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Another day had come and gone at Trine Weyr, and as the day was beginning to draw to a close two dragons could be seen laying out by the lake. Their riders were currently at dinner, so the brown and green were taking the opportunity to enjoy the last the sun's rays before darkness came. Tereth let out an amused rumbled at something that Eltimioth had said, his eyes whirling green and blue.

So you and Yours will be searching for firelizard eggs soon? Perhaps a return trip to the beach will be in order.

Somehow he had a feeling that any flits the greenrider acquired would forever become little slaves for the the pretty green. Well, at least they probably wouldn't be able to cause any trouble if they were always busy.

Tereth almost chuckled. I think both together would be best, he replied. It is a shame that neither of Ours were harpers. The end of the brown's tail swished ever so slowly back and forth, echoing his contentment. Regardless, the beach-combing was enjoyable. We were able to assemble a nice collection.

Mm, that would certainly be nice, he replied, imagining a harper actually accompanying them to the beach. Then again, he likely wouldn't get any work done that way so perhaps it was for the best that they remained separate. It would be all too easy to get wrapped in the music and neglect searching for seashells. Or eggs. Whatever they would be searching for at the time.

The seeming change in scenery as the sun began to set was certainly a beautiful one. Very pleasing to the eyes. A collection? The thought amused him. I rather prefer my harpers free personally. The music is more original that way. However, I would be glad to help you search for flits.

I suppose that is true, Tereth replied, also rather amused with the comparison. Queens did always have quite the following of bronzes. Still, he could never quite imagine himself like that with the harpers. He enjoyed them most as they simply went about their own business.

Perhaps we shall. Naturally though priority would first go to finding eggs for you and Yours. Perhaps one of the local firelizard might be able to aide us in finding a nest. The group really did make a nice team when they worked together. And the tasks they worked on were usually quite different from the regular day to day minutia.

True, there was certainly no shortage of firelizards on the Southern continent. They would be sure to find enough of the little creatures given time. Eltimioth's abrupt topic change took the brown by slight surprise. Yes, that is correct, he replied, eyes not quite as bright as before. He didn't like to think on his losses too much. What did you wish to know? It was overly clear whenever the green was fishing for gossip, especially since they had known each other from hatching. And her question couldn't lie in the outcome of the flight since she already knew that part quite well.

Tereth was somewhat amused by the question. Well, I managed to talk him out of trying a bath, so he went to the usual place with the other riders. Met up with a very interesting Tanner girl there. Ofelia. They hit it off quite well. The brown let out an amused rumble as he continued. After the fact didn't go so well though. Mine is not the best when it comes to relational matters.

Why was the Tanner interesting? Ah, where to even begin... She is very forward, Tereth mused, thinking over the different reasons that he found Ofelia to be a person of intrigue. And she is very comfortable about and social with our kind. The first time I saw her she came straight up to Pierth and I and struck up conversation, even though Ours were not around. That alone had been unusual in of itself. Even the Wery-born girl with her had not made so bold an approach. Her personality and way of speaking are also rather unique. Mine liked her a lot as well. Overall his assessment of the woman was definitely a positive one.

Tereth nodded his head in agreement with Eltimioth's words. Yes, she would make a fine Candidate. Unfortunately, it is not so simply as just helping Mine. The dragon's eyes whirled with mild disappointment. She is not a Tanner of our Weyr, and after the Hatching has passed-- possibly before even-- she and her brother will be moving on to other Weyrs to show them new techniques as well. Short of a stand's Impression, I am not sure how she can be convinced to stay. Not to mention the fact that she appeared about ready to age out. If she were ever to become a rider, the next clutch would likely be her only chance.