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Post by Na Qaiah on Nov 16, 2011 14:58:01 GMT -5
Loghan was sound asleep until a persistent Golden colored Flit started pulling his hair. When he rolled over and chose to ignore her, that got his ear bit. Rolling over the other way so he could look at the biter, he tried to scowl but ended up laughing at her instead. She was perched on his pillow looking at him with her head turned to the side. Her tail was busy swishing back and forth in agitated wags. She definitely wasn't happy about something.
Laughing at her got himself bit on the nose this time. "What is it Precious, its the middle of the night. Why aren't you sleeping?" Loghan asked his pretty little girl. His head filled with visions of a plate of food and a golden image eating that plate of food. "Ohhhh, so you are hungry are you?" He asked her. "Ok, give me a minute to put myself back together and we'll go fix it." He added. "I guess I could use a meat roll myself" he mumbled as he found his pants.
Excited now, Precious sat on his bed watching his every move and chittering happily to him. When he was done getting dressed, he ran his hand through his hair and headed for the door. Once it was opened, Precious flew past him. She disappeared down the hall then came back almost like she was trying to lead him. Once she grabbed his hair on a fly by as if to tell him to hurry.
"I'm going, I'm going" Loghan mutter to her, but it was too late she was gone again. She showed back up once he entered the kitchens. It was still very early or very late depending on how you looked at it. There were a few drudges moving around getting ready for the day's baking. When he headed for the meat rolls a drudge handed him a plate of meat instead.
Nodding his thanks, and grabbing a few meat rolls and a cup of fresh Klah for himself, he settled at a unused counter out of the way to feed the silly flit. She only got a few bites before more of the kitchen staff entered and Loghan decided he better move to the table that was set apart for eating, there were several out of the way so he made himself comfortable. He cut a few pieces up that he felt was too large and left Precious to feeding herself. The drudge did a good job with the meat so he didn't have to worry much about the scarfing flit.
He was lost in his ever present cup of Klah when they were joined by a pair of flits, a blue and a bronze. Looking up to see who they belonged to, Loghan would be glad for the company. It wasn't often Precious got him up at this time of day. And sense things were starting to get back to normal, or as normal as they could be after the attack. The Shield members could relax a little bit anyway.
There were things in the works for trading for watch weyrs to help patrol with handlers of course, and more members were being recruited from the Guard. The training continued for him and the other Shield members along with training the recruits. He hoped they would be ready for the next strike. Not if they strike, when they strike. He knew they would try.
The rumors about having people from the north join them was unsettling. He didn't know for sure, but his guts were telling him that many would be approached by the hold-less, and things could get pretty out of hand in a hurry if they weren't ready.
He heard footsteps and looked up to see if the flits owners were going to join him. He needed a distraction. It would be welcome.
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Post by freya on Dec 4, 2011 18:59:46 GMT -5
"Well, if it isn't captain Loghan lost in thought," said Osaris as she saw the captain of the guard and brought her tray of food over with her. She smiled at him because the green rider felt more herself now that her green had already rose. The young green rider asked, "Can I join you," as they we're old friends and hoped that he didn't mind. Osaris hadn't seen the captain for what seemed like turns and hoped to catch up with him. Her tray contained stew, bread, and a cup of klah to get her woke up for the day. Her hair was in it's usual braid and she still wore her flying gear as she had been out that morning. In a few hours she had to go over more area with the wing and didn't see the point of changing.
"Haven't seen you in a while," said Osaris as she looked at her friend who she'd heard was very busy and thought back to the news she'd heard about others going north. She missed her family terribly and was hurt that she hadn't been asked to go with all the others.Osaris desperately missed her father who she was close to and wondered if they even knew she was alive. The young woman looked at the others in her wing who we're eating and just waited to be invited to sit down. A few people we're joining a nearby table and she hoped that he didn't want to eat alone. Her thoughts went to a green that was eating her share of weyrbeasts to get her strength up. The young woman was very happy that her green's flight was up and that she wouldn't have another one for a few months. Osaris was not a fan of the flights and dreaded each one because who knew who might be the partner at the end of the night.
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Post by Na Qaiah on Dec 10, 2011 23:50:56 GMT -5
Startled out of his thoughts, Loghan flinched when Osaris spoke to him. His eyes refocused and he smiled. Standing up he gestered for her to sit. "Please join us. I would love your company." He said sitting down and moving Precious's plate of meat out of the way to make room for his lovely friend.
"No, I haven't seen you in a long time, your Skadyth has just finished a flight didn't she?" He asked. "Things have bbeeen so busy sense the attack that this little lady here and the shield of course has been the only real company I have had. And although I love this silly little thing, she isn't much on conversation. How have you been?" He asked as he lightly scratched the dainty golden head that was surveying their new guest and checking out the new plate of goodies to see if there was a bite for her.
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Post by freya on Dec 11, 2011 18:51:20 GMT -5
Osaris sat down across from him and smiled at the captain before she started to eat some of her roll. She said, "Yeah, it was a good flight though I'm glad it's over fond because I'm not very fond of the flights,". The green rider still couldn't get over her holder upbringing and often had to close her eyes during the aftermath of the flights. "I guess I just still haven't gotten used to it after growing up north," said Osaris as she looked at the captain. It was a rare thing for anyone to understand because those born into the weyr we're used to this sort of thing. "I want be surpised if they attack again with two golds in residence too much of a temptation," said Osaris as she remebered the attack.
She didn't want another attack yet realized it was hightly probable. Osaris asked, "Don't you think that it's highly likely I mean they won't let more eggs be laid or even a chance of another gold being hatched,"? The young woman was then quiet as she ate her stew and waited for his reponse. She asked, "So how does the new captain position suit you," as she wondered how he was doing? The man had only be captain for a short time after the captain Eroil had gone to Haven to set up dragon shield there. It had been a turn of changes for them all and she'd heard that he'd done well with the promotion.
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Post by Na Qaiah on Dec 11, 2011 21:08:08 GMT -5
Loghan wasn't surprised Osaris wasn't fond of flights because of her upbringing. He remembered the shock many newcomers went through when they first entered the Weyr, either candidate or worker it didn't mattered. Hearing about it was one thing, actually experiancing it was another. He nodded at the young woman in the right places, but her mentioning the very thing that was most on his mind was another.
Precious sensed her persons abrupt change of mood and gave up staring at the plate on the other side of the table. She climbed up on his left arm and sat up so she could look him in the eyes. Cooing softly she turned her head this way and that looking like she was asking a question of her own.Loghan petted the pretty gold flit softly sending feelings of love and assurances to her, she curled up on his arm and just watched the goings on in the room.
Loghan frowned slightly, his worry showing plainly on his face. "To be honest, the thought of the holdless trying another attack is weighing heavely on my mind, and on the other shield members mind too. With the northerners coming closer, I'm afraid that the holdless will take advantage of recruiting a few of those too." He answered truthfully.
Smiling at Osaris Loghan answered her second question. "It's busy. Sometimes I don't remember when I ate or slept last. Thank the first shell that I have Precious. Even if I miss a meal, she makes sure she eats and that makes me just as hungry, so at least I won't starve to death. Does your Skadyth being hungry effect you this way?" He asked a question of his own.
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Post by freya on Dec 16, 2011 23:18:05 GMT -5
Osaris had to laugh at Loghan as he explained the eating habits of his fire lizard and how they seemed to affect him. She said, "Not really except when it comes to flights," as she marveled at the small creature. "I wonder how it is to have such a small dragon," said Osaris as she marveled at the small fire lizards. The young woman would love to get one one day except she had never lucked out in getting one. "The golds will most likely rise soon," said Osaris as she knew that the weyr was looking forward to the day that the gold dragons would rise. "I hope that another gold dragon is produced," said Osaris with a smile.
"I hope soon that we'll be allowed to return up north," said Osaris as she wanted to return home with all her heart. She would definatley be on the next mission to return north and hoped to see her father as she was sure her mother didn't miss her. Osaris remebered her mother trying to teach her lady ways and how it was a complete failure. The result was her heading off on a ship for the search of dragonriders to bring them back north and that was the story that had brought her here to impress her Skadyth. She would never regret her decision that had lead her to her lifemate and was quiet for a moment as she remebered that day. A day that had changed her life for the better as she remebered the young green who came up to her. "I miss my father," said Osaris as she lingered for a second before taking another bite of bread.
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Post by Na Qaiah on Dec 16, 2011 23:58:11 GMT -5
"I wonder how it is to have a dragon." Loghan answered with a smile. He really did wonder. He never knew why he wasn't searched when he was young. And unless something out a storybook happened to him, he was too old to impress, or was he? After getting little Precious he had a small inkling of what he was missing. "I really do wonder why I wasn't chosen to stand. Oh well, it makes a good dream anyway. And I wouldn't trade this beautiful mini dragon for anything." He finished with a smile.
"I've been watching the Golds, and I notice their color is changing daily. If I am right doesn't that mean they are getting close? I wonder what one will rise first. it will be a interesting chase anyway." He answered her question about the Queens. He was happy like everyone else was that they were being blessed with not one but two breeding age queens.
"Tell me, when are you scheduled to head north with a group? I know you came from there. Are you home sick?" Loghan asked quietly watching for her reaction.
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Post by freya on Dec 17, 2011 20:36:52 GMT -5
"No, I'm afraid not," said Osaris as she frowned at his question because of not being able to head north and see her parents.Osaris signed as she thought about it for a moment then said, "Yes," as she remebered the news of the other riders returning. "I hope to be with the next group however they'll be coming here soon and I'll get to see them," said Osaris as she remebered that the holders would be coming to the south soon enough. Osaris didn't really want to think about her father giving up his hold and hoped that he would be strong enough to start over with nothing. "It's going to be hard on them to come here and leave everything behind," said Osaris as she looked at her friend.
She was used to giving up things by now and could live through anything except the loss of her dragon. Osaris ate some more bread for a moment and looked at the captain as she asked, "Have you guys found the holdless hideout as of yet,". The green rider knew that the guard had been on the look out for the holdless after the attack. If they found the hideout then they could keep a eye on them and maybe even do a offensive attack because Osaris was all for it. "If you need any help with anything such as scouting Skadyth and I are at your disposable," said Osaris as she would enjoy a mission that could actually accomplish something. It seemed the most they did these days we're just sweep rides and that didn't really accomplish anything. The young woman almost thought that she was being kept away from the real action because she was still a young rider.
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Post by Na Qaiah on Dec 18, 2011 16:01:44 GMT -5
Loghan listened intently as Osaris talked, it was a habit of his, more so sense he became Captain of the Dragon Shield. Her offer to do sweep flights was very much appreciated. They needed all the help they could get. On top of it all, it was frustrating that they still haven't found the holdless camps. They were doing a better job then he gave them credit for, by continuing to stay hidden from view. Hidden from view even from Dragons. That was something.
"I'm glad you will be able to see your parents again, and I am also sorry they will be losing everything. Maybe they can find a good place here and get set back up?" He said. "I appreciate the offer to help fly sweeps. If you have the time please do so, or keep a good look out when you make your regular sweeps. Every little bit helps." he said nodding.
"Do you have any idea when your folks will be here? I'd like to meet them, and they need to meet me too I suppose so they know who to report to if they spot any problems." He replied to her question. "Say, do you think your Skadyth would mind taking me around a bit once in awhile, with you of course, not far, just around so I can take a look-see my self from time to time? If you think I'm to heavy, please don't hesitate to say so." He added.
Yes, he liked that idea, maybe he should as a few other riders if he could hitch a fly around once in awhile. It was much faster then riding a runner, and hopefully much less of a chance of being ambushed too. He really did need to get a better lay of the land. Maybe he would be able to make some suggestions of where to look for them at.
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Post by freya on Dec 18, 2011 22:25:00 GMT -5
Osaris smiled at him with a genuine warm smile and said, "It will be no problem anything to help the captain of the guard,". She was looking for a way to help and this was a good way to start. "Anytime just let me know and we can go," said Osaris as she would never turn down a chance to be of help. The young woman thought about her parents and how they'd have to give up everything to be safe. "It will be hard on them ," said Osaris as she knew that her parents we're strong and would be able to handle anything that came their way. "Actually I was planning on going out again this evening," said Osaris as she knew wthere was nothing else for her to do this evening. "Would you like to join me," asked Osaris as she looked at the captain?
Her dragon wouldn't mind the extra company and just waited for his answer. The food was almost eaten and she was full so she pushed the plate back. "Well, I'm full," said Osaris as she was full from the food and then waited for the captain's answer. Osaris knew that there we're some mountains to the south that the hadn't really been throughly searched and that would be a good place to start. If the captain gave permission then they could go and waited as she tapped her fingers.
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Post by Na Qaiah on Dec 18, 2011 23:16:02 GMT -5
Osaris surprised him with her intense interest. Was he ready? Oh yes he was. "Yes, let me finish a quick bite to eat, I've been busy feeding Precious and talking. Then I'll be ready." Loghan said as he quickly finished his stew. Good as his word, he finished quickly then he picked up the dirty dishes and put them where they belonged. Precious was hoovering near by excited at the new adventure.
"Ready?" He asked?
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