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 Posted: Wed Oct 07, 2009 10:45 pm
Sellae watched the others mill around the eggs for a while before stepping forward herself, as others started to move away. She started with the small blinding red egg, running her hand over it gently and smiling at the warming feeling. "You have courage, small one." she whispered. "You will find Yours." There wasn't much else to say to that egg.
She stepped over to the Seaside Egg and Sunset Eggs next, running her hands over them one at a time. The tension in the two eggs was acute; it made her shiver and step away almost as quickly as she had approached them. They felt... well... like they were a little too masculine for her.
The Sunrise Egg, on the other hand, for all that there was masculine strength in it... the belligerence was not there. This was an egg she could relax around, but she stroked it only once before stepping away reluctantly. If it were a bronze or brown, as it looked, it would not Impress to her, certainly.
She couldn't stop her laugh at the Noisy Rainforest Egg. Her hands ran over it gently, and she fought the urge to chide the dragonet within. "You are going to be trouble." she said with a soft laugh. "Yours will be cleaning up all sorts of your messes."
She gave the Cinnamon Egg a gentle pat, noticing the way it sat to the side. "Yours will love you. You will always be in their mind, and they will love you." she assured it. All children- dragonet or not- needed some assurance once in a while. And it just looked so lonely...
The Green Paradise Egg and the Pink Raptor Eggs were next. Ahhh, these eggs were good, and she found herself standing with one hand on each shell for a few moments. "So relaxed. I bet you'll love to sit out in the sun, or by the water. Just relaxing and enjoying the day. And so soothing to Yours after a long day."
She spoke to all of the eggs she touched almost, giving them those small words of encouragement. She didn't stay near any of them long, so surely the Weyrwoman and Dorath wouldn't take offense to her boldness...
It was the sensation of fear from the brown swirl egg that almost made her cry. "Poor one, what do you fear?" she moved the egg a tiny bit, trying to sit it up a bit straighter, but it was heavy and she was trying to be unnoticed. "Be brave, Yours will be with you soon."
The Imposter gold egg got a friendly pat, but as it likely held a brown or bronze, not too much further attention. Save that for the ones it may Impress to... though she let her hand linger for another moment, enjoying the warmth of the shell. Next to it, the Arctic Waters Egg nearly made her jump away as she moved to set her hand on it, the keen feeling of distaste radiating from it unnerving her.
The Sweetheart Egg was next, and she ran her hands over it briefly, realizing she was almost the last one left on the sands. She'd spent so much time on the other eggs, she might not get to speak to them all!
Touching the Spring Flowers egg made a small smile cross her face. "You'll know everything about everyone, won't you?" Just like the old kitchen workers used to. One servant would overhear something, and talk to another servant, and by days end the kitchen women knew everything there was to know. "If you talk a lot, I just hope Yours can keep up."
She stroked the Tye Dye egg gently, glancing up at Dorath now as she was so close to the gold egg- and that egg was next. "Wish me luck, eh?" she murmured to the blue-hued egg. "I think the mother is getting worried, so many strangers close to her loved ones." Her throat closed, tears springing involuntarily to her eyes.
She stepped away from the Tye Dye egg and hesitantly reached out to touch the Pot of Gold egg, surreptitiously wiping her eyes dry. "My mother loved her children, just like yours does." she said finally. She was silent for a few moments, hands resting lightly on the golden shell. "You know, most the girls here are probably hoping for you. I'm just hoping that your decision is as wise as your mothers." she was speaking quietly, hoping neither the weyrwoman nor the Queen would hear her. This was between her and the tiny gold dragonet within the shell. "Thread is coming, and we need good leaders. So no matter who you Choose- even if it isn't me- make sure they are the right one."
She backed away from the golden egg carefully, and gave Dorath a low bow. "Thank you for allowing me to meet your children." she spoke clearly now. "May they hatch well, and choose Theirs wisely." She scurried along, strides long and confident as she bowed courteously to Luci and D'astel. Her insides were twisting now, nervous and uncomfortable. It had been her first time, Touching. And it had been horribly frightening, and at the same time....
The young girl shook her head. It didn't matter. She would either Impress or she would not; she had years more to try if none of these found her worthy. Still, the thought of not being Chosen made her ache inside.
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Posted: Thu Oct 08, 2009 10:07 am
"Shards, its hot in here," Daeluin muttered under her breath, glancing at the candidate to her immediate right. She received several murmurs and grunts of agreement. Standing on the naturally-warmed sands for over two hours was not exactly how Lulu had wanted to spend her day. The young woman was never one to complain.. but seriously?! what in Faranth's name were they waiting for?!
"No funny business, or Dorath will eat you," Daeluin listened to the senior Werywoman announce, in her opinion a tad hopefully. Watching the gaggle of candidates mill around the eggs could not be all that exciting. Daeluin wouldn't blame the woman for wishing for a little excitement to liven up the afternoon. Lulu couldn't help but grin and laugh.
At the go-ahead, Daeluin slowly made her way towards the eggs. She hung back for a moment once she was closer, though, waiting for the rest of the candidates to find an egg. Lulu wasn't surprised to see the Brown Swirl Egg without an attendant. She moved towards it purposefully, a slight frown marring her face. Daeluin hesitantly reached out and grazed the surface with her fingers, and almost immediately snatched her hand back. "I hope you find someone strong to protect you," Daeluin said sadly, and moved away.
Daeluin looked up and watched her peers mingle within the clutch, some talking with one another while others strayed off alone and focused only on the eggs. Daeluin found herself one of the latter. She wandered alone, and found herself next at the Pink Raptor Egg. After the uneasy presence of the previous egg, Daeluin was grateful for the soothing feeling this egg gave off. She languidly ran her fingertips around the top of the egg in small circles while taking deep, calming breaths. She spent quite a few moments immersed in the relaxed world within the egg, and started suddenly. Grinning, Daeluin plucked her fingers away with a slight reluctance. But, there were more eggs to get to!
Close in proximity to her were the Green Paradise and Cinnamon Eggs. So, its was to those two she traveled next. The first made Daeluin feel the same as its close neighbor had, while the second made her feel... eh. It didn't really. Daeluin pursed her lips and the barest hint of a frown flickered across her face. The Cinnamon Egg left her feeling bland and boring. She shrugged it off and rolled up the long sleeves of her tunic; shards, it wasn't cooling down, was it?
Her next stop was at the Seaside and Sunset Eggs, and immediately Lulu was put off. She frowned fiercely, dark eyebrows meeting in a rugged 'v'. She refrained from putting her hands on either of the eggs, for fear of being pulled or pushed around. Neither of them made her feel anything good, so the dark-skinned candidate quickly moved to the next egg, the Blinding Red Egg. It brought out the same intense feelings in Daeluin as its closest two neighbors, but not in the same way. It had a fierce personality about it, but it didn't make Daeluin feel vulnerable; as though she were about to be trampled. She admired its bravery, standing so close to its bickering siblings without any hint of intimidation or fear. Daeluin retracted her hand and left the egg feeling a bit brave herself!
Brushing a stray tangle of hair back behind her ear (it must have fallen free of the green ribbon tying her hair back), Daeluin took a moment to breath. The first seven eggs had produced a maelstrom of emotions within her- from feeling relaxed and at ease, to suddenly caught up in a fierce battle between siblings. To be honest, the young woman was a bit put off from touching the rest of the eggs. That was a difficult feat to accomplish, to put Lulu off of something. But she summoned up some of the brave feelings remaining from the Blinding Red Egg and continued on.
The Impostor Gold and Arctic Waters Eggs were next on Daeluin's circuit around the clutch. Reaching out to the first, Daeluin felt.. nothing. As if the egg had something more important preoccupying its time and focus! Daeluin rolled her eyes and grinned ruefully, quickly switching to the next egg. That produced quite a shock! Daeluin recoiled quickly, rubbing the palm of her hand as she clutched it to her chest. She hadn't been hurt in any way, not physically. But the Arctic Waters Egg had been so abrasive and rough.. grouchy, as soon as she had made contact. Daeluin's expression warred between displeasure and concern, and it took a few moments before she resigned herself to shrug it off and continue.
As Lulu walked towards the Sweetheart Egg, she couldn't help but look back over her shoulder with a frown. The candidate had been caught seriously off guard, and seemed a bit shaken up. Her exposure to the Sweetheart Egg had her slightly more reassured, and the Spring Flowers Egg even managed to elicit a giggle and a smile! Taking a deep breath, Daeluin steeled herself and looked around. Only four eggs left? Faranth, that had gone by quickly! Lulu looked back at the rest of the clutch, mentally filing away notes and comments to write down in her journal once she was back in the barracks.
The next egg in Daeluin's path was the Tye Dye Egg, and as soon as her palm grazed the shell, Lulu's eyebrows were lifted in surprise. Oh, really now? A knowing smirk touched her lips, and Lulu patted the egg gently. We'll see, hmm? Moving in a wide circle, almost as if avoiding the largest egg in the clutch, Daeluin lets her fingertips drift across the Sunrise Egg's shell casually. She smiles, and is grateful that it doesn't rip any intense emotions out of her mind. Calmly, Daeluin moves onto the second to last egg. She grins before she even touches the Noisy Rainforest egg, and giggles as she drags one finger lightly down its side. Found you! Grinning, Daeluin spends quite a few minutes with this egg, finding herself absorbed in its bright green whorls and splotches.
Last, but certainly not least. Daeluin finally lets her gaze and attention rest on the egg behind the one she has her fingers on. The Pot of Gold Egg. Its the cause of much excitement throughout the Weyr, the first queen egg on the sands in several clutches. Daeluin does not find herself as excited as the rest of the Weyr, but only because she has not experienced the disappointment at the previous clutches. Straightening her back, Daeluin stands tall and proud. She moves away from the Noisy Rainforest Egg, and takes the few steps to close the distance between herself and the queen egg. Daeluin confidently reaches out and places her palm flat against the egg and is immediately finds herself pleased. Whether it is her own feeling or from the dragon within, Lulu has difficulty discerning. She also feels a keen need to watch those smaller or weaker than she, which is a feeling not strange at all to the young woman.
Daeluin slowly removes her hand, and turns to leave. Before she does, though, she can't help but reach out and brush her fingers across the queen egg one last time. As she leaves, goosebumps jump up onto Daeluin's arms and neck. The next time she is this close to the eggs will likely be at the hatching!
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Posted: Thu Oct 08, 2009 7:49 pm
Slowly Dashias went up to the closest egg pointed towards him. It was the Green Paradise egg; it was bright and managed to stand out on its own as well as make its place in the clutch. A hesitant hand touched its shell as Dashias marveled at the thought that soon dragonets would be hatching on these very sands. Another candidate pushed against Dashias and he moved along, eyes still lingering on the egg.
Next was the Pink Raptor Egg. Though a lovely shade, it did not draw Dashias's attention like the previous egg. As the Harper trained boy took mental notes and cataloged the details about each egg, the brown swirl egg tugged at something inside. Unsure of how he was supposed to react, Dashias made his way over the egg and gently reached out with both hands, fingertips brushing gently against the shell of the egg. Who was hiding inside, waiting to be seen? Suddenly time was being called, and Dashias cursed at himself. He tried to leave the long way from the sand's and managed to get close to the sunrise, sunset and seaside eggs.
The trio seemed to have an aura all their own that fed off of each other. Just being around them energized him in a way the other eggs didn't. He could only image who would hatch from which egg and how they would interact with each other. A troublesome trio, perhaps. Either way, it was time to leave and Dashias felt a little bit of sorrow and not being able to greet the other eggs. The queen egg was the most obvious and as he left, though he knew that queens were for the girls only, he gave a little bow to the unborn gold and her mother.
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