[ORP] Wide-Eyed Expectation (Baihath + ???)

[Tsunake]

Do you think they'll come out?

I don't know! Why don't you ask them?

They might be learning all the things! They might be practicing! It's okay! I can be patient!

A few moments passed.

Can I just take a peek? A little peek! They won't even know I'm there!

You aren't allowed to go sticking your head in the Weyrling Barracks and you know it. Don't make me come find you!

Every day, Baihath crept over to the Barracks in question, waiting longingly for just a glimpse of the perfect children that had hatched not long ago at all. In a surprising show of restraint, he didn't try to bother or hassle them (though he wanted to more than ANYTHING!), instinctively understanding that they were their own individuals and how important it was for the babies to be bonding with their riders. It was all very exciting, from what he remembered!

But if the babies just happened to maybe have some free time in their schedules and felt like playing... well, that's what Baihath was here for! So whenever he had free time, he'd been camping out, wiggling down into the sand and hoping....

Alya thought he was being ridiculous and adorable about the entire thing. It was impressive that he hadn't gotten bored and given up yet!

Wait! Was that....? Was someone coming out?! Oh, hello! Hello! Baihath immediately called, practically vibrating with excitement.

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Open for any babies that might want (or not want) some time with Baihath!)

 

[demon_pachabel]

Papa!

Alenciath had taken the (very short) lead ahead of Fahn as the pair had been making their way out into the bowl for a task of some sort that had immediately been forgotten by the little green as she veered off course. Unfortunately, Fahn also quickly forgot as she fell into line after Alenciath's course towards the white dragon, cheeping and peeping with her wings half spread.

Then, she paused, turning back towards the barracks and loudly declaring: Demodeth! Papa is here! Come on!! surely it would put him in just as good spirits, right? Seeing Papa was what everybody needed, and Alenciath turned back towards Baihath with a small hwenk - Papa! Demodeth is gonna come too, okay?

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There is no escape. Only Alenciath.

Tsunake

 

[Smerdle]

Demodeth understood that these early months of life were vital for bonding, showing that he was a good sport, and seeing things he never would again. Like the insides of human buildings. Honestly, he could do without them. The barracks were so cramped, and without working wings, there was only so far that he could go to get away from it all. The bronze flapped, sending a handful of curled wood shavings floating onto the floor.

You'll be in the air before you know it. Try to enjoy yourself.

I am. Time spent with his R'in was worth any discomfort. Even...

The dragon's eyes squeezed shut in mild irritation when Alenciath shouted his name. She was one of the more maddening of his clutchmates, which was saying a lot, but no matter how exasperating the little green might have been, Demodeth knew that there would be no getting away from her. Not until he could fly. Maybe not even then. He rose to his feet and stretched, waiting for R'in to join him before slowly emerging and approaching his family.

Baihath. Alenciath. He sat well out of trampling range, pressed tightly against his rider's side. Despite his brusque tone, his eyes swirled greenish blue.

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Tsunake

 

[Spockat]

Papa was here? Papa was here! Do his little ears deceive him!

Haitanth gave himself a once over. Finely oiled, brightly colored, and totally didn't trip over his own tail earlier scuffing his chin. Fabulous. Perfect. He couldn't have Baihath seeing him looking out of sorts! He twisted one of his wings this way, and that. Appraising blue to white. Oh yes Haitanth would grow up to be every bit as a handsome as his Papa. Wouldn't they be delighted!

Poise and handsomeness (momentarily) forgotten the moment he saw the flash of white hide. He scrabbled over the floors as fast as his claws could take him, he skid to a slightly forceful boop to Baihath's nose. Left in the dust was Sivu, in a blur of Haitanth' excited flurry.

Papa your prettiest son is here! Haitanth was eager to fill him in... but instead got too distracted hopping and standing on hind legs to be tall like Baihath. He regarded his siblings with a merry wave of his forked tail. We have been learning so many things for when we're as big as you!

Tsunake

 

[Tsunake]

Oh, oh, oh!

Alenciath! Baihath couldn't help the joyful honk he made in return. Look at how beautiful she was! So lively, so vibrant! He wanted to throw himself in the sand and writhe around a little, so overwhelmed with happiness. He was vaguely aware of Alya moving from her cot to come supervise, but it was a distant thought.

Oh! Yes, of course! And there he was, his bronze son! It would have been so easy to bound forward and close the distance between them.... but Baihath made himself stay where he was. Not everyone wanted to play like he did, Alya reminded him time and time again... and if Demodeth didn't want to play, then that was all right! He'd at least come out to say hi, and that was more than enough for Baihath. He sent a wave of warmth and love to the little metallic dragon. Hello, Demodeth!

When Haitanth burst from the barracks, Baihath was all too eager to accept the boop, his eyes swirling with rich purples even as he thrummed his happiness. Why, you've gotten even prettier since I last saw you! That's impossible! All the children were the most beautiful things he'd ever seen, really, but he might have been a little teensy bit biased.

Fun things? Exciting things? It won't be too long until you're bigger than me! And though he was large for his color, that wasn't saying terribly much!

With happy sigh, Baihath let himself lay upon the sand, taking in the three small dragons with complete and utter adoration.

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[demon_pachabel]

Alenciath bounced on all four feet, first back towards R'in and Demodeth as the bronze did his best to not be absolutely bowled over (apparently). That didn't stop the petite green from leaning out to bump the top of her head against one of his cheeks, sending along an overly fond wave of affection to him. It'll be so much better with you here! she cheeped, allowing a brief brush of a shoulder against his before she reeled around and was off again - clearly expecting him to continue to follow.

Haitanth also received a full-body boop from Alenciath before the green immediately threw herself onto her side at Baihath's feet, wiggling her legs up at the white. It's true! Everybody is so good and so fast! but not as fast as she was - not that she'd have ever bragged. The whole group was wonderful, after all.

Awwww, maybe we'll all stay small so you can be the biggest! but even if Alenciath was as small as a green could get, she'd have been bigger than her Papa. But it was nice to wish!

Tsunake

Smerdle

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[Smerdle]

He nodded at Haitanth's arrival, perfectly content with his presence being overshadowed by his flashier siblings. This time when he closed his eyes, it wasn't out of irritation, it was to briefly bask in his father's love.

So, what are you going to play toda—

The moment Demodeth had let his guard down had been long enough to let Alenciath take advantage of it, even if that hadn't been her intent. The bronze rocked to one side like a vase on the verge of tipping, then hastily righted himself, tucking his tail around his feet. He didn't follow. She couldn't make him. Nyeh.

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Tsunake

Spockat

 

[Spockat]

Haitanth spun himself around, nearly chasing his forked tail to inspect every inch of his hide. I think you might be right! He was bigger since he hatched, clearly there was more of him to be handsome. His eyes whirled a luminous rainbow of pleased colors, a giggle was stifled when Demodeth didn't quite fall.

Haitanth flung himself dramatically on the sand from Alceniath's boop. You've! Got me! he gurgled theatrically. Closing his eyes a minute (definitely not peeking between a cracked eyelid), before bouncing up again with a honk. His siblings good natured fun was contagious, especially around Baihath!

We're learning everything but the best games. You're going to need to teach us that.  

[Meepfur]

Lessons were all well and good - more or less - but if Ilaorunth were able to plan her own days, well, there wouldn't have been quite so many. She'd much rather lounge on the beach with her favored (see: most handsome) clutchmates, perhaps play a game or two, cuddle with Hers, visit with her parents...but no, it was lessons and training and chores and more lessons and training and chores! It was terribly boring, in her opinion, but Nashwa disagreed, and was vigilant in making sure she paid attention - and, just as importantly, didn't distract her brothers from focusing their attention where it belonged. Not that the young gold didn't still try, or at the very least commiserate with those clutchmates who felt similarly.

When they were finally released to a bit of free time, she sighed dramatically with relief as she stood to stretch, as though it had been many more candlemarks than it actually had. She then bumped fondly up against Tianxiath, rubbing along the blue's side, and went on to nudge in the same way against any other clutchmate she knew to be amenable to such gestures and who hadn't already gone outside. ....and it was soon very apparent that something exciting was going on outside!

Well well! Rather than rush out, though, Ilaorunth deliberately took her time. Why rush, when the real party wouldn't start until she arrived, after all? Affection rolling off of her in waves, she sauntered right up to Baihath to bestow a boop (and fully expecting to receive all due affection in turn, of course!). Hello, Papa! Unlike some, she didn't need to announce her quality, as it was quite obvious. Have you come to play with us today? It will be a good change from lessons.

Though at least one among their number seemed rather less enthused by the prospect, Alenciath was working on it. Good. Still, others hadn't yet joined the group, and that just wouldn't do. Manahahtath, are you coming? Papa is here to see us!

Nashwa lingered nearby, but saw no need to hover; she was content to relax, or perhaps socialize a bit with her fellow Weyrlings, while the little ones played.

Tsunake

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[Samuel Carlin]

Manahahtath sometimes felt like the odd one out among his clutchsibs. Not because he was handsome -- because he was, of course -- but Ilaorunth was stunning, and Tianxiath was charming as well as attractive. No, it wasn't looks tht made him stand out. He just wasn't one of the playful ones. Not as a general rule, at least. He was far more interested in lessons than in running and pouncing. Alenciath had that place locked down as hers, for certain.

But. He was all for socializing, and if that meant bouncing and pouncing and nose boops, well. He could sacrifice some of his time outside of lessons for that.

Particularly when directly invited by Ilaorunth herself!

The bronze rose and stretched to full length before giving himself a shake and refolding his wings tidily at his side. I'm coming. We're coming, he promised happily. He flicked his tail tips against Zh'gan's leg as he sauntered by. That was all the encouragement His would need, after all. Where one went, the other was sure to follow.

And so he did, predictably, Zh'gan chuckling a little as he let Manahahtath take the lead, but followed behind. Both stepped out of the barracks and though Zh'gan hung back a bit, Manahahtath strolled right into the thick of his siblings and up to Baihath himself, head held high. If he happened to stop a litttle closer to Ilaorunth than anyone else, well. There were only so many places he could stand. It's nice to see you, Papa. We're all happy you came. Have you missed us? Of course he had.

Meepfur

Summon, and he will appear. smile

Tsunake

 

[Tsunake]

By this point, Alya had managed to race her way over to the Weyrling Barracks, half expecting to see the dragon's head and shoulders shoved through the opening... but, to her relief, Baihath hadn't smashed into the building with his excitement. In fact, the sight of her white sprawled on the sand being surrounded by hatchlings was enough to make the rider cup her own face with delight. Had there ever been a cuter moment?!

Alenciath clearly had Demodeth well in hand, leaving his undivided attention to Haitanth. I know the VERY best games! It wasn't boasting if it was true, right? First, we can see who can hop over the most waves! Then we gotta run in circles! But if you can jump over a wave WHILE spinnin' in a circle, that means you get more points! Not that points had... even been in the equation to begin with, but Baihath's games tended to gain more rules and stipulations as they went along.

As Ilaorunth appeared to offer a boop, Baihath crooned happily, nuzzling her all over with delight. Of course I have! Have you been enjoying lessons, Ilaorunth? I bet you're very good at them!

And then Manahahtath! Could this day get any better? Of course I did! He chirped, staring at his children with absolute adoration. I was just telling your brother, but you all are getting so big! Already! It hadn't been long enough for them to get so big yet!

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[Meepfur]

Ilaorunth was pleased as punch that Manahahtath had answered her summons, though of course she had expected nothing less. Her dark-hided brother seemed to know very well exactly where he, as a prime example of a handsome bronze, belonged: near her! Technically speaking, so did Demodeth, as well as Rossoth, Kahveth, and all the rest of her brothers, even elegant Quinineth. The more, the better! Still, quality did count, and there was no arguing that Manahahtath was quality.

Having happily received her father's nuzzles, the young gold hummed with satisfaction. Some of the lessons are more engaging than others, she answered diplomatically, And Mine and I are very good at them. But I would much rather play than talk about lessons! What shall it be today, Papa? I was thinking that swimming or tag or hide and seek might be nice.

Wouldn't it? she addressed her gathered siblings. Though if we play hide and seek we must be fair and not hide anywhere Papa can't get to. She simply couldn't resist giving her opinion on what she thought they ought to do, though she wouldn't hesitate to accept Baihath's verdict. He was the authority, after all!

Tsunake

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Samuel Carlin