Bad Days Going Good? {Shoki/R'le}

[Simile]

Retny had been busy - very - with political things. Where as she much rather be on the front lines... which she knew was unfeasible and she chaffed at that. Especially since her baby needed her. She just hoped R'le wasn't going off to war any time soon. She didn't want him to go - without her especially!

She hadn't had a break in a while. It was work almost all day and then picking up Yinaire for a bit of fun. Which was about the only break she got... which sometimes drove her up the wall. She loved her daughter and her mate dearly, and yet having no time to herself to do something that could truly help her relax made things difficult. She knew she didn't look her best these days, despite her best efforts... but at least R'le seemed to still think she was beautiful, which was all that should really matter right?

She smiled as she took the little girls hand, frowning slightly at the crecheworker who was speaking to her. Her daughter was the most beautiful little thing. A little angel. She was her mother's joy and her father's pride, so the fact that the crecheworker was telling her that Yinaire had cried and screamed all day didn't go over particularly well... but her frown turned into a smirk. "Of course she did! She wanted her mama and papa!" she said, picking the tired little girl up. The evidence of a nap still on her face. "Oooh... you're getting so big, Yin..." The little girl locked her hands around her mom's neck tightly.

My little Yin would never cry all day! Not unless someone made her! So who upset the little one? the queen asked her rider, shifting her position in agitation. Quiroth, is R'le able to join mine and little Yin for dinner. Yin had a bad day. And Retny misses her mate very much.

The queen crooned softly to her chosen mate, eyes whirling even as her rider carried the ever growing little girl with curly black air towards the dining cavern with her. She was just starting to eat soft foods and Retny had made sure she could get something mashed for her little girl.

[Shoki]

Quiorith observed his rider in silence. However, the moment that the Rainbow Queen called to him, the Cloud was instantly attentive to her.

[smear:B0C4DE]Orikeath! Yes, he should. I will get him there soon.[/smear:87CEEB] The Cloud hummed a little before turning back to R’le. [smear:B0C4DE]Finish up if you would like dinner with Retny and Yinaire. [/smear:87CEEB]

“Got it.” R’le loosed the knife in his hand. It landed with a satisfying ‘thunk’ in the tree he had aimed at. The tree was littered with his collection of throwing knives. Looking at his work, he walked forward wondering how much more practice he could manage. Well, manage while still being him. After all, he had to have time for some fun, otherwise he wasn’t doing it right.

Case in point, dinner with his lovely weyrmate and their daughter.

His knives were cleaned up in a heartbeat and he positively dashed for the dining hall. After dumping his pack on Quiorith after all. The Cloud seemed amused, following his rider until he found the weyrbowl. R’le continued onward, finding himself in the hall until finally he spotted his quarry. He snuck forward, keeping quiet until the exact last moment he could…

And he kissed Retny on the check, before breaking out into a grin. “Missed you.”

[Simile]

Retny was so looking forward to spending a little time with her mate. It had been awhile since she had had the chance to just spend time with him. So it was no wonder she felt anxious. And maybe a bit excited. Honestly, if not for her agitation at the crecheworkers earlier, she would probably be practically shaking with excitement. What she wouldn't give to have fun with him again right now. Dinner was a start and with the two of them, she was sure it would be fun.

The rainbow in question crooned again. We should fly while they eat, Quiorith. The queen missed the cloud just as much as her rider missed his. Although, the queen liked to think that she missed him even more than her rider missed her mate.

Retny shifted from one foot to another, still holding Yin, the little girl's hands curled around her mothers neck, playing with her hair tiredly. Retny didn't see R'le coming until he kissed her on the cheek and she couldn't help the huge grin that broke out on her face, her smile lighting her eyes and instantly lightening her mood further.

Yinaire looked up to see who it was and started to fuss, reaching her hands in a grabbing motion towards her father. "Da-da," came out of the tired little girls mouth.

Retny, though, was grinning, leaning over to kiss her mate's cheek in return. "I missed you too. Very very much. And I think Yin did just as much as I." The little girl was fussing even louder, reaching out her hand and practically chanting for him. Retny smiled. R'le was a good father, no matter how nervous he had been at first.

[Shoki]

The blue and gray dragon crooned immediately in response. [smear:B0C4DE]Of course![/smear:87CEEB] Quiorith could hardly wait, finding himself in the sky before he knew what was what. Flying with Orikeath was the best. He did a few swoops in the air, unable to contain his excitement.

R’le’s expression somehow got even more happy when Retny looked at him and when Yinaire called him ‘da-da’. An impressive feat, but he was just so delighted.

“Well then, nothing for it but a little time together.” A bright smile and his hands reached for Yinaire. “Are you tired Yin? Daddy is happy to tell you a bedtime story.” R’le loved to tell his daughter stories. Any excuse he had, he’d take. “After we get your mother and me some food, I think.” He gave Retny another grin.

No faster way to get R’le in such a happy mood then put him with his two ladies. Made him forget all about the cares of the day.

[Simile]

Orikaeth was excited she shifted from foot to foot for a moment before getting Quorith's answer and then took off, her large rainbow wings glistening in the son as she soared to join him, bugling excitement. She hadn't had the chance to fly with him in some time and she was so very ready to fly with him again.

Retny's smile lit her eyes and her smile grew yet bigger as she saw R'le's brighten. HE looked like the happiest man alive and she was so glad that he was so happy. It made her yet happier. She thought that that was surely a sign of when you really loved someone - you were happy for their happiness. You wanted to make them happy.

She grinned. "You're right about that!" she grinned, her agreement full of her enthusiasm. "And we're not letting you go until the morning comes, R'le. It's been too long since we had any time." She gave him a little pout, though it was hard to hold with her current smile.

Yin grinned, wrapping herself around her dad as soon as he had her. "Yay!" the young girl said, clinging to her father.