Quiet Nights (Gather Feast)

[Lark]

Inali sighed, cradling her youngest daughter in her arms. She had finally stopped crying again, Loraketh finally informing her that she should probably be fed. It had worked as the Gold had said; strange how she always knew. Then again, the Queens were supposed to have natural mothering instincts, something Inali hoped the Sub-Queens had been born with as well. We will see My Lady. Nothing can match a Queen however, though they are welcome to try.

Loraketh's laughter brightened the Weyrwoman's day as she closed her eyes to take in the feminine voice. Bells. That's always what she had thought of when Loraketh talked, simple higher pitched bells. The dragoness crooned from the position she had taken on the Weyr Heights. From here she could see everything, from here she could easily defend her home. Nothing was going to catch her off guard again, she would not be so naive again.

Her rider nodded her head, a wordless agreement crossing between them. On other matters though, the wing try outs had done wonderfully. The Weyrwoman and Leader had of course gone to watch and participate, and afterwards she had talked extensively with T'rian and S'val about the positions in the wings. Those, she would be announcing tonight later in the evening. For now though, there was food to be eaten and fun to be had.

The Harpers stroked up a tune, the instruments sending a primal beat through the drum melody. Her hips swayed slightly, and not for the first time Inali was happy that she had her children outside of her body instead of in. Loraketh laughed at that, flicking her wings outward then bringing them in again. The orange gold membranes flashed in the setting light, catching Rukbat's rays. Keep an eye out for Izanycorth's rider and the Sub-Queen riders too love, alright?

Yes. I will, do you want them to see you? Inali bit her lip as she thought about this for a moment. Yes, I'd like that. The young woman bent her head to kiss Inoria's head, the baby shifting slightly in her sleep-state. Is there something in particular you want to say to them? No. I just would like to see them...and to schedule a lesson again for them. I think it's about time we had another one Lore. After all, with the preparations we had to do, I didn't get one in for them this week or last.

Nodding her head, the Gold searched the Weyr for the young Queen and her two daughters. Bring Yours to My Lady, she wishes to speak with them and partake in their company. Loraketh's formal tone held little real interest, her mind was on other things lately.

[Akira]

Talian was quiet as she laid in the drudges arms. She was still quite happy with the fact that she had found a way to tell her parents what she wanted. She was actually quite proud of it actually. At the moment her mother was holding her sister, which she didn't mind, but she did want someone to feed her. She tried to reach out for her mother's firelizard again, but wasn't sure if she'd be able to find her. Actually, she was just trying to reach out to any firelizard who could tell her mother that she wanted fed.

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D'tri smiled, and laughed at his young sub-queen. Slow down Chaha! I can't walk as fast as you can! He shook his head at the young topaz. She was already three months old, and a LOT bigger than him already. Chahaturth snorted at her rider, but stopped to let him catch up to her. Mine, this wouldn't take so long if you would just get on my back. We'd be able to see more in less time. It seemed that all the young female wanted to do was to prove that she could handle his weight.

D'tri rolled his eyes and sighed. It would seem he wouldn't be able to get himself out of this one. Alright Chahaturth, give me a boost will ya? He walked over to his dragon's side, and waited for her to kneel down a little so that he wouldn't have to climb so high to get situated on her back. He had ridden her before, but not very long, and even then he had a temporary set of riding straps for her. Chahaturth snorted at her rider as he situated himself on her back.

Are you ready D'triMine? Chahaturth's sweet voice sounded very mocking in D'tri's mind. Oh hush Chaha, let's go. He swatted her neck as he spoke. He shook his head, and held on tight as the female started walking quickly along. It was a lot more comfortable than D'tri had originally thought it would be, but when he heard the topaz's snort he just glared at the back of her head. He was never going to live this one down.

D'triMine, Loraketh says that Her's would like to see you. It was plain to the young rider that his dragon was slightly confused. Alright Chaha, let's go. He gently patted her neck as he spoke. He winced when she decided she was going to start running instead of slowly speeding up. He growled at the young female, who only rumbled with amusement. It would definitely take a lot less time for them to reach their destination now.

Soon enough the young topaz would be proven right. just for the simple fact that it didn't take the two of them very long to find where Inali was waiting. D'tri climbed down from the large back of his dragon, and walked over to stand in front of the Weyrwoman. Greetings Weyrwoman Inali, and Queen Loraketh. Oh, and greetings to you two little ones as well. He smiled at the two young twins that the Weyrwoman, and a drudge were holding.

Chahaturth crooned a greeting to Loraketh, but sat down close to her rider. she was still looking for that good-for-nothing sister of hers. It helped to fuel her ego towards the young gold to see that she had beaten the other female there. Another thing her rider had to deal with. Behave Chahaturth. No fighting when they arrive or I will do everything I can to take you away from this gather! D'tri's voice was stern, and very serious as he threatened the young topaz.

[Zirin]

J'dol had been chatting with one of the local tanners when Kayath informed him of the call for them and the other queens and sub-queens. He had been looking to buy material for a new set of straps, since the nine month old topaz had already outgrown one of the sets he had made for her. The set she was currently using still had room for adjustments, but he wanted to get the materials for her final set while the tanner stalls were set up. Handing over the necessary marks, he bid the man good day, promising to be back to pick them up in the morning. Do hurry Mine, I want to be the first one there. I wont let that little one or Talath beat me! Hurry! She demanded, settling as close to the stall as she could without causing mayhem.

"Hold your runners Kayath," He replied lazily as he accepted her boost up to her neck. He settled in, holding as tightly as he could to the riding straps, since it seemed silly to do them up properly for the tiny flight across the gather. Easily spotting Loraketh's form among the crowd, she spiralled, preparing to land nearby when she noticed the little yellowish form of Chahaturth. Kayath hissed in annoyance and shot Hers a angry thought at the knowledge that the little brat had gotten there before her. "If you want to fly with me when you're bigger than we needed to get leather Kayath. A small price to pay isn't it?" She snorted, but landed anyways and huffed as the bronze-skinned young man dismounted, giving her a loving slap on the way down. He gave Inali a quick wave as he approached,

"Hey Weyrwoman, Queen Loraketh." He greeted both, Kayath following suit, though the large topaz reached over to nuzzle her mother. She ignored D'tri and Chahaturth completely, though J'dol gave them both a quick, polite hello. He glanced over the two children, having not really seen the Weyrleaders' kids up close yet, but he couldn't say he had much interest in children.

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[[OOC: As per usual, all of my characters are present for the feast if anyone wants interaction with them]]