Name: G'nik, originally Gerenik
Age: 45 turns
Sex: Male
Sexual Orientation: Homosexual
Weyr: Western
Rider Rank: Wingrider
Previous Rank/Craft: Weyrbrat turned weaver
Physical Description: G'nik has blonde hair that he keeps neatly trimmed. When it grows out, it tends to get into his eyes and irritate him. He's tall, standing exactly at six feet, and tanned. He has large hands, with calloused fingers from working with his hands all his life. He's stoutly built with broad shoulders. He has freckles on his cheeks that seem to darken the more time he spends outside.
His clothes are often embellished. He preferred embroidery as an apprentice and purchases plain clothes to embroider himself.
Personality: G'nik is a sweet man with a cheerful disposition. He makes friends easily and enjoys building relationships with others. He's quietly confident; when he knows he can do something he doesn't feel the need to gloat or speak much about it. Yes, he did embroider that tunic himself. Oh, no, he isn't embroidering for marks but he appreciates the offer. Really. He'd rather keep his abilities to himself and his weyrmate.
While he still finds joy in his craft when he has the time... He hasn't really been himself since Thread. A'mir, G'nik's weyrmate, was injured badly and he's taken to hovering and checking on him during those few free moments. He worries often, despite attempts to hide it from his mate. Thread terrifies him, wholly and completely, but that only gives him more reason to fight it. He can't imagine what it's done to all those families who experienced it unprepared. He fears losing A'mir beyond all other things. He has withdrawn from some of his friendships in order to keep an eye on A'mir, but this was mostly during the time his mate was healing, and he never attempted to rekindle them.
When he isn't focused on his mate, his attention can shift rapidly. Embroidery can keep his hands busy while holding a conversation. His focus most often veers to his dragon, or to his mate. Even a turn later, the guilt that comes with "Why wasn't it me?" and the fear of experiencing that feeling of hopelessness can consume him.
He seems to have a sweet tooth, which contributes to his broad frame. He will ocassionally wander to the kitchens and request a few bubblypies. He always shares, of course, with his weyrmate.
G'nik is devoted to the people he loves. A'mir has reached a tier only lower than Dazalth, but friends and family get just as much dedication. If someone needs someone to talk to, G'nik is there. If someone's short an egg for a recipe, he'll direct them towards the kitchens. This man knows nothing about cooking; but he'll certainly take part in the eating.
Positive Trait List Loyal, devoted, confident, loving
Negative Trait List Situation caused anxiety, easily distracted, (currently) withdrawn
History: G'nik was born Gerenik, and never really pictured himself doing anything other than being a dragonrider. He was raised around them, even after he was sent to the crèche he saw his father's blue often enough. His parents were detached but interested, so when they would bring small gifts on turnover and his birthingday.
He was apprenticed out when he was ten turns old. He missed the Weyr more than anything, at first, and began to enjoy the craft. He loved embroidery. He did the best he could, until he was Searched at seventeen. He gladly returned to the Weyr and soon after, he stood for Impression.
He didn't Impress the first time he stood. The second time, a blue came running at him and ended up on top of him. Mine! Why weren't you singing for us on this happy, happy day? This is the day I found you, Garenik, and we should always sing together!
G'nik didn't do much singing, despite his dragon's insistence that they do so. Instead, he met a fellow weyrling. A'mir hadn't even been on the sands, he'd been an onlooker. G'nik found that fascinating. Dragons always knew who was best for them. They quickly became friends in classes.
G'nik fell in love with his fellow weyrling the turn after classes ended, but kept it for the most part to himself. It wasn't until A'mir talked about leaving the Weyr that he realized how strong his feelings were for the man. If A'mir left, G'nik wanted to go with him. They left together.
It took several turns for A'mir to open up enough for them to have a relationship, and another for him to ask G'nik to marry him.
G'nik took to selling his embroidery to assist them financially with their travels. They sold well, but not nearly well enough to give them a stable income. They often had to get shelter from storms.
And then, twenty turns after they'd left Western Weyr, Thread returned. They were visiting a remote, minor hold when it happened. A'mir was injured badly. G'nik knew the healers at the hold--if any had survived--would be busy tending to the residents. He took A'mir onto Dazalth, instructed A'mir's blue to go to Western, and popped them between. That was the worst three seconds of G'nik's life. He wasn't sure whether A'mir would survive. Wasn't sure if taking an injured man between wasn't the worst idea ever... But Western was his home. And A'mir would have his best chance there.
G'nik didn't leave A'mir's side except to practice. He ate, he slept minimally. The fear that his love would get worse... That he could get hurt again when it should've been him who'd been scored, gripped him.
He's been plagued by anxiety since. He feels the need to check in on A'mir often; but has come to the point where he's realized something isn't quite write and has begun writing a mindhealer in High Reaches. (Guess who?)
Other: Plans for G'nik to see a mindhealer / correspond with one are in the works. His anxiety / worry for A'mir will get better with time and talking it out.
DRAGON
Name: Dazalth
Age: 27 turns
Color: Blue
Size: 23'
Physical Description: Lean and petite, this dragon is on the smaller end of the chart.
Personality: Vain, and maybe a little beyond egotistical, this blue wouldn't be out of place in a group of bronzes. Oh, just because he's blue doesn't mean he'll allow his greatness to be looked over! Admire his hide! How it shines. How bright it is! Oh, the cleverness of him! Dazalth's behavior isn't all without cause. This blue is quite intelligent. He loves to offer his rider advice, and often.
Dazalth loves music, but even more so, he loves words. Words, words, words; they're what make the world go around. They awaken the soul, they bring things to life. He will often insist that G'nik jot down his thoughts if he feels they're particularly poetic. Music is incredibly important, Dazalth will insist. Words, even more so. Music speaks of the future--of the past. Of what has been, and what is. It speaks of joys, of sadness--of love! And didn't love help bring G'nik and his mate together? Music is the answer to all life's questions.
Dazalth is incredibly stubborn. He firmly believes that what he belies is right. And they must be. They're right, because he's right. It isn't that he can't see the other person's point--it's that they're wrong. Of course they are, because if they weren't wrong, Dazalth would be wrong. That simply doesn't happen.
Dazalth can be sensitive to others' feelings, especially to His'. Ever since A'mir was caught during Threadfall, he's noticed that his rider has been withdrawn. He's tried to counteract this by encouraging G'nik to spend time with friends, or to swim with him. Maybe have some of the candidates help with bathing him.
Dragon Art or Proof of Obtainment: Starter Pack blue is being used!
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