Queen with heart as black as coal {R'le/Open}

[Simile]

The worlds sang softly through her lips as she stared out at the water lapping at the beach. It was too warm here. Too... lonesome despite everything. It irritated her. But at least they had this - this beautiful beach.

"The Queen with coal black heart awaits,
her anger chilling fate,
the gold awaits her never born daughter,
the abyss who's heart is hard and coarse,
her vanity 'twas great,
her songs deliciously fake,
the moments await when all would fade,
and leave her queen of all.

her wings stretched to the sky and intwined she chose her king.
Crimson hide and bloody death, the king his heart ablaze,
The fire of pair and wispering death,
Let none fall prey again.

For death was brought on wings of black,
The old ruin now stands, a deadly tome
to hold the secret to drive men mad,
and women to the death.
Her offspring dead by unknown threat,
and wonders doth we hast.

The last moments left, our breaths be baited,
for the queen which now ascends.
The gold, our queen, victorious,
lead by white and on he rose. The queen of North,
a deadly one, who's mount was none but white,
lost to time.

Warriors true arise to protect,
to guard against every threat.
The queen with coal black heart ascend,
leave naught to her tread."

Retny smiled darkly. Th song sh ha learned as a child at her mother's feet was one she would never forget. So deep in her blood was the hatred off the abyss nested that already she did not like the little wretch and the abyss abomination she called hers. She took some small glory in the fact that she would never ascend the the rank of the first and most important Junior Queen Rider. And quite simply, she was glad of it. This abyss could bring about dark chagnes in a Weyr so peaceful. Her vanity could drive through any ability they had to do good - and her rider was no help. Retny sighed. She recognized these faults in herself and her bonded and she loathed them, was angry at them. She gritted her teeth and clenched her fists agains the bitter curses that seared just behind her lips. She rather have fun. Where was the wine when you needed it. Where wsathe fun company of a carefree fellow rider when you wanted it? It was the day before Turnover Eve and Retny was not merry in the least. No, she was honestly qutie sullen and lonely with jsut the vain thrumming in her head and heart - which was only intensified with her Rainbow dragoness in her head, going on and on about how she found the kings, though it was a pity that flame was so besotted. Sh would have liekd to have him. Retny sighed. Her thoughts were not on Kings, but on the fun loving rider she had seen going off away from duty again and again when she so deeply wished to. R'le. He had met her whe nseh first came - in fact he was the first to. That made her like him... and, well... his height helped as well. And is good looks... and those eyes... She was rather taken with him, though... she had not much spoken to him. She wished he would make the first move - speak to her. She leaned back against Orikaeth's leg and the dragoness snorted.

{'tis not like you to swoon over a man such as he - little title other than dragonrider and not a king rider. Nor one that would be my mate. After all, aren't such things, as you put them long ago, "quite doomed to fail."}

"I know what I said. And I know what it is, but there is more to life than just... waiting on finding a king who will fly you and then epxecting me to take his rider as my mate so that you may have your mate. Who says that your mate's dragon must be my mate?" She put her hands on her hips as she looked at hthe dragoness in a somewhat indignant fury.

[Shoki]

The sky was bright, but there was always at least one Cloud in the sky. Not surprising in the least were Quiorith and R’le’s actions. It happened.

Break time already? Quiorith craned his head back toward R’le who laughed a little at that. The Cloud could sense it was about time for the rider to stretch his legs but R’le wasn’t quite ready to call it.

“One more loop, yeah?” R’le grinned as he spoke, ignoring the involuntary digging in of Burn’s claws into his back.

Okay, hang on! Quiorith dipped down in the air a little as R’le and Burn held on, then went into a tight loop and used the extra speed to fly quickly over the jungle.

“Haha, nice. I think-“ R’le abruptly paused mid-sentence and looked to the side of Quirith with a serious gaze. Quiorith was about to ask what was up, but then he caught sight of a multi-colored hide against the sand of the beach ahead. Ah. Well then. Quiorith was about to speak again when R’le beat his friend to the punch line. “Well, let’s see if I can’t take my break with company you might approve of, yeah?”

How considerate. R’le laughed as the Cloud turned toward the beach and toward the Jr. Weyrwoman and her dragon. R’le knew Rilora and T’kar well enough. He certainly had enough excuse to chat with Retny. With any luck she wasn’t as busy as his other Weyrleader friends. Quiorith flew to the beach, picking a landing spot that wouldn’t get sand in the faces of anyone, especially not the Rainbow Queen or Retny. R’le wouldn’t like that after all, and Quiorith liked being considerate. The Cloud landed, and let R’le slide off before walking after him slowly.

“Heya Retny!” R’le approached with a smile and a wave, always friendly.

[Simile]

Oh look RetnyMineOwn, here comes the one you are so smitten with perhaps he will make that precious first move that you keep thinking of.

Retny couldn't help the smile that spread across her face as she waved at R'le. "Hi R'le!"She called, her wave rather enthusiastic as she greeted him, walking a couple of paces towards him, suddenly unsure of what to do - something she had never really experienced in the past. And that ignored her. She looked back at the Rainbow who was watching her with bemusement. The Rainbow rose and walked over to the Cloud. Too bad he wasn't a king. There was something about him that she liked. If he were large enough to actually fly her, perhaps she would not mind the attraction Hers felt for this clouds rider. The Rainbow settled her wings and sat, giving the cloud a croon of invitation to join her on the beach and rest with her.

How are the skies and the winds this morning, Quiroth?

Privately, she thought him one of the more fun loving knights of the skies. Worthy of a lady, but not quite worthy of her... unless of course he had the ability to prove her wrong. But... well... he would have to prove that he did. She would be rather proud of him if he should even attempt to take her on in flight... But he was unlikely to ever be able to catch her. After all... he was much smaller than him... and didn't really have a chance int he world. She was more than just convinced of hat fact. And whoa be to her clutch should she be wrong. A dragon who was not a king could no doubt never sire a king or queen. Or a large.... and fully healthy clutch. She shrugged off her own thoughts and turned her eyes back to her rider.

Retny was watching R'le until he had approached and was, yet again, not sure what to do, but she wore a warm smile on her face.

[Shoki]

“Enjoying the beach I hope? Hope you don’t mind if I take a break here. It gets a bit dull when I just take a break with Quiorith for company.” Accurate enough, he supposed. R’le didn’t usually feel the need to explain himself, but either way, he wanted the chance to chat with Retny. He walked up to her and looked thoughtful for a moment before pulling out some dried meat from his pouch.

“Would you like a snack?” R’le offered the dried meat he had to Retny, unsure if she would be interested. He had to offer, since he was about to eat some, and he couldn’t just start eating when he wanted to hang out. However, it took just a moment before he felt Burn climb over him with purpose. R’le sighed a little and grabbed the flame with his free hand before Burn could try and snap at the food he was holding out. The flitter liked having something to chew on, of course, but R’le wished he wasn’t so ignorant of the situation. Burn was in a nibbling mood, and he tended to ignore much else until he got something to sink his teeth into.

“Wait your turn, its ladies first.” R’le gave Burn a serious look for a minute, then laughed a moment later when Burn started to chew on his sleeve. He got the message loud and clear.

It is great flying weather, especially for trying out some more troublesome maneuvers. Quiorith’s eyes whirled slowly as he sat next to Orikeath. He loved talking about flying. The Cloud was likely to become more and more reserved when the conversation drifted away from that topic but for now he was content.

Have you enjoyed a nice flight over the jungle yet? The breeze coming off the ocean gives a nice ride and the jungle makes for great scenery. The Cloud’s enthusiasm was nothing but transparent with his words. Quiorith could even feel some vague amusement from R’le having gathered what the dragon was talking about. They both shared a particular feeling of pleasure, but neither of them had the time to tease the other about at the moment. Well, they had time.

[Simile]

Retny smiled. "It is a far cry from what I have been used to at Sky Mountain... I am hoping to have the time to go down to the waterfalls later." She couldn't help her smile which lit her brown eyes as she brushed a stray bit of curly brown hair behind one ear and grinned at Burn. "He's a beautiful little Flame." She looked at him for a moment, but she really couldn't keep her eyes from R'le's for too long. She smiled. "Sure. That sounds great." She took a single piece and couldn't suppress the slight giggle that came up when she saw Burn chewing on R'le's sleeve. He was quite the humorous flitter as far as she could tell at this point.

The Rainbow rumbled appreciatively to the Cloud. Perhaps we should fly together. I believe it would be quite enjoyable. In the North it is often cold. This is nearly unbearably hot to mine... but feels wonderful to me... I would love to feel the air beneath my wings.

Retny motioned to a place a little higher up on the sand. She was rather sparsely dressed at the moment as she was trying to cope with the heat. She was very tempted to go for a swim. She looked at the water longingly. "What do you think about a swim?" She asked, taking a bite of the dried meat he had given her. It wasn't nearly as hot up North as it was here... especially on top of the mountain.

[Shoki]

“That’s a good idea. The waterfalls are very cool. In more ways than one.” R’le grinned a little bit, than chuckled at Retny’s observation of Burn. Well, he wasn’t going to deny the statement, but he certainly felt a little less impressed by Burn. Not that he didn’t appreciate him, he just could see his faults. After Retny selected a piece of dried meat, R’le held up a piece for Burn, who immediately started to chew on it. He got himself a little bit too. He was hungry after all.

I think it is good that it is so warm here. If it wasn’t I do not think Mine would be able to fly with me when it rains. Quiorith tilted his head for a moment, trying to think of how Orikeath’s own might feel about the weather. He wasn’t sure how to go about relating to other humans. In general R’le handled the human things that weren’t related to flying. Hmm. He decided to stick to what he did know.

Would you like me to show you my favorite placed to fly? Or just fly. It is lots of fun either way. Quiorith’s wings instinctively shifted a little at that, though he remained where he was.

“Hmm?” R’le looked to where Retny was referring, taking a moment to view the water. His face was unreadable for a moment before a wicked grin spread across his face. “You have got all sorts of good ideas Retny. Sounds like great fun for a warm day.” He took a bite out of the meat he was holding, a rather large one actually, and stored the rest back in his pouch. R’le was nothing if not ready to try something at a moment’s notice. He took the pouch off of his belt and deposited Burn on top of it a moment later. The pouch had the only things he really cared about not getting wet, so…

“Let’s go!” R’le grabbed Retny’s hand and half dragged her over to the water. He let go before the place where the water hit the shore and just dashed out into the water. He paused a moment later and laughed. “Whoops.” He lifted his right foot out of the water, which still had a boot on it. R’le tugged off his boots and tossed them onto the shore. Eh, they’d be fine. He was still mostly clothed, but it really didn’t bother him. He just dove into fun when he got the chance.

[Simile]

{I like the warmth as well. It is quite nice. We should stretch our wings together at some point.} She said to him, stretching her wings out and resettling them by her sides. {Does hte little one ever fly on his own?} she asked curiously of the firelizard - since she hadn't see him flying as of yet - certainly not alone.

Retny could help but laugh. He was just so spontaneous and fun! She loved that. She laughed. "Wait, wait! Let me at least get my boots off!" she said with a laugh, stripping them off as he pulled her out into the water, not caring about the rest of her clothing at the moment - not even the white blouse that she was wearing. She ran right in after him then, trying t out pace him as much as she could and start tugging him towards the water. Though she slowed down as the water started to splash up around her knees and grinned at R'le. "It is kind of cold! but it feels good!" she laughed rather happily, still holding onto R'le's hand.

She wondered what they were going to do. She looked out at hte water and slowly sank down deeper into it - adjusting to the feel of it over her skin, smiling as she looked at him, her hand still in his.

[Shoki]

I Would like that a lot. Quiorith turned to look at Burn, who was sitting in place, merely watching. The Flame was apparently content not to be attached to R’le back at the moment. Good choice on his part. He does. He just would much rather follow Mine, and he doesn’t like trying to keep up with me when we fly. Quiorith observed the flitter for only a moment more before turning back to the Rainbow. As well it is the best position from which to chew on Mine’s clothes. R’le never minded it though, so Quiorith did not sound perturbed, rather amused.

“Boots are unnecessary where we are going!” R’le laughed and took a moment to enjoy the cool water. The seawater was good and clean, not clogged with seaweed and other debris. It was a good place to go swimming. However, his hand was not free to do a backstroke or the like. Somehow, he didn’t mind that at all.

“So. Rainbow Mists. Not too bad a place?” It was mild question R’le was testing the waters so to speak. Well, in a few ways. It was not that often that he had a pretty girl in a conversation with him that was set on holding his hand. He wasn’t dense. He didn’t like assuming anything though. Still. “I hope you havn’t been bored. I might have to fix that if you have.” Either way, that was certainly a thing he was set on. Maybe he could keep some of his Weyrleader friends from getting too tied up in work.

[Simile]

The rainbow rumbled in amusement. {At least he doesn't seem to mind.} The queen moved herself closer to the smaller cloud dragon and nudged him slightly. {We should do that inthe morning. Yes? or evening. Though I think I would like to leave our riders to their own devices for awhile. My Retny really likes Yours. Very much.} She rumbled in amusement as she watched the two humans.

Retny grinned. "I know! But I still don't want them to get wet!" She laughed, splashing water at him playfully, but she was still holding his hand for the moment. She tugged on his hand to lead him deeper into the water. "It feels so great," she said with a grin. It did. the water up around her thigh felt wonderful.

"It's not too bad... when I got someone fun like you to hang out with from time to time," her smile was definitely flirtatious. She rather hoped that it didn't scare him off. It was amazing how some men got scared off by a beautiful woman flirting with them. She didn't get it, really. Not in teh least.


She seemed to think for a moment. "i get plenty bored during the day... or when there isn't anything to get up to at the moment - or when there is something but I gotta do it all on my lonesome."

[Shoki]

Quiorith followed the Queen’s gaze and felt the gentle nudge. He blinked slowly observing the humans at play. Ah, well he could see. Perhaps it would be best to make ourselves scarce more often. Quiorith admitted lightly, watching his rider. He was unsure how to describe R’le, in the same way as he couldn’t point to something in himself. They existed but were so very much taken for granted. So his feeble response to Orikeath’s comment on hers was just, I see. TheCloud stared at the human intently, thinking once again that human relationship were complicated. At least compared to dragons.

R’le laughed, not having too much an issue getting splashed. His hair deflated a bit when it got wet, but he didn’t seem to notice at all. He grinned at Retny’s comments, at least until she mentioned being a bit bored in the middle of the day.

“We can’t have that. Weyrleaders bored and on my watch too! I’ll just have to arrange something to fix that.” R’le got a diabolical grin on his face, something that told the world he had a plan and he wasn’t saying what it was. Sometime in the next sevenday, Retny was going to be in for a surprise. He had that much planned out already. Who knew, he might end up arranging even more, but for now, he would get to plotting. “Well for the time being, let’s see if we can’t make you forget having been bored.” An impish grin appeared lighting fast again.

[Simile]

{Perhaps so. Perhaps we should do so now? I'm sure the little brother can keep an eye on the bags?} she suggested to the cloud. She was laready moving to do so, her wings stretching. The sun felt so good.

{I see... that does make sense I suppose. It is good Yours does not mind.}

Orikaeth was watching her rider. She felt what she felt. She was tempted to say something to Quiorith and ask him to convey it to his rider... .or jsut talk to his rider. But that was rude. She considered this for al ong time... but it would be best to remain quiet and let them work it out she thought and just looked again, very quiet.

She laughed. "Mmm.... plotting, are we? I'm curious as to whta you'll come up with." She grinned and tugged at his hand, pulling him a bit deeper into hte water with her. She grinned. "I think I'm already well on my way." She squeezed his hand, smiling warmly. She didn't let go yet thought. He didn't seem to have a problem with it and she certainly didn't.

She had a thought. SHe wasn't hte best swimmer.... but this would be fun, or so she thought. "How about we race?" She said with a big grin.

[Shoki]

Le t’s. Quiorith observed Burn a moment, judging the little cousin. Burn was looking out at the two humans, remaining exactly where he was. The Cloud judged he might take a nap in a few moments if given time for it. So he nodded and extended his wings. Mine is very much having great fun. Mischievous mood is good too. He does not plan for all people. Unless it was as a group that is. Quiorith wasn’t thinking if that was something the other dragon would be thinking of. He stepped a little distance away from the Rainbow, not wishing that she get sand in her face taking off. Waterfalls should be good it is warm, or cool if you like that. The Cloud, believing things were well in hand on the ground pushed off and caught the air. Oh he did love being in the air! His eyes quickly reflected his more relaxed state, and he gave a glance toward R’le before heading higher. Not that he could well hide leaving from R’le.

R’le noted Quiorith’s leave only vaguely. The Cloud in the air was a common feeling in the back of his head, a particular color he was used to living his life with. For now, he paid more attention to being pulled into deeper water.

“Curiosity is good, it makes the anticipation all the better, and the reward sweeter. Wouldn’t you say?” The grin was just attached to his face at this point. As long as it lived up to the anticipation that is. Well, he would make sure it was worth it.

“A race?” R’le raised his eyebrows, but didn’t necessarily look any less happy. Asking a Cloud rider to race? More accurately asking Quiorith’s rider to race. “Well how could I possibly say no? But where to?” He was beginning to become aware of how the water had attacked both his clothes and Retny’s. Oh his were taking in a good deal of water, he could feel the weight of it. For Retny’s, well, he kept his eyes on her face. Mostly.