Week 1 Wher Bonding

[The_Muffin_Puppy]

Earisa

Ancient was very happy. Food and affection? Simply perfect. The wher chomped away happily, leaning into the candidates hand the pup purred with contentment. Quickly the ground meat filled their stomach until it was slightly distended. Humming contentedly Ancient accepted that they had eaten enough. Their head began to droop as sleep rose up to claim them once again. This was their life for now. Sleep, eat, repeat. They enjoyed the brief times when they were awake, but sleeping felt good, so Ancient wasn't going to fight it. Sliding down the pup leaned against Jelric and within moments, was snoring softly.  

[Earisa]

Ancient was happy, so Jelric was happy. Purring turned to content humming, which faded into soft snores and the man knew he wasn't going to be moving anytime soon. Not that he had plans to leaver soon, he was expected to spend a few candlemarks every day or other day if the Whermaster was going to allow him to bond with a wher. There was still some ground meat in the bucket should others wake, but next time he would need to remember to bring a rag to wipe his hands. Blood sticky hands was not pleasant to endure for long periods of time.  

[The_Muffin_Puppy]

Day 2 Prompts

Grave is lying roughly in the centre of the cavern, they are awake, but not clearly broadcasting anything.

Dyad is loudly calling and demanding food. Right now.

Music has been making small whistles and hums for several minutes now. Those nearby can feel their hunger.

 

[Earisa]

Another night and Jelric could hear whistles and barks before he even entered the cave. They might have their hands full if they were already getting rowdy, to think it was only day two. Taking up a full bucket and making sure the rag to wipe his hands clean was securely tied to his belt. "Okay settle down, food is here." He spoke, sitting down like he had for Ancient the day before but held the bucket up off the ground in front of him. Jelric did not expect it to go just as smoothly nor neatly and wanted to be prepared.

((Dyad))  

[The_Muffin_Puppy]

Earisa

As Jelric approached Dyad stopped calling, briefly. The wherlet gave an indignant cheep when they had to actually waddle the small distance towards Jelric. It wasn't that Dyad couldn't walk, of course they could, but they didn't see why they should have to. Still hunger overruled their negative thoughts on the matter long enough for them to reach the candidate, or more accurately the food that he held. The pup stretched themselves out towards the bucket and gave another frustrated shriek when they realised that the bucket wasn't where they could actually reach. Lifting their pudgy forlimbs Dyad batted rather ineffectually at the bucket that was being held too high for them to shove their head straight into. Not fair! They wanted it! Give it to them!  

[Revel1984]

After water's efforts the day before, Bekah's thoughts turned constantly to the little wherlet that had struggled to even move when it had hatched, She'd heard no news about it, so hopefully that was good news at least that it hadn't died.

She approached the den again, bowing to Mesask, giving her due respect, before heading out into the cavern, oh Music's trills were so pretty, Dyad was calling loudly until it stopped when fed, ok good. She searched for Grave, her thoughts hopefully reaching out towards it, images of the bucket to try and encourage it to let her know where it was, she wasn't going to make it walk to her, not after poor water.  

[Earisa]

See, he knew this would happen. As much as they could eat straight from the pail they needed to get as much human interaction as possible to accustom them to wanting to bond. That and they would most likely choke and make a bigger mess by knocking it over. "Whoa there, you'll be fed. What a good strong pup you are." It was a little tricky to try and keep the bucket away while slowly portioning out a handful to calm the commanding shrieks. This one would need a firmer hand, but that wasn't always a bad thing. If Dyad kept this up it had the making of a good watch wher. "Slowly, don't choke. There is more then enough to fill your belly."  

[The_Muffin_Puppy]

Earisa

The pup continued to bat at the bucket, although they were halted briefly at Jelric's praise. The wher hummed happily when they were praised by the candidate. It was placating enough that they sat back briefly and stopped pushing insistently at the bucket. Their shrieks quietened to an insistent growling peeping. It helped that they could sense that Jelric had every intention of turning the food over to them. Once the meat was within their grasp the pup darted forward and snatched it from the candidate's hand, swallowing it down almost immediately. They'd learned how to eat, it was simple really, but they did need the candidate to assist with the supply. Opening their toothless maw once more Dyad barked a command. Give. Give now.

Revel1984

They hadn't really expected someone to reach out to them, so a grunt that sounded vaguely like surprise came from Grave when they felt someone reach out for them specifically. The pup lifted their head and let out a rumbling call. They were here if Bekah really wanted to find them. The images of the bucket didn't really affect the wher's thoughts too much. They could eat, but it wasn't driving them in the same way it seemed to be their siblings. Either way the pup reached out to Bekah, letting the candidate know where they were. At the same time they pushed themselves up into more of a sitting position, ready for the person to join them. As Grave waited a wave of concern flicked across their mind, before swiftly vanishing into the blank depths.  

[Earisa]

Jelric calmly refilled his hand, but knew it would empty just as quickly. "Healthy appetite, healthy wher." After a few handfuls the man felt confident that he could put the bucket down without the hatchling trying to dunk it's head in it. Ancient yesterday had enjoyed it, so now his second hand was free ran it down the hatchlings back. Another big, strong, what he presumed male. The fact that Dyad also seemed eager to communicate was also a good point to measure the wher by. Jelric was after a partner after all, not a pet or a beast more wild then trained. It was maybe he had been taught to expect too much from being around dragons his whole life, but nothing he had seen so far lead him to believe he shouldn't hope for a well suited match. He had seen the green in the storeroom and knew of the meek girl it was bonded to, they never seemed at odds nor struggled for control.  

[The_Muffin_Puppy]

Earisa

It took Dyad a little time to even notice they were being touched. They were so intent on eating that what Jelric did besides holding food out in front of their face didn't really mean anything to them. It was only in a brief moment where their mouth was empty and they were waiting for more that enough of their focus could be spared to realise. The pup turned their head slightly, sniffing at what now lay across their back. It only took a few heartbeats before the wherlet clearly decided it wasn't anything to be worried about. Turning back to Jelric's other hand to snatch up another mouthful of meat.  

[The_Muffin_Puppy]

Day 3 Prompts

Ancient is scooching around the cavern. Their hunger can be felt, but it isn't overpowering yet.

Moonlight is rolling around the cavern, following their nose wherever it might take them.

Misshapen sits off to the side of the den. The feelings of loneliness and hunger roll off the pudgy hatchling.

 

[The_Muffin_Puppy]

Day 4 Prompts

The idea of deep thoughts comes from Dyad as they lay in the den. It's about time they should be eating, but the pup appears to be concentrating very hard instead.

Blood is contentedly shuffling around the den, crooning at anyone willing to give them attention.

Off to the side Water sits in a pudgy little lump, listening and observing the activities of their clutchsiblings.

 

[Earisa]

Another night, another bucket of ground meat, but the wher hatchlings were always hungry. Tonight it was much quieter, no barks or chirps for attention and food. Were they all still asleep? Slipping inside he heard the shuffling of movement, the huffs of sniffing, one crooning and the hazy broadcast of hunger. Some of them were awake, though he couldn't say he knew which pups they were.

Since it was the one seeking attention, Jelric would play. Who knew if the pup would go from asking to demanding shriek if it wasn't answered, he didn't know their personalities well enough but human children tended to do it. Sitting on the ground like he always did near the pup he called softly to Blood. "Okay, i'm over here."  

[The_Muffin_Puppy]

Earisa

Blood responded almost immediately, peeping happily and shuffling the short distance over to Jelric. It was clear already that they were one of the stronger pups, but more in the middle in terms of size. The wher hummed pleasantly as they reached the candidate, a pleasant greeting sweeping out to greet him. Had he come to feed them? To play maybe? Blood wasn't very good at playing yet, mainly because they couldn't walk yet. They seemed to enjoy batting at things though in the short time they were awake. Or maybe Jelric could just hold them. That would be nice. The pup seemed very obliging, really happy to do whatever Jelric wanted so long as Blood was getting his attention.  

[Earisa]

Even if the pups could open their eyes fully yet, they were still too weak to do much that could be seen as play. Sure he had played 'keep away' with the head strong Dyad when feeding the other day, but he didn't feel the more gentle Blood would see that type of game as the same fun. Pulling the pup into his lap he pet and tickled the pup. If it wasn't asking to be fed it might not be hungry just yet, but the moment that belly filled there was little doubt Blood would fall asleep soon after.