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 Posted: Sat May 30, 2020 7:41 pm
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Savindri - he/him
There were eggs! Again! And they were so pretty: the colors, the shine, they were all just perfect! Like very large gems. He'd have been happy enough just to bask in the gorgeous sight of them, they were that visually appealing to him. They made him want bright little gems, or perhaps some painted rocks. Gems weren't exactly easy to come by, after all, even little ones. After he'd bowed to their mother, he went forth to get a closer look and, more importantly, meet them properly.
He went first to the Orange Leopard Spot Egg and set a hand on it, practically radiating good cheer and friendliness. Positive thoughts were definitely not a struggle for Savindri. Hello there!
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Posted: Sat May 30, 2020 7:58 pm
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Quote: Keleres [WW] - 21 - she/her/hers - JM Masseuse (spy)
It was an exciting day. Khamaith’s eggs were a sight to behold, and Kel had been enthralled at the clutching. Twenty-six was a positively terrific number for a first-time mother, and if shells were anything to go by, she’d perhaps even laid a golden queen (which was auspicious, in her opinion).
And now, as they gathered around A’ral, her thoughts were already wandering amongst the sands, imagining the different personalities and souls growing within those beautiful shells. His instructions were heeded with great care- there had been a few issues over the past few Turns, and Keleres didn’t want to add her name to a dark list (no doubt in possession of candidatemasters all over Pern).
She bowed as she entered, to the happy family of dragons cuddled around their eggs. It was a wonderful sight to see- as stunning as their eggs, although in a different way. Western Weyr truly was a place where each dragon was valued for its own merit, appreciated regardless of its colour. She smiled, bowing low in their direction.
It was Purple Glitter that called to her- a siren song she couldn’t ignore. Her heart beat a little faster as she laid her hand upon the brilliant purple shell speckled with gold. She let peace wash over her mind, content and happy to be standing amongst such wonderful creatures once more. Hello there, dearest one. I’m Keleres, and very happy to meet you. |
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Posted: Sat May 30, 2020 8:07 pm
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Danzik - Candidatemaster Second
A'ral had everything under control, but Danzik still lingered - easy to call on if needed, ready to act if requested. Eosphoth settled in the sands near the entrance to the Hatching Grounds, keeping a careful eye on all of the candidates assembled. She was certain they were all good kids, but.....she knew that if they didn't behave as such, they'd not be seeing much of this clutch.
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Amahno - He/Him
It was time - the eggs were all they'd been able to talk about for weeks now, lingering so close to potential futures for everybody here - and maybe more people who weren't! There would be other Touchings, after all, and they would likely have more and more candidates at each one as they got closer. A'ral was strict in reminding them to be on good behaviour, and almost spitefully the back of his mind started to ponder what mischief one could actually get up to at an event like this.
Maybe it's better to not try and figure that out, he thought, cutting thru the haze of curiosity that was ready to engulf him even as he bowed to the three parents of the eggs and made his way towards them. He'd start with Teal Glow, placing his hand on its shell. Hello to you, little egg! What is your favorite thing right now? Do you have one? he was practically grinning as he asked, fully expecting an answer along the line of one of its parents.
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Fahn - She/Her
Eggs, Eggs, Eggs. Fahn had never been to Western Weyr (or really, any of the Western Continent) before, and it was already feeling like an adventure. An adventure she was absolutely impatient for. The girl rubbed her hands together as she listened to A'ral warn them all about his no-nonsense rules. Yeah. Yeahyeaheyaheyaheyaheyeaheyah------- She got it! She'd be good, right. Just don't cause trouble - she never caused trouble! Her foot bounced almost impatiently, if one could look from the broad and almost dangerous looking grin on her face. Not that Fahn was dangerous, or even purposely trouble. She was just eager.
And excited.
And her blood was made of Klah.
When they were put out in order, Fahn almost phased, mentally, through the steps of bowing to Baihath, Khamaith, and Turoth (in that order, she'd add if asked). Her brain was everywhere except with her body. Zoom! Which egg was closest now?
Ah, Yellow Swirl was! She waved to the other candidate at the egg with her, though from how her brain felt she wasn't sure she was even in her skin anymore. She was just excited. Eggcited? Ha! She was funny today!
You are the very first egg I'm touching! Before all of your siblings! Do you like that? Who would you touch if you chose? Yourself? A sibling? She barely screeched her thoughts to a halt. She'd have gone on a whole adventure by herself if given a chance!
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Josen - He/Him
If Serrekhar had been closer, Josen would have elbowed him. But he wasn't, and Josen wasn't familiar enough to rib anybody- but he did anyways, exchanging an excited grin with them. They just had to not mess this up and they'd be on the mind of one of these dragons - hopefully! There were a lot of options, after all, and who knew how this really worked. It wasn't his first rodeo, but....
Well, he'd do his best and that was all that was expected, right? Josen went thru the steps as instructed - and they'd been instructed it a lot. Bow to Baihath, bow to Turoth, bow to Khamaith...then approach the eggs! Josen paused in front of the clutch and....just to be careful he bowed to them too! Weren't they really the ones doing all the honoring here? (Was it considered an honor for them to look through them all to pick theirs?)
He didn't worry too hard about it as he approached the Green Tribal egg, bowing again just to be considerate of its time and feelings (what else was it doing with its time, Josen? Really?) before placing a hand on it.
Hello! I'm Josen, uh...it's nice to meet you - unless you don't want to meet me, which is fine. I can leave. But I do feel lucky to get to see you! Had he been drawn to this one? Or did he pick it because it was near the front? He didn't know, really. Hopefully it didn't ask.
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Juhvek - He/Him
Juhvek had done this all enough that he moved almost on autopilot now - was that disrespectful? Going through the gestures physically but not mentally? He mulled over the idea as he bowed to the parents and then followed after his wards - Elibrie seemed to need him more than Oranie did but he lingered with both of them, following after them mindfully.
Oranie had run eagerly to the Butterfly Egg and Juhvek joined them, touching it with his rough palms. Could the eggs feel hands hardened by work like that? You're already popular with these two - they're both good girls. Whatever he was, it would root around for itself, he didn't need to put up a front. However far it wanted to root around, he'd let it.
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Kadosse - She/Her
Oh, eggs. She'd been told how to do this - and A'ral was reminding them how to act now, but Kadosse was already starting to feel overwhelmed by it all. Bow, right, Kadosse bowed so stiffly she probably looked about ready to faint before she quickly escaped from the direct line of sight of the clutchparents. She was sure they'd be watching her and making sure she didn't do anything wrong and then they'd eat her for not being 100% perfect.
WHEEZE
You got this, Kadosse. You can do it! she pep talked herself down from whatever spiral she was getting into before she moved forward to touch the Sunset egg. It was so little! And cute! Hello, sweetheart. Are you nervous? I'm nervous - but only because I know you'll all be wonderful! and she was, decidedly, not.
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Matotoka - He/Him
It was that time again, and Matotoka couldn't help but stare at his younger brother's back as he made his way in, making a point to, once he'd greeted the parents properly, pick an egg as far away as he could. The last thing these eggs needed were for him and Bukichi to rile each other. Bukichi to rile himself. So, he'd skirt around the outside of the clutch to make his way to Orange Leopard Spot, resting a hand on it.
Looks like I get the honor of meeting you first. Hopefully it isn't a bad time for you. Should he have bowed? Would it have been too late for him to decide to do so now?
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Papys - He/Him
It was this time again - his scars ached whenever he looked at the Hatching Sands, but they hurt less looking at that fresh new clutch. Full of all the possibility in the world. If Papys didn't look thrilled before, that thought spurred a wide smile from the young man - who nearly passed by the parents altogether before stepping back to bow to them now. A bow, a greeting, a smile, and now it was time to meet...all of these little guys!
He didn't bow to the clutch, though he'd noticed a few others did. Hmmm...had he missed that reminder?
Papys would make his way to Purple Galaxy first. Hello! Are you meeting lots of good people or am I too early to ask that? Maybe he would be considered a good people! Woah!
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Posted: Sat May 30, 2020 8:09 pm
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Lelte- she/her, High Reaches Weyr
It was a strange thing, that she would be standing at another touching, but without the reassuring, steadfast presence of her brother. She was here at Western Weyr again. Alone. It was thrilling, as the clutching of more dragons and new life was always such an amazing thing. A miracle. And that she had some small part to play... She couldn't be happier or more proud to be among those who might someday get to be called dragonrider.
By now, the proper etiquette and procedure had been drilled into her brain. The rules and expectations. But even so, she paid rapt attention to A'ral. She would have her memory refreshed, and she would not do something wrong and make a fool of herself or do anything that might be wrong or hurtful to eggs or candidates...just anything.
Calm, breathe, cheerful welcoming thoughts only.
Breathing deeply, she bowed to the queen and her mates to show her respect before walking calmly onto the sands where the eggs were waiting.
Some eggs, it seemed were drawing a good amount of attention, so she made her mind up to try and find some that weren't quite so popular. Taking a moment to scan the sands, she decided to try her luck with the small rose egg first. Gently reaching out, she rested her hand softly on the top of said egg and sent fond feelings. Hello in there! |
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Posted: Sat May 30, 2020 8:09 pm
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Quote: Zaexillia [WW] - 16 - she/her/hers - Candidate/Apprentice Healer
Today was The Day. These Days were rare and to be treasured, in Zae’s opinion: Touchings were where initial bonds and pre-impressions were created. The effects could… well… she hoped change the outcome to the Hatching! Some candidates (who had gone on to Impress) had spoken of a connection… and this was what her heart yearned for- to find that soulmate, to become a dragonrider, and to protect Pern.
Of course, A’ral had a perfect audience in Zae. She listened, nodding at his words, reminding herself mentally of the consequences bad behaviour could have. She spared a moment to glance around the crowd of candidates, trying to see if she could pick the unruly ones from those who truly longed to be there… but decided it was better to focus on herself today.
This was her chance. Her opportunity to make a good first impression of this beautiful clutch. She wasn’t going to mess it up because others weren’t ready.
She bowed as she entered, pleased to see all three dragons in such good spirits and health. Happy clutchparents boded well for their offspring, and hopefully this would be a smooth and painless Touching.
Which egg to touch first..? There had to be a methodical way of doing this- perhaps smallest to biggest, or largest to tiniest, or covering the spectrum of colours one way or the other? But somehow, her feet had taken her before the presence of the Purple Galaxy egg, and she bowed her head in reverence. As Zae laid her hand on the warm shell, she smiled in earnest. Hello. I’m so honoured to meet you today. I’m Zae. |
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Posted: Sat May 30, 2020 8:13 pm
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Posted: Sat May 30, 2020 9:28 pm
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After the chaos that had occurred at some of the past Touchings, Orryxa was nothing if not a little cautious when approaching the sands. Waiting for her turn, she couldn't look away from the beautiful, brightly colored eggs. What magical things, dragon eggs! To think that within each of these jewel-bright shells was a dragonet waiting to find their other half was beyond exciting. Even the fear that she might have felt during some of the mauling that had occurred could not touch Orry; she had loved dragons all of her life, and wasn't likely to stop now.
Not with Ansheth to remind her of how wonderful they were. When it came time for her to step forward, she gave Khamaith a bow, extending one out of courtesy to the bronze sire, and then to Khamaith's mate, Baihath. She knew rather than hoped that they could sense her gratitude at the opportunity to touch their eggs, and when she had satisfied herself that she'd done her duty, she crossed the sands to a particularly colorful egg. Hello, beautiful, she tried to think at it, hand gently pressed against the Purple Glitter egg's shell. What a lovely egg! She didn't think she'd ever seen anything like it before.
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Posted: Sat May 30, 2020 9:32 pm
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Rasthell - He / Him
The man made his way to the Sands quietly. There was an air of excitement hanging over the Candidates, and he hoped, the eggs as well--but he kept his joy in check. He was thrilled for them--certainly--but there was a small, sliver of trepidation within him, too. He was fast running out of time to find His, and a small part of the red-head was trying to grapple with the idea he wasn't meant to Impress.
Was that what caused some to forever age out? Losing hope? Did dragonets care about that? There seemed no rhyme or reason who walked away with a dragon, and who didn't--but some were meant to Impress, and others never would. Was he one of them?
Well, it didn't much matter. He still had time--sort of. These eggs deserved nothing but his best, and he would give it to them. Even if they weren't meant to his, they were no less loved, or wanted, or lovely. Bowing low to the adults present, Rasthell smiled, and looked over at the eggs. "Such beauties you are," he murmured softly. Which one would he head to first?
It was the Black and Rainbow Swirled Egg that he found his way over to first. The egg was formidable in appearance, but the colors upon the shell were hard to resist. What a beauty you are, quite fetching indeed. We're all thrilled to meet you. He thought quietly. He didn't want to yell, but never quite knew how loud to "think" at the eggs--even after all this time.
Valendyr - He / Him
The young Candidate looked forward to another Touching. While he had failed to Impress since becoming a Candidate, he certainly knew he had time. Z'ri had been nothing but encouraging--and his sister, too! There was time enough, and he was still more than hopeful. Maybe this was his destiny, his future.
While he tended to be a bit aloof from his fellow Candidates, Valendyr knew he had nothing to hide from dragons. Not even those in the egg. Bowing to Khamaith, Turoth, and Baihath, the young man looked over at the eggs with a discerning eye. They really were all very beautiful, but there was a small egg in the back that caught his eye. Making his way over to the Purple & Teal Egg he reached out to let his hand rest upon it. "Love the color choice," he spoke softly, privately to the egg. It was hardly more than a whisper, and he made sure to think it as well. The egg was indeed gorgeous, and the being inside likely just as lovely. There was nothing but sincerity in the man--for it was easier to get along with dragons and flits than it was his fellow men.
Rahimar - He / Him
Another Touching was upon them, and the tall man wasted no time. As soon as A'ral gave the word, he moved confidently over to the egg closest to him--the Golden Flourish Egg. Size, he knew, didn't matter, and the hatchlings inside could be any sort of color. Oh, he did rather hope one of the beings inside was meant for him--but if not, there would be other Hatchings. However long it took to find His-- and Rahimar was arrogant enough to believe that day would surely come.
Who might be hidden within this golden shell? Reminds me of liquid fire. He thought with approval, trying to envision the egg in his mind--just in case the being inside might wish to steal a peak. Fire was what helped make dragons the saviors of Pern. It was beautiful, it was deadly, and it would destroy Thread. That's what the babies were meant for, and that's what Rahimar wanted to do. Planned to do. Would do. |
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Posted: Sat May 30, 2020 10:47 pm
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Orange Galaxy Egg
Was it? The egg hadn't noticed and didn't care. However, it recognized that he had meant the words as a compliment, and didn't seem offended by them. It did, however, seem to simply give Rudanrul a look over without giving away much of itself. Whatever it found in him, it didn't appear inclined to share with him.
Golden Flourish Egg
And well Haveli should be! This egg was an excellent egg, thank you very much! Anything less would be a grievous insult. Or so the girl was encouraged to think. Now that the egg appropriately at her full regard, it seemed to preen a little, browsing idly through her thoughts to better know her. The egg gave the impression of faint but evident approval. Not that she should give herself into a tizzy over it.
Yellow Swirl Egg
HELLO! The egg was excited immediately, thrilled to death to know that this was a big day for Aerden too! But of course it was a big day. Big days all around! Hello, yes, hello! How was he? The egg was great! Great! Having a good day, a very good day. Right here, right now. Right in this shell.
Orange Galaxy Egg
The egg did not give off even the faintest bit of excitement. Or... well, much of anything, really. It did, however, measure Bukuichi from a distance. Whatever its feelings on the subject, it didn't give them away, simply... regarding him.
Butterfly Egg
No, the egg was going to stop her right there. Who said anything about touching any eggs? Nobody needed to touch any eggs. Not this egg. Not this day. The egg was busy doing egg things, and didn't want to get involved.
Purple Galaxy Egg
Why yes, it was a beautiful egg, wasn't it? Preening delightedly, the Purple Galaxy egg extended Aelyx a languorous greeting. How kind of her to come. Do give it a nice pat, won't you?
Black and Rainbow Swirl Egg
And to you, dear lady, and to you! The egg appeared pleased that Nashwa had greeted it in such a genteel manner. Although it seemed overall a positive exchange, the dragonet within did not quite bounce up to greet her. Nothing untoward meant, of course... it was just that it could not possibly give any indication of preference to any until all had been met and measured. Hmm!
Purple and Teal Swirl Egg
Why helllllo there. My, my, my... how interesting that she was thinking of baking at a time like this. But every little thought that flitted through Varinia's head reminded the egg of just how eager it was to be hatched. To be out exploring all of the sights, tastes, smells, and sounds. Yes, that did sound rather divine, didn't it?
Butterfly Egg
Nope. It wasn't interesting. It wasn't interested. Go away. Butterfly egg wasn't other eggs. It didn't want the things other eggs wanted. Specifically, right at this very moment, the egg did not want to be touched.
Black and Rainbow Swirl Egg
Capital! Simply capital! The egg was having a fine time indeed, and didn't at all mind meeting such a gracious young person. It hoped the day went well for Alisaide, as well. As pleasant as the interaction was, however, it would be the height of rudeness were the egg to demand their attention any further. But such a pleasure to meet them!
Butterfly Egg
Goodbye, the egg replied, having decided that it was more than done with this charade. It didn't want to be touched and made no bones about that fact. Yet touched it continued to be.
Pink Striped Green Egg
No you may not! ... Well. Maybe, just this once. If he did want to ask, well, the egg had been thinking about finding the best rider possible. One couldn't be too careful, after all, and the egg's standards were so very high.
Orange Galaxy Egg
If the egg was excited, it didn't let it on. In fact, it didn't let much of anything show at all. This egg was here to read candidates and decide if they were the right one for it. Nothing more, nothing less.
Purple and Teal Swirl Egg
Oh daaaarling! Yes, it was having an excellent day so far. Wouldn't he like to touch it a little longer? The egg was certainly enjoying the attention. And from a son of the Weyrman, too! Not bad, not bad at all.
Yellow Swirl Egg
YESSSSS! Someone was as excited as it was! HELLO! Yes, yes, it was excited! It liked that! ... Wait, what did she mean, who would it touch? It ... it would touch itself! Who else would it touch? The egg seemed a bit confused.
Butterfly Egg
They, however, were not popular with it. Nor was Juhvek. Good day.
Purple Galaxy Egg
Well, it liked to think it was meeting lots of good people, but it wasn't sure what 'lots' was, in this case. Anyway, Papys was good people, so that was a good start. Did he mind, perhaps, stroking its shell? It did enjoy the attention, after all.
Rose Egg
Oh! Oh, hello there. Hello! How nice to meet someone at last! No one else had touched its shell. Perhaps no one wanted to, but that was all right. Rose egg didn't mind. It wasn't upset, just a little sad not to have good company, but now it was feeling so much better.
Purple Galaxy Egg
Hello, Zae, the egg said, a hint of mischief lurking in its tone. Why, was it worthy of a bow, so young? But it liked the gesture. Oh indeed, it liked it very much. Mightn't she do that again?
Purple Galaxy Egg
My, my! It was having a grand time. All of these pleasant thoughts and welcoming touches. The egg was in a good mood indeed, pleased as punch to be getting a good bit of attention, just now. Hello, dear.
Pink Striped Green Egg
Why yes, they were lucky. He in particular was lucky, because he had his hand on this egg. The Pinked Striped Green egg was a great egg. A high quality egg. A fantastic egg. And of course it didn't feel any pressure! It was the best, and that was that.
Black and Rainbow Swirl Egg
And the egg was certainly delighted to meet all of them. Delighted! What a lovely day it was having. Oh, but surely Rasthell didn't mean to linger and spend so much of his time with such an insignificant egg? The egg didn't entirely mind, but it was in poor taste to be greedy, and it didn't want to be seen so.
Purple and Teal Egg
Another beauty! Hello, lovely! There is no doubt in this egg's mind that it is fully deserving of all of Valendyr's compliments and more. Yes, shower it with praises. Touch it and caress it. It did have a lovely shade, if it did think so itself. And so did he.
Golden Flourish Egg
Something about the young man's confidence seemed to appeal to the egg, who leaned slightly into his touch. Why yes, it was a deadly creature. A beautiful, deadly creature who surely would one day be thread's bane. Oh my yes, darling, thank you. What a beautiful image.
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Posted: Sat May 30, 2020 10:48 pm
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Sunset Egg
Etansi would find the egg in good spirits. Her touch would be met with a nudge--perhaps a boop--from the being within the egg. Everything is absolutely fine and dandy over here! What's better than being snuggled in the sand and being surrounded by friends and family and having them all come say hello?
Purple Glitter Egg
Oreune would find a confident egg all but brimming with pleasure at the touch. Well now--someone certainly knew how to pick a top rate egg--and rest assured, this egg is it. Don't worry about the other eggs. This egg broke the mold, and Oreune gets the satisfaction of knowing she touched it first. That's something to be proud of. It ha better get a lot of attention today--honestly, there was only one egg deserving of the Candidates time, and this was it. Whether or not it remembered Oreune didn't matter--what matterd was that Oreune remembered it.
Teal Glow Egg
Serrekhar would find his hand absolutely buzzing the moment he touched the shell. For being a small egg, it certainly seemed to pack a punch--in a good way! FIRST. TOUCH. EVER. from a person at least. Is it really so little!? Is it the littlest egg of them all!? It's soooooooo dark in here! Is it dark out there? Wow, it wishes you could see what it's not seeing inside its shell!
Orange Leopard Spot
Brenley wound find the being inside oozing nothing but tenderness. The egg seems absolutely enraptured, and for a moment or two, you can tell that this egg really, truly, sees you. Oh! Such kind words. Are you quite all right though? Do your eyes need a Healer? Shall I fetch mother? The egg would wrap the Candidate up in pure, unadulterated affection with only a tinge of concern.
Savindri would find a wave of love from the Orange Leopard Spot egg. Good cheer would meet good cheer, and the man would also be swept up in the current. Where the eggs attention was once on Brenley, it immediately would turn towards Savindri. Another one! My oh, my. What another sweet Candidate! This egg seems to melt like butter, cooing over those that have come near.
Sunset Egg
Nothing but good tidings would meet Trude. Any lingering fear, doubt, or concern would seemingly be washed away by the presence of the egg. It's a great day to meet you too--especially when all the Candidates are doing all the work. Touchings can happen all day, everyday, as far as this egg is concerned.
Green Tribal Egg
For a long moment, the egg would say nothing. A presence would finally show itself, and Nuamia would feel herself being stared at from within. Oh, today is the day isn't it? Well, one must do what one must in these situations, don't you agree, little Miss? But I digress--how do you do? Now, then, that these pleasantries have passed--perhaps you ought to hurry along? It's not polite to keep others waiting.
Pink Striped Egg
Bright and cheerful, this egg sends Remdianori nothing but pleasure. Oh! A Candidate! Do you want to play a game? Do you like games? It gets so dull, stuck inside an egg, no where to go. Maybe count its egg stripes? Or maybe give it a little push? A nice roll would be smashing, don't you think, and such a surprise for everyone! The longer Remdianori stands around this egg, though, the Candidate will start feeling a bit cooped up himself.
Purple Glitter Egg
Ah! Now here is someone with good taste! The egg sends nothing but approval at Keleres, and pleasure that she sought it out first. It is a magnificent egg, isn't it? Stay a moment and admire it because it's not everyday you meet perfection.
Teal Glow Egg
The question posed by Amahno would be answered immediately--and with great force. Being right here! WITH YOU! It is so exciting!! Let's go do things together, yeah? If you want to cause mischief, let's make some together! I won't tell! Nobody will know!
Green Tribal Egg
The egg would slowly turn its regard onto Josen, all politeness and formality. Honestly, a little courtesy and consideration might do Candidates some good--but it supposes it understands that there isn't much to do in an egg but grow. Yes, yes, a good day to you too, young fellow--not do be good and run along.
Sunset Egg
The nervousness that Kadosse would feel would suddenly disappear. Like waves lapping on the beach, there was nothing but peace, and easy-going feelings from this egg. Nothing to worry about with Sunset Egg! Just you lean into it and relax. No need to worry here.
Orange Leopard Spot Egg
The love that was radiating off this egg pulled Matotoka in as well. Oh, no need to bow to it--it's just an egg, after all, and not near as fussy as some of its siblings. Siblings can be a bit of a trial, can't they? The egg would confide, knowing with confidence that this Candidate might well understand.
Sunset Egg
Like all the rest, Dextelia would find her worries and concerns immediately dissolved. There was no need to bring such troubles here--this egg is happy to spread around the calm. It's a great day to lay around in the sand, don't you think? Why not sit a while and take in the sights.
Purple Glitter Egg
Similarly to Oreune and Keleres, Orryxa would find herself overwhelmed by the confidence--and certainty--of this egg. Ah, another one with such fine taste. Do, stay a while and admire its shell; see how beautiful it is? There is none like it on Pern, and ne'er will be again. You will love this egg--and Purple Glitter is certain of such a truth.
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Posted: Sat May 30, 2020 11:00 pm
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It felt very much like being near Khamaith actually, that warmth that radiated off of her when Etansi was even around, this egg felt so similar in fact that she just soaked it in for the briefest of moments before taking her hand off. She did her best to send it a happy little wave of enjoyment, for she'd enjoyed that egg immensely, but she couldn't linger at any of them for fear of being reprimanded.
"There's nothing better."
She had a small family, just she and her brother, his dragon and her fire lizards, she counted Khamaith as her sort of mother in a way, as she'd taught her things after meeting her and genuinely cared about her. Her first friend. It was odd to think back to a time when she hadn't had so many around her, such a warm family.
Slowly she walked over towards a new egg, glancing at the others as she went, trying to gauge the dragons inside of them. For though they had a glimpse at all the candidates she couldn't get a feel for any of them, which was normal. Instead she just sent out warm and joyful feelings to them as she settled her hand finally on the Purple and Teal Swirl Egg.
To it she sent the same happy warmth that she had the other, but her fingers definitely couldn't help but trail over this one's markings at all. "Beautiful. All dragons and eggs are beautiful. I hope you hatch on a beautiful day."
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Posted: Sat May 30, 2020 11:03 pm
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Oreune - she/her
It....wasn't what she was expecting and so Oreune was delighted. Yeah, she was the first to touch! That was something to talk about alright, and so she thanked the egg as best she could and moved on. There was no rhyme nor reason to which ones she chose, and soon her hand rested on the shell of the Spotted Green egg.
It had gone well the first time, so maybe the second time would work too? She dared to dream, but what if that first touch was a fluke and the rest would chew her up and spit her out? Ugghhhh..... Ugghhh Her thoughts repeated, before she caught herself. Uhhghh, I mean!! Hello I'm Oreune, nice to meet you. Er, touch you. Er. Hello egg. Dragonet in egg.
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Haveli - she/her
Hmm, perhaps the eggs at Western did have better taste after all. It was always nice to have one's ego stroked, human or dragon, and so the egg got a similar mental nod of approval from the young woman. But now then, who to touch next? She could go and touch all the large eggs and enjoy the moment, but then again the smaller eggs were just as important. It seemed then it was just best to make a circle and touch those she could, all the while keeping an eye on the reactions of those around her. Haveli wouldn't do to try and approach and egg that was soured, an act that had sent many a touching to an early end if the lectures back at High Reaches meant anything at all.
And so her hand came to rest on the Teal Glow egg, small and beside the one she had just touched. What of you? What do you think of me, who is here only to see you today? Hopefully it was an understood you that the dragonet inside would grasp, but if it wanted to believe she meant it specifically then so be it. Haveli would not make a liar out of herself for this, not anymore.
Or at least, not at this moment.
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Posted: Sat May 30, 2020 11:23 pm
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Tyanan / he, him / Western
Tyanan felt the cool, all-business attitude of the Orange Galaxy egg and smiled. "I think you will find that I can be as serious and focused as you are. Good luck finding the right one for you." Removing his hand from the large orange egg, he turned and moved to the Purple Galaxy Egg, brushing his fingertips on the small egg's irridescent shell.
"Hello, little baby," he murmured, sending feelings of both welcome and confidence. He wanted to reassure the dragonet inside this egg that he was serious about becoming a dragonrider. "Ready to find your lifemate?"
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Trude / she, her / Western
Trude beamed with delight. The Sunset Egg was so happy and friendly! "Touchings are wonderful, almost as good as Hatchings!" she replied softly, giving the shell a light stroke before standing and looking around at the other eggs. She finally decided on the nearby Teal Glow Egg, and went over to touch it gently.
Sending feelings of love and warmth to the baby within, she greeted it softly. "Hello! Are you enjoying meeting us all today?"
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