Zy'fen looked up, surprised by the unexpected question. He hadn't been aware his voice had carried, tucked away in a corner of the infirmary the way he was, while waiting for Illeana to come pick up

Ataylan had just been passing through, looking for something interesting to do before bed, when he heard the man speaking to the baby. A bedtime story, from the sounds of it, but not the sort

"There was a full moon that night, but the air was full of a smoky haze that turned the moon red. It was a night filled with terrible sights and sounds. Far above, a single dragon flew -bronze by the

A pair of greens hopped forwards to scrutinise Sontal. Whilst the others were arguing, they were more curious and they shared the image they had that was almost Sontal but had clearly adjusted

P'ryn arched an eyebrow, but shook his head when Garatt offered him the leash. "Better not. I left Robelth fed and sleeping, but I cain't be gone too long. Ye go ahead and walk her, she looks happy

"Garatt." He assumed the other boy was asking for the lead and offered it to him willingly enough, holding it out in his right hand. The left, bandaged hand stayed safe hidden behind his back. "She's

He was far far more relaxed around the wher than the human, keeping a wary eye on Valder even as he rummaged in his pocket for some slightly dusty treats. They had perhaps a little fluff still

It was never easy sidling away from the Barracks to get back to the stables after being at the Infirmary. A voice in his head and Garatt froze, not quite daring to look around to see who had called

((I was hatched at Ista.)) Sunstreath responded, chest puffing up in pride, and arching his neck proudly. ((But Mine says Arolos is better. The sunning spots here are very good.)) he added. ((I will

There wasn't much time that I'des didn't spend with Sunstreath, especially since the bronze's rider wasn't yet cleared for Threadfall. That didn't mean that the bronze didn't still find times when

Temeir hadn't been at the Weyr long, but he was, slowly, getting used to the work, and the schedules, though being asked to take on a Craft as well was another new experience, and he'd opted to try

Valder had been more worried about Garatt falling in the corral, than whether he had permission to be there. It didn't really matter now. When Garatt asked about giving Sig a treat, Valder shrugged,

Garatt's hand went to his pocket automatically before he glanced hesitantly at Valder. It was a fleeting glance, up and away again, not quite making eye contact. "I uhm. I have treats. For Master

Sig scooted even closer to the scared boy, [Sigrun good. Food?]] Valder shook his head at Sig, then nodded at the lame cow. "Aye, she'll be fine. I'll let one of the herders know, so they can give 'er

"Hi Sig." And Garatt managed a tentative smile aimed at the wher rather than at Vader. He bit his lip, still timid if no longer quite as scared that he was about to be in trouble. "Will the herdbeast

Kassia looked at the tithe list again. She'd checked it three times and the answer never changed. She'd already checked with the other Weyrs and their answer was the same. The weather had been bad and

"Garatt. M'name's Valder. Ya didn't do nothin wrong." Valder nodded at the lame cow, then put a hand on the fence. "I was jest worrit ya'd fall off the fence and git hurt. That's why I sent Sig here

"Garatt, sir." He was edgy still, whole body tensed as though ready for trouble. "I wasn't going to-- one was limping and I was just trying to see what she looked like so I could tell someone." He

The quick change in the boy -he was acting like a beaten pup- made Valder step back and hold up his hands in a calming gesture. His tone and words had been a bit rough, as usual, but he hadn't been

Garatt had been perfectly fine with the wher, quite happy to obediently scramble down from the fence to stand on his feet, still holding his trousers in place with one hand. His posture changed almost