The World of Pern(tm) is copyright to Anne McCaffrey (c) 1967. The Dragonriders of Pern(r) is a registered copyright. This is a log of roleplay on PernMUSH, available online by permission of Anne McCaffrey, author of the Pern novels, and recorded by A.S. Korra'ti (piper@murkworks.net), player of Mehlani of Telgar Weyr on PernMUSH. This log may be distributed freely as long as this header remains intact. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Log Date: 5/30/92 ---------- F'lor grins. T'lean has arrived. F'lor says "Hi T'lean :-)" Selene waves weakly Grendel stands to greet T'lena respectfully. T'lean says "Hello" Fahlan(#35359Pec) A medium-height, slimly built youth, Fahlan has a long tangle of reddish-brown hair, large gold-brown eyes, and a lean, pale face; he speaks only seldom, in a quiet, husky voice. He is clad in a white Candidate's robe, as befits the occasion of the Bend*n Hatching; under that, he wears white breeches, and from somewhere, he has even managed to find a white leather headband to tie through his hair, though that, for once, seems immaculately combed. His feet are bare, and he pads about noiselessly. Carrying: Shards of a Pale Yellow Egg(#38055O) Grendel typos respectfully. Sorry. Fahlan nervously nods to the Weyrleader. F'lor smiles. T'lena. That almost sounds like a womans name :-) Krystlin pushes aside the curtain of Bend*n red and black, and enters this room. Krystlin has arrived. T'lean glares at F'lor....:) Krystlin blinks? F'lor says "Calm down all, It's only a hacthing :-)" Krystlin sits down again. Retill waves. He will idle for a minute. F'lor grins at T'lean. Krystlin greets T'lean. "Hey there. How are you and that hulking bronze of yours?" :) T'lean chuckles Krystlin misses her adesc. :( Kordahl has arrived. Krystlin :) Fahlan stops pacing the room, as it's getting more crowded, and settles for leaning against the nearest wall. He draws in a breath and closes his eyes. Retill says "How can you say it is only a hatching?" Grendel says "Ack. I'll be back in a minute." Krystlin says "Because he's already gone throught it Retill." Retill starts pacing as Fahlan stops. Kordahl waves cheerliy Retill says "Still." Krystlin hmms. "Is anyone hungry? Thirsty? I can get some stuff.." Kordahl says "Please excuse me if I sound garbled, but I'm haveing to raw telnet...." Fahlan opens his eyes at that. "I should help, I am still steward here..." F'lor says "BUT it IS :-) Nothing to worry, you'll find a dragon, this time or nect time. Be calm, and verything will take care of itself :-)" Retill shakes his head. "Thank you though. Selene hasn't been able to eat all day, "no thanks" Grendel is back. Retill says "I raw telnet all the time." Krystlin hmphs. She's raw telnetted basically her whole time telneting. Grendel says "No thank you, Krystlin." Retill says "Welcome back Grendel." Kordahl wonders how you people can stand it! Selene is trying Krystlin looks at F'lor. "This from the man who's hands shook so hard he couldn't hold anything at the thought of me giving birth." Retill does not mind telnet. At least you don't get Spammed. Kordahl nods "True... Krystlin doesn't mind it much really. She's just happy to have any access. Fahlan stares up at the ceiling. His face is paler than usual, and his eyes darker. Neither effect makes him look very composed. Selene loves her tf. Kiriana has connected. Selene nods and waves to Kiriana Kiriana says "hello all" Kiriana waves back Grendel greets Kiriana. Kordahl waves Retill slows his pacing as bit. Kiriana smiles Retill says "Hi Kiriana." Kiriana says "I can't blame you Retill,...I think I am to nervous to walk that much though" Krystlin sits quietly on Fahlan's cot. Kiriana says "ummm,..I have to go to the ladies room,..RL,...I'm gonna have someone else watch my screen,..ok??" Retill says "You are that nervous?" Falryx has connected. Selene is THAT nervous Falryx waves. Falryx drops the Green and Red Swirled Shards. Falryx's Cot picks up the Green and Red Swirled Shards. Grendel greets Falryx. Fahlan says softly to Retill, "Mind your feet... the sands will be hot. No use making your feet sore till you need to." Retill says "Hi Falryx. Feeling better?" Shards of a Green and Red Swirled Egg sits on Falryx's cot. Grendel looks down at her bare toes, and thinks of the heat of the sands. Falryx nods. "Sure am." Retill says "How can you sober up so quickly?" Falryx says "me?" T'lean says "If you haven't alread, please tkae a look at the hatching eti..whatever sign..." Falryx doesn't recall being drunk. Retill's feet will be ok. They work at a weyr. Kordahl grins at T'lean Fahlan grins to Retill, and nods to T'lean. Retill says "Ealier? Wasn't that you with Tark?" T'lean says "In addition to what's there, you will know if you've impressed because the dragonette will whisper its name to you. If a dragonette has not whispered its name, you have not impressed" Krystlin smiles at T'lean. F'lor smiles. he's getting to that T'lean :-) T'lean chuckles Retill stops paceing. Thryla gets up from Thryla's cot. Thryla has arrived. Thryla waves. Falryx catches up on years of spam and blinks. Grendel carefully re-reads the sign. Kiriana says "I'm back" Krystlin smiles at Thryla. Falryx says "That'll teach me to idle on 5 MU*'s for an hour." Kordahl greets Thryla cheerily Retill wave back to Thryla. Selene says "hello Thryla" Kiriana trys no tto chew on her fingers Fahlan watches the group get larger still, and nods to Thyrla. Kordahl says "How many of us are there, anyway?" T'lean looks at you for a moment. Selene examines the hem of her robe quietly Kiriana says "10 all together" Kordahl begins to fidget a little Falryx chews a fingernail. Kiriana says "I sure hope the lag isn't this bad when it starts" Falryx notes it'll only get worse. Kordahl tanks Kiriana for the info :) Krystlin says "In all likely hood, it will be like this or worse." Kiriana says "you are welcome Kordahl" T'lean says "Probably worse" Krystlin says "Since there will be a bazillion puppets running." Kiriana arghs,.." lag is such a bother at times like these" F'lor notes there are 8 hints on the sign by now. Thryla checks the hints. Kiriana says "well,..I had to " put my kids to sleep" so to speak" Kiriana smiles Grendel has a question. F'lor says "Shoot Grendel." T'lean says "Yes?" Thryla winces. Bang? Grendel says "If we do impress, we wait on the sands for the rest, or what?" is that a command :) Thryla has a question after Grendel. Kiriana says "I'll brb" Kiriana says "don't leave without me" Kiriana has disconnected. T'lean says "You can stay and watch (but keeping quiet) or go to the weyrling barracks I would think" F'lor nods at T'lean. Grendel nods. "Thank you." Tavella has arrived. Retill raises a hand. F'lor says "But don't overstuff them :-)" F'lor says "There should be meat at the baracks to feeed your Hatchlings :-)" F'lor grumbles. Grendel greets Tavella. Thryla says "My usual host is down, so I'm on an unstable host. Hopefully it'll be stable for this evening. :)" T'lean says "And feed...and feed...and feed......:)" Krystlin says "Hi, Tav!" F'lor says "hija Tav. How does it look at the ground ?" Selene greets Tavella courteously T'lean smiles Fahlan looks up from the floor, and nods softly to Tavella, belatedly. Tavella puts her arms around T'lean and hugs him. T'lean kisses Tavella passionately. Thryla says "I'm just wondering what happens if it isn't?" Kordahl greets Tavella cheerily Kiriana has connected. Kiriana says "I am so sorry for all that,..I hit the phone with my foot!!!" Tavella smiles at T'lean and kisses him fiercely. Kordahl grins at Kiriana Krystlin chuckles and Tav and T'lean and hugs F'lor. Kiriana fidgets and bites her nails F'lor returns Krystlins hug happily, and kisses her. Krystlin kisses him back and chuckles. Retill says "Where are the barrecks?" Falryx wiggles his toes. Kordahl paces Retill paces. Kiriana crosses herself and prays a bit Retill says "Timeing." Krystlin says "Go from the sands, sw, sw,s,se,se,e." Selene stands quietly, thinking F'lor says "to finf the hatchlings baracks, go sout to bowl center from the hatching grounds mouth, then southeast until you get to the baracks." Krystlin smiles and beats F'lor. She mapped out the bowl a little while ago. :) Retill says "Thank you." F'lor grins at Kiriana=nd notes that Pern has no Religions according to Anne :-) Retill pases faster. Kiriana trys to kep her mind clear and concentrate on the event ahead F'lor says "Ok, who is the most nervous person here ?" Selene looks dispairingly at the lag! Kordahl stops pacing and takes a deep breath to relax Kiriana says "so,...perhaps I have a deep belief of my own that has nothing to do with the Earth religion that resembled" F'lor thinks If he does any more typos. he's gonna have to transfer to Ista. Retill says "I am/." T'lean chuckles at F'lor F'lor grins at Kiriana, and bows. "As you wish. Don't let me stop you :-)" Selene knows she is *really* nervous Kiriana giggles Falryx smiles at F'lor. Kordahl is too nervous to answer :) Krystlin runs off to the bathroom RL. Grendel is nervous but is trying to overcome it. :) Retill chuckles at F'lor, coming from Ista. F'lor says "Prove it Retill :-)" Kiriana inhales deeply and trys to remain calm Kiriana says "thank you F'lor,...I'm just trying to remain calm,..it's very hard" Fahlan runs one hand back through his hair, and seems to steel himself. He straightens up. Retill says "How do you let people know you've Impressed?" Thryla considers charting the queue length during this lag (from @ps) :) F'lor says "tell them the dragons name :-)" T'lean says "After the dragonette whispers its name to you, you say it out loud...." T'lean says "i.e. his/her name is " F'lor says "That's a good idea in general. Once you are impressed, say the name out loud :-)" Kiriana bites her lower lip, hard Retill get a running start and jumps and run up to the cieling and falls back landing on his feet. Kiriana walks the length of the room and then back again, and again F'lor wonders where Talieneth is ? Retill feels much better. Krystlin is back. Retill paces some more. Amberyl has arrived. F'lor smiles, and nods back. Falryx sits quietly on his cot. Selene continues to stand quietly. Selene greets the Weyrwoman respectfully. Kordahl greets the Weyrwoman cheerily F'lor smiles, and remeberes trying to light a bun at his first hatching. Grendel greets the Weyrwoman politely. Amberyl bows elegantly. T'lean waves to Amberyl Kiriana bows to AMberyl, "greetings Weyrwoman" Tavella waves to Amberyl. Amberyl is here to answer any last-minute questions. Retill greets Amberyl. Fahlan wonders somewhat nervously: am I the youngest person here? and looks attentively to Amberyl. Krystlin smiles at Amberyl. Thryla bows to the Weyrwoman. Falryx stands. F'lor ignore my Pro Amberyl :-( Major lag. Falryx bows. "Greetings Weyrwoman." F'lor salute Amberyl. Amberyl notes the reason we're so badly lagged is that Ambar is doing a database backup. When it's done, we'll start. T'lean ahhhs Kiriana sighs with relief Thryla nods. Backups are good things. Kiriana seems to brighten a great deal F'lor nods. Good place to do one :-) There's bound to be a crash :-) Tavella agrees :) Selene smiles Krystlin leans quietly against F'lor. Retill slows his paceing with the news. "Thank you for telling us." Krystlin says "Did you ever get an answer to your question, Thryla?" F'lor hugs Krystlin softly. Krystlin smiles at F'lor. Thryla says "No." T'lean says "What was the question?" F'lor says "State it again Thryla, I missed it " Krystlin says "Amberyl.. Thryla's net is a flakey one tonight and she wanted to know what would happen if it crashed and she can't get back on." Kiriana seems almost lost in thought, with a smile on her face Thryla says "My first host died tonight, and the one I'm on may be unstable. What happens if it dies?" Amberyl says "Thryla, give someone your password and tell them to log on as you if you can't get back on." F'lor says "In that case, go to soucon, and try to get the attention of someone also logged in to NC, and have him relay." Palaven has arrived. Krystlin says "No, F'lor.. she means her whole net gone.. she can't log on anywhere.." Amberyl greests Palaven. Palaven nods, looking somewhat nervous but calm. Selene smiles to Palaven Krystlin smiles at Palaven. Kiriana waves to Palaven Retill waves to Palaven. F'lor says "opps, in case of tecnical difficulties, HOPE Nothing much more you can do, except let somebody else puppet you." Amberyl notes that when it's time to go out, take the "Hatching Grounds" exit. Grendel waves to Palaven. Kordahl greets Palavne Falryx nods. Candidate Barracks(#8392RHAJ) This room is quite large, and contains neat rows of cots. On each cot is a pillow and a sleeping fur; at the foot of each cot is a small press for personal belongings. The candidates live here before they Impress; the lifestyle is spartan, but not at all uncomfortable. An archway leads out to the banistered ledge in the Inner Cavern of Bend*n Weyr. White robes of all sizes hang from pegs on the wall. Contents: Palaven Amberyl Tavella Thryla Kordahl Krystlin T'lean Selene Retill Falryx Grendel Sign: Hatching Etiquette, Please read. F'lor Kiriana's cot Kiriana Selene's cot(#44516Cea) Jujitsu game(#1564QV) Pesto Thryla's cot Sign: All Candidates Read This! Falryx's Cot Fahlan's pallet(#35325Qea) Candidate Registrar Grendel's cot Kitan's bed roll Kyla's cot Palaven's sleeping mat Kordahl's cot Obvious exits: Instruction Room Hatching Grounds LEdge Grendel nods to the Weyrwoman. Kiriana sighs Selene nods to the Bend*n Weyrwoman. Retill thanks the Weyrwoman. Thryla says "Okay." T'lean says "I'll brb" Krystlin smiles at Amberyl. "You mean I can't jump into the Hatching Grounds from the Star Stones?" Amberyl sets the little jewelry box down gently. Retill chuckles. F'lor says "grins. if Krys can do that, she's welcom to try." Krystlin chuckles. Falryx lags? Falryx lags. F'lor smiles. Thats LOW lag for a hatching. Falryx smiles. Thryla suggests that people not complain about lag or spam, since it causes more lag/spam. :) Falryx notes to Thryla that he was checking. Falryx says "Either I was lagging or people where quiet." Falryx says "I naturally assumed the latter wasn't true." Krystlin says "Just type nonsense to check if it's lagging." Kiriana smiles at THryla,." good idea" Falryx notes his assumption wasn't correct. Fahlan unconsciously wriggles the fingers of his right hand. Grendel says "Or @ps. that might tell you how much of a lag. :)" Retill says "Invintory." Thryla says "I use @ps to check on the lag." F'lor says "That lags the mush also Krys :-(" Amberyl notes that in a moment, there will be absolutely incredible lag as the flatfile gets compressed. Don't be surprised when you hang for a few minutes. Grendel says "Ack. Inv is too long. :)" Krystlin ohs. Falryx nods. F'lor ewwws. Thryla nods, and braces for the lag. :) Krystlin sighs and doesn't type anything. :) F'lor kisses Krystlin, and tells her that MIGHT help :-) Retill says "What is the gallery number?" Palaven says "4666" Thryla says "It's in the listmotd." Kordahl has disconnected. Kiriana has reconnected. Kiriana has partially disconnected. F'lor smiles. any Net Yo-Yo's, please do it NOW, you don't wnat to do it later :-) Kordahl has connected. Kiriana hugs Kordahl Kiriana says "welcome back" F'lor waits for the BIG Lag. Kordahl hugs her back with pleasure, he owes her one :) Grendel says "The Mother of all Lags? ;)" Kiriana smiles gently,." glad to help" From Kyla's cot, Kyla has connected. From Kyla's cot, Kyla has left. Kyla has arrived. A shy girl with a magical, mystical air about her. She has long light brown hair and sparkling green eyes. She is dressed in a soft purple dress flowing to the ground. She has on soft leather shoes and a golden ribbon tied in her hair. Carrying: test machine Kyla smiles and returns your glance. Lag Beast has arrived. Tavella waves to Kyla. T'lean waves Kyla looks a little out-of-sorts, but hopes she'll manage. Grendel greets Kyla. Selene smiles at Kyla Lag Beast gets ready to lag every body. Retill waps the Lag Beast. Kordahl greets Kyla cheerily Kordahl kicks it for good measure Thryla eeks at the lag beast. Fahlan smiles a little at Kyla's arrival, and looks about, aren't a couple still missing? Lag Beast looks evilly at you. Tavella says "Not really, only Jensaire." Tavella says "Several of our original accepted group went inactive for the summer." Retill waps the Lag Beast again. Lag Beast is having a a Public Relations day, and passes out some free Lag specimens to everybody. Fahlan nods to Tavella. T'lean says "How long 'till the backup is done? Anyone know?" Lag Beast slobbers on Selene's feet. Amberyl laughs! Lag Beast slobbers on T'lean's feet. Kyla :tries to grab the BIG BAD Lag-Monster, but finds it's quite intangible, and impossible to get a hold of. Lag Beast greets Kyla, who almost faints at the smell of the Lag Beast's breath. Kiriana pokes the Lag BEast,.."back!" Amberyl says "Done now... waiting for the compression to get done. :P" Grendel chuckles. Selene thwaps the Lag beast T'lean chuckles...and baps the lag beast...then baps F'lor Lag Beast slobbers on Tavella's feet. Retill waps the Lag Beast HARD! Krystlin chuckles. Retill knows ordering it won't work. Kiriana giggles at the silly Lag Beast Kyla smiles. Retill says "It helps." Selene chortles Talea has arrived. Tavella gently sets down Talea. F'lor smiles. Maybe they should hit it then, instead of just posing those hits ;-) Lag Beast leers at Talea. Kyla oohs at Talea and googles. Retill says "Thank you F'lor." Palaven smiles quietly at the child. F'lor says "No problem Retill :-) " Thryla hits the Lag Beast, but misses. Selene hits the Lag Beast. Lag Beast says "OUCH" Talea runs over to Auntie Amberyl. "When will me and Tevell be big enough to be candidates!?" Lag Beast grins impudently at Thryla. Krystlin smiles at Tavella. "We left Falin with an Auntie." :) Lag Beast hacks the Lag Beast, and blood runs down it's wounds. Lag Beast hacks the Lag Beast, and blood runs down it's wounds. Amberyl pats Talea. Soon. :) Amberyl thinks we're done lagging. Okay. Lag Beast looks evilly at you. Lag Beast rumbles at you. Kyla cheers. Kiriana smiles Selene grins Grendel smiles happily, but nervously. Fahlan looks back at the lag beast, unimpressed, and straighens up. F'lor still wonders about this autoabuse of the lag beast. Retill chuckles, and chokes. Kordahl whoops and hollers in celebration :) Kiriana smiles at Kordahl Kyla erms? F'lor grins. Grendel huhs? T'lean says "We need to go to hatching grounds I think....." Amberyl says "One sec." Kordahl blinks Krystlin chuckles. Lag Beast screams in Triumph "I am the Lag Beast, I Conquer all!!! Talea marches bravely out to the Hatching Grounds. Talea has left. Grendel ggrins. "He was eager to get out." T'lean says "Hold on...." Retill chuckles. Jeniath bugles, << AMBERYL!!!!! >> Amberyl thinks that's her cue. ;) Kyla winces slightly at the volume of that. Lag Beast rumbles at you. Grendel gulps and stands up straight. Retill says "Now?" F'lor ducks, and clamps hands on his ears. From a distance, Amberyl is COMING! Kyla pats down her robe and tries to compose herself. Krystlin chuckles and eeps. Amberyl has left. Kiriana straightens and stands up T'lean marches bravely out to the Hatching Grounds. T'lean has left. Kordahl takes a deep breath Kyla says "What does _he_ have to be brave for?" Falryx blinks. Kyla smiles. Retill shrugs. Kiriana gives Kordahl a hug for good luck Kordahl hugs her back tightly ;) Falryx stretches to get the cramps out. Selene wishes everyone luck! Falryx says "you to Selene." Retill's typest can not handle much more. Retill says "Thanks Selene." Lag Beast screams in Triumph "I am the Lag Beast, I Conquer all!!! Lag Beast burps loudly. F'lor says "Ok, move out all, and GOOD Luck." Kiriana says "thank you Selene" Retill marches bravely out to the Hatching Grounds. Retill has left. Kiriana marches bravely out to the Hatching Grounds. Kiriana has left. Kyla breathes deep. Grendel nods to F;lor. Tavella says "All of you should now go 'hg'" Thryla nods to F'lor. Selene marches bravely out to the Hatching Grounds. Selene has left. You go out of the room, down the ramp, out of the caverns, and across the bowl, finally marching into the Hatching Grounds and forming, together with the other Candidates, a loose semi-circle around the eggs. Hatching Grounds, by the eggs(#4660RHJ) You are by the northern wall of the Hatching Grounds cavern, by the raised pile of sand where the queen dragon lays her eggs. This egg mound is nearly five hundred feet in diameter; by Hatching time, the queen will have scattered her eggs in the center of the cavern, but initially, most are piled here. The vast cavern stretches to the south, and the ceiling is high above you. Many dragon ledges are cut into the walls. The sands underfoot are sizzling hot. Contents: Selene Kiriana Retill Jelara T'lean Amberyl Bouncy blue dragonet Arianna Elisa C'loren Shards of a tangerine orange egg Rosy peach egg Tomato red egg Wheat gold egg Berry blue egg Walnut brown egg Plum purple egg Pale almond egg Jeniath Duzorth Obvious exits: Galleries Sands Kyla marches out onto the Hatching Grounds. Kyla has arrived. Falryx marches out onto the Hatching Grounds. Falryx has arrived. Grendel marches out onto the Hatching Grounds. Grendel has arrived. Thryla marches out onto the Hatching Grounds. Thryla has arrived. Bouncy blue dragonet blinks at all the new arrivals. Oh good. Krystlin marches out onto the Hatching Grounds. Krystlin has arrived. Jelara has left. Palaven marches out onto the Hatching Grounds. Palaven has arrived. Kordahl marches out onto the Hatching Grounds. Kordahl has arrived. Falryx blinks unexpectedly at the awaiting dragon. Bouncy blue dragonet hops around looking at everybody. Boy, this is neat. F'lor marches out onto the Hatching Grounds. F'lor has arrived. Kyla looks at the assembled crowds and the dragonet, and feels faint. Kiriana gasps Palaven bows deeply to Jeniath and watches the dragonet closely. Grendel bows to Jeniath and Amberyl. Selene stares, awed. Plum purple egg twitches. Retill greets the dragonet. Krystlin smiles and quietly takes her place. Fahlan nods respectfully to the gold dragon, to the Weyrwoman, and moves off to one side. Krystlin gives a short curtsy to Jeniath and Amberyl. :) Kiriana stares at the eggs, trying to concentrate and open her heart to them Plum purple egg rocks slightly. Kordahl looks around and quickly moves into place Thryla bows to Jeniath and Amberyl. Bouncy blue dragonet bounces cutely. Which of you is going to be my friend? Falryx bows respectfully to Jeniath and the Weyrwoman. Palaven smiles at the blues contagious happiness. Selene bows quietly to the Weyrwoman and Jeniath, and takes her place in the semi-circle Tomato red egg spins in place. Kiriana bows to Jeniath, and to the Weyrwoman,...quickly moving to the circle Retill project thoughts of love and calmness to the bouncing dragonet. Bouncy blue dragonet lookslookslooks, and then decides to roll in the sand. Kiriana shivers Palaven smiles gently, "I'll bet that feels good." Shyly, wordlessly, Kyla moves slowly into place and is amused by the dragonet, smiling slightly. Grendel chuckles at the blue. "Looking for someone to play with?" Selene lets thoughts of warmth and welcome flow from her. Bouncy blue dragonet wonders if anyone's going to join him? Berry blue egg wobbles a little then goes still Kordahl winces, hot sand underfoot! Palaven obliginly falls down on the sand, rolling Kiriana gasps,..projecting all the love of her being to the eggs trying to hatch Thryla giggles at Palaven. Palaven winks. Krystlin shifts slightly from foot to foot, watching the blue and chuckling. Fahlan simply watches, a faint sheen of sweat on his brow. His feet shift a little, unconsciously. Falryx laughs, then blinks and covers his mouth, eyes winking with mirth. Bouncy blue dragonet bugles cheerfully, rolling up to another egg and butting at it with his nose. Kyla suddenly laughs gaily at the blue and decides that she might grow to like his energy. "Hello, little one." Retill projects playful love towards the dragonet. Palaven stands up and brushes sand off his previously white tunic, grinning. Walnut brown egg suddenly twitches. Shudders pass through it, then it ceases to move. Selene silently concentrates on projecting a loving, warm welcome. Kordahl looks on curiously Kiriana offers her strength to the struggling eggs Amberyl has disconnected. Amberyl has connected. Arianna eeps F'lor eeps. T'lean blinks Kiriana eeps Retill wonders what games the dragonet would like to learn. Kyla begins to dance slowly and rhythmically, never looking away from the blue, becoming a spinning white breeze. Kiriana projects, warmth strength and love to all the eggs F'lor wonders wether Amberyl wants something for her fainting spells. Falryx blushes with the realization that he's watching Kyla and not the dragon, and looks out over the sands. Kyla spares a faint smile for Falryx and gracefully dips. Thryla moves aside to give Kyla the room she needs for dancing. Grendel watches the blue dragonet, notwanting to get in his way as he bounces about. Plum purple egg wobbles, spins, then suddenly stops Berry blue egg begins to rock slowly. Wheat gold egg tilts over, and then rolls contemplatively down the mound. Kiriana projects help and love to the gold egg Kiriana says "you can do it!" Bouncy blue dragonet looks bored. How come nobody wants to play with him? Fahlan reaches briefly up with one hand towards his own shoulder, then lets the hand drop... Sioll is not with him. He eyes the eggs wordlessly. Palaven smiles at the blue, "Play after you've chosen a friend." Pale almond egg rolls in a little circle. Krystlin smiles at the blue, assured that he will choose when he's ready and chuckles at his antics. Retill takes a careful step toward the blue dragonet. Kyla pirouettes in spirals until she is quite close to the blue, and tries to project her energy and vitality at the blue. Bouncy blue dragonet can't choose a friend that doesn't want to play with him! Bouncy blue dragonet doesn't look quite so bouncy any more. :( Walnut brown egg wobbles a bit. Palaven gets back on the sand and rolls s'more, looking over at the blue with a twinkle in his eye. Retill says "I'll play with you, if you want." Kordahl grins at the blue Thryla sees the blue's problem. "I'll be your playmate if you want." Bouncy blue dragonet bounces over to the ring of candidates one last time. He stops at Selene and wonders if she wants to play. Kiriana smiles at Selene Selene says "Anytime you want little Blue!" Palaven sits quietly on the sand, building a sand hold, watching the blue carefully. Antriarch comes down from the galleries. Antriarch has arrived. Bouncy blue dragonet wants Selene to play in the sand with him! Kiriana glances over at Kordahl nervously,..and smiles Selene grins and gets down on the warm sands to play with the bouncy Blue! Rosy peach egg shakes suddenly. Retill projects thoughts of games and love at the blue. Bouncy blue dragonet nudges Selene playfully. He likes the sand! Palaven stands up again, moving back, trying to not look too foolish. ;) Walnut brown egg bounds into the air. Rosy peach egg rocks back and forth. Bouncy blue dragonet bounces over to scrutinize Selene carefully. Kiriana hopes all the dragonets do well today Selene grins and wonders what game the handsome blue would like to play? Bouncy blue dragonet does a somersault to bat at Selene with his snoot. Antriarch has left. Kyla crashes to a halt suddenly, and sadly watches the blue attend Selene. Rosy peach egg shudders violently as it moves. Selene is delighted with the active games of the blue! Kiriana stands steadfast and watches the twitching eggs, wishing them all well Fahlan half-grins sympathetically at Kyla, shifting slightly again, left foot to right. Kendalth looks deeply into Selene's eyes. Kyla smiles. Oh my. Palaven grins widely. Retill nods. Krystlin stands for a bit on one foot before switching to the other and smiles at the Hatchling and Selene. Kiriana cheers for Selene Rosy peach egg rocks at a furious pace. Selene says "his name is Kendalth!!!" Berry blue egg continues it's gentle rolling. Kendalth has left. Duzorth bugles at the new pair Arianna gently places the Ring with a Tangerine Orange Stone down in a safe spot. Selene pickes up the Ring with a Tangerine Orange Stone and gazes down at the egg-shaped stone. Retill is still cheerful. Arianna says "A gift from the Mine Craft. :)" Selene is entranced with her lifetime friend. Berry blue egg slides down the mound and bumps into Kiriana's foot. Kiriana gasps Wheat gold egg wobles, rolls up on an end, then returns. Kiriana hopes the little hatchling inside is ok Grendel turns to watch the next egg hatch. Kiriana watches the gold egg carefully Falryx quietly watches in a mute fascination. Rosy peach egg continues its hectic rocking, and nearly digs a hole for itself in the mound. Kyla points out that dancing spares one's feet from the sands, and begins anew. Kiriana is entranced with the activity of the eggs Selene slides the Ring with a Tangerine Orange Stone on her finger. Kordahl looks on quietly Thryla settles for just shifting from foot to foot, instead of dancing, sorry, Kyla. :) Elisa smiles with pleasure at Selene. Fahlan, pale and silent, shoots his gaze back and forth from egg to egg. Wheat gold egg rolls around in a circle C'loren congratulates Selene and Kendalth. Palaven concentrates on staying calm, shifting a bit from foot to foot. Kiriana shifts her feet a bit, trying not to gorget them Kyla swirls around Fahlan, trying to reassure him. Rosy peach egg suddenly becomes still. Kiriana gazes to the wheat gold egg, hoping for the hatchlings good health Grendel turns to the peach egg, waiting. Retill ignores his feet, and consentrates on the eggs. Kiriana wonders how theother eggs are doing Fahlan half-grins at Kyla, but continues to watch. Falryx looks over the different gyrating orbs, slowly moving his eyes from egg to egg. Plum purple egg rocks momentarily. Wheat gold egg twitches slightly then becomes still once more Kiriana trys to take in the scene of all the eggs Retill says "Next?" Krystlin shifts uncomfortably, unconciously on the sands and watches for the next Hatchling. Kiriana hopes the GOld egg is ok! Kyla looks concerned for the peach egg, dances closer, and inspects it out of the corner of her eye. Kiriana offers her warmth , strength and love to the eggs F'lor fervently hopes the gold is allright also. Rosy peach egg begins rocking again. Kiriana watches the Wheat Gold egg carefully,..hoping fervently that is begins to move again Falryx brushes the sand of each foot in turn..cooling them ever so slightly. Rosy peach egg rocks more violently. Retill projects simple love to the eggs. Kordahl takes a deep breath and waits patiently Kiriana watches closely Rosy peach egg shakes and rattles. Tiny cracks form on its surface. Grendel clasps her hands tightly together, the only sign of her nervousness. Kiriana cheers for the Peach egg Fahlan's fingers drum softly against his white-breeched leg. Rosy peach egg's inhabitant really wants to get out! Palaven shifts a little from foot to foot. Plum purple egg rolls, forming a slight declivity. Kyla taps slightly on the peach egg, hoping this isn't taboo. Kiriana wonders what became of the blue egg Arianna frowns slightly. Rosy peach egg rolls over to the side and bangs again the rock wall. Retill project love and peace to the peach egg. Falryx finds himself holding his breath, and decides to urge the hatchling in the rosy egg on and breath at the same time. T'lean says "Don't touvh the eggs...." Kyla dances away carefully. Grendel winces slightly as the egg bangs into the wall. C'loren says "Or the Hatchlings." F'lor says "Let them hatch at their own pace people." Rosy peach egg whaps up really hard against the wall. The shell cracks! Palaven waits patiently. Rosy peach egg gives one last wobble and cracks open! Mustard brown dragonet stumbles out. This dragonet is almost tan in color; although not the rich chocolate brown of most dragons, his hide is still healthy-looking, nearly bronze, and glistening smooth. Nearly as large as a bronze hatchling might be, he struts proudly about the sands, looking for just the right person to be his companion and food-giver for the rest of his life. Falryx sighs in relief. Kiriana watches intently, her gaze still watchign over the gold egg Palaven smiles quietly at the brown. Mustard brown dragonet looks happy to be out of the shell. Grendel smiles happily as the collision with the wall simply helped the dragonet emerge more quickly. Mustard brown dragonet peers up at everyone. Thryla welcomes the brown. Retill project love to the bronze. Palaven peers back calmly. Falryx peers back with a smile. Kordahl peers back :) Plum purple egg shifts on the sands some more. Krystlin chuckles.. "Another proud brown.." and she winks at F'lor. Kiriana shuffles her feet, almost unaware of her movement Grendel gazes calmly back at the brown, hoping he finds what he seeks in her. Pale almond egg rocks from side to side. F'lor says "Brown is beautifull :-)" Mustard brown dragonet looks up at his welcomer Thryla happily! It's nice to see such a pretty face as the first sight in a new world. T'lean says "You're just biased, f'lor" Retill grins at the brown. Krystlin laughs quietly. Thryla giggles and blushes. Mustard brown dragonet is hungry, though. T'lean has disconnected. Kiriana smiles happily for the little brown Mustard brown dragonet wonders if anybody heard him?? He's HUNGRY! Pale almond egg gyrates quickly atop the mound of sand. Thryla says "I'm sure you must be! But you have to choose a friend first, handsome flatterer." Krystlin chuckles. F'lor says "Yup. I'm biased. I'm also right :-)" Kiriana worriedly keeps glancing at the Wheat gold egg, and the others that haven't hatched yet Retill says "I'm willing to feed you, if that is youur wish." Fahlan looks briefly over to Thryla and the brown, and nods faintly, approvingly. Grendel heard you, handsome brown. "Choose a friend, and you can eat." Palaven smiles, "You can eat as soon as you're chosen a friend." Falryx would happily feed the dragon. Mustard brown dragonet knows he's cute, and wants a friend who's just as cute. Mustard brown dragonet does not have modesty as one of his greater failings. Kyla is not cute, she's lovely, and grins self-deprecatingly. Palaven peers at himself, "WHoops, that counts me out. ;)" Krystlin laughs. "Shells... you sure he's brown?" Falryx looks around the circle of Candidates. Falryx hrms, trying to help the dragon out. Thryla says "But who could be as cute as you? ;)" Mustard brown dragonet boings. You? Mustard brown dragonet preens. F'lor says "nope :-)" Mustard brown dragonet inspects Thryla thoroughly. Retill says "What would you like to eat?" Kordahl grins at the Brown's antics Mustard brown dragonet inspects Retill, too. He said the magic word, "eat"! Kiriana smiles happily at THryla Pale almond egg rocks quickly Retill says "Yes, I'll feed you, if you want." Kyla one ups Thryla and Retill and offers cute food. :) Kiriana gasps a bit,... Plum purple egg begins to shake slightly. Mustard brown dragonet thinks, << FOOD FOOD FOOD! >> Palaven tilts his head to the side testingly, "Eat..eat...eat...;)" Kiriana giggles at the Brown Retill says "I'll give you food." Falryx smiles over at Palaven. Grendel smiles at the brown. "Any of us would feed you. Pick whom you want." Mustard brown dragonet sniffs at Retill. Hey, you don't have any food! Pale almond egg wiggles and wobbles. Retill says "I will find food for you." Kiriana worriedly looks at the gold,.it hasn't moved in so long F'lor considers throwing a meatroll to retill. Falryx crouches down to look at the hatchling from a better vantage point. T'lean has connected. Arianna says "Don't worry about the eggs, they'll be fine." Mustard brown dragonet goes back to Thryla, and butts at her knees. Mustard brown dragonet does so cutely, of course. Kiriana trys to remain calm and looks about her at all the eggs Thryla smiles at the brown. "Aw, how cute!" Retill says "I know where to find lots of fish to eat." Mustard brown dragonet wants a rider who will tell him he's cute all the time! While feeding him, of course. Falryx smiles. Retill says "Of course you are cvute." Mustard brown dragonet wants to know if Thryla will do that? Pale almond egg rolls off the mound of sand. Kiriana watches the eggs,..... Wheat gold egg begins to rock slowly. Thryla says "Yes, I'll feed you, and tell you how cute you are all you like." Mustard brown dragonet oh goods! Mustard brown dragonet looks deeply into Thryla's eyes. Kiriana gasps,..happy for the wheat gold egg Kiriana sighs with relief Kyla claps softly for Thryla. Thryla exclaims "He says his name is Monareth!" Amberyl congratulates Thryla. Duzorth bugles to the new pair F'lor smiles. T'lean smiles Kiriana cheers for Thryla Grendel smiles, and turnsto the other eggs. C'loren smiles. "Congratulations, Thryla and Monareth." Retill smiles. Krystlin chuckles. "If he grows up anything like Ralth.. you'll have your hands full.":) Palaven smiles. Amberyl chuckles. Kiriana giggles abit Pale almond egg attempts to get everyone's full attention by bouncing off the egg mound and rolling into the midst of the candidates. Kyla sits on the sands, never mind the heat, and merely observers. Palaven watches the almond egg obliginly. Kyla hurriedly regains her feet and gets out of the way. :) Palaven +g Grendel steps carefully out of the way of the almond egg. Falryx steps out of the way of the egg, watching it, as it desires. Retill looks at the nice egg. Arianna gently places the Ring with a Rosy Peach Stone down in a safe spot. Thryla pickes up the Ring with a Rosy Peach Stone and gazes down at the egg-shaped stone. Wheat gold egg wobbles slightly Thryla says "Oh, thank you for the ring, Arianna." Kordahl watches the Pale Almond egg for signs of further jumping about Kiriana gasps at the bold almond egg Arianna says "Gift from the Mine Craft Thryla, congrats. :)" Kiriana can't help but watch as the Wheat gold egg wobbles Pale almond egg bounces. Walnut brown egg wobble wobble wobbles. Retill chuckles at the eggs. Kiriana gets very excited at all the movements Berry blue egg spins around. Pale almond egg bounces again, as if making a statement. Walnut brown egg shivers. Kiriana backs up a bit, shuffling her feet and watchign the eggs Falryx blinks, a little overcome at all the activity nearby. Wheat gold egg rolls over and bonks into the Walnut egg. Grendel watchesthe sudden flurry of activity. Krystlin shifts and watches the eggs, smiling. Kiriana gasps at the egg collision Kyla oopses. Tomato red egg joins the crowd, and rocks violently. Palaven rubs the palms of his hands against his tunic. Pasta comes down from the galleries. Pasta has arrived. Kordahl makes sure to stay out of the path of bouncing eggs ;) Fahlan chuckles almost inaudibly. Pasta climbs up the steps into the galleries. Pasta has left. Kiriana stands confidantly and watches the antics of the eggs with a hope-filled smile on her face Pale almond egg bounces again, then starts to wobble. Wheat gold egg gives another experimental shake. Retill says "Yes?" Pale almond egg gives one last wobble and cracks open! Stubborn blue dragonet stumbles out. This dragonet is rather large for a blue, although just a bit clumsy. He seems to have his claws, wings, and tails entangled constantly -- the moment he frees himself, he stumbles forward again and manages to tie himself into a pretzel. He butts insistently at the knees of the candidates, looking into the eyes of each. Kiriana concentrates her love on the eggs, glancing over at the quivering gold egg Kyla thinks the blues have a lot of character! Kyla welcomes the clumsy one. :) Falryx welcomes the newest dragonet. Retill project thoughts of love to the blue. Palaven smiles quietly at the blue, "You don't seem clumsy to me, you're beautiful." Stubborn blue dragonet begins his auspicious career by falling face-down into the sands. Krystlin stifles a chuckle. Kordahl smiles as he watches the goofy Blue Grendel smiles, and waits for him to recover his feet. Kyla wonders if opposites attract, and waits for the dragonet to decide. :) Kiriana smiles at the new blue Stubborn blue dragonet rights himself, and looks around, daring anyone to have actually noticed that. Falryx smiles askance at Kyla Palaven didn't, nope nope. Falryx says "Noticed what?" Kyla says "He meant to do that." F'lor noticed it :-) Stubborn blue dragonet untangles himself, stands up, struts forward proudly, and propmtly managed to catch a wing in his claw, and goes down with a creel. Retill does not think thatt was clumsy. Palaven winces slightly, but waits for the blue to right himself. Grendel smiles. "I noticed, but it's no big problem. Just take your time." Kordahl quickly stifles a chuckle Walnut brown egg rolls end over end. Falryx smiles. Palaven carefully goes forward towards the blue to help him up, if he wants help. Krystlin thinks this not so little blue will be quite the handful. Stubborn blue dragonet stands up again. He looks at the crowd around him. Kiriana moves to leave room for the moving eggs Grendel looks back at the blue. "What are you looking for in your friend?" As if the emphasize the point, the walnut brown egg goes hurtling towards the spot where Kiriana was just standing. Falryx takes a moment to look around, careful to avoid the path of any large meandering eggs. Kyla gracefully bows, somersaults, and winds up in a sitting position in the blue's field of vision, and grins. "Wups." Fahlan remains off to one side, expression unreadable. Kiriana EEPs a bit and makes plenty of room Stubborn blue dragonet moves towards Grendel, dragging his feet. He inadvertantly kicks a bit of dust in his face, and stands, momentarily disoriented. Palaven notes the blue is up and doing fine and so backs up. Walnut brown egg rattlerattles. Retill says "We all trip over our feet." Grendel waits calmly for the blue to approach, knowing he will make it if he wants to. Stubborn blue dragonet clears his eyes and stalks forward again, purposefully. Amberyl grins. "This one seems to be making a career out of it, though." Falryx jumps slightly and swivels to look at the rattling egg. Stubborn blue dragonet finally makes it to Grendal. He looks up at her, then moves on. Jeniath snorts at her rider. Retill projects thought of love and care to the blue. Krystlin chuckles at Jeniath. Grendel follows the blue with her eyes, knowing he will choosewell. Amberyl protests, "Yes, of course I think all your children are wonderful, Jeniath!" Palaven watches the blue calmly, quietly admiring his color, the way he moves. Kordahl grins Stubborn blue dragonet swivels his head and looks at his mother, then proceeds around the circle. F'lor smiles. Fast save Amberyl :-) Duzorth warbles appreciatively at Jeniath Retill says "You are doing fine." Kiriana smiles at the antics Elisa grins at Jeniath. Any daughter of Arlianth couldn't help but produce the finest of dragonets. Amberyl laughs. Falryx turns to look at the dragonet again, having identified the rattling egg. Stubborn blue dragonet walks up to Kordahl and looks at him. He bats at the human's legs, trying to move him out of the way. Krystlin acks and gives a little hop, having forgotten to keep moving her feet. :) The occupant of the tomato red egg thumps it from the inside. Palaven chuckles quietly. Kordahl moves out of the blue's way Kiriana hopes the eggs still trying to hatch , do so well and find their friends Kyla sighs and once more resumes her hobby, this time a slow meandering waltz. Stubborn blue dragonet strides past Kordahl and inspects Palaven. Palaven looks calmly back, submitting to the inspection. Jeniath takes a moment to scrutinize each candidate, wondering if they're worthy of riding one of *her* children. Kyla can't meet Jeniath's gaze. Kiriana looks up in awe at the scrutiny of the large gold Queen Palaven is paying too much attention to the blue to notice Jeniath's look...almost.. Walnut brown egg wobbles and bounces in the sand. Kordahl swallows nervously as he notices Jeniath's attention Grendel stands her ground, hoping Jeniath finds her worthy. Krystlin smiles at Jeniath. "We certainly hope so. :)" Stubborn blue dragonet butts into Palaven's knees. You're not sure whether he's trying to climb up to look into Palaven's eyes, or trying to walk through him. Retill look up, and then looks back at the blue. Fahlan's gaze wanders: up to the Galleries, where a brief flitter of bronze wings catches his eyes; to the eggs; up, briefly, to Jeniath. Palaven shuffles quickly a little bit away so he's not walked over, but still watches the blue. Falryx blinks at the queen's meticulous inspection and offers a cheery, yet slightly nervous, smile. Kiriana moves her concentration back to the eggs, offering her love and strength Stubborn blue dragonet walks right into Palaven again, more insistently. Amberyl thinks he wants you, Palaven. :) Palaven smiles down at the stubborn blue. Stubborn blue dragonet falls over at Palaven's feet. Walnut brown egg shakes violently. Retill grins at the blue. Falryx turns again and watches that violent egg. Palaven falls to his knees to help the blue. Kordahl grins at the blue goof :) Plum purple egg rocks slowly. Stubborn blue dragonet looks deeply into Palaven's eyes. Palaven smiles widely, "His name is Tirforth!" As the dragonet impresses, lots of candidates start breathing again, and notice their scorching feet all of a sudden. Walnut brown egg spins and wobbles again. Kiriana cheers happily for Palaven!!:) Kyla's are fine, thanks. :) Duzorth bugles to the new pair Krystlin shifts slightly and smiles at the pair. P'ven grins at the blue. Amberyl congratulates P'ven. Retill smiles at Palaven. C'loren says "Congratulations, P'ven and Tirforth." Kiriana moves carefully to relieve her feet a bit,..still more concerned with the unhatched eggs Fahlan smiles a little shakily at P'ven. Amberyl says "There, now are you happy, Jeniath?" Jeniath thinks so. She'll be happier when she gets off these hot sands and gets something to eat, thankyouverymuch. Walnut brown egg becomes momentarily still. After the pause, it recommences shuddering. Krystlin laughs. Wheat gold egg wobbles back and forth indecisively. Grendel smiles at Jenaith, and urges the hatchlings to arrive for their mother's sake. :) Arianna gently places the Ring with a Pale Almond Stone down in a safe spot. P'ven pickes up the Ring with a Pale Almond Stone and gazes down at the egg-shaped stone. Falryx watches the nearby, shuddering egg. Kiriana glances at the wheat gold egg, unaware that she is staring intently at it Wheat gold egg twirls on the hot sands. Monareth has left. Walnut brown egg bounces excitedly. Kiriana watches intently, transfixed by the spinning and twirling of the egg Amberyl shifts uncomfortably. She burns through a pair of boots every time Jeniath has a Hatching... Krystlin grins at Amberyl. "Take them off, then." :) Kyla bets Amberyl just got an offer from every tanner in the audience. :) Kiriana smiles a bit at the comment T'lean has disconnected. Grendel shifts her weight from one bare foot to the other. Tirforth butts into P'ven again. Walnut brown egg bounds down the mound and wobbles at the base. F'lor sighs. Kyla eyes the 'large, ovoid nut'. Isn't that F'lor? Kiriana watches all eggs intently, hoping they all find friends Walnut brown egg wobbles violently. Krystlin covers her mouth and stifles a laugh. Walnut brown egg shakes excitedly! Amberyl chokes on a laugh. Walnut brown egg gives one last wobble and cracks open! Crazy blue dragonet stumbles out. This small blue dragonet has as slightly wild look in his whirling eyes. He regards each candidate with an almost manical eagerness, and you can bet that when he's hungry, he's probably not too discriminating about what he eats. He is very agile, darting quickly about the sands and emitting sharp curious bugles. Kyla is now _sure_ that the blues have the best personalities. Falryx starts, and welcomes the new dragon. Grendel watches the small blue dart about, making sure to not get in his way. Retill project love to the blue. Crazy blue dragonet certainly does! Crazy blue dragonet is hungry hungry hungry hungry hungry! Crazy blue dragonet sidles up to Falryx and takes a bit of his robe. Krystlin chuckles at the blue. "Pick someone and you'll get Food food food." Retill says "You want food? Pick a friend." Fahlan's gaze flickers. He looks faintly overwhelme. Crazy blue dragonet chomps cheerfully on Falryx's robe. Yum. Kyla can offer enormous amounts of food. C'loren chuckles at the crazy blue! Kyla is a good cook. :) Elisa giggles. Crazy blue dragonet spits it out. Needs ketchup. Grendel smiles at the crazy blue, who is definitely hungry! Kiriana can't help but laugh Arianna stifles a laugh. Kordahl chuckles at he maniac dragonette C'loren ..er...(he looks at Jeniath)...C'loren smiles with appreciation at the blue hatchling. Falryx blinks lagginly. Retill says "We can get food for yyou, all you want." Falryx looks down. Crazy blue dragonet wanders over to C'loren and attempts to sample his boots. Kyla's stomach emits a slight rumble in sympathy. Too nervous to eat! Falryx tastes a but of his robe. C'loren chuckles and moves back. Falryx blehs and agrees with the small dragon. Crazy blue dragonet looks disappointed. Kiriana watches the antics,..not forgetting the other eggs Retill says "Pick a friend to feed you." Crazy blue dragonet goes over to Retill. Maybe his robe tastes better? Falryx says "Yah, and feed you something better than robes." Falryx smiles. Crazy blue dragonet hmms. Or maybe Retill has ketchup. Kyla thinks of mounds of raw wherry and fish just outside, waiting for the blue. Elisa tries to control her laughter. Crazy blue dragonet wants food now now now now now! Retill says "You might not like my robe, but I can fins ketchup." Kyla tastes like ketchup. No, really. Crazy blue dragonet is about ready to eat raw candidate for breakfast. Crazy blue dragonet looks Retill over carefully. Boy, he looks tasty. Kordahl gulps Kiriana eeps! Crazy blue dragonet saunts casually over to Retill. Kiriana backs away from the starving blue Falryx suggests the dragonet choose someone to >feed< him. Grendel watches for sudden moves on the part of the blue, but still looks welcoming and freindly. Falryx says "Not satiate." Retill says "I do not dtaste good." Crazy blue dragonet looks at Kyla. Do you really taste like ketchup? F'lor grins. he'd be looking NERVOUS about now if he was retill :-) Crazy blue dragonet wanders over to see. Kyla nods vigourously. Kordahl triess to not look too tasty Amberyl winces. "I don't think you really want to tell him that, Kyla..." Kyla would gladly sacrifice a limb or two to make friends with this one. Kyla grins and is wary nevertheless. Crazy blue dragonet scoots over to Kyla, radiating innocence. Kyla radiates ketchup. Arianna watches gleefully. Falryx hrms. Retill says "I can find real food for you." Falryx thinks that's a bit dangerous Kyla. Kyla radiates the 100m sprint in 1 second, too. Crazy blue dragonet sidles up to Kyla and sniffs. Crazy blue dragonet opens his mouth wide. Kyla dances tantalizingly away. Crazy blue dragonet sulks. Falryx smiles. "Tease." Kyla nears the dragonet once more. Kiriana smiles Crazy blue dragonet rushes forward. Kiriana watches the pair warily Kyla holds still, fearfully but with love. Krystlin watches quietly. Crazy blue dragonet opens his mouth again. Food food food. His features a shade paler, his eyes a shade darker, Fahlan stares at the proceedings mutely. Kyla squeezes her eyes shut and can offer no food now, but later. Grendel swallows carefully, watching the blue and Kyla... Wheat gold egg rocks in the sand. Crazy blue dragonet looks on in horror. No food???? Kiriana wonders what the other eggs are up to ,..*gasp* Retill says "I can find good food for you, if that's your wish." Kyla _is_ food. Tomato red egg shudders Crazy blue dragonet stalks back to Retill. Crazy blue dragonet wants Retill to feed him, now now now!! Kiriana watches the Wheat gold egg, a bit intently Retill says "I'lll feed you.." Elisa points Retill toward the barracks. Crazy blue dragonet wants a PROMISE! Elisa thinks this one better not wait until the hatching ends :) Plum purple egg bobs. Kyla promises food. Retill says "I promic." Falryx peers at the...behaviorly challenged dragonet. Kyla sighs, rolls up her sleeve, and offers her arm. Crazy blue dragonet pokes his snout at Retill. Now now now! Retill says "Allk youb want" Crazy blue dragonet looks deeply into Retill's eyes. Kyla breaks into nervous, sobbing tears. Retill "His smnam4 is F'lor grins, and congrats R'till Kiriana smiles at Retill's new "HUNGRY" freind Brandalth has his friend now, so where's his food? Retill says " Brandalth" C'loren smiles. "Congratulations, R'till and Brandalth" Kiriana claps Brandalth has left. Amberyl grins. "I think you better feed your new friend real soon, R'till." Krystlin smiles and shifts, looking over to see what eggs haven't Hatched. Kiriana agrees!! Arianna gently places the Ring with a Walnut Brown Stone down in a safe spot. Retill pickes up the Ring with a Walnut Brown Stone and gazes down at the egg-shaped stone. Grendel stands up straight, and turns to face the eggs. Relief, and a hint of returning color, come into Fahlan's face. He looks over at Kyla, briefly, nervously, then his gaze wanders again. Wheat gold egg wobbles insistently. Berry blue egg rolls in the sand. Retill walks south, to the center of the cavern. Retill has left. Kiriana watches the gold egg as it wobbles insistently,...hoping for it to be ok P'ven heads out to feed Tirforth too. Tirforth walks south, to the center of the cavern. Tirforth has left. Kyla cries into her hem silently. P'ven walks south, to the center of the cavern. P'ven has left. Kiriana fervently hopes all hatch ok! :) Falryx shifts his feet for the umpteenth time, and looks at the remaining eggs with a hopeful eye. Kiriana remains still and dignified, watchign the eggs rock and roll about Tomato red egg shakes. Wheat gold egg rols from side to side, and shivvers. Tomato red egg rattlerattle thunderclatters boom boom boom. Kiriana watches the eggs intently, trying not to stare to hard at the gold Selene has reconnected. Krystlin watches all the eggs equally. Plum purple egg bobs in place. Kiriana watches the shivvering gold,..opening her heart to the dragonets in the eggs Falryx takes a step back to align himself in the circle, and watches the eggs shake, rattle and roll. Kyla is reminded of boogie-woogie piano and begins to jitterbug, for some reason. Grendel shifts her weight again, waiting for the next dragonet. Tomato red egg shakes. Tomato red egg rattles and rolls. Falryx smiles, shaking and rattling a bit as well, but reserving the rolls for another time. Wheat gold egg rocks even harder, its occupant seeking frantically for escape. Kiriana wonders if the gold egg needs help/! Kiriana hopes for it's safety Wheat gold egg twists and turns, and then allmost stands on end as it keeps trying. Plum purple egg rocks. Krystlin thinks the Hatchlings will come all in good time. Falryx thinks the gold egg's occupant is just taking her own sweet time. Kiriana crosses her fingers, willing all the eggs to hatch well Wheat gold egg gives one last wobble and cracks open! Elegant gold dragonet stumbles out. Even at birth, this golden queen is immensely regal, carrying herself with perfect poise, glancing at each woman on the sands in turn, careful not to seem overeager. She half-walks, half-flies, spreading fledling wings, testing out her new world, and finally settles into an elegant gait, wandering about the sands in search of the perfect rider. Yet, there's a certain playfulness that sparkles in the whirling blue eyes; she nudges the bolder candidates with a cheerful disregard for propriety. Kiriana watches, wanting the gold to be ok!! Elegant gold dragonet SPARKLES. Grendel admires the beauty of the gold dragonet. Krystlin smiles. "Welcome out, lovely." Kiriana is awed by the sheer beauty of the gold queen dragonet Arianna smiles. Jeniath bugles a welcome to her daughter. C'loren admires the beautiful baby queen. Falryx smiles in admiration. Kiriana loves how the gold sparkles,..it's almost,..hypnotic Kyla eyes Krystlin and Kiriana and sighs. No way. Kordahl looks at the gorgeoust queen. Fahlan looks a little more relieved, and half-smiles at the gold. Berry blue egg tilts. Someone must have rocked the machine. Elegant gold dragonet carefuly preens herself to look even better. Kiriana watches the elegant queen Elegant gold dragonet wadles gracefully around, searching for someone as elegant as she is. Krystlin smiles at Kyla. Kiriana gazes appreciatively at the queen Berry blue egg wobbles, then stops. Kyla wipes her face and tries to look elegant and graceful. Kiriana waits patiently and dignifiedly for the queen to chose her mate Krystlin just waits quietly. Elegant gold dragonet spies someone, and walks over to her. Grendel watches the blue egg from the corner of her eye, as the gold searches for her rider. Elegant gold dragonet sniffs at Amberyl's feet, inspecting. C'loren chuckles. Krystlin chuckles quietly. Amberyl backs up. "Ummm..." Arianna laughs softly. Amberyl points at Krystlin. "That way." Kiriana :watches the dignified little Queen Elegant gold dragonet sighs <> Kyla watches Amberyl endorse someone. :) Krystlin says "Amberyl of the Golds. First rider with two. ;)" Kiriana watis with patience Amberyl roots for her Headwoman. It's a Bend*n tradition. I can't keep a Headwoman for more than three months, or the world will come to an end. :) Kiriana hopes the best for the new queen Elegant gold dragonet waddles back to the cands, and looks araound. Humm, who else ? Krystlin laughs. Kyla would pfthpth if she were less elegant. :) Kiriana offers love to the new queen Krystlin says "Aw Amberyl.. I'll still be around. :)" Elegant gold dragonet looks at Kyla, and sniffs her over. Krystlin chuckles at Kyla and smiles as the Gold moves about. Kyla looks rather amazed, and hurriedly composes herself. Kiriana watches the beauty as she daintily explores the Candidates Tomato red egg bobs and rolls. Grendel composes herself as the queen looks the candidates over. Kyla is too tired to dance gracefully, and merely crouches down to peer at the gold. Elegant gold dragonet sighs. Not for me. She cries piteously, searching for that perfect one. Jeniath joins her baby daughter in looking the candidates over. ward, too... Fahlan mutters something nervous-sounding about wondering if Bend*n is going to get to keep its steward, too... Kiriana watches the perfect queen,..wishing she could help somehow Elegant gold dragonet looks at Kirianna,... help how ?? Arianna grins at Annalyn in the galleries. Kiriana smiles at the beauty Kiriana says "I would love you, and take care of you, feed you, never leave you" Kyla mutters, "And call him George..." Kiriana says "I would help in any way I could, my Beautiful queen" Elisa peers at the galleries. Things are getting wierd up there. Krystlin glances up. "The Bronzes trying to outstage each other, Elisa?" Elegant gold dragonet looks undecided. She walks over to Krystlin, and sniffs at her. Kiriana says "I only want to help you find your friend, your mate" Krystlin smiles down at the Gold. "Hello there, lovely." Shards of a wheat gold egg digs shudders. Elegant gold dragonet sniffety sniff sniffs. Grendel watches with a small smile on her face. Krystlin chuckles quietly and shifts her weight to her other foot. Kiriana waits with quiet patience Elegant gold dragonet croons up to Krystlin. Elegant gold dragonet looks deeply into Krystlin's eyes. Arianna smiles. Kyla sighs. At least she won her numerous bets. ;) C'loren cheers for Krystlin. Kyla claps for Krystlin. F'lor smiles :-) Krystlin croons back as best she can and smiles. "What a lovely name, Tiamanth. We'll get you food right away." Amberyl wants to know if anyone wants to be Headwoman now. ;) Tomato red egg bounces and wobbles. Plum purple egg shakes. Kyla volunteers, pending the outcome of the other eggs. :) Krystlin chuckles and scritches Tiamanth. Kiriana concentrates on the eggs on the sands ,..hoping they all hatch well Grendel watches the movements of the remaining eggs closely. Arianna gently places the Ring with a Wheat Gold Stone down in a safe spot. Krystlin pickes up the Ring with a Wheat Gold Stone and gazes down at the gold egg. Tomato red egg wobbles off the mound and goes careening into a wall. Fahlan smiles over to Krystlin, the first sincere smile he's had in several minutes. Elisa welcomes Krystlin into the ranks of Bend*n Weyrwoman. Tiamanth croons at the scritching. Jeniath bugles her approval. Krystlin smiles back at Fahlan and Elisa. Falryx watches the careening egg. Tomato red egg smashes into the wall. Kiriana wipes her face ans watches the eggs Falryx winces. Tomato red egg's shell gets ground into paste. Kyla says "Pasta?" Kiriana watches the red egg carefully Krystlin moves out of the circle of Candidate's to stand next to F'lor. Tiamanth follows. Krystlin=Tiamanth>Ralth bespoke me with <> Who is this oaf ? Grendel waits for the arrival of the egg's occupant. Kyla smirks. Tomato red egg whaps up against the wall some more, with determination. Kiriana hopes the ocupant is ok Tomato red egg gives one last wobble and cracks open! WherryBurger brown dragonet stumbles out. This beefy dragonet looks like he could eat an entire herdbeast by himself, right now! He's a dark shade of brown, the color of perfectly charbroiled ground bovine steak. He's strong, healthy, and the perfect match for an enthusiastic candidate with plenty of food on hand. This brown dragonet is brought to you courtesy of WherryWorld, where the wherries are cooked to your taste -- well-done, medium, rare, raw, and Still Screaming. Grendel grins, and welcomes the lovely brown. Kyla is agape. Uh... Falryx smiles. "Welcome." Kordahl grins Arianna sways a little, giggling. WherryBurger brown dragonet wonders what people are staring at?? Grendel says "At you, because you are so handsome." WherryBurger brown dragonet thinks he's a perfectly normal dragon. So nyah. Kiriana smiles Elisa hmms. What happened to that mustard... Kyla sees only a lovely, hungry brown, and experiences a sense of deja vu. Kyla is not laughing at you, she's laughing _near_ you. F'lor ROTFL. Fahlan makes a sound something between a cough, a hiccup, and a snicker, but remains otherwise silent. Kiriana watches teh hungry brown Krystlin slides the Ring with a Wheat Gold Stone on her finger. Kyla finally does something IC and projects the standard food image learned by all Candidates in Candidate class. WherryBurger brown dragonet look *hungry*! Grendel says "Of course you do! Would you like one of us to feed you?" Kiriana says "pick your friend, and you can eat Hungry Brown" Kyla's stomach growls very very loudly, and she appears embarrassed. "Excuse me." WherryBurger brown dragonet looks around at the circle. Falryx smiles back at the brown. WherryBurger brown dragonet wants someone to feed him now! Grendel looks back at the dragonet, offering herself as his friend. Kyla says "I'll feed you, lovely one." Falryx says "Well, any one of us will feed you." WherryBurger brown dragonet stomps towards the edge of the circle, looking for the person who is most likely to feed him. Kordahl makes sure to give the Brown plenty of room Grendel says "We all would feed you. Pick the one of us whom you would like for a friend." Kyla veritably radiates bloody meat from every pore. WherryBurger brown dragonet eyes Falryx carefully. Falryx looks back at the dragonet with a smile. WherryBurger brown dragonet shakes his head and moves on. He would need *lots* of food! Falryx smiles. Mikal comes down from the galleries. Mikal has arrived. Falryx looks at himself. Falryx says "Must be my robe." Kyla offers Mikal for dinner. >:) WherryBurger brown dragonet swivels his head and looks at the new arrival. Mikal climbs up the steps into the galleries. Mikal has left. Grendel waits to see if the brown will approach her. Tiamanth has left. Kiriana smiles and watches the hungry brown stalk about for his friend WherryBurger brown dragonet moves on around the circle. He looks at Fahlan, but quickly passes by. Kyla declines to offer spam, the only vaguely foodlike substance she has, in deference to the audience. Fahlan swallows hard at the dragon's regard, then seems to let out a relieved sigh as he passes. WherryBurger brown dragonet bunches up his well-proportioned muscles, then relaxes them, almost with a sigh. Kyla looks curiously at Fahlan. "Don't you _want_ to Impress?" Kyla will feed you, no really! WherryBurger brown dragonet looks about dejectedly. He *really* wants to eat. Falryx says "Well, I'll certainly feed you what I can." Grendel says "I wuld be happy to feed you. And always be your friend." Kordahl is hungry too. WherryBurger brown dragonet moves towards Kordahl, looking at him. Falryx says "I don't reccommend my robe, however." Elisa says "Fingertips, toes :)" Kyla nods to Elisa and grins. "Right." Fahlan blinks, and stammers, "T-that's one a little too... um, eager for me, I think." He half-grins. Kordahl looks at the Brown, curiously WherryBurger brown dragonet ponders. Someone who is hungry has almost as much stake in finding food as he does! On cue, Kyla's stomach rumbles audibly again. :) WherryBurger brown dragonet cocks his head and peers curiously at Kordahl. Kiriana watches Kordahl with a big smile on her face WherryBurger brown dragonet knocks Kordahl down to see if he's hiding food. Kiriana wonders if the other 2 eggs are alright? Kordahl oooofs! But has no food :( Kyla yipes and rushes over to see if she can help Kordahl up. WherryBurger brown dragonet bets he knows where to get some though! WherryBurger brown dragonet looks questioningly at Kordahl. Kiriana watches the two, happy for Kordahl WherryBurger brown dragonet looks anxious. F'lor rushes over to Kordahl, checking for wounds. Plum purple egg rolls slightly, as though contemplating further action. Kordahl most definitely does! WherryBurger brown dragonet looks happy. WherryBurger brown dragonet looks deeply into Kordahl's eyes. Kiriana watches the purple egg,...hping it hatches ok Kiriana watches the rolling egg Berry blue egg just sits there. Absolutely still. Kordahl says "He Says his name is Cavenath!!!" Amberyl congratulates K'dahl. Kiriana oh no's!! F'lor smiles. Kiriana wonders if somethign should be done for the blue egg Kyla says "It's berry still. :)" C'loren smiles. "Congratulations K'dahl and Cavenath!" Amberyl groans at Kyla. F'lor says "You ok K'dahl ??" Kordahl smiles hugely and hungrily :) Falryx looks at Kyla and shakes his head. "ouch." Cavenath has left. Kiriana watches the blue egg intently Kiriana hopes for it's safety Fahlan glances at Kiriana, then at the blue egg, looking uncertain. K'dahl is ok now :) Kiriana shifts about uncertainly, wondering what to do Plum purple egg decides that now is the time to get on with things, and bounds off the mound. Arianna gently places the Ring with a Tomato Red Stone down in a safe spot. K'dahl pickes up the Ring with a Tomato Red Stone and gazes down at the egg-shaped stone. F'lor nods, and walks back to were Krystlin is standing. Krystlin smiles at F'lor. Kiriana glances at the active egg, still very worried about the blue egg that hit her feet earlier Plum purple egg careens past Kiriana and bears down on Kyla. Grendel hopes Kyla moves quickly aside! Kiriana moves a bit lcoser to the blue egg , offering her strength to the hatchling inside Kyla sighs and athletically leaps upwards. K'dahl looks at Cavenath "Let's go feed you! Kiriana watches Kyla's jumping about, trying not to laugh Falryx watches the egg careen! Plum purple egg rolls right under Kyla, and on down the mound. Tiamanth stands next to her new friend and looks to see the rest of her Clutchmates. Kyla lands, after hanging suspended for minutes. :) K'dahl walks south, to the center of the cavern. K'dahl has left. Kiriana watches the rolling egg....then quickly resumes her watch over the berry colored egg Plum purple egg jerks from side to side, the eggweary hatchling itching to see the outside would. Selene walks south, to the center of the cavern. Selene has left. Detros comes down from the galleries. Detros has arrived. Thryla walks south, to the center of the cavern. Thryla has left. Detros goes home. Detros has left. Kiriana looks about askance, wondering what she should do Kiriana offers what she has and hopes it's enough Plum purple egg shivers and shakes wildly, cracks spiraling across the shell. Kyla looks down at her feet and concentrates on the pain. Kiriana wipes at her face Falryx watches the purple egg appreciatively. Grendel stands calmly, wiating for the dragonet. Kiriana hopes both dragonets find their mates Kyla grimaces, adopts a minimalist attitude, and becomes as a statue. Plum purple egg gives one last wobble and cracks open! Pickle green dragonet stumbles out. This dragonet is an extremely dark shade of green, although when the light touches her just right, her smooth hide appears to be almost mottled. She's of average size, with the usual hungry-for-food and eager-to-find-a-lifemate look in her eyes. She opens her maw and CROONS to the candidates, although you're not sure if that indicates her pleasure at the sight of young faces, or her anxiety to cram as much food down her throat as she possibly can, as soon as possible. Kiriana oohs at the pretty green Fahlan shifts, foot to foot, failing to completely hide a wince. Grendel smiles. "Welcome, lovely green." Shards of a plum purple egg stumbles over a piece of egg shell and bonks her nose into the sand. Kiriana is ery worried aobut the unhatched egg Kiriana is also very worried :( Falryx smiles at the green. Kiriana looks up at Jeniath Pickle green dragonet stares at her very strange shards, then quickly checks out the world. Kiriana watches the green,... Falryx smiles back at the green. Grendel waits for the green to get her bearings. Fahlan's expression speaks abruptly of a realization that he still stands on the sands, with only two eggs left. He eyes the green nervously. Pickle green dragonet looks waaay up and trills at her mother and father, then looks down interestedly at the shardcovered sands. Kyla stares at the green mutely, flashes of indescribable emotion shaking her. Grr. Kiriana focuses her emotions on the unmoving berry blue egg,...still wishign the little green well Pickle green dragonet tilts her head sideways and looks at Kyla. Grr? Berry blue egg moves. Kyla is not angry at you, little one. Just the world. Falryx smiles happily at Kiriana. Falryx says "See? It's ok." Berry blue egg shakes, rattles, and rolls. Kiriana sighs with great relief!!! Falryx smiles! Grendel is not angry at all. She is glad the green is here, and hopes the dragonet chooses a friend well. Kiriana says "I see Falryx!!!" Berry blue egg comes to a stop in the midst of the candidates. Falryx aaahs. "Just as it got started." Kiriana watches the now moving egg , glad it is ok Pickle green dragonet croons. The world is wonderful! Look at all the pretty colors, and the big dragons, and all those dragonfriends, and... Kyla sees only greyness and the dark. Kiriana agrees with the green,..it is a wonderful place Pickle green dragonet suddenly runs out of energy and flops down on the sands. Hatching was hard work! Grendel nods in agreement with the green. "yes, and it will be bette if you choose a friend." Kiriana says "Gren is right,...choose wisely little one" Kiriana hopes the blue egg moves again,... Falryx says "It will Kiriana. You wait and see." Kiriana says "I know it will Falryx,..it's strong,..jsut like all of it's clutch-mates:)" Berry blue egg wobbles. Kiriana gives Falryx a pat on the back Pickle green dragonet looks around. She needs a friend who will show her more of the world! It's very big out there, says her mommy, and she needs a humanfriend! Kyla breaks her trancelike state and begins to dance slowly, with contained energy. Her face softens as you watch. Kiriana smiles happily Grendel says "Yes dear, hatchign is hard because you have to do it alone. But from now on you will never b alone if you choose a friend." Falryx says "See?" Kiriana says "I see,.. I see,.." Kiriana almost bounces Kiriana says "come'on ,..you can do it blue egg" Sand flying, Kyla whirls to a stop in front of the green. "Convince me the world is good." Fahlan's gaze flickers for a moment up to the Galleries, then down again, to here-and-now. Pickle green dragonet hops up from the sand and begins to toddle around the group of candidates. She sniffs Kyla, then wanders over to Kiriana. Kyla grrs and knows she is ruining herself, but doesn't care. Kiriana cheers the remaining 2 dragonets on Grendel waits for the green to inspect the candidates and make her choice. Kiriana smiles down to the green Pickle green dragonet nudges Fahlan. Is this my friend? Kiriana wonders if the green likes what she has seen so far? Fahlan blinks, and snaps his gaze downward. Kiriana says "yes,....is Fahlan your friend? :)" Kiriana says "pick wisely my friend" Kiriana wonders how that blue egg is comign along Pickle green dragonet thinks not, and turns to Grendel. Grendel looks at the green, hoping she can be her friend. Pickle green dragonet sits on her haunches and stares soulfully upward. <> Grendel says "I'd love to dear one. You and I could explore together." Kiriana watches Grendel with a smile on her face Pickle green dragonet looks deeply into Grendel's eyes. Kyla nods respectfully to Grendel. Grendel says "Her name is Miribeth!" Amberyl cheers Grendel! Miribeth has left. Kiriana says "Well done green,...congratulations Grendel!:)" F'lor grins, and congrats Grendel. Falryx yays! C'loren smiles and congratulates Grendel and Miribeth! Grendel smiles brilliantly. Duzorth croons a greeting to Kyla. Arianna smiles broadly. Berry blue egg wobbles insistently, once again. Kiriana watches the last egg intently,.." I know you can do it,...don't stop trying little friend" Berry blue egg becomes suddenly active, rattling furiously. Berry blue egg's occupant is tired of waiting! Kiriana says "there you go,...do it,...find your mate!!!" Kiriana gets excited Falryx focuses, clearly, on the remaining egg, urging the dragonet on. Fahlan suddenly realizes we are down to the last egg, and he is still here. He seems to shudder. Arianna gently places the Ring with a Plum Purple Stone down in a safe spot. Grendel pickes up the Ring with a Plum Purple Stone and gazes down at the egg-shaped stone. Berry blue egg rattles. Wops. Bops. Booms. Kyla smiles reassuringly at Fahlan. Kyla says "Bop a lu bop, wop bam boom." Berry blue egg shakes itself, hard. Kiriana almost giggles,...it seems to love a good beat,..jsut like her Berry blue egg gives one last wobble and cracks open! Verbose bronze dragonet stumbles out. Elisa says "Bebopalula?" This dragonet is king of the bunch and he knows it. His hatchling waddle, while still ungainly, nevertheless has a certain arrogant pride, and he glances disdainfully at the others on the sands. Even when he trips and falls flat into the sands, he manages to pick himself up with dignity and continue surveying the faces of the candidates for just the right one. You can almost see the thoughts whirling in his eyes... this one's going to be talkative. Kiriana gasps!!!!!!!!! Fahlan goes three shades paler. Falryx wows! Kiriana almost passes out Falryx takes a step back. Kyla was wondering when a bronze would make his regal appearance. Verbose bronze dragonet struts about, scrutinizing the world, ready for anything, wanting a friend, wanting food, wanting to see the world, just begging for a giant hot steaming bloody wherry steak with or without ketchup. Grendel walks south, to the center of the cavern. Grendel has left. Kiriana is amazed at the regal bronze Falryx smiles at the bronze. "I'd happily provide all that." Fahlan simply stares, disbelievingly. Verbose bronze dragonet sniffs at Kyla. Brown hair, green eyes, with a hotfoot. Not bad. Will she feed him? Bathe him? Pamper him? Listen to him while he comments on everything and everyone in the world? Verbose bronze dragonet hmms. Maybe. Verbose bronze dragonet hmms again. Oops, wrong sex. Kyla did not know that she could Impress him. Kyla looks down ruefully at her body. Kiriana feels almost exhausted from her emotions,...wipes at her face vigorously Verbose bronze dragonet goes next fo Fahlan. Long hair, big eyes, slightly lost look. Does he have food on him? *sniff* Nope. Next? Fahlan seems both speechless and immobile. Verbose bronze dragonet pauses in front of Kyriana. Kiriana looks at the big bronze,.. Falryx watches the bronze, stomach flipping in and out. Verbose bronze dragonet looks Kiriana carefully. Tall, confident, and female. Oops. Kiriana is sorry for being female,.... Kyla grrs. Verbose, but not quite a glow, is he? Fahlan looks over at Falryx, a bit rueful, but a hint of congratulations in his gaze. Kyla says "Don't give up yet, Fahlan. Try!" Falryx says "No garauntees Fahlan.." Verbose bronze dragonet peers over Falryx. Looks nervous. Is he going to fall over? Maybe. Hopefully not on his poor little dragonet body, though. Better back up. Verbose bronze dragonet looks over everyone else. Hmmm. Falryx crouches down. Verbose bronze dragonet wanders away in search of more people. You say "" Fahlan coughs, and murmurs, "He looked at me already." Verbose bronze dragonet climbs up the steps into the galleries. Verbose bronze dragonet has left. Amberyl eeks. Krystlin says "He could always look back." Falryx look up. Krystlin erks? Falryx looks even. F'lor hrmms. Elisa yows, and takes a few steps after the bronze. C'loren stares up at the stands, a little surprised. Kyla shrugs. She's done, why not watch? Kyla walks south, to the center of the cavern. Kyla has left. Fahlan shudders and stares down at the stands. Kiriana cries ... sands, even. F'lor hmms, The cands could allways chase the bronze. Kiriana falls exhaustedly to the sands Tiamanth croons to Kiriana. Falryx looks at F'lor? Falryx shrugs. Kiriana cries harder Falryx climbs up the steps into the galleries. Falryx has left. Fahlan's gaze snaps upward, after Falryx. He seems galvanized. Kiriana wonders what she did wrong Elisa pats Kiriana. There will be other hatchings... Krystlin goes over to stand by Kiriana. Amberyl thinks someone better go grab that dragonet! Amberyl pushes Fahlan and Falryx. Go get 'im! Kiriana says "I ownder if I am good enough , now,...I tried so hard to be right" Fahlan trembles, and then, sprints off. You climb up the steps into the galleries. Galleries, center(#4666RHJ) These tiers are capable of seating several hundred spectators. The seats are comfortably spaced, almost every one affording a clear view of the action below. Steps leading westward go down to the sands. A low railing separates the bottom tier from the sand; other parts of the galleries, to the north and south, are blocked off from the Grounds by a wall. To view the clutching area, look at 'eggs'. To look at the dragon ledges, look at 'ledges'. Contents: Groos Falryx Kyla Verbose bronze dragonet Lissabet Arabella Sarina G'ravon Mikal Filigree Dantassii Chanur Allan Vianda Tabbifli D'vin Arioch Telkara P- Jelara Guest#1 Keller Talea J'shua Shirilann Annalyn Shandra Danette Kaditha J'cot S'xon Ambar Illyria Shiris Ariella Prethyn Uncamik R'thar Jessamyn J'lan Jellan Feuryn Nori R'kon Gwyneth Doshi Fasse Rosse Melodia Carelia Miritha Shallana trippy Cocoa Sioll(#38065) Obvious exits: Eggs north south Grounds Verbose bronze dragonet gazes over Jellan speculatively. Doshi approaches the bronze with strength On the sands, F'lor says "Nothing Kiriana. The Dragons choose those most similar to them I think. Those not choosen this time can be chosen next, simply because their dragon come frommthe next hatching." D'vin ain't doin' anything. Go for it bronzie. Keller still looks at this confused thing! Talea looks curiously at the bronze. Falryx scramles up the stands. Shandra wispers to the bronze, "Hey, he does pretty well on his own. :)" Miritha shakes her head. Jellan glares at the dragon. "Don't even think about it." Sioll creels! Lissabet watches... Melodia snickers. Shandra whispers that is. :) J'cot grins at Shandra. Annalyn laughs! Verbose bronze dragonet creels pitifully. Arabella giggles at the little bronze, "My you're a silly thing,,,..why aren't you Choosing one of the candidaties......?? Sarina feeds Siol. "Hush" Shiris laughs at Jellan! Tabbifli says "Jellan, I would suggest moving. Rapidly. Upwards." On the sands, Kiriana shakes Ambar is in a helpless ball in D'vin's lap. Don't look at her. Sioll wings into the air, around Fahlan's hed. Chanur laughs. Guest#1 whispers to the dragon: "Pick Jellan, fast, before he leaves!" Vianda points him toward the sands. Arioch looks a little wistfully at the Bronze.... "You should choose, young one." D'vin says "Someone hold his eyelids open. :)" Caithlin finds an empty seat. Caithlin has arrived. Mikal wonders how Melodia will write THIS one up....;) Doshi projects strength and thought of lots of food at home. Jelara imagines the plug getting pulled if Jellan impresses. Fahlan says to Falryx, "Shards... " From Feuryn's arm, Rileb chitters excitedly. Verbose bronze dragonet wants to see the world! Jellan will take him! Falryx approaches the bronze, crooning gently. Prethyn stares at the dragon.... Arabella smiles at the Bronze....good choice! G'ravon laughs. On the sands, Kiriana stands up, brushes herself off and stumbles off dazedly On the sands, Amberyl yells up at the stands, "Falryx, Fahlan, do something..." Uncamik says "Oh, dear..." Shandra gets off Jellan's lap. Annalyn chuckles. Jellan kicks the power cord accidentally... Fahlan's gaze snaps up to his firelizard, and down to the dragonet again. S'xon ROTFL! J'cot says "Hey Jellan, you thought it was bad when I impressed? :)" On the sands, F'lor sighs. On the sands, Kiriana climbs up the steps into the galleries. Kiriana climbs up the steps from the sands below. Kiriana has arrived. Sarina is very sorry, but this is utterly hilarous... Vianda shoos him to Fahlan. Falryx takes the bronze by its head. Uncamik says "C'mon, Fahlan." Kyla bonks Falryx. On the sands, F'lor climbs up the steps into the galleries. F'lor climbs up the steps from the sands below. F'lor has arrived. Falryx carefully scritches it. Fahlan growls suddenly, loudly, to the dragonet, "Impress, scorch it..." Arioch thinks that somebody might get pushed. Falryx says "Come on, young one.." Jessamyn is giggling very hard right now. "Yes, go see the world..." Vianda puts her hand on Fahlan. Verbose bronze dragonet whips his head around and looks at Fahlan. Shandra says "Lemarath, SHUT UP!" ianda steps back. Verbose bronze dragonet wonders if the human is mad? *whimper* G'ravon says "See all the fast food restaurants of Pern. :)" S'xon chants..."jellan, Jellan, Jellan.... Neemah has arrived. A Affable Green firelizard appears out of *Between*. Neemah trills a greeting to all and lands neatly. Shandra grins. "Oops, sorry." Sarina looks at the Bronze. "We're ALL mad here." Talea is nearly trampled by stampeding people. Prethyn will have a story to tell his kids when this is over.... Vianda looks hopefully bitting her lip! Telkara thinks if he wanted to see the world, the dragon should join the navy and go for a seacrafter. Keller says "JELLAN< JELLAN< JELLAN!" Falryx croons gently to the dragon, entirely unsure of what to do, what is happening... what is.. Arioch says "As in 'insane'." Danette says "Speak for yourself, I'm loony" Fahlan stares at the dragon. "You're driving verybody crazy. Pick somebody.": Verbose bronze dragonet wonders if he did something wrong? Uncamik says "C'mon, Fahlan." D'vin stretches his legs nonstampedingly. Miritha scoops Talea up. Sarina shakes her head..."you're doing fine..now make your choice." Verbose bronze dragonet closes his eyes and picks somebody, since Jellan doesn't want him. *sniff* Caithlin wonders what's up. Danette says "Just pick little one and things'll be fine" Gwyneth grabs Talea and set her in R'kon's lap. Rekali has arrived. Guest#1 says "Calm down, Fahlan, let the dragon choose in his own time." F'lor crons to the dragonet, and suggests coming back to the sands to him. Kyla thinks this is behavior unbecoming of a bronze. G'ravon grins at the bronze. Doshi stands and says how much he loves to travel..but if the dragon does not want to come... Jazmyn has arrived. Talea clings to Miritha's neck. Feuryn smiles at the dragonet. Verbose bronze dragonet opens his eyes. Arabella smirks at the dragonet..."We're not angry at you..we just want you to Choose someone....we';re all impacient fools.. Rekali looks confused. Prethyn says "eeeeny meeeny...." Verbose bronze dragonet looks deeply into Fahlan's eyes. Verbose bronze dragonet whispers "<< My name is Tzornth! I love you, F'lan! >>" Shiris says "No, little bronze, you are doing just fine. Jellan doesnt want *any* winged things." R'kon says "Falryx is a good choice." Uncamik says "Yeah!" Ambar cheers! Melodia cheers! Rosse applauds quietly. Shiris grins.. G'ravon cheers! Jessamyn smiles. Caithlin thinks the dragonet can take his time. It's his choice. Fahlan suddenly shudders. R'kon says "'course..." Kyla hugs Fahlan spontaneously. S'xon cheers Fahlan! Arabella cheers for the Bronze and Fahlan Doshi applaudes Fahlan! J'lan cheers for F'lan. Shallana applauds for Fahlan. J'shua whehs! Telkara says "Cheers F'lan" On the sands, Amberyl breathes a sigh of relief. Sarina sighs. "Good choice." On the sands, C'loren cheers for Fahlan! Jelara cheers for F'lan Falryx smiles. Kaditha cheers...loudly! Feuryn cheers. Chanur cheers! You say "He... his name is Tzonrth...."" Miritha says "Not F'lan!" Kyla stands up and goes down to the sands. Kyla has left. Danette says "cheers" Mikal cheers loudly, applauding F'lan!" Allan cheers! On the sands, Kyla wanders here from the southern area of the cavern. J'shua says "There's a F'lan on SC, BTW." Fasse breaths a small sight of relief. Jazmyn wavees cheeringly. J'cot cheers for F'lan! F'lor grins. Miritha blinks. His name is what? From Feuryn's arm, Rileb chitters excitedly. On the sands, Kyla says "Tzonrth??" Uncamik Claps Fahlan on the shoulder! Ariella snaps out of her hypnotized state and joins in the cheering. Falryx backs off from the bronze. "There you ar F'lan.. told yah not to give up. :)" On the sands, Amberyl says "Tzornth." F'lor walks down the steps, going over to the egg mound. F'lor has left. On the sands, F'lor comes down from the galleries. S'xon says "Tsongasth?" Shandra cheers! "Yay!" Jazmyn lags too. You say "That too..." D'vin says "Hey, J'shua. I know about 40 people named Joshua." Jellan grins. "Say that three times fast." On the sands, Kyla scratches her head, and sighs. D'vin says "Just so you know. :)" Arioch thwapples S'xon. R'kon whaps S'xon Guest#1 blinks. That's unpronounable. On the sands, Amberyl says "Bring him down with you, F'lan." J'shua says "Thanks, D'vin." On the sands, Krystlin smiles up at F'lan. On the sands, Kyla and Falyrx, runners up. J'lan says "We almost got a second J'lan :P" Fahlan blinks, and with dragon in arms, returns to the sands. Kiriana goes home. Kiriana has left. J'cot says "Congratulations, F'lan!" On the sands, F'lor says "ok, all Weyrlings, lets get to the Barracks!" Shandra sizes up F'lan. "Not bad. :)" Neemah leaps into the air with a chirrup. Neemah goes *Between*. Neemah has left. Sarina smiles softly. You walk down to stand by the egg mound. Hatching Grounds, by the eggs(#4660RHJ) You are by the northern wall of the Hatching Grounds cavern, by the raised pile of sand where the queen dragon lays her eggs. This egg mound is nearly five hundred feet in diameter; by Hatching time, the queen will have scattered her eggs in the center of the cavern, but initially, most are piled here. The vast cavern stretches to the south, and the ceiling is high above you. Many dragon ledges are cut into the walls. The sands underfoot are sizzling hot. Contents: F'lor Kyla Krystlin Amberyl Arianna Elisa C'loren Shards of a tangerine orange egg Shards of a rosy peach egg Shards of a tomato red egg Shards of a wheat gold egg Shards of a berry blue egg Shards of a walnut brown egg Shards of a plum purple egg Shards of a pale almond egg Jeniath Duzorth Obvious exits: Galleries Sands C'loren says "Congratulations, Fahlan." Arianna gave you Ring with a Berry Blue Stone. Arianna gently places the Ring with a Berry Blue Stone down in a safe spot. You pick up the Ring with a Berry Blue Stone and gaze down at the egg-shaped stone. From Fahlan's shoulder, Sioll creels! F'lor bows to Jeniath. "Lovely hatchling honoured one :-)" Falryx comes down from the galleries. Falryx has arrived. Kyla wanders into the night, tearfully. Kyla walks south, to the center of the cavern. Kyla has left. F'lor bows to Duzorth too, and grins. Falryx sighs rather exhaustedly. Krystlin smiles at Jeniath and at a nudge from Tiamanth, who's seen all she wants to see, heads off to feed her. Falryx looks for his cot, and a place to just lie down for awhile. F'lan looks sheepishly at Amberyl, two bronze creatures in his arms. "Um... What now?" Elisa says "I'm sorry you didn't impress, but you'll be welcome at the next hatching here!" F'lor walks south, to the center of the cavern. F'lor has left. Amberyl grins. Amberyl says "Go to the weyrling barracks." C'loren smiles. Krystlin walks south, to the center of the cavern. Krystlin has left. F'lan nods, and hurries off. On Elisa, Anraz trills. You walk to the center of the cavern. Hatching Grounds, on the sands You are in the center of Bend*n's largest cavern, the Hatching Grounds. The ceiling is incredibly high, and the cavern itself is several hundred feet wide and thousands of feet long. Most of the eastern wall is taken up by the galleries, rows of tiers capable of seating several hundred spectators. Cut high into the walls are ledges for dragons. The egg mound is north; the tunnels to the bowl are south. The sands underfoot are sizzling hot. Contents: Krystlin F'lor Obvious exits: Galleries Clutching Area ENtrance F'lor walks south, towards the cavern exit. F'lor has left. Krystlin walks south, towards the cavern exit. Krystlin has left. You walk towards the entry area of the cavern. Hatching Grounds, at the entrance You stand by the three tunnels to the southwest which connect this immense cavern to the bowl. Above you is a gigantic opening in the wall, the entrance for the dragons, who can land on one of the many ledges carved into the walls of this cavern. Like the galleries of multiple tiers to the east, they can accomodate several hundred. This incredibly vast, high-ceilinged cavern extends north for several thousand feet, to the Hatching Grounds proper. The sands underfoot are sizzling hot. Contents: Krystlin F'lor Obvious exits: Sands Bowl Krystlin uses the tunnel exits to the southwest, and goes out into the bowl. Krystlin has left. F'lor uses the tunnel exits to the southwest, and goes out into the bowl. F'lor has left. You go through a wide, brightly lit tunnel, emerging out into the bowl. Northeastern wall of the bowl, by the hatching grounds You stand near the junction of the northern and eastern walls of the bowl, by the Hatching Cavern. Three very wide, but short, natural tunnels to the northeast lead into that immense natural cave. Another entrance, this one in mid-air, is a gigantic opening in the wall of the bowl, nearly two hundred feet wide, enough to accomodate even a bronze dragon's wingspan. To the west is the northwestern "corner" of the bowl, where Bend*n's only ground-level weyrs are located. Those four weyrs are accessible by steps or ramps. To the south, steps cut into the eastern wall lead up to the quarters used by the Weyrleaders. Across from them, in the western wall, is a wide opening into the Living Cavern. Contents: F'lor Krystlin Kyriath Ralth Obvious exits: Hatching Grounds west southwest south Krystlin has left. Fasse emerges from one of the tunnels which connect the bowl to the Hatching Grounds Cavern, to the northeast. Fasse has arrived. F'lor smiles, anyone want the fast move, enter ralth :-) You walk south, following the curve of the eastern wall. Eastern wall of the bowl, by the senior queen's weyr The eastern wall of the bowl begins to curve in here, reaching its narrowest point at the bowl center, to the southwest. Carved into the wall to the southeast are steps facing south, which lead up to a wide ledge, beyond which is an opening into the complex of rooms used by the Weyrleaders. East is an archway to the Records Room. Across the bowl, to northwest, north, and west, respectively, are entrances to the ground-level weyrs, the Hatching Grounds, and the Living Cavern. Obvious exits: WeyrLeaders Records Room southwest north northwest west You stride across the bowl, to the opposite wall. Western wall of the bowl, by the living cavern The northern crater is smaller than the southern one, but still immense. To the west is an opening into the Living Cavern of the weyr. Other openings in the northern cavern lead into the weyrs of the junior queens, weyrleaders, and the massive Hatching Grounds. Storage bunkers of various sorts are stacked against the rough rock walls. The sun overhead is hot, but a light breeze blows, and the high elevation makes the temperature quite comfortable. Contents: Krystlin Obvious exits: northeast east north Living Cavern south Fasse wanders from the east, by the weyrleaders' complex. Fasse has arrived. Fasse goes south, towards the bowl center. Fasse has left. Krystlin goes south, towards the bowl center. Krystlin has left. You walk towards the bowl center. Center of the Bowl of Bend*n Weyr(#4609RHJ) This is the neck of the bowl of Bend*n Weyr, where two craters coalesced into one, many thousands of years ago. The eastern wall curves in sharply here, narrowing the width of the bowl to only 900 feet. The southern section of the cavern contains the lake, feeding grounds, meadow, training grounds, and entrances to the weyrling barracks and tunnel to the outer world. The northern section of the cavern contains the entrance to the Lower Caverns and Hatching Grounds, as well as the stairs to the weyrs of the junior queens, and the weyrleaders' complex. Contents: Ralth Krystlin Distance Writer - Bend*n Weyr Long Buffet Table Obvious exits: northeast north southeast south Ralth wanders southeast. Ralth has left. Krystlin smiles at Ralth. Krystlin has left. You follow the eastern wall, southeast. Eastern wall of the bowl, near the entrance tunnel The eastern wall curves in somewhat, here, narrowing the distance between the eastern and western walls of the bowl to about 900 feet at its neck, to the northwest. To the west, you can see a wide tunnel mouth in the wall. The weyr lake is to the southwest, and an open, grassy, flower-covered meadow is south. The flat parade ground where the weyrlings train is to the southeast. Contents: Krystlin Cin's Runner Obvious exits: northwest southeast southwest south west Krystlin says "se" Krystlin walks southeast, towards the weyrling training grounds. Krystlin has left. You walk towards the training grounds. Eastern wall of the bowl, at the training grounds This is a flat, open area where the weyrlings train and drill. Often, weyrlings can be seen here, exercising in Ground Drill - precise, exacting marching drills, involving intricate team manuevers. The training lasts all day; usually the weyrlings perform close-order drill under the watchful eye of the Weyrlingmaster, while their dragons rest in the barracks to the east. The door to the barracks is wide; rows of windows have been carved into the rock. The grounds are separated from the feeding grounds by a fence to the south. The east shore of the bowl lake is to the southwest, and a meadow is westward. To the northwest, and eastern wall of the bowl curves inwards slightly. Contents: Krystlin Ralth Obvious exits: southwest Weyrling Barracks west northwest F'lor has arrived. Krystlin passes under the wide portal to the east, and enters the barracks. Krystlin has left. You pass under a wide portal and enter the barracks area. Weyrling Barracks(#4604RHAJ) This large, high-ceilinged cavern is evidently natural, although the walls have been smoothed out, cut squarely from the rock. Small, rectangular windows have been cut into the western wall; a large doorway opens out into the training grounds of the Bowl. This chambers serves as a barracks area for weyrlings and their young dragons. There are rows of depressions on the floor, couches for the dragonets; the weyrlings sleep with their dragons. The life-style is spartan, and the barracks extremely neat; the weyrlings are kept under strict discipline and difficult, exhausting training. This room has to be mucked out periodically; the young dragons are not yet mature enough to go Between to excrete. Weyrlingmaster spends much of his time here, although he does not live in here. Contents: Krystlin Brandalth R'till Miribeth Miribeth's Couch Grendel Kendalth's Couch Brandalth's Couch Monareth's Couch Cavenath's Couch Kara NOTICE: To the new weyrlings (READ THIS) Cavenath K'dahl Kendalth Selene Monareth Thryla S'rtan Tirforth Aurora Tub of Oil Vat of Meat Obvious exits: Training Room Bowl R'till says "BRB" F'lor steps off the training grounds and into the barracks. F'lor has arrived. F'lan collapses on the nearest bare spot of floor, the bronze dragonet in his lap, and Sioll on his head. S'rtan waves to F'lan and Krystlin! "Congrats!" Ralth steps off the training grounds and into the barracks. Ralth has arrived. Krystlin dropped Tiamanth. F'lor says "Ok, do we have all the weyrlings here ?" S'rtan points F'lan and Krystlin towards the notice.... Cavenath yawns sleepilyy F'lan nods, looking at the sign. S'rtan says "I think we have all who are online, yes." Thryla looks for P'ven, but everyone else seems to be here. Grendel nods. "Sort of. :)" S'rtan says "P'ven wasn't 'really' P'ven anyway, so he logged out." This silver ring cradles a small, egg-shaped stone in its setting: The egg has the deep blue-purple tint of juice running from a hot bubbly pie; just the color alone makes you dream of sugar-dusted crusts and sweet berry juice, dripping from a steaming, freshly-baked pie. On the inside of the band, an 'inscription' may be read, next to a tiny pick and shovel symbol. inscription Krystlin smiles and belatedly thanks S'rtan. Grendel wants permission to do the same... F'lor says "Don't forget to put descs on your couches also. Make them spartan though, weyrlings don't get the best around here :-)" S'rtan says "Go for it, Grendel." You check the inscription on the inside of the Ring with a Berry Blue Stone: It reads, in thin, ornate script, 'In commemoration of Jeniath's clutch hatching at Bend*n Weyr, on 5/30/92.' You may put the 'ring on'. ring on S'rtan grins at F'lor. "Yeah, that too." Grendel nods. Bye. Grendel has disconnected. R'till says "How big is a couch?" Krystlin aws. She wanted to tie pink ribbons in F'lan's hair. F'lan slides the Ring with a Berry Blue Stone on his finger. To remove, take the 'ring off'. S'rtan ahems and tries to look official, introducing himself. "I'm S'rtan, and this is my excellent friend F'lor. Party on, F'lor." S'rtan oopses, that wasn't quite right. :) [And so it begins.... but for now, end log.]