins,' Ah, the blue made her choice.'

Ledges> Jalla says "he..asserted himself!!! Yay"

On the sands, Enial wipes his brow quickly with the back of his hand, and watches the blue choose his lifemate, smiling slightly.

Ledges> R'val HIS choice.

Ledges> Miki dives for Liselle, scrambling over the necessary green hide and scythed talons in the way -- "Sorry, Vy-Ie," -- to settling on her cousin's lap.

Ledges> Melata nods, "About time."

Brymar grins. "Good luck with that one, Ari!"

Ledges> Loki settles with Meli and Juliath.

On the sands, F'laav smirks, and mutters to Ariandra, "Now /that/ is truly Erith's daughter."

On the sands, Skylira wipes one hand across her brow, watching the sudden profusion of hatchlings appearing on the sands, with a gentle smile toward Arianwen as the blue finds her.

Ledges> Liselle oofs, and sways dangerously low. Struggles for a handhol. "Umm, Miki?"

Lirryn cheers as one of the Candies she actually managed to get to know Impresses. "Yeah, Ari!"

On the sands, The Freshly Threshed Caraway Seed Egg twitches slightly.

Ledges> Channie counts eggs, "Oh-how many more?" she murmers softly.

On the sands, Sweet Wormwood Green Dragonet rights herself, uncrimping her wings after so long in the shell. She bugles musically in perfect thirds. Quite a voice for a young one.

On the sands, Arianwen gasps, blinking a few times at the blue. "I..I see. Terrinth you say? Well it's a pleasure to meet you."

Varina rises to her feet, "All right Ari!" she cheers so very enthusiastically.

Ledges> R'val grins, "Terrinth. Good name for a blue."

On the sands, Ariandra glances around at F'laav, mouth quirking in an enquiring grin, "Why's that?" She leans closer to catch the answer, shifting from one foot to the other, letting it absorb the heat.

JanMikal applauds softly.

Ledges> Miki sinks small fingers into her cousin's arm and leans d-a-n-g-e-r -o-u-s-l-y over the edge, eyes wide and fascinated. "They're /smaller/ down there," she gurgles happily. "You're going to drop your shoe, 'selle."

Ledges> Tinya nods. "Terrinth is good."

On the sands, Treyllyn barely has time to cheer for Arianwen before her eye is caught by the beautiful green. She smiles and clutches Jakob's hand again, her eyes playing over the pattern of yellows on the dragonet's back.

Ledges> Jalla nods,'Good name"

Kylia grins as more impress, cheering with the rest of the crowd. She awws as the newest green hatches from her lovely egg.

Ledges> Kassima smiles. "Terrinth's a terrific name. And oooh, that green's lovely-she's got a greyish tinge, like Lyss."

On the sands, Arianwen reaches out a hand tentatively, a smile breaking as her fingers touch the soft blue hide.

On the sands, R'lym chuckles at Arianwen's comment and nods a congratulatory nod to the new weyrling.

On the sands, Darkain shifts his position on the sand, tugging atht eh shoulders of his robe to straighten it. he watches the movements around him with a calm expression, the heat showing on his flush cheeks.

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

Ledges> Melata leans over the edge of her ledge, holding onto one of Verenth's talons for support.

Ledges> Jerethan cheers for the Impression, and for the name. He grins at V'han.

On the sands, Jakob's smile widens at the sound of the green, refraining from cringing at the loud sounds that drift across the sands.

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

On the sands, Enial grins at Arianwen before looking back at the few eggs left, spying the green almost immediately. He shifts his weight slightly as his foot begins complaining.

Ledges> V'han grins to Jereth then looks back down at the eggs remaining.

On the sands, Terrinth moves out of the passageway, onto the sands.

On the sands, Kaya shifts her legs, the knees overextended as she endures, chin lifted.

On the sands, Martigan begins to laugh a little as another of the people he was holding hands with is snatched away a little. His laughter fades, replaced by a grin, as he sees the soft green hatchling thrust from her shell. As he feels another, softer hand brush his right hand, he looks over and smiles at the girl from Gar, giving her hand a reassuring squeeze.

On the sands, Treyllyn chuckles and murmurs, "Impatient, isn't he?" he to Jakob.

On the sands, Terrinth croons!!

On the sands, Ariandra nods and returns to watching the eggs explode and implode. Erith shifts in the sands, tail curling and lifting, then pushing the recently unburied egg out into a clearer spot. Her concerned attention becomes focused on its unmoving state.

On the sands, Skylira clenches, then unclenches the hands at her side, eyes turned toward the lovely young green. The smile on her face widens at the lovely musical tones coming from the hatchling.

On the sands, Tidranth cocks his head as he spies what's drawing his mate's interest, and warbles an upsweeping interrogative.

Ledges> Melata scratches her head, "Erith is back at that one egg....think it's a dud?"

Ledges> Jalla hmms? hearing Melata and leaning forward again."It's not moving...hope it's ok"

Ledges> D'ran's attention is drawn from the green to the egg Erith is attending "I hope not."

On the sands, Sweet Wormwood Green Dragonet begins in earnest, in measured steps. Rhythmic, and old as time. The search begins. Face upon face passes under her gaze. Again, the rhythm, step.. step...

On the sands, Jakob chuckles at Treyllyn, nodding. But his attention is on the green, watching her move around the sands.

On the sands, Enial catches people-sized movement over by the queen. He glances over, and looks quizically at the rider and the small egg, before his attention is drawn back to the musical green.

On the sands, Darkain watches the methodical, plodding pace of the green hatchling as it nears him and Skylira.

phoenix el=Blue!

On the sands, Terrinth looks around, quizzically

phoenix clears her throat ;)

On the sands, Erith nuzzles Tidranth reassuringly, then her tail whacks on the egg once, then again. The poor egg shivers, and begins to hop away across the sands, trying to escape the maternal abuse.

Varina tugtugtugs at phoe arm, "Did you see that? Did you see her beautiful blue?' irregardless of the fact phoe obviously has.

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

Ledges> Miran laughs. "Guess it was asleep."

Ledges> R'val blinks, "Whatever is she doing."

Ledges> Jalla says "ahh Erith to the rescue!"

D'va that's okay, I covered for ya phoe :)

Ledges> Miki bats a hand up at her seat's seat, Vyaneth, the other releasing Liselle to point down on the sands. "Who is she going to Impress Vy-Ie? Do you know? What's her name?"

On the sands, Treyllyn's head follows the dragonet, bobbing in time slightly with the rhythm. She chuckles the green move out toward the Candidates in almost a marching rhythm.

Ledges> Melata winches, "She's gonna have scrambled eggs or dragonette all over that place at that rate."

Ledges> D'ran smiles as the egg Erith prods moves on its own

On the sands, F'laav's eyes widen at the thwacking, and then he smirks.

phoenix just kinda holds Varina and cries, so you can't tell if she's happy or sad by this turn of events

On the sands, A tiny boy, with curly locks hanging into his eyes, keeps his fingers crossed as he watches and hopes; a look of total wonderment on his young face.

Ledges> Tinya bursts into sudden giggles, then turns to give Liath a reproachful look.

On the sands, Skylira turns to watch Erith and the egg for a moment, then closing one eye in a slow wink to Darkain before watching the green's progress, tapping the fingers of one hand against her leg in time to the hatchling's progress.

Ledges> R'val glances at Tinya, smiling curiously.

On the sands, Ariandra cries out in a half amused tone.."Errrr...ith!" and just laughs as Erith croons complacently, watching the invigorated egg.

On the sands, Darkain hmmms, his face contorting with curiosity, he looks up at Erith quizically before shrugging and returning his eyes watchfully to the remaining eggs and candidates.

On the sands, Kaya's eyes blink at the loud thwack, and she jerks out of her trance to turn her black head towards Erith and the small hopping egg. Her hands waver at her sides.

On the sands, Treyllyn mutters to Jakob, "...Impress...Harper!"

Ledges> Tinya notices R'val's glance, and points at the egg Erith whacked. "He said, 'Oh! Like snowballs!'."

On the sands, R'lym looks around, taking a mental note of remaining eggs and Candidates. He scowls as he sees one young man chuckling, shaking his head. Taking a breath, R'lym calms himself and watches the rest of the scene.

On the sands, Sweet Wormwood Green Dragonet another melodic warble. There? Perhaps one who shares her rhythm. She nearly tips over like a metronome wound down. Yes, there.. a melody shared.

Ledges> R'val bursts out laughing, "Only LIath could think up that one.."

Ledges> Jerethan watches the green. "Now /there's/ one who should choose a Harper!" he chuckles.

Ledges> Kassima overhears Tinya and bursts out laughing, leaning back against Lysseth. "Like snowballs...."

Ledges> T'yn grins over at Jerethan.

On the sands, The Sweet Wormwood Green Dragonet stares deeply into Kaya's eyes.

On the sands, Martigan reaches back to flick his short runner-tail from where it's plastered on his neck. He wipes the sweat from his forehead, his eyes never leaving the dragonets as he watches them dart about.

Ledges> R'val grins, "Ah. She chose..."

Ledges> Channie blinks

Brymar grins. "Way to go Kaya!"

Ledges> Jerethan cheers for Kaya! "And she did! Well, a resident, at least..."

Ledges> Jalla cheers happily!

Ledges> Verenth suddenly starts to bounce his head up and down quickly as one of the people /he/ Searched gets picked! He starts to nudge his rider, nearly pushing her off the ledge in his excitement.

Ledges> Miki squirms into Liselle's lap. "I knew she was going to do that," she informs her overshadowing green smugly. Lies, in short. "I knew it."

On the sands, Treyllyn smiles at Kaya, sending congratulations to her with her expression. Her gaze travels back to the egg the queen so recently awoke.

On the sands, Skylira smiles briefly, the expression fading only slightly as the lovely melodic green finds Kaya.

Mani walks up into the stands from the entrance to the bowl.

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

On the sands, Enial blinks as the green seeks out Kaya, then bl

Mani stlaks in, and takes a seat high up. High up.

Ledges> Liselle shifts her weight. "/Miki/. We are hanging a dragonlenght or two in the air you know!"

Ledges> Loki croons and snuggles against Meli's leg.

On the sands, The Dark Nettle Egg seems to sway, moving slowly from side to side before falling still again.

On the sands, Enial blinks as the green seeks out Kaya, then smiles slightly cresftfallen congratulations before looking out at the eggs.

On the sands, Kaya's overextended knees dissolve as she shudders, her eyes meeting those of the Wormwood green. She finds herself on the hot Sands, caressing a muzzle. She lifts her head, for once all smugness gone from her, "Her name is Absinth."

Sanne slips in quietly and finds a seat with a good view.

On the sands, Darkain settles his eyes on the ever dwindling number of eggs left on the mound as another begins to move.

On the sands, The Dark Nettle Egg heaves itself upwards, leaning as if braced against a stiff breeze. It teeters, then falls heavily, with a resounding boom. Tiny cracks begin to craze the surface in a wild pattern.

Ledges> Meli reaches down to scritch the bronze 'lizard idly as she watches the remaining eggs with a concentrated effort.

On the sands, Jakob grins as he spots the green impress to Kaya, wiping his free hand on his robe as he looks back to the remaining eggs.

Ledges> "Vy can catch us if we fall," Miki says, seraphically ingenuous. "Look. /She/ Impressed."

Ledges> Melata calls "Shards!" then grabs at Verenth's head, keeping herself from tumbling off. She looks at her dragon reproachfully, "I see that too, you know. You always seem to get onces that Impress, and the usually turn out pretty good."

Ledges> Jalla ooh's,I /like/ that name"

On the sands, Treyllyn's eyes travel over the few remaining eggs, and she sighs -- not for herself -- as she clutches Jakob's hand.

On the sands, The Dark Nettle Egg shivers under the internal assault, then flakes away to reveal the little lump of dragon inside.

On the sands, For a long, still moment, the lump refuses to budge. One wing unfurls, in a lazy motion, then the other snaps out in a sharp, whip-like crack. As if a wind whistled beneath them, the lump stirs and comes to an erect posture. His head swivels, slowly, swaying from side to side as he makes his way from the shards.

Ledges> Liselle shakes her head. 'Np she can't," she corrects. 'Not that fast." She tightens her grip on the straps.

On the sands,

Snowtouched Oak Brown Dragonet

At first glance he might be mistaken for a tree, the black oak standing steadfast against the oncoming harsh winds of a turn's bitterest months, receiving winter's gentle kiss of snow. Barren, graceful limbs dance skyward accepting the furtive coat as a glistening white crown, to contrast sharply with the stark, sleeping bark of the tree. As he moves, powerfully, yet gently, he edges forward to unfurl majestic wings away from his bulky body. A deceptively rough looking hide of a muted black brown echoes bark, but gleaming along his wings, and in random other spots, lies a gentle brushing of snow soft white. With a gaze as soft and loving as his limbs are strong, this dark brown is sure to be an enduring and sturdy lifemate in both body and spirit.

Ledges> T'yn leans forward, suddenly taken with the color.

Ledges> Kemith *BUGLES* happily at the little brown.

Ledges> Miki frowns over that, momentarily thwarted, but will finds a way and: "That's all right, then. The sand is probably soft. -- Oooh, look, it's a /brown/."

Ledges> R'val Hrms<" yet another brown." He comments, "That's quite a lot in one clutch>"

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

On the sands, Martigan falls into a pattern of squeezing the Gar girl's hand, wiping sweat from his forehead, shifting his feet, and then wiping the sweat onto his robe. As the Dark Nettle Egg shivers, Mart turns all his attention onto it, smiling broadly at the brown dragon that seems to just appear.

Ledges> Adroth BUGLES at teh hatchling.

Ledges> C'san says "Erith is strong. Why shouldn't their be?"

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

Ledges> C'san grins.

Ledges> Liselle nods, as Vyaneth croons above. Loudly. 'So it is."

On the sands, Darkain smirks at the lazy movements of the brown, finding some kinship with the actions. "I feel like that when I first rise....." he grins.

Ledges> Channie grins at Kemith and smiles, "Yes, he is lovely."

Ledges> Verenth looks smug, then settles down again to keep watch.

Ledges> Kassima nods absently, looking over the brown. "He's got good coloring on him."

Ledges> Meli, chewing on her lower lip, nods distractedly at Kassi's comment. "Yeh... an' good form."

Ledges> Tinya hmmms. "Nice coloring, definitely."

Ledges> Miki writhes around Liselle to place a small palm on Vyaneth's chest. "Do browns catch Vy when she goes up?"

Ledges> Jalla agrees

On the sands, Treyllyn smiles at the emerging brown's slow, careful movements, and she sighs slightly, shifting to the other foot for a moment. Her eyes travel over the brown's body, and she leans over toward Jakob.

Ledges> T'yn leans towards Nie. "Wonderful color! Reminds me fof Adroth and Kemith."

Kelei sighs at the quiet beauty of the brown,"What an interesting brown."

Ledges> V'han grins to Channie and T'yn. "My thoughts too."

Ledges> Channie smiles at T'yn, "he's dark like Adroth-but look at those patches of white on him."

Ledges> Liselle mms, "More than blues, yes."

On the sands, Skylira startles at the sound from the falling egg, blinking sweat out of her eyes as she looks to see the colour of the newest hatchling. She chuckles softly at Darkain's comment, wiping her damp hand on the cloth of her robe.

On the sands, Snowtouched Oak Brown Dragonet swivels his head slowly, taking a good look around him before making any impulsive moves in what might be the wrong direction. He stretches his wings out a bit, easing the stiffness from being long within the egg. After getting his bearings and being sure of his surroundings, he does not hesitate but moves purposefully towards a few boys standing together.

Ledges> D'ran says "I wonder if this brown will actually Impress to a guy...it'd be a switch fromthe last few Hatchings"

Ledges> T'yn nods. Slow smile cover his face. "Yes, he is going to be worth watching. Wonder who?"

Ledges> Jerethan nods. "I thought it was common to have a lot of browns?" he says, glancing at V'han.

Ledges> Jalla nods,'Yeah...females taking over the weyrs" and winks

On the sands, Enial grins silently at the little brown, shifting again as the nerves in his foot register 'well-done'. He mops his brow, and watches the brown as he walks across the sands.

Ledges> D'ran just grins

On the sands, Jakob tries not to gape as the brown spreads his wings, watching him plod forward as he smiles to Trey.

On the sands, Darkain laughs, nudging the little boy at his feet forward a little...

Ledges> Miki kicks her bare feet, expression sunny as she turns back to the hatching and 'selle clutching, when she feels the need for it. "I like being high up," she confides. "It makes me feel taller than everybody else."

On the sands, Ariandra rests a foot on Erith's foreleg as the queen reclines, stretching out like a contented tabby. The gold tail swishes lightly, pushing sand over the top of the bronze one beside her.

On the sands, Darci pushes her hair, now grown limp from the heat, back away from her face, seeing the dwlindling numbers of remaining dragonets.

Laywne smiles as he watches the hatchling.

On the sands, Snowtouched Oak Brown Dragonet stops a moment on his forward journey, to look behind him, making absolutely -sure- that he is going in the right direction. It seems so. He turns his head back toward the cluster of candidates that he first set out towards, and as he approaches the boys, slows down. Wouldn't do to rush into this. His eyes whirl slowly as he gazes thoughtfully from boy to boy.

Ledges> Melata peers at the main clutch, seeing that the last of the eggs are swiftly hatching and finding lifemates.

On the sands, Darkain studies the brown, looking him over from snout to tail as the brown looks over the boys arrayed in front of him.

Ledges> T'yn hand goes to the back of the bench before him as he leans to watch.

Ledges> C'san says "Now there's a thoughtful brown."

On the sands, Tidranth nuzzles his mate, lightly, tailtip flicking in the sand.

Ledges> Jerethan smiles at the other Bendenites. "It's been great to see you all again."

Ledges> V'han smiles to Anaika. "Enjoying it, Anaika?"

Ledges> Elisanth rises effortlessly off of the ledge and into the air. Crossing the cavern, she swoops into the tunnel, leaving the hatching grounds.

Ledges> J'dar says "Not a lot of bronzes."

Ledges> Anaika looks over at V'han and nods enthusiastically. "Oh yes!"

Ledges> Jalla shakes her head,'Guess Erith decided we didn't need em"

On the sands, Jakob staightens just a touch, trying to brush his hair back out of his face as he looks at the brown, open admiration on his face.

On the sands, Treyllyn glances at the brown, and then a Jakob for a moment, her eyes smiling encouragement.

On the sands, Enial catches his breath as the brown looks at him, and then expelling it as the brown's gaze carries right past him. He watches the brown intently, glancing only once to see how very, very few eggs and dragonets are left.

On the sands, Martigan watches the movements of the brown with wide eyes. He stops wiping the sweat onto his robe and instead he clutches it, twisting the fabric tighter and tighter, raising the robe's hem so that his boots are prominently displayed.

Ledges> T'yn turns to grin at Anaika and V'han for a moment before turning back to watch the brown hatchling.

Ledges> V'han grins to Anaika. "Glad you're enjoying it."

Ledges> Melata shakes her head, "Only a few dragons left on the sands now...and so many Candidates...... I always hate the ending part."

On the sands, Skylira stands motionless as she watches the brown, the sweat trickling down her brow unnoticed as she turns her head slightly, lips curling in a brief smile to Darkain.

Ledges> Jalla nods..

Ledges> Anaika nods to V'han "Well..thank you for bringing me, V'han" she looks down at the hatchlings and grins.

On the sands, Snowtouched Oak Brown Dragonet hesitates no longer

Thoroughly warmed by the rising heat, Padde shrugs the borrowed cloak totally off and stuffs it under her bum, only the once taking a single glance away from the drama on the sands below, to adjust the wad of cloth she's now seated upon.

Ledges> Channie clentching her hands into little fists as she watches, chewing on her bottom lip.

On the sands, Snowtouched Oak Brown Dragonet nudges the boy's bare calves with his snout, insistently raising his head to look at his new lifemate.

Ledges> T'yn slowly begins to rise from his seat as he watches.

On the sands, The Snowtouched Oak Brown Dragonet stares deeply into Martigan's eyes.

Ledges> V'han cheers for Martigan.

Ledges> Jalla cheers,"Yeah Ruatha. Martigan!"

Ledges> Adroth BUGLES.

Ledges> Channie cheers and leaps up and down, "Yeah Martigan!!"

Ledges> T'yn grins and cheers!

Sanne smiles at Martigan's good fortune.

Ledges> D'ran says "Alright Martigan :):)"

Ledges> From atop Kailyth's shoulders, Svessa gazes off into the distance, lost in thought.

Brymar cheers excitedly. "Way to go Martigan!"

Ledges> Juliath TRUMPETS loudly.

Ledges> T'yn turns and pulls Channie to her feet and hugs her.

Ledges> Kassima bites her lip, leaning forward to watch the brown. Then she beams and cheers. "Martigan!" she whoops. "All *right*!"

Ledges> Breana jumps out of her seat and starts screaming praise for mart!!!

Ledges> Kemith *BUGLES* with his clutch sib.

Ledges> Jerethan cheers for Martigan, grinning at Channie. "I guess your charm worked!" he says to her.

Ledges> D'ran says "But what's his name gonna be?"

Fobok lets out a loud cheer as he sees Martigan Impress..

Ledges> Anaika looks about and cheers as the impression takes place

Ledges> Verenth bounces his head up an down some more as the last of the hatchlings are impressing.

Mani snorts.

On the sands, Darkain claps his hands and cheers for Martigan as the investigating brown finally makes his choice.

Ledges> Lily glances up and smiles as she sees Martigan Impress, adding her cheers to the rst.

Lirryn sighs and grumbles, "Oh shards, now I have to listen to him complain for the /entire/ winter.

Ledges> Meli whoops, hugging anyone near her.

Peregrine grins.

phoenix hmms, "I htink that's that lad from El's Hold..

On the sands, The activity continues as eggs shudder and crack and roll and open and more dragonettes of Brown, Blue and Green emerge, some shakily, some boldly. The hatchlings move quickly from their Shards and head toward the remaining Candidates ringing them and select lifemates. Cries and shouts of joy, excitement and suprise can be heard from Candidates and throughout the Cavern as Impressions are made and family and friends of the new weyrlings react to the event.

Ledges> R'val chuckles and smiles, "I"m sure he'll be happy. Never knew the lad myself."

On the sands, Tears of happiness running down his cheeks, M'rgan throws his arms around the brown dragonet's neck, "I've been waiting all my life for you too."

Ledges> Channie grins at Jereth, "You know-I wasn't ever able to give it to him-even after two flights to visit." she blushes madly, "I guess he didn't need it."

On the sands, Treyllyn cheers for Martigan as the little brown chooses him, and she gazes at the rest of the clutch for a moment. A huge feeling of relief sweeps over her, and she smiles at Jakob and squeezes his hands reassuringly.

Avaris peers at Beldaviar curiously.

Varina squints, "Which one? Oh, him?"

Ledges> Tears of joy and excitement on her cheeks, Meli just beams. "Yah!!!" she exclaims, over and over.

Ledges> Jerethan smiles. "Your friendship matters a lot more, Channie, I'm sure. To him, and to me."

Ledges> T'yn turns to his friends. "What is the browns name?"

Ledges> T'yn turns to smile at Jerethan.

On the sands, R'lym smiles as he watches all the activity and the new lifemates.

Ledges> Kassima claps gleefully, positively beaming. "A brown! Wonderful!"

Ledges> V'han shrugs to T'yn. "I didn't hear it."

Ledges> Jerethan shakes his head. "Me either," he admits.

Ledges> Channie wipes at her eyes, giggling as Kemith keeps warbling loudly. "Well, I would have liked to visit him-"

Ledges> D'ran sees the last dragonet Impresas and swings up onto Rhevanth's back to avoid the oncoming rush

On the sands, The final egg on the sands quivers once, twice, and then pauses for a long moment, as if sensing that all attention is on it. As if building its energy, the egg finally veritably explodes in a shower of shards and bronze dragonet, which charges forward, toppling one of the youngest Candidates, from Benden Hold, and staring down into his eyes.

On the sands, Jakob lets out a breath he didn't realise he was holding, hugging Trey as he watches the hatchlings impress.

On the sands, Enial grins openly as Martigan Impresses, cheering aloud for his friend.

Mani leaves quickly.

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

Brymar stands up, dusting himself off before looking around for his father and aunt.

Ledges> R'val stands, stretching, 'A nice hatching.' He comments, glancing back and forth. 'So, where to now, everyone' He grins at the benden riders.

Ledges> V'han smiles around. "Good hatching."

Ledges> D'ran jumps up onto Rhevanth's back, using his foreleg as a step.

Ledges> Breana has a huge grin on her face as she watches M'rgan.

On the sands, M'rgan raises his head, crying out, "Ularrith. He says his name is Ularrith." He and the brown dragon stumble down the passage together.

On the sands, Treyllyn returns the hug with a soft smile. "At least we're together," she murmurs. "That's what we wanted."

Ledges> Meli grins foolishly. "Eh, I'd love t'see Mart... er, M'rgan... but I'd guess he'll be busy."

On the sands, Enial looks back over the -- wait, what clutch? All he sees are empty shells and shards, and a few straggling pairs heading off the sands. His expression closes as a wave of disappointment washes over him.

On the sands, M'rgan walks down the passageway to the Queen's Weyr.

Ledges> T'yn says ""Channie, I gave him our best wishes after the flight. He knew we were pullling for him.""

Caervel watches the last dragonet impress and looks down at Mirian... "I think we'd better head out.." he tells her as he gently shakes her. She doesn't wake though, so he gently picks her up.

On the sands, Skylira cheers as well, for M'rgan and his brown, her eyes then turning to watch the rest of the hatchlings make their choices. As the activity dies down, her gaze falls on Darkain.

Ledges> Jerethan nods to V'han. "Tell me when we need to leave -- unless one of the Bendenites wants to give me a lift..."

Ledges> Melata grins, and hops up on her dragon.

Ledges> Melata vaults up onto Verenth's back, the dragon's sparkling eyes watching closely.

Ledges> Kassima leans back against Lysseth's shoulder, still grinning from ear to ear. "Aye, Meli, you're prolly right. Back to Benden, then?"

Peregrine looks down at Enial, his face mournful.

Ledges> Channie smiles, "Would be nice if we could all get together and do something-say, at Boll?"

Ledges> Meli nods. "Yah..." eyes shining. "I'm so glad..."

Ledges> V'han smiles. "I'll drop you back, Jereth."

Laywne settles back to watches, face thoughtful.

Ledges> R'val grins, "More drinks.' He grins at Channie, 'An excellent idea...but they probably have a party going on in the Cavern."

Ledges> V'han smiles and nods to Channie."

Ledges> C'san blinks away tears.

D'ran wanders up into the stands from the entrance to the bowl.

Ledges> Jalla sighs happily and clambers onto naiath

Ledges> Jerethan hears Channie mention Boll, and then party, and looks around with a grin.

Ledges> Jalla vaults up onto Naiath's back, using her straps as handholds.

Ledges> T'yn nods.

On the sands, Jakob nods and smiles back at Trey, trying to keep the disappointment out of his voice. "We are." He murmers back, glance sweeping the sands filled with only candidates.

Ledges> R'val grins up at Jalla, "WHere're you oeff to?"

Ledges> Breana climbs back over to Kassi and hugs her "Now Mart is a brown rider! I can't believe it! At least it will mean he's too grown up to stick spinners in my bed anymore"

Ledges> From Naiath's back, Jalla says "party! :)"

D'ran walks down a short flight of steps and heads out through the entrance to the bowl.

Ledges> R'val grins," Where?"

On the sands, Darkain sighs heavily, almost looking relieved that it is over as he looks out over the array of shards, the little dragonet sized footprints in the sand are all that remain.

Ledges> Seated on Naiath, Jalla says "living cavern ;)"

Ledges> Channie says "Well, I wait to hear what you'd all like to do. hm?"

On the sands, F'laav takes a long, deep breath, gazing into Ariandra's eyes.

Ledges> V'han smiles. "I vote for Boll."

On the sands, Treyllyn nods. "Well, then let's /together/ get off these hot Sands?" she suggests.

On the sands, Ariandra smiles, calling out to J'kob and Treylly, and the others around them, "They just aren't born yet. Don't dispair."

Derella stands a stretches, heading for the stairs.

Lirryn just stays put while the majority of the folks leave. Easier not to get smooshed in the crush taht way. ;)

Hanna takes her leave of her fellow Herders.

Ledges> Kassima laughs. "Don't bet on it, Bree," she advises.

Public announcement: Darci announces "High Reaches Weyr would like to thank everyone who participated in this hatching, the weyr members and especially the candidates. We would like to invite everyone to celebrations in the Living Cavern (#1000)." and drinks!"

On the sands, Ariandra murmurs to F'laav, "A very fine clutch. Very.." her hand squeezes lightly. "Tidranth is to be congratulated, as is his rider."

On the sands, Jakob smiles, lifting his feet as he begins to move towards the cooler sands.