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 Posted: Sat Sep 11, 2021 7:02 pm
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Teal and Green Spiral
For a moment, it seems as if the egg is ready to huff - Mama, that is *their* candidate to be talking to right now! But Whren turns their undivided attention back upon it and the baby inside settles instead, happy as can be. The past is the past, darling! I could look all I want, but isn't the future much more bright and fun? Isn't that why people dream of it?
Aubergine Egg
While the egg remains silent for a time, nothing but firm approval radiates off of it for Zelaya - what a good child. Perhaps, perhaps not. There are many people to meet and proper decisions cannot be made hastily. It is sure they understand, of course, and if they choose to head on along after that they are followed with a feeling equivalent to an approving pat on the back to go along with them.
Miomellai brings it a curious enough thought and it seems to mull over it. There is a purpose for everything. There is nothing that exists that doesn't mean anything - just because it matters doesn't mean it is for bad reasons, it points out. She is a strong girl, of course, and her strength means something. What she uses it for means something.
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Posted: Sat Sep 11, 2021 7:32 pm
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Eralgais
I'm good, Eralgais answered back to the Cloudy Skies egg. Then he took a moment to consider Mictecath. He'd never really thought about just marching up to a gold and settling down beside her. Trying it now seemed like a bad idea, really. But he'd keep it in mind!
For the moment, though, after thinking a thought that was very much a hey, thanks, he moved on to brush a hand against the Green Vine Egg
Yeliya
Was she being given permission to hug the egg? Really? She actually paused and looked around for F'dral, or anyone else who might object and stop her, then took advantage of the egg's willingness and leaned closer, wrapping an arm as close as she could get it around the Pawprint Egg. It was a moment of truly ridiculous indulgence, and it felt sort of like getting away with a secret, but she did it, squeezing just the tiniest amount. No one else had to know it'd happened, right? It would be between them.
Eliaza
Still all smiles. Eliaza was all smiles. Her cheerks were going to ache for days. But at the question, her eyebrows flew up in surprise. Oh, oh no! Your clutchmates have been wonderful so far. Not to worry, I promise. Bak to beaming. But if I needed a champion to defend me, I would come right back to you, she told the Butterfly Wing Egg fondly.
Jhiroquel
There might not be a crowd yet, Jhiroquel told the Pansexual Egg, [i[but there will be, for certain. We're all eager to see you out of the shell.
He gave the egg a short bow all of its very own and mpved on to the Purple and Grey Space Egg.
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Posted: Sat Sep 11, 2021 7:49 pm
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Worried Bear
There was silence at first- a cautious kind of quiet that concealed judgement. Worried Bear seemed to peer sidelong at Tyara, before diving deep into her mind... Oh no, why so worried? Were they such scary eggs? The occupant inside twitched a little, as if afraid of causing more fear or discomfort. You've seen so much of the world... Worried Bear went still for a moment, deeply contemplative, before the sensation of examination returned. The next moment, the egg practically jolted beneath Tyara's fingers. Glee? Panic? The voice within sounded rushed, tinged with passion. The world can be so cruel! It has wounded you!
Silence returned, and the presence within the egg seemed to edge away, leaving a sensation of apology in its wake. It was sorry Tyara had had to suffer in her youth. So sorry.
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Posted: Sat Sep 11, 2021 8:49 pm
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White Tiger Egg
On its own once more, the White Tiger Egg did its best to wiggle itself a little deeper into the sand, almost as if it was trying to cuddle up to the Sketchy Cupcake Egg. So what if it was taking advantage of the closeness--it was nice, and nobody could judge it for that.
Gold Sunbeam Egg
Oranie's departure left a soft haze of melancholy behind, with the Gold Sunbeam Egg wondering if it might have come on a little too strongly. It almost wanted to ask Mictecath to relay an apology to her, and the idea would certainly linger--there were more new candidates reaching out to it, however, and it regretted the fact that it would just have to shelf that notion for the moment.
The egg was glad that Beelim had stayed, but the guilt he felt had it rearing up once more; none of that, either! He hadn't done anything wrong--there was no need to apologize or be guilty of all things, especially not when his only failing had been being a little less than sure of himself. The Gold Sunbeam Egg does what it can to wrap him in a wave of confidence and acceptance, hoping to help ease him into well and truly enjoying his first brush with the clutch how he should be. It wanted him to know that--that, well, he was so much more than he thought he was. It had sifted through his thoughts and memories, and what it had seen did not merit such a poor opinion of himself; this time, the egg is less cut-and-dry with its affection, allowing the feeling to shift to be more of a soft sense of comfort than a fact he couldn't argue.
Chin up, Beelim! Today was his day, too!
Relku's presence shifted the Gold Sunbeam Egg's attention elsewhere, and it's barely a second later before he can begin to feel the hatchling's curious pokes and prods as it reaches out in return. This one had always been around dragons, as his memories quickly showed--seeing its kin through Relku's eyes was an absolute delight, and it made sure he felt the same level of joy it did as it browsed through his...everything. There was a lot here to take in, and it was eager to see High Reaches as he remembered it! Did he know if the weyr was going to look like that when it hatched, or would it be different?
As it pulled back from his memories, the egg realized that it hadn't quite gotten to everything Relku had offered it--there's a brief pang of apology, followed by a flurry of feelings. It appreciated his concern about its own space, but it wanted to reassure him that it was fine! Was he doing okay as well?
Ah. Here was the other one.
The Gold Sunbeam Egg pauses, seeming to consider Besilin with something almost bordering on disapproval as it investigated the young man who'd placed his hand against its shell. This one was why Beelim had been so sad, and the egg certainly had a few opinions about that. But--then again, it had also seen how much Beelim loved his brother, and the bond the two shared was undeniably strong. The way he'd felt, though--Besilin may not have seen it, but the Gold Sunbeam Egg had, and as soon as it had recalled the candidate's feelings, it came to the decision that it had no choice but to address the matter directly.
The egg lurched toward him as the hatchling kicked against its shell, pressing in on Besilin's personal space without quite as much concern as it had shown his twin. Did he know what he'd done? And more importantly, was he going to apologize for it?
As long as Lusialu was okay, well--the Gold Sunbeam Egg supposed it could relax. Just a touch. It made no effort to chide her for her emotions, but it brushed away her apologies with a solid sense of understanding, hardly begrudging the girl her own thoughts. Just like Beelim, she had no reason to apologize, either; maybe it shouldn't have pried that deeply, if it was honest. Her feelings weren't silly, though--it would back off if she wished, as it truly didn't want to upset her, but it just. It didn't yet have the words for what it wanted to say to her, so it settled for emotions instead, sending along its own comfort to drape over her protectively.
It was glad to meet her, too, and it made sure she knew it. It was--also sorry if it had upset her friend, especially seeing as it had worried Lusialu herself so in the process.
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Posted: Sun Sep 12, 2021 1:37 am
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Worried Bear
Stillness settled over Worried Bear, as it felt yet another hand upon its shell. The newcomer seemed awfully cheery, and an unfamiliar surliness would settle against Razanel's mind. Slowly, with the cautiousness of a creature trapped but knowing what was to come, Worried Bear unfurled within the young man's mind, diving through memories and feelings with an almost reckless abandon. Seconds stretched into one long, uncomfortable moment, before a voice piped up in the back of his mind; I am as well as can be... Are you?
Grief... It surrounded them all... Gently, more gently than before, it offered Razanel a single, comforting pat, before withdrawing awkwardly to the side. There were more siblings to meet and greet, no sense in spending more time here with them.
Uta Sorry about missing Razanel! =(
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Posted: Sun Sep 12, 2021 1:50 am
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Tyara-She/Her
Tyara was worried she might have done something wrong, with how quiet the worried bear egg got. Then she felt as it seemed to peer at her, least that was the feeling she had gotten, it was hard to explain how she got that feeling. She felt it dig in her mind, it seemed to have found her worry about things. She mentally assured it that they were not scary eggs, she was just so very new to all of this. So she wasn't exactly sure what to expect at all, that was why she was worried. She felt the twitch and again she worried she might have done something wrong, but it seemed it was trying not to cause her any pain. The thought moved her, but she was moved even more with what happened next.
I will be okay, thank you for your worry. Please, it wasn't your fault,she mentally assured the baby in the egg when it seemed to jolt after looking through her mind again. It had such passion as it commented how the world had hurt her, she had never expected such a thing. She felt it retreat though, with an apology to her, sorry she had to suffer. She gave it a soft pat, hoping the baby wasn't too worried about her, she didn't want to upset any of the babies. She took her hand off, giving herself a moment to collect herself, while also looking around.
Once she felt centered enough, she saw a lovely green egg with a pretty marking on the other side of the clutch, so made her way over to green vine egg. She tried to make sure that she didn't worry this baby too, like she thought she had for worried bear. Had I'zel experienced such strong feelings when he found his bronze, knowing he had said he touched his egg. She was still amazed and proud of her brother getting such a handsome dragon. Both I'zel and Tyfri she was proud of and happy they got dragons. She wondered if she had a dragon here, she didn't know. She steadied her thoughts, knowing they were all over, before placing a gentle hand on the egg.
Hello, how are you doing in there? I do hope you are well and don't mind more company,she said in a quiet mental voice.
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Posted: Sun Sep 12, 2021 8:32 am
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Zelaya - they/them/she/her
The feeling was quite mutual indeed, and they spent a little longer beside Aubergine egg, unable to help the little flutter of mingled pride and pleasure to be approved of. They only wanted to be and give their very best for the Weyr and for Pern, after all. But the egg was right, and that need to assess all options was why they moved on after not much longer, and one last fond pat to the egg. It was their duty to be sure that every egg got to see them, so they could all have the most information, and make the best decisions.
Where next? Chocolate Chip was right next door, and quite impressive in size... She sidled up to the group gathered round it, waiting patiently for an opening to reach in and gently touch the side, right over one of the melty, gooey chocolate chip markings. Hello there, sweet one. I hope you find what you're looking for. Any of us would love to be yours.
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Posted: Sun Sep 12, 2021 9:21 am
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Purple & Grey Space Egg
It is comfortable, as Rayarner imagined. There’s the vague feeling that the egg seems dissatisfied with being unable to hatch just yet, but it vanishes almost as quickly as it came. Still. It’s pleased to have met the young man. Never forget to keep looking out for those who might need a helping hand.
A strong answer. Kahbrohm is considered carefully for a moment before the presence within withdraws entirely. Just make certain you do not burn yourself with your own flames.
Yes, it is. The answer is surprisingly fierce. If Nisadee gives up, it will all be for naught. She must stand firm, no matter how hard it might be. A surge of conviction runs up through her arm from the egg, an unexpected jolt. She must remember that it’s always worth trying.
There is no response for a time as the egg takes a closer look at Jhiroquel... and after a moment, the egg seems to grow icy underneath his palm. The inhabitant within the shell has no interest in speaking to this Candidate. He can see himself out.
Chocolate Chip Cookie Egg
Though it had been the one to encourage her in the first place, the egg quickly seemed to lose interest as Heleste continued to talk. Yes, yes, all would work out as it ought in the end, no matter where its intended rider might be. Speaking of which, it’s undoubtedly time she move on, thank you. She’s given a mental shove, emphasising its point.
Of course it’s looking forward to things. What a silly question. Dextelia is given a cursory glance before the egg shoos her off. Go on, then. It certainly isn’t going to do anything magnificent just yet, and she’ll just have to wait and see like the rest of them.
They would, wouldn’t they? Alas, this egg is only interested in--well, that’s a secret. Zelaya at least has the good sense to realize how lucky they might be to belong to this egg. Still, it offers a feeling akin to a pat on the head before they, too, are given a nudge to move along.
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Posted: Sun Sep 12, 2021 9:53 am
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Green Vine Egg
Here came a brave soul to meet! Hello there young fellow, it's a wonder to see you! Or, well, not see, but... he knew what the egg meant! The egg gave an almost bashfully sweet flutter against Eralgais' hand, all warm and soft interest as it gave him a quick but friendly assessment. It was very glad he'd come to meet it, was he having a nice time with all its siblings too? Oh, he was more than welcome to stay a while, if he wanted to as well, all were welcome here among its family!
The egg seemed to fold Tyara into a snug, cozy embrace, welcoming her to its side with gentle and genuine appeal. It's okay to worry, and okay to wonder, dear, but that's what family is for, that's why we love, isn't it? To help make it all better, and worth it. But the egg was still a bit too excited to stay so soft and quiet for long, and that sweet comforting warmth began to bubble up towards a more giddy excitement. Besides! What's to be sad or worried about? Today's already so very wonderful, because we're all here! Wouldn't she enjoy the day with it, and share the egg's excitement?
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Posted: Sun Sep 12, 2021 10:16 am
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Zelaya - they/them/she/her
Zelaya took the rebuttal with gentle good humor, giving the egg one more pat before indeed moving off. They could appreciate an egg that knew what it wanted and was open with its feelings, and even if it had rudely shoved them away, they'd have taken it with calm acceptance. The right hands would come along no doubt! And now they had other eggs to meet as well. Red and Gold Flowers was nearby, and not crowded, and so they went over to it, running a hand along it in a wide, slow arc. Hello in there to you, precious egg. Is this all suiting you well? They were never quite sure if the touching was as fun for the eggs, or if it would be odd to suddenly meet so many strangers. Probably both were reasonable, and the eggs could vary quite a lot. This one seemed very pretty though, and hopefully didn't mind the attention.
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Posted: Sun Sep 12, 2021 10:57 am
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Nikrys
Nikrys's smile was broader than she would have ever allowed on her own, delighted by Gold Sunbeam's delight. Such a wondrous thing! She could see why people gave up their lives for this. Why they embraced the constant threat of death. Still, she wasn't entirely sure it was for her, even now. She liked being alive far too much.
There was a bustle around her—a smile from Lusialu, Oranie's swift departure—and she was quick to brush herself off and stand straight, but not before giving the egg beneath her hands a fond nudge. A tap on its proverbial nose. This is a very fine spot indeed, little one. May you continue to bring as much joy to others as you have to me.
Her fellow candidates would receive a respectful nod before she moved on, pressing palms to the Aubergine Egg. Good day. How are you feeling?
Bherrus
He grinned at the meek response he received, just happy to have gotten an answer at all. But as the Pawprint Heart Egg grew more flustered, Bherrus sobered quickly. He'd heard what happened with overwhelmed eggs, though this one felt more... blushy than upset. He gave it a pat, thinking of calming things like beaches and naps, but when he felt Melka's eyes on him, his own went wide. What were they talking about, candidate and dragon? Did he have sand on his face?
"He...hey," he chuckled. "It's been so cool to meet you, but I'm gonna go say hi to one of your siblings!" Another pat, and he was off, sliding closer to the Pink & Purple Zig Zag Egg and running his fingers over its shell.
"Today is just great, don't you think? So many heads to get into!"
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Posted: Sun Sep 12, 2021 10:58 am
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Relku - he/him
It'll look pretty much the same, Relku answered the Sunbeam Egg. It really doesn't change much, except for the weather. Winter wasn't too far off - they could well be seeing snow in another month or so. The sudden feeling of apology surprised him, and he patted the bright shell. It's fine, there's nothing to apologize for.
I'm doing alright, though. He was glad that what it had seen made it happy. Thanks for asking.
Nisadee - she/her
Oh, well. That was unexpected. Nisadee's arm fairly tingled from the strength of that sudden surge, though outwardly she gave little indication as she blinked and processed what had happened. Then, calmly, she thanked the Purple and Grey Space Egg and moved away. A part of her wanted to stay, but she knew that they both had others to meet...and that she shouldn't, couldn't get attached. Best to go now rather than linger.
She rubbed lightly at her hand, trying to dispel some of the remaining electric feeling she set her hand on the Aubergine Egg.
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Posted: Sun Sep 12, 2021 11:20 am
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Kahbrohm - He/Him
What was a little burn if the fire was worth having? Kahbrohm at least seemed appeased for the time being as he took his leave of the first egg of this touching and moved on, instead, to Chocolate Chip Egg nearby, placing his palm firmly upon it. It seemed its company was coming and going, after all, so there obviously was room for him to come make greetings and leave it with the proper impression of a finer candidate.
Or perhaps you preferred one of those who have already come and gone? he dared ask, though there was a certainty to him that of course it would like him better. Right? Of course.
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Draza - She/Her
It had seemed that with the sisters combined, the infant in the egg had been absolutely overwhelmed with how to respond - not that Draza felt particularly bad for being too much. She was the exactly right amount of herself, after all - and maybe more than that if the world had saw fit for there to be a perfect second in her twin (not that Draza considered either of them to be a 'copy' of the other in that sense).
But with it being her turn to pick an egg, the decision was easy enough - "That one over there seems to be lacking for some decent attention," Draza noted, gesturing to the White Tiger Egg before looping her arm around Melka's and, with similar bulldozing enthusiasm, heading over its way to crouch in the sand next to it.
"Kinda easy to miss ya next to your sibling here - you gettin' a good scoop of the candidates?" she asked, "Or should I round up some for you?"
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Cetra - She/Her
Cetra crinkled her nose a little - unintentionally of course. Oh *him*? He just thinks he's better than me because he has big muscles and can do things in single trips. I just have to try a little harder and he thinks that makes me lesser. She explains to Green Spotted. It's perhaps not as charitable and kind as she could be about it, but....
It *had* asked and she'd be frank and honest about it.
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Lihyo - She/Her
Lihyo wouldn't have been able to tell this little egg if she was stifling herself or not. She'd always, always simply been what she was and she had forced herself to find what space in all of that allowed her to be comfortable and content. To be anything else had never been considered - and she didn't feel broken for it.
But there were other eggs to meet and Lihyo made her way over to Worried Bear Egg, noting it had a few visitors still, but resting her hand upon its shell amongst those there.
How are you liking your visitors? she asked, not even the slightest hint of concern she'd simply be rebuffed and sent on. Not because she didn't think it would happen, but because if it did it was what it was. It wouldn't be the first time.
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Midrymear - He/Him
Some promotion, hm? Midrymear considered this for a moment, before he seemed to relent to the rather odd request from Sketchy Cupcake Egg - while he'd not call anybody from the eggs they were at, he was making a pointed effort to look to what his fellow candidates were doing and if he happened to catch the eye of someone who looked to be in some sort of consideration of where to go next...
Well, he'd wave them over.
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Beelim - He/Him
Beelim gave Besilin a sheepish smile when he came to join him, his hand remaining firmly on Gold Sunbeam Egg's shell - though he had no way of knowing that his brief floundering about his brother heading off without him at the beginning was going to result in such a defensive response from their little friend.
Of course it is. Are you and your siblings just as excited to meet us, then? Because you're all the candidates have been able to talk about for sevendays now. he did his best to direct the conversation into more positive directions, since that seemed to be what the little baby preferred.
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Posted: Sun Sep 12, 2021 11:38 am
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Shekkeh
It was definitely not an experience one could prepare for ahead of time. To have a being wrap you in their feelings and speak to you within your mind. And where she hadn’t known what to expect, well, it was reassuring to know that at least the first experience of it was positive. Like the feeling of a friend wrapping their arms around you. Not that she believed every time it would be like this, but well, she was happy to meet this sweet being.
And there were so many different types of stories Shekkeh could tell - little anecdotes from her travels, if the egg wanted something real, or she could make up a tale, something adventurous, or something scary, if that would be something they might be interested in. Or a story that might cause it’s imagination to soar, the way it one day would. Or something soft and romantic… There were just so many things she could tell the egg. But before she could even frame a question (what would the egg be interested in hearing) several people came up, and it started to get a little crowded. And she truly didn’t want to take up too much of the egg’s attention and deprive others of their chance to meet the being within the egg.
Well, it seems a little busy now. Perhaps, after you hatch, you may find me, and I can tell you any kind of story you might wish to hear. She sent the egg the mental equivalent of a hug as she started to withdraw. There were others for them both to meet, and it just didn’t seem right to leave without some form of farewell.
She didn’t want to linger too long, and after she withdrew, she took a breath and looked around to see where she was, and perhaps to decide where she wanted to go next. Plans were reassuring to her even if they might somehow be shaken, and go awry, to have a framework was helpful. So she tried to make a plan here. There were so many eggs to see and meet, and so many candidates, she didn’t want to overwhelm anyone, or be overwhelmed by too many people all trying to meet the same egg at the same time.
As it was, Golden Sunshine Egg seemed as likely a place to go as any.
I hope you don’t mind another she placed her hand gently but firmly on the brightly colored shell. It is an honor to meet you.
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