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Great job! You've picked up some speed recently I see.

That was quite fun. Might we go for a dip in the lake?

Of course! S'ren was quite proud of his brown's performance today, and was quite sure to send these feelings to his partner. Although a small part of him was mildly amused by this improved performance, as he couldn't help but wonder if this was some sort of preparation for the next flight.

The two splashed down into the lake water not very far from V'tur and Iweith. "Great race!" S'ren called over to the other two with a smile. "It was a close match." Truly, it had been a bit of a surprise that they were actually able to pull in the lead last minute there given the other brown's recent winning streak.

"I haven't, but I think Tereth might have," S'ren said jokingly, dismounting his dragon despite the fact that they were in the water. He didn't mind getting wet, and he made his way through the water and to the shore to where V'tur was. The other brownrider seemed to be in a rather good mood today, so he may as well take advantage if it. "So how have you been recently?"

The same good mood clearly couldn't be applied to the other's dragon however. Iweith, Tereth greeted back cordially, not at all put off by the other's sulking. You flew well. It was an honor to race you.

"The games are rather a nice change of pace," S'ren agreed. "As is the friendly competition. You can bet that we will also do our best next time." Friendly rivalry was always a good way to spruce things up. "So, you're off Pass rotation? How did that come about?"

Oh? I rather think that all colors have their merit, Tereth replied with a slight tilt of his head. Greens are quick, agile, and graceful. Blues and blacks are hardy and spirited while also possessing a decent amount of agility. Crimsons are strong-willed and can choose between fight or Flight. Bronzes are usually the largest and strongest males capable of flying the queens and Silvers can hold flame for a very long time. And of course Golds are responsible for the breeding of our entire kind. The brown dragon almost seemed to smile after having finished off his list, content that his analysis was accurate. Oh yes, and then there is the occasional rare White. More agile and speedy than a green while also able to tell When. Quite a gift.

"Has it been half a Turn already?" S'ren replied in thoughtful surprise. "Hm, time sure does seem to fly, doesn't it?" The ebony-haired rider listened as V'tur brought up the Hatching. "Mhm, five Turns sounds about right. That was quite the day." Having not Impressed at any of the prior three Hatchings that he had stood at, the then teen hadn't been expecting much to come out of that one either. How marvelously wrong he had been. "How many Turns have you and Iweith been together?"

Mhm, he replied, amused by how the other was taking his discourse. Tereth certainly had pride in his color, he just didn't necessary agree that any one color was 'the best' per se. The dragon waded a bit deeper into the water to more easily splash himself in the water. A dip in the lake was always a nice way to cool down after activities. Is the mud comfortable?

"Twelve Turns is quite impressive," S'ren replied with a smile. "I believe Impression day is probably the most memorable to all riders. No moment prior to it truly compares."

As V'tur settled down on the sand, S'ren decided to sit down as well, watching the two browns in the mud and water. They seemed to be having a discourse of their own, although he hadn't really been paying much attention to it. He did hear Tereth listing off dragon colors a moment ago, although he wasn't entirely sure what lead up to that part of the conversation. The rider was drawn out of his speculation when his companion offered him a meatroll. "Ah, I suppose I am just a touch. Would you have enough food for yourself though?" he asked, concerned to possibly diminish the other's meal.

That sounds like a nice plan, Tereth agreed before ducking under the surface of the lake. He came back up again a moment later. Hm, perhaps I might join you for some sun.

Thank you, Tereth replied, pleased that the other dragon was feeling more amiable. Working his way slowly and leisurely through the water, the brown made his way back onto land to settle into some mud himself. The warmth of the sun's rays felt nice on his back.

"Thank you then," he replied, accepting a meatroll from his fellow brownrider. "So, what did you think of the blue races?" S'ren watched as his brown made his way back to the shore, and was faintly amused when the dragon settled himself down in a large spot of mud like the other. You do realize that will take forever to fully clean you of that, right?

I wouldn't mind another dip in the lake after a bit. You need not worry so much though: my hide is brown. Who would notice?

The black-haired rider nearly laughed. Don't think that mud is so easily hidden. Even on you it will stand out.

Oh well, he replied, entirely unconcerned. His own tone carried a hint of amusement with it at the light banter.

"Yeah... I lost a mark in the blue races," S'ren admitted with a self-depreciating chuckle. "Looked like a promising bet, but oh well. That's what happens with gambling." He actually didn't place bets very often simply for that reason. He generally wasn't too good at picking the winner.

Of course. It was a very interesting race, Tereth replied. Also rather insightful. It was good to know which greens would put up the biggest challenge to catch. Of course, he likely wouldn't even remember by the time that information became relevant, but it had still been fun to watch.