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 Posted: Thu Apr 09, 2009 4:01 pm
I am soo hungry. And itchy. And hungry. The little green started in immediately. Her hide had dried since Hatching and would soon need a good oiling. But first. Fooood.
Kallista held the green close. She was the most beautiful creature on Pern. A delightful patterning of that reminded her of some avians. Her candidate clothes were dirty and covered in dried egg slime. The Runner -former runner- did not care. "I will feed you. And get you some nice smelling oils. But first, we have to go to the Feast. It's in honor of you, you know."
That wasn't quite the truth. It was in honor of all the dragonets and their newly bonded. But Kallista doubted that Astarteth would understand so much just out the shell.
Of course it is for me. I am the prettiest green out there. As if to prove a point, Astar opened her wings and batted them slightly. Not even the gold is as pretty as me.
Chuckling, Kallista could honestly say she was happy she wouldn't have to worry about her dragon's self esteem. Did dragon's have self esteem? After a moment, she supposed that they did, after all... They named themselves. Sitting down at the Weyrling Table, Kallista settled to listen to one of the bronze riders speak.
Fooood. Nooooow. Astarteth demanded.
Quickly, Kallista began to feed her little green queen.
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Posted: Wed May 13, 2009 7:29 pm
What simpletons! Those two nosy girls at the Gather, upsetting Astarteth. Here they are spying while C'ren and Ceylith are trying to help us out, making terrible comments. Shameful. I can't stand gossipy girls like that. Shards! Do you really have to stick your nose every where?
Someone told me later, the one girl Nan, is actually called the Nose. I am not surprised. Astar actually wanted to bite at them. I had to tell her they wouldn't taste good. I bet they don't either. Liked spoiled meat. *sighs* If this is what we have to look forward too, I better pay close attention to what I do.
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Posted: Sun May 17, 2009 8:10 pm
After Lesson One
During our first lesson, we learned how to butcher meat for our dragons. This wouldn't have been so bad except the lesson seemed to go on forever and of course, blood and guts=biting flies. EVERYWHERE! I paired up with Annelie, gold Yansanth's rider. She seemed like a nice girl. C'ren Searched her as well. I remember him saying that Ceylith was thrilled some of hers that she Searched Impressed. Especially the queen.
But we cut up meat and chatted a little bit. Astarteth seemed like she was trying to talk down to the little gold. Of course, that will all change once they are full grown. I love my girl but her ego... *shakes head*
I don't think I would want to be a gold rider though. So much pressure to lead and mate. I would rather just be a part of the wing and do our duty. Thread will be falling soon. I hope we handle it well.
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Posted: Thu Jun 04, 2009 11:14 am
Thoughts about meeting E'rik
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Posted: Thu Jun 04, 2009 11:16 am
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Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2009 10:03 am
Running with E'rik, yuck lice!
So this morning I went running with E'rik, Daramulath's rider. We went through some stretches and ran once around the Bowl. I normally go twice but I figured we would take it slow. I am impressed he didn't fall that far behind me. And Astarteth seemed to have a good time talking with another dragon. It's good for us to get out and make friends. So far, we haven't really spoke to anyone outside of lessons. Am I really that dull? I mean now that I have Astarteth my whole world is hers... There is more freedom here but more responsibility as well.
I miss my brothers and my father, maybe that is the problem. Even the other runners at our station went out of their way to make sure we were always entertained or engaged in something. Anything. Which is why I agreed to Harper lessons with E'rik.
I can't sing that well but perhaps I can learn how to play an instrument. We agreed to this before E'rik cut my hair because of this blasted lice infestation. Eeeeww! So gross! It's a shame to lose my hair but better than having bugs. And I got some oil from the ladies in the Lower Caverns, so hopefully the bugs will be gone soon.
Not much else to write... I kinda cried. But that is because my hair used to be so long and now it's short. I hope it rains tomorrow. It has been so hot lately and no rain. >.< At least we get to practice flight again.
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Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2009 10:21 am
Meeting another from our clutch
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Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2009 10:28 am
Recovery
I was down by the lake last night and met a boy, Nehren. He reminded me of my younger brother, Nejeran. He was swimming around and looked very sad. Astarteth didn't mind him so we stayed and chatted.
Turns out, he was from the FisherCraft. As we spoke, I learned his mother drowned as well. How long has it been? Almost three years and it still hurts but her voice is fading from my mind. I will always remember her face and the time I did have her for.... And perhaps, that is what my problem has been lately.
Here I am at the Weyr, in the now with Astarteth and I keep going back to the past. I need to look forward. So twice I have had bad experiences with water... There are those who have lost family to all sorts of accidents and tragedies and they still wake up every morning because they have a job to do. I can't escape the water, I need it to wash Astarteth and to get clean myself. Someday I will fly over it when we have to go to the mainland. Pern is covered in it! After some coaxing, and with Nehren there, I manged to get back in and not faint or anything stupid. I shivered, a lot. And had trouble breathing. But I managed to stay in for a while.
That is the first step to recovery. Admitting I have a fear and facing it. There is nothing to do but move forward. Hopefully, Nehren can do the same.
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Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2009 10:45 am
ROOM MATES!
So we are finally wing riders and all grown up! Of course, the Weyr is still overcrowded. But guess who ended up as our room mates? T'Ka and Haanyath! Besides lessons, I haven't had the chance to talk to her or see how big Haany has gotten. Which is big. Not as tall or lean as Astar but certainly a beauty in her own right. Greens are definitely the best color out there. So many shades and patterns. Such personality!
And how great is that my friend is my room mate? We can talk and do all sorts of stuff together. Not that there will be much time to talk between random duties until we are assigned to a wing. Right now it's go here, do this, take that... Some days, there is nothing to do at all. Maybe the four of us can go on a flight together over Ista and learn all of it's finer points. Perhaps a trip to Keroon or Nerat!
It's just nice to be with someone who understands when there is a need to talk and when there is a need to be silent. Her cousin is a Candidate so I can only wish T'ka the best of luck in that. A dolphineer? Maybe I can get her cousin to help me with the water and to meet some dolphins. Such friendly creatures I have been told. *yawns* Haany will be good for Astarteth... Her ego needs to come out of the clouds, I swear. I love her to death but sometimes she is just impossible.
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Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2009 11:05 am
During the Third Hatching...
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Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2009 11:07 am
Helping Friends Out... Why is Everyone Sick?
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Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2009 2:32 pm
Random Thoughts...
So lately, Astarteth and I have had plenty of time to ourselves. When not running messages or doing random things like counting fire stone sacks, it's just been me and her. And that is when it truly hit me, the other day, I will never be alone. Even when I am alone.
I was cleaning out store rooms for tithe items coming in and thinking about... *blushes* Well with the way Astarteth has been lately, there has been more than one thought in that direction. Especially towards E'rik and the way we were flirting at the infirmary. Of course, we were both running on like no sleep so I am sure he didn't mean it.
But there was Astarteth making comments about my thoughts and adding her own in. And I felt kind of resentful, like I can never had silence in my mind again. I wonder if some of the older dragon riders have any tricks to thinking thoughts without their dragons knowing? What if I wanted to surprise Astarteth or any other person? With her around, have I lost that chance? *shakes head* I can't imagine being without her but sometimes I look back to before I Impressed and wish I had cherished those few private moments.
Enough of that though. Thankfully the lice plague and the flu sickness seem to be slacking off. I almost like my hair this short, I may keep it simply because it's easier to brush now than before. I didn't get sick but I have been making sure to keep myself healthy. I know of a few people who took a while to recover. Thankfully Gh'lan and Kyllae are doing much better. I doubt I could stand to watch T'ka run herself ragged for too much longer. Oh well, she is a grown girl and will do what she will...
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