Revelio and Open Sesame! Double Clutch Hatching!

[Akina Tokuwa]

Ryah liked a Hatching, liked to see who matched to who, liked to bask in the shared glow of that moment of pure perfection. She was seated near the very back of the Stands, her blue Kairinth, perched above somewhere out of sight on a ledge. The back of the Stands, no one behind her, on purpose. That way, if a dragonet did amble up here for its match, she would not be in the way. Her own dragon had torn up a few people on his quest to reach her when she had been a Stands Impression; she didn't fancy being on the bad end of that.

It wasn't personal, Kairinth mused from above. The river must flow, you know.

Enough wise words. You're barely out of your own dragonet years, Ryah quipped back.

Ah, Mine, oh but the limitations of human understanding...

Were he close enough, Ryah would have swatted Kairinth for the comment, but out of range, she only let out a mental sigh to his chuckle. After a moment, she said, I wonder if Arcadin will Impress. The searchrider was not familiar with most of the Candidates, but Arcadin was a friend. She hoped to have someone sensible like him join her and the rest of the riders.

The only one who knows that is currently cooking on the Sands. Perhaps he will. Because... the river must flow. Dragons couldn't necessarily smile, but Ryah could feel his grin from her seat.

You're insufferable.

Now... who would Impress first? Ryah had her fingers crossed that her bet would prove true. Come on, female candidates -- Ryah is rooting for you!  

[stella cinere]

Andrestia

She stood on the tip of her toes as she tried to get a closer look as the noise of shells breaking apart as some of the other dragonets finally emerged to grace the new world. Bronzes followed by adorable greens with energy, even one of the bronzes checked on the bronze from across the sands. They were glorious as the pale blue eyes watched, grinning. I hope you find everyone you belong to I can’t wait to see who.  

[Revel1984]

Farellen watched the eggs, oh a green now? that was adorable, "you go girl" he muttered, not being able to help but feel excited, despite his aprehension and caution. Oh but then another hatched? brown... but shiny? how strange maybe it was the egg goo? or maybe he was bronze, It shattered the poor boy's heart to see the happy colours whirl with yellow... oh pleaaase.. no ... why was he getting distressed?

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Helane stopped vibrating for a second, oh no! that poor little brown?... bronze? ... oh no, that was so sad, why was he upset? She glanced around at the faces, wondering if anyone had thought something wrong ..

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Rokar blinked as a green hatched happily, he smiled a tiny, tight smile, despite himself, before eyeing the newest hatchling... how odd.. what colour was he?  

[houllow]

YURASTAR

Someone was distressed, and even though Yurastar had been watching the green on the sands and the two bronzes, it didn't take much to get his attention. Was something wrong? The dragonet's moods seemed to fluctuate quite a bit and the lessons of keeping a baby calm popped in.

Loving thoughts, welcoming thoughts. No need to be anxious, everyone here wanted the baby and it was more than loved!

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FISHER

Eggs were rocking and a dragonet seemed upset. Was this par the norm she had no idea but at least no one was running.

It still felt warm and she was...getting sleepy again....  

[Teiha]

Farinalgo
The bronzes held his rapt attention until that perkiest of greens practically exploded onto the scene. He let out a soft laugh, delighted by her joy. Then the anxious black and yellow egg was cracking, an eye and bits of the baby’s feet showing through. What color was it? Impossible to tell just yet. He moved over a bit, trying to get a better view. It brought him up next to a brown-haired girl he’d seen a few times before but didn’t know her name. Likely a Western candidate.

“Which one do you think will Impress first?” he asked her.

Uta

Hello Kiri!

 

[Shaddaling]

Jemaselle- She/Her - High Reaches

"Aww, come on baby, don't be sad." Poor thing was hiding again and she was rather curious to see what the little ones hide actually was. Brown with egg goop? Bronze? A rather dark gold? "What do you think, Whren?"


Whren- He/Him- High reaches

Whren gave a thoughtful hum, looking over the pair of bronzes, the excited little green, and then the shying little brown? bronze? gold. "Such a shy baby. I'm sure they will come out when they are ready." And he kept relaxed and open, watching them.  

[Uta]

((Forgive the intrusion... With Roana there as well how can Zyamel stay away?))

Thankfully, Martirae did catch her eye, and whether she was beckoned or not, she wasn't going to resist such a lovely gaggle. Oh yes, there were eggs, and babies, and they should be her focus but really now...

Not one, but three ladies, and each one rather delicious on the eye. Well, well, well. Moving her way through the gaggle of Candidates, she approached the group, her usual confidence and swagger oozing from her. "Room for one more, ladies?" She all but purred at them.

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Tsunake

Sinders Path

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Cedarian
The boy was surprised when a girl approached, but he didn't pay her much mind. That is, until she spoke. The words were actually something that he honestly agreed with and could relate to, and he couldn't help but let a scoffing smile cross his features. Phryana was a kindred judging spirit it seemed. "We'll hope the bronzes have better taste than to pick one of the more foolish Candidates out there." He gave a little snort. "That one," and he nodded towards Slytherin, "surely has more class than that."

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Lusialu
The girl was happy to stand with Nyaranau but smiled when the familiar face of Vaali appeared. She reached out to loop her arm loosely with the others, and glanced to where she pointed. "It... It could be! It was an awfully big egg. And it looks like a bronze, doesn't it?" She looked over to the older girl, and smiled, "What do you think? I'm... I'm Lusialu, by the way. This is is Vaali."

Sweet Symmetry

Teiha

Hope you don't mind her introducing her to the poor Candidate she ran over earlier. LOL Like kids sometimes do.

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Kiri
Kiri had her eyes less on the bronzes and more on the sweet green. She knew not to keep her attention too focused -- but honestly, the bronzes weren't really meant for the likes of her. Instead, the idea of a lovely green suited her just fine!

When Farinalgo approached, she immediately glanced at him, and let a grin cross her features. "I'd guess that green. She certainly seems more interested in the world than the bronzes. That one," and she gestured to Slytherin, "looks like he wants to enjoy the show. And the other seems otherwise preoccupied. What do you think?"  

[Teiha]

K’ienn and bronze Yisketh
In the stands, the Trespassers’ Wingleader was dressed in full gather attire, a slim-fitting white and gold jacket over black slacks with well-shined black boots and his rank knot firmly fastened to his shoulder. For once, he wasn’t there to put in an appearance. He was there for a certain boy who had a terrible fear of a particular color of dragon. His dark-eyed gaze was sharp when that green hatched, but the boy seemed to take it in stride. You can do it, Falienn, he thought. Yisketh bristled in his mind, but said nothing.

ShinosBee

Dad's here, Son!

 

[ShinosBee]

Zelaya
"It can be, yes." They tore their glance away from the four hatchlings that were now on the sands to blink up at Lucius. "I just want to do what I'm meant to...to do." To make Z'tir proud. "I..." It felt presumptive to imagine themselves on any dragon, really. "Probably a green." Browns and Bronzes were for men, really, and blues were for both, but they'd been raised to think only more manly girls, and mostly men ought to ride them. That left greens and golds for the girls, and a gold was beyond consideration. And as they still sure were a girl...that meant a green. That was fine, too. Greens reminded them of the trees they loved so dearly, and would be nimble and useful, but not too important.

"But any would be lovely." Of course it would be. The dragon would decide, and the candidates would comply. Their focus had fixated on the lone green as they spoke. That really was the only option for them presently available, and while it wouldn't do to express the assumed reaction to the others, it made sense to focus their attentions there. "As long as they're good and kind and dutiful...any."

BastetAmun

@Lucius

Falienn
He couldn't see the baby behind the shell now, but it had yet to come any further out from its hiding spot. That was okay, really. Whomever it was meant for would be happy to wait, he was sure. He sighed, taking a moment to glance around, marking the positions of the other hatchlings on the sands...but felt his eyes drawn back to those peeking-out claws, that pale snout. Maybe it was just egg fluids giving that shine...maybe it was foolish to keep hoping. His gaze slid down to his own sandal-wrapped feet in the sand. Dug his toes in. Flicked them back out. ...Glanced back up at that pale snout, unable to fully look away for long.  

[Avid_RPer18]

Solameya | She/Her | HRW

Solameya watched intently the arrival of the first non-metallic, an enthusiastic green. The Once Upon A Dream bronze seemed to be comforting Hufflepuff and she watched with baited breath at the sign of the little one inside was maybe feeling a bit better, until it changed it's mind and called for its Papa. From where she stood, she hadn't been able to make out if it was a brown, but had there been some shine? A bronze? A gold? Regardless, she sent out soothing thoughts. 'It's okay. There's no need to rush today. No demands. It'll be alright.'

Peering around and spying a similarly aged candidate, Solly repositioned herself, reaching out to alert Haelwen to her presence with a hand to her arm. "Is this your first hatching too? Don't know if we've been properly introduced. I'm Solameya. What do you think of things so far?" She kept her voice low and offered a smile in greeting.

Rian-chan

 

[SilverLutz]

Things were starting to get interesting with the wiggling and the shaking, but the Hufflepuff egg had withdrawn into its shell once more. Shar heard it’s cries and saw how it’s hatchsib (not really a clutchsub....sandsib?) was sheltering it with a wing. There were always timid dragons just as there were timid candidates and Shar had one such candidate right beside her.

Come on out, little one. We’re not that scary a bunch. You have a very brave escort beside you who will help you stay strong. Come meet my friend Zamistia, she’s a bit nervous like you but has plucked up the courage to stand and meet you and your siblings. She’s here beside me, the girl with the red hair.

Her thoughts were warm and comforting as she directed her attention to the hiding hatchling. Perhaps knowing that it wasn’t alone in being nervous would give it the courage to pop out.  

[Andranis]

Candidate Tarnaria

Such activity! For a moment, Tarnaria's focus was on the two bronzes, smiling as they greeted each other. Things were going so well! And then a green hatched, and then... She shifted her focus with wide eyes on the frightened egg! 'Don't worry,' she thought, 'It's okay!' She knew how big crowds could be overwhelming for some, but they were all here for them, for the eggs! 'You'll find yours at your own pace, little one!' And it looked like one of its many brothers would be there to help, too!

Her thoughts very momentarily paused on that, if the two clutches would consider each other like brothers and sisters. That would certainly be cute! Then her thoughts turned back to the poor worried baby and its helpful brother and how sweet the little bronze was.

Lady Grey

Sitting back as best she could, Lady Grey watched the hatching babies. A green had come out, and a... What was that? She had no idea how to identify baby dragons, they were all so small already. And an ugly-cute. Actually, was that one bronze or green? It was awfully big to be a green, she supposed, but then babies were rather close in size to each other and surely if it were green, it'd reach its maximum size and stop. Did that happen? There was also that shy one... Poor beast, hopefully it found what it was looking for quickly so it could be out of the public eye. She'd met a young would-be courtesan or two who would prefer to stay out of the eye and just do their job quietly, and that was perfectly fine. So what if a dragon felt the same way?

Though now she was getting bored, and wondered how everybody did this. No wonder she'd never been a candidate. Her gaze began to wander, looking for anybody else who was feeling as bored as she was.

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Lady Grey is still approachable!

 

[Eos Galvus]

siv and amila

Was the baby from hufflepuff okay under thee? How odd to see a dragon hiding. Or was it normal? Siv wasn't really sure, so she turned her gaze to check on the other dragonets. They seemed fine. So.... Huh.

Amila jhowever, could hear hufflepuff call it's papa, and the fact it wqas so distressed pushed her to continue crying, but at the same time she couldn't entirely hide with the poor thing so afraid, and amila made small, soft sounds of her own distress and worry, pushing past siv a bit to creep toward ther front, where she tried making soft noises, sniffing between.

"I...I...It's o...O...Okay b....B....B...Baby...." amila choked between whimpers. "It's okay prettylittle angel, you can do it...."

Because she did think -- know surely it was still pretty and good and perfect even if not for her because she just did. And the baby deserved happiness!  

[ShinosBee]

HWONK!

Felix Felicis gave a squeaky little trumpet as she gathered herself and began to amble forward, bouncy and round and with wide whirling blue-green-purple eyes. For a moment she slowed, seeing one of her cousins hunkered by the distressed Hufflepuff. Oh no! She let out a litter reassuring trill...but there was so much to do! It was all going to be fine, she would check back later if needed.

She took the time to whuff over a few of the other eggs that had moved, and then with a perky hop! Leapt towards the other clutch. You guys sleeping?? Today???? She sniffed at the empty shell the bronze had come from, and then looked up and around at Fianth, giving another HWENK! of delight. Hey Auntie!!