Fly Away Home {Weyrbowl, Mid-day}{Kaya/Open}

[Simile]

15.09.04

Mid-Day

Weyrbowl

Copper wings with faded ends stroked the air in what could only be described as a gentle glide. Hmph! Why are we coming back to this place today!? It would have been... more profitable to stay away longer. After all. The time on our own served us well... Wouldn't you agree, TalithiaMine? Hmm...?

Talithia did not respond and that seemed to irritate the copper who snorted. Then, finally, in a strong toned mental voice which seemed to have something of iron or steel to it. You know we must return today. You best not make trouble for the queen or your siblings anymore, Mae. That's right. I called you Mae. Be good.

The Copper snorted. She hated it. She was dignified. Queenly, now wasn't she!? And what is wrong with the name Maetioth that you see fit to shorten it? the copper said with a growl, which her rider could feel beneath her. Tal frowned and asserted her will over the Copper, which did not go well and the Copper tried to turn and assert her will over her rider.

"Maetioth! Enough! behave." She finally said it allowed, though her words whipped past her into the air as they started to plummet towards the Weyrbowl, Maetioths mouth agape with a growl as she attempted to scare all the little Weyrlings down there, earning herself what could be counted, more or less, as a slap from her rider, which sent her temper into a rage for a long moment, hissing and lashing her tail. "Enough." Was all Talithia said and the Copper seemed to barely contain herself.

We have returned as per request. Now may we have our new wing assignments, Archith? Oh... she was insolent. Oh she did not respect the queen. Not fully anyways. The nasty copper beast held grudges and she had some big ones... that fell against all golds... but she was mostly well behaved. Her rider did suppose at least.

Maetioth! Be respectful! The Copper turned her head toward her rider, a low hiss coming from between her jaws.

Why should I? She doesn't give me the respect that I deserve!

Talithia sighed. "You are not a queen." She could feel her copper seething beside her, but for once... she remained rather... quiet.

[Kaya]

It had been a relatively fair day so far. Nothing had gone wrong yet and it had been a bit sunnier than usual. Archith had enjoyed a nice early afternoon on the heights and Rilora had sifted through more reports and papers than she usually did by mid-day. The weyrlings were well, the food stocks were well, there was a rather lengthy note from Ice Stone that she'd yet to finish reading but it sounded like something she'd have to ask the other GoldRiders about.

But she'd taken a break from work for lunch and afterward ended up outside in the sun like her dragon to enjoy the day. She was up on the ledge just outside the kitchens on one of the outer tables. It was covered in sunlight and warm enough. She had a cool fruit drink next to her and for a while it was almost like early summer if she didn't think about the details too much. However, a rather loud, Copper detail was about to make herself the center of their attention.

RiloraMine, do you see her? In the Weyr Bowl. I've been commanded to give her a wing assignment. This instant no wonder. Looks like Miss Mae doesn't change.

Rilora had seen the coppery glint dive into the Bowl and had been watching from her perch before Archith alerted her to the pair's presence. She really hadn't missed the Copper's bullying but oftren if there's something dangerous around it's best to know where it is. Now they knew, though Faranth only had any idea of where they had been since they disappeared. Hopefully only out in the wilds keeping out of trouble. She hadn't heard any reports of them.

Rilora looked up as she felt Archith's mind prompt her to do so. The Queen was up on the heights still, wings spread out in the sun and her front feet held in the air as she flapped a single, powerful stroke.

Well spoken words are needed, Love, Rilora reminded her dragon. She hadn't heard anything of what Archith may have heard from Maetioth, but it wouldn't be a bad thing to try and start things off well with the returning dragon.

Maetioth, welcome back, Archith greeted with all the diplomacy and warmth she could muster for the Copper. It was a guarded welcome, but formal words laid a solid base for speaking. I shall have to see where there is an opening for your talents, Archith continued smoothly, trying to keep her calm at Rilora's request. You have been gone sometime and I don't know what you have learned since or what new skills you might have to offer your Weyr. I ask that you report to me until such a time that I find your new Wingleader.

Archith felt Rilora's pleased feelings regarding her reaction. Archith wondered if perhaps it could have been better (well, probably), but considering her nature it had started quiet well. Now to see what Maetioth was up to, to see what she really wanted.

[Simile]

Maetioth was on the verge of saying something, but Talithia flicked her in the shoulder. "Mae. Watch yourself." The Copper hissed and nipped in Tal's general direction, but the copper rider did not so much as flinch.

You know that I'd never do anything to harm the Weyr... her tone was a false plaintive sound. Talithia sighed and shook her head. "Please forgive her. She is up to her typical... antics."

Mae snorted. My talents are extensive, ArchithMineSister. And they only grow. Of course... I am more a dragon for war than most. As it always has and always should be. You would not begrudge me that.... After all... is it so bad to have one such as I if I can help to ensure the well-being of our lovely home...? Of course I'll answer to you until such a time as I have my assignment. Mine will insure that, I have no doubt. She was such a little sweet talker when she wanted to be... and when Talithia was holding her back.

You better believe it, Mae.

Don't call me MAE! It was shouted at her rider with irritation and anger. She hated that! Nicknames were unbecoming! So unbecoming that it hurt!

Maetioth curled her tail around her front feet and looked at the gold with just the slightest tinge of red in her gaze.