A Fortuitous Day: Tarot Clutch Touching Open!

[Revel1984]

Mallan was excited, even EGGSited, this was the first clutch laid since he made the decision to Stand again, the note from his late mother, tucked safely away, helping him through, he felt as if she was with him , even though he never knew her. He swallowed hard, bowing at Gold and Bronze, as well as their riders, breathing out a "Thank you" as he filed out with other candidates, debating which egg to touch first.

He chose the Devil Egg to start, the vibrant red shell, drawing his attention, it may be towards the back of the clutch but it was impossible to ignore. He lay his hand on the shell with a grin, he wondered if this egg would be a leader, maybe bronze or brown?


((Edited my first post))  

[ShinosBee]

The stillness of Uridith's repose was shattered by the sudden awareness that something was wrong. Her ever-watchful eye, that had settled back on the Empress egg more than any other, rolled pale yellow-green with distress. A faint rumble shook her star-speckled chest as the gold shifted her feet up beneath herself and rose, pushing away from her bronze mate and rising to tower over the sands. Lestenna barely had time to call out to all the candidates, "Everyone, be still!" the commanding tone of her voice almost halting even the gold...for a moment. She would not be swayed from this, and a brief mental contact between dragon and rider later, she stepped forth, her mission set.

The gold moved almost silently across the sands, skirting eggs and candidates in the way only one intimately familiar with were everything had been placed could. She turned these eggs each day, knew them all far better than the little people among them could, yet at least. She stalked past them all without care, to stand directly over Empress, as well as her little throng of devotees, Alumet, Ellain, and Cami. A few more had moved away just before the gold had come over, and were spared the apparent direct stare of the queen as she inspected the scene. Her precious daughter was unhappy, and that would not at all do. Slowly her great wedge-shaped head dipped, to tap her nose ever so gently on the shell their hands lingered on. Tell me your troubles, dear one. You have my full attention.

Whatever the cause of the treasured golden egg's distress was would be dealt with swiftly and as she and her Lestenna felt best. Across the sands, the woman remained fixated, watching closely as her hand stilled on the back of V'kenti's neck.  

[Fated Fable]

ShinosBee

Empress Egg
When its mother reached down to nuzzle it, the Empress egg's awareness seemed to cling to that presence, deeply distressed. Mother! came the feeling, full of knowledge of who this one was, this one who leaned over it and gave it the attention it so craved. The other egg was stealing the show, was doing things it shouldn't, and they were loving it! How dare it try to sway all who came to it? The Empress needed attention, needed it noooooooow!
 

[Bronze Coffee]

When something rumbled, Rham froze and then they were all told to be still. Swallowing thickly, his eyes were on the gold to watch her move to the eggs and then watched her go to the Empress egg and seemed to be talking to it. Was something wrong with the egg? The jumpy boy was rubbing at his chest slowly, trying to shake the feeling, but he still had his hand on the red egg.  

[demon_pachabel]

Ichta froze like a startled animal at the command to stop, not even moving to watch the gold dragon as she made her way through the eggs. Don't move. Stay still. STAY STILL. Everything would be fine, but her nerves were back to being permanently frayed again.  

[faesinger]

At the gold's command Luiciand froze next to the devil egg. He could do nothing else. He found he could control his face and glared at those that seemed to be disturbing the large gold egg. Were they all sharding stupid? The gold dragon seemed to have it well under control and Luiciand relaxed, simply waiting.  

[Nilah44]

V'Kenti & Takarath @ Lestenna & Uridith (and everyone around by default but not directly communicating/interacting with)

Uridith’s touch was as calming as anything could ever be and he leaned into it. The bronzes worries and fears not quite eliminated, nor were they likely to ever be. Takarath gave the equivalent of a nod for a dragon as he settled against Uridith more. Even he himself did not have the warning as Uridith stood and left. The bronze waited there watching her carefully but also keep an eye on the rest of the candidates. The claws of his right forelegs massaged the sand similarly to how Les had been taking care of V'Kenti except Takas actions were due completely to nerves.

V'Kenti did as he was told and stood in front of Les. He resisted the urge to close his eyes as he knew he needed to be watching just as vigilantly which was proven as Uridith took off onto the sands. Les warned the candidates in time for which he was grateful but Lestenna's hand on his neck drew his attention. He placed his own hand over it, wondering if the gold rider was even half as nervous as he.  

[Masterharper]

Peppermint Coffee

The Devil Egg
If Rham wishes to lean close, then by all means, do so! Put your ear against the shell, run your fingers along its fine casing. Why not linger with the others, and give this egg the admiration it is so due? Stay close. Linger. Love it. Do so and the Devil shall remember you. Within the word is a small but steely sliver of command.

BastetAmun

The Devil Egg
Yes. The power within the egg would grow, and continue to grip at Caderyn, continue to encourage the other to linger, to stay. There is no need to move on, no need to break away. The Candidate is wise to linger and sit beside the egg. But does he have the willpower to resist the call and demands of others? Does he have the strength and loyalty to remain?

faesinger

The Devil Egg
At the touch of another, the Devil seemed to reach out, to grip Luiciand with its power. There was keen pleasure within its touch, but its hold was much like that of a vice. Yes, Luiciand is here, and here is where he will stay. There is no reason to go elsewhere, and no reason to stray. Wash yourself of the scent of the other, and come to the Devil where you belong.

NovaCracker

The Star Egg
There was a twinge of anxiety within the egg, so palpable Amila could feel it. There was something amiss, and this egg could tell. Someone, or something, was upset, and it in turn was distressing the Star. Any bravery and hope that the Star had possessed was momentarily dimmed, and its light touch fell away.

Dea and #Teddy#

The Moon EggYes, it is nice to meet the Moon, isn't it? Why shouldn't she come to this egg and give it the proper attention it deserves? Why shouldn't this egg be just as important as its siblings? And why does everyone keep calling it a LITTLE one?! Is size so important to the world? Surely, this Candidate will tell all of the Moon's greatness, yes? The pleasure that the girl initially received was quick to be touched with a sliver of pain, especially as Uridith moved to The Empress In fact, what had been pleasure turned into an absolute sullen brood. The Moon's mood soured immensely, and it practically stung the girl's touch. Life just wasn't fair.

-_Wish of Tevarae_-

The Fool Egg
Oh boy, oh boy! Finally its time to shine! Its trembling excitement would run like a shock wave through the girl's hand and up into her arm like a jolt. This is the place to be! What fun today is, isn't it? Is Isilje having fun?
Perhaps the girl would give the egg a little roll? That sounds like fun, too!

demon_pachabel

With the arrival of Ichta, the egg's excitement only grew. Not one, but two people had discovered it! Joy of joys and wonder of wonder! While it also shocked Ichta with its excitement, it would give a great heave. If Ichta isn't prepared to get out of the way, or strong enough to keep it in place, the egg will roll over them and down its little mound. Wheeeeee!!! Let's go!

Revel1984

HA! Yet another one! The raw power and smugness within the egg only seemed to grow as it enjoyed the attention bestowed upon it. Mallan knew that this is where it belonged. Mallan WOULD stay, would he not? There is no need to go anywhere else. Do like the others, and stay. Stayyyy. This egg is the best of the bunch, and Mallan would do well to remember that. Adore it. Love it. Touch it. Mallan is wise, and Mallan will stay.

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To All

The Emperor Egg would suddenly change from smug challenge to outright anger. Any standing near it would be hit hard with a sudden blast of rage. The egg itself would give a heavy rock, a heavy shake, as if the contents within were already trying to break shell. Anger, disappointment, and the sharp sting of offense would suddenly grip at those at the Sands. Scrabbling inside could be heard, but it is far too early for eggs to hatch... isn't it?! The eggs contents simply doesn't seem to care.  

[TheWishling]

Isilje didn't really know what to make of that buzzing excitement, of the happiness that lanced through the Fool. ROLL it?! Oh gods, it wanted her to roll it, she couldn't do that, and she had to apologize to the gray thing. No, she couldn't roll it, but before she could move on to another egg, there was a gold on the sands and a sudden ROCK of her very core in response to Emperor's anger. It caused her to stumble away from the Fool and fall to her knees with a whimper before the striped shell, her hand resting on the Emperor's shell for just a moment. No, please Don't be angry...Please, you're so beautiful and lovely...I just want you to feel happy... It brought tears to her eyes to think that the egg was hurting.

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Below the golden mother, Alumet was frozen at the Empress Egg. Her hand still on its shell, she told it that she understood all too well, /My brother can sometimes take attention from me and it makes me sad. I get jealous, but I want nothing more than to keep going because I KNOW I am beautiful....I will stay right here and give you attention if you want. Mostly because she didn't want to upset the mother by MOVING, Faranth forbid.

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Shiloh was stilled with her hand against Judgement, and let her mind drift in to the little egg. Here. Visions of her swimming with dolphins, of the smiling face of her mother....of the love that they had. Of how it felt to have a Dolphin near her, the feeling of its hide. It was a wonderful place to be, and she would tell the egg all about it.  

[demon_pachabel]

Ichta immediately recoiled her hand from The Fool, the excitement easily overwhelming her. Nope. Nope. She wasn't ready to have whoever was inside of that little egg steamroll her over. Someone with better constitution was definitely going to want to manhandle whoever was inside of that egg....

but now TWO eggs were fussing and Ichta didn't want to move.....

Oh no.

Oh no.

Time for a steamrolled Ichta. Goodbye Ichta, it was nice knowing you.  

[BastetAmun]

The pull of the egg grew more and more and Caderyn felt himself falling deeper into the thrall of the Devil Egg. He was so enraptured by the egg he was touching he didn't notice when the Gold suddenly came down upon all of them. The drama that was going on all around him was forgotten as he paid all of his attention to the egg. He had noticed some of the others around him as well. "You have many admirers it seems." He was still speaking softly to the egg. "I'll stay here as long as I am able. If you wish for me to."


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Dorianus smiled as he felt the determination that came froth from the egg he touched. "You are right, there is never a limit to the potential of someone. You can achieve anything that you wish to put your mind to. I am sure you will achieve everything you put your mind too. I cannot wait to see what you can do." Dorianus eyes had moved from the Tower when Uridith had flown down to them, moving to the Empress egg. It seemed that the dragonet inside of that egg was upset. Then there was the Emperor egg that a sound was coming from. He chuckled, lightly stroking the Tower Egg it seems your siblings are already having a fight.  

[faesinger]

Well that escalated quickly. Luiciand glanced at the devil egg. It wasn't like he could go anywhere but it was nice to know the egg didn't want him to leave. Though the egg seemed to be a little not discerning in its attention. you are a wonderful egg and deserving off all attention. However one must pay respects to others even when they are lesser. Luiciand thought at the egg.

He was admittedly concerned about the other eggs. He had thought the emperor egg could handle anything but that seemed to not be the case. And was that egg trying too roll away? Poor gold had here feet full right now. Good luck.  

[Fated Fable]

BastetAmun

Tower Egg
Wise of him to perceive its potential. Although there had been many great eggs in the past, and many of its siblings among them, it was one such egg as well. Do not let its siblings's distress and anger fool you. It has seen them at their best, and now at their worst. It can be better than them all, it can rise higher... and it can take Dorianus with it if he but stirs himself to the challenge. The egg ignored its mother, who stood over its sibling, its awareness leaning into that of the Candidate that touched its shell. There was great power within this egg, if it only had the chance to prove it.
 

[Bronze Coffee]

Rham swallowed one more time before looking back at the Devil egg. He didn't want to disturb the Gold, but he figured lingering when The Devil was so popular wouldn't be appreciated, as much as he really wanted to. "Goodbye, pretty egg... I would stay but many more want to meet you."

And his hands now met The Moon's shell again and he was almost in love instantly. He was moving as slowly and carefully as he could. He was still feeling pretty damn nervous because the gold was lingering around, with good reason, apparently.

"Pretty egg... I'm back. I am just drawn to you and how beautiful you are.." He wanted to touch other eggs, but this one stole his attention and his heart. "I hope your sibling is going to be okay. I hope you're okay. Are you upset because your sibling is?" He touched still, thumbing the shell before putting his head on it to listen for any kind of movement or noises coming from it, like he'd done before.  

[ShinosBee]

Uridith let out a huff, the warm air rippling over the golden sheen of the Empress egg and those around it. So that was the problem. She lifted her head back up, eyes roving over the sands, though she knew exactly where the trouble lay. The clutch, her children, were all so strong. It wasn't their fault. Still. It would not do. Thankfully the candidates seemed to have heeded her Lestenna's call to be still, and it made it much easier to see the chaos that had befallen her lovely darling eggs. None of this had happened before the candidates came. Perhaps it was a bit much excitement. Too early? Too late? No one could know, but she was going to put this all back to right, make things the way she liked them.

The gold took just long enough to fix a whirling eye on those at Empress, her voice, gentle but firm and ringing like a bell suddenly in their heads. Stay. Here. With her, for now, if you don't mind. Once it is settled, you may go back to meeting all my children. It was not a command, not laced with her innate power, but she did not think she would need it to be. They would understand. And then the gold was off, moving a bit quicker around the crowd to catch the tumbling Fool with the side of her snout. She gave a gentle croon to the egg as she stilled it, and took a moment to dig out a shallow wallow of sand. The Fool was subsequently rolled in, and the sand resettled, not burying it, but leaving it sunk about half way in. you will have plenty of time to run and play one day, my dear, but not if you crack yourself open too soon. A little longer. Ichta and Isilje were each nudged out of her way with her nose, away from both eggs, and though the gold did not speak, there was a vague feeling of...almost amused reproach. The sort a mother would give a well-meaning but mischievous child. Her eye would be on them both, regardless of if they'd caused any of this mess.

Emperor was next along her path, and she crooned to the trembling egg, almost wrapping herself around it and shoving any near somewhat away. Her wings fluttered, wrapping about like a tent to hide the egg from the world for just a moment. Whatever was the matter? It was still much too early, but she would listen, for a moment at least. The gold poured soothing feelings into the rattling egg, turning it gently onto its side. Then more sleepy feelings, her memories of long nights just before curling up on a ledge to rest. All meant to sap the Emperor's energy and calm it. It too received a light nudge, and a promise to come back. Her main task must be handled, and hopefully would do to easing this one's plight too. But Empress was gold, and Empress was first.

Unwinding from Emperor, Uridith's eyes snapped to fix on the surrounded, popular, offensive Devil egg. Her path was fixed as she stepped up to it, and looked down, down, down at those around it, fixated on it. Caderyn, Ened, Luiciand, Mallan; each felt a sudden tug as they were literally moved away from the glittering red egg, Uridith snagging them in turn by the backs of their shirts and plucking them away. Sadly, she was less careful to be sure they stayed on their feet, as they were not her prime concern. Rham at least had left just in time. Once the egg had been left alone, she eyed it. This one...hmm. She looked back across at the Empress, and then Lestenna...and then leaned down. Her maw opened wide, revealing pearly white teeth...that ever so gently closed around the Devil egg, plucking it up, out of the sands with a gentle rustle. She fixed those beneath that had been under its thrall with a scolding look of reproach, and then stepped over them, heading towards the edge of the sands where her rider was waiting, taking the red egg with her.

Across the sands Lestenna called out again, "You may resume your touching, candidates."