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Posted: Mon Aug 30, 2021 4:45 pm
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It never occurred to Kleoth that some of her children might have little interest in a familial bond, though Phryana had done what she could to try caution her. The queen simply couldn't grasp the concept, and she was eager to greet her children at the Feast. Phryana had waited until Kleoth had feasted before giving her a much needed bath and oiling. Then, she had enough time for her own bath, dressing in a simple, but elegant dress of white cloth and twisting her hair up.
After helping herself to a small plate of delectables, Phryana was first to point out the young man (who admittedly wasn't much younger than she was), cutting a fine figure next to her blue son. Shahinath, would you do me the honor of introducing me to your fine rider? Kleoth reached out, already prepared to praise her hatchling's choice. He wouldn't have been chosen if he had been anything less than perfect, after all.
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Posted: Fri Sep 03, 2021 9:56 am
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If Phryana's lips twitched a little to see the blue dragonet walking forth with such confidence, presenting himself with a dramatic spreading of his wings. If his rider was a little less sure of himself, he could hardly be faulted. Her Impression had left her staggering, even if she did her best to mask it.
Kleoth lowered her head, her eyes a blur of purple whirling as she took her time in investigating Shahinath and his A'toka. Why, he seems like a strong and clever young man. A most appropriate selection, my dear. She sent a wave of affection to them both, her words audible to all present. It is a pleasure to meet you, A'toka.
"Congratulations," Phryana added. "Though I'll freely admit my bias before I tell you that your Shahinath is exceptional." All of Kleoth's children were. She would never bend on that point.
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Posted: Fri Sep 03, 2021 2:17 pm
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A'toka didn't need to stand any taller when Kleoth leaned down to look the pair over, but he did anyways - because Shahinath would accept no less of him and he saw no reason to give the blue more reason to nitpick over him.
He is, mother, he agreed, though from his tone it was clear the young blue had picked up that mighty fine compliment the gold had paid him. Why yes, he was strong and clever too. [
A'toka bowed his head to both dragon and her rider. "I'm honored that he was amongst the clutch," he'd not really thought particularly hard or dreamed about a future with a lifemate in a dragon. Not hung a future on it, but - You didn't know I would come for you - how could you imagine after all the dragons you've met that you'd know who you were looking for? This is simply why we know, not you. Shahinath pointed out. Really, the man wouldn't have recognized perfection or completion without him marching right up to present himself as such.
A shame, but all the better.
"But I am also biased - and he is perfect."
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Posted: Wed Sep 08, 2021 1:04 pm
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"For a while," he agreed, taking a seat - but holding a hand up to turn down her offer to share her own plate. "A'toka, yes. My mother was Aytoka," he allowed himself to share - and so readily at that. Somehow, he couldn't find it in himself to be bothered that he now carried her whole name as well as her face. Even if Shahinath was quite pointedly sitting on the mere idea.
Shahinath, for his part, craned his head up to receive his duly-deserved boop, though he was a touch too prideful to allow himself to reach too hard for it. No, she seemed quite inclined to come to him and he accepted it whole heartedly. As we all must be, he asserted as though it was plain fact, but he didn't seem offended that he was told he'd be great at what would come naturally to them all. I will leave none for you, mother. I hope you don't mind.
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Posted: Sun Oct 10, 2021 1:21 pm
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And just like that, it all made sense. Phryana made a soft noise of understanding, nodding as she slid the plate back to herself and popped a fruit in her mouth. "I never really knew my parents," She commented. Fair was fair, and without thinking, she offered up a fact of her own. "I was traded away when I was young." It was remarkable how she could speak of it so lightly, and there was not even a little trace of bitterness in her voice. "I resented it for a long time, but eventually it all led to Kleoth... so it's hard to be angry." That was the simple truth, and she smiled at A'toka.
Kleoth rumbled softly, not unlike a feline's purr. I would love nothing less, my son. Her warrior spirit would disagree, but she knew that despite all the ferocity in the world, it was never a guarantee. That was a lesson that her child would have to learn in time, and she was in no rush to disabuse him of it.
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