"I'd always known that Vainglory's bond with me was on the weak side. I predicted her leaving me, but I thought it would be to Yiyu or someone else I and she knew. The stranger was a deep surprise,

T'rif turned to head back to his office while Rassia grinned at the girl she hoped to be her new friend as well as unknown kin. "Oh, you're definitely in for craziness," she said. She gestured to

Insera frowned. "Oh really?" she said. "Forgive me, but I have to ask. Why hadn't you noticed that your bond was so weak that it could be broken by a mere stranger?"

This momentarily flummoxed the older Queen. She chirruped to herself for a moment before sending an image of soft things like clothing or even blankets. Swooping down and around, she did a delighted

"I'll be there," she said without a second's hesitation as she flashed him a rare smile. Then she turned back to Rassia. "Lead on. Maybe you can tell me what craziness I'm in for."

"Not a lot," he admitted. "I've heard they make wonderful guards, however. She's actually *talking*," he added, distractedly. "Just like Deltaith only with more feelings and images to supplement

Alyx had been woken up this evening to a very excited and very energetic Cremmie. Tonight was a different night than most, the sky was overcast, the weyrbowl was dim, as she got his leash out, and got

"Alright, thank you," Diagir grunted as he sat. "Down a wher though, and it's the most odd thing. So Vainglory was one of Ziya's daughters from her first clutch. She was bonded to me since Ziya was

"Well, this is a world of a way to do a crash course..." Diagir rubbed his face with a sigh. "Whers are different than dragons or firelizards in that they can either Impress or bond. A bond is done

"Was nice meeting you, Ysolde. I'll definite make sure there isn't anything left to get onto the towel or fresh uniform." Qioyon chuckled and turned to the Bathing Pool. OOC: End --

"I would love to," Insera said. "Have a seat. How are you doing and your whers?"

"Okay, Fali then," Rassia said. "I want you to take Falli around and get her set up with some Candidate uniforms and a cot and all that," T'rif said, laying a hand on his daughter's shoulder. "I need

Build a nest? Well, she'd never done that before, but Javensha wasn't about to let a silly fact like that stop her. In fact, she might build one for herself later- that image looked awfully good.

"Hello, Master Insera," Diagir greeted her and then looked at her bronze. "Hello, Sorrel. You look lovely today. I'm sorry to just come in here, but if you've a minute, I'd like to talk about the

It touched her soft heart to watch this strong woman fidget, to understand that she felt she wasn't enough, wasn't whole enough fr deserving of the relationship. With all this in mind, Nyzara

"Call me Fali," the girl in question answered, taking the other's hand firmly. She felt a flush of warmth as she glanced at T'rif. He was *proud* of her. *Someone* was proud of her. It was a wonderful

Insera was at her desk with Sorrel lying next to her. He looked up at the knock and sniffed at the air. ~Ziya twolegs~ he announced. "Thank you, buddy," she told him then she called out loudly,

"I think I'd better," he murmured, walking towards the pair with the attentive green at his side. His hand kept on her neck, fingers rubbing the rough hide slowly. "It's a pleasure to meet you, but

"I'll see you soon, Tyne," Kassia said and let herself out. END

"Any concerns about the Weyr?" she asked. "Or about guarding? I don't stop to talk to you as often as I should."