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Aerden had never loved someone more than his lovely blue dragon... but it was quickly coming apparent that Tianxiath wasn't inclined to work very hard. They were supposed to be practicing ground drills, but...

Really, sweetie, I don't see the point. I'm sure they're important, but I can watch them just fine. Why should he have to get up and... walk around as if he was in formation?

The former mercenary shook his head, trying to keep his lips from twitching up into a smile. "Because watching people do drills isn't the same as doing them yourself. You know that and I know it." Tianxiath just wanted to lounge and have a good time, rather than work.

There isn't any rush. We're still young! The blue coaxed, but Aerden only folded his arms. Sensing his rider wasn't about to budge, he glanced to one of his green sisters for assistance. Don't you agree, Riojath? Wouldn't you rather soak up this lovely sun with me~?

Aerden shook his head quietly, but didn't seem frustrated or upset. He now understood better than ever how much personality a dragon could have--and how that personality could differ wildly from his own. B'den's question earned an apologetic sort of smile, and the former mercenary lifted his shoulders up in a shrug. "We're going to have to find a way to get them motivated, I think." Which would probably be harder than it sounded.

Tianxiath looked smug indeed at the cheerful acceptance, lifting a wing so Riojath could settle near his side. I thought you might. I wouldn't pass up a chance to cuddle up with me, either. His own eyes whirled a deep blue, for how could he not be happy with how things were turning out?

"If you don't practice, you're going to fall behind the rest." Aerden pointed out patiently, and that was enough to give the blue pause. "You and I might even be stuck in remedial lessons--everyone else will have graduated and be able to do what they want during their free time."

Us? Behind? Baby, you know that's impossible. But Tianxiath was certainly starting to pay more attention.

What a perfectly charming creature his sister was. Tianxiath tucked his wing more comfortably around her, even as both riders continued to chip away at their seemingly infallible defenses. The blue made a protesting huff as Riojath sat up, but even he seemed to be wavering.

Aerden only nodded agreeably along with B'den's suggestion, not at all minding. If it got both dragonets up and moving, he was willing to try cartwheels and dancing!

Of course they'll come to you, love. Tianxiath said distractedly, mulling things over. Riojath's rider had a good point. No one would come to them for advice or assistance--and that meant there was a chance, slim as it was, that people wouldn't take his opinions seriously. That simply wouldn't do. With a sigh that mirrored his sister's, he reluctantly got to his feet as well. Only for you, dear sister. Don't say I never did anything for you.

Aerden hid a smile, but it was impossible to hide his feelings of amusement from his dragon. "It will go much faster with all of us." He tried to reassure the blue. "You two will look very clever if you're ahead of the class, you know."

Well, that suited Tianxiath just fine! We are the prettiest pair here. He confided to Riojath, strutting across the sand as he always did. Now, remind me where we start, handsome?

With a snort, Aerden began to go over the basic ground drills, more than happy to include B'den and Riojath as they began to walk and turn at the appropriate places.