[PRP] A Long Wait (Nadry/C'lusi+Dergs)

[Meepfur]

There was just something about Menankith's wings - Thread seemed to have it out for them for some unknown reason. So here they were, a month into their third grounding for such injuries, and this time, the brown didn't have a particular blue to fuss over to keep himself busy. The first two times had coincided rather neatly with Macuith's injury, and so he'd almost been glad about it. But this time? He was bored, and being on the ground while his loved ones fought chafed at him.

Even Nadry was just about over it - much as she appreciated having so much extra time with the twins, she missed being up in the air and fighting. Hnnngh. After a long visit to care for and commiserate with her bonded, she finally hiked back up the stairs to the weyr she shared with C'lusi and R'shahar and flopped on the bed with a groan. Maybe if she was lucky, one of them would be back soon.

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[Uta]

Luck was on her side, as the sound of leather wings beating against the air, and the all-too familiar scratch of talon against stone soon could be heard--followed by a very hard smack of an extra-hard landing. If Nadry listened, she would hear the muffled sound of a loving croon, that was none other than the three-legged Macuith... and his landings were always a little hit-and-miss.

It took a little bit of time for C'lusi to remove Macuith's riding strap--everything took a little longer with only one arm--but eventually the sound of the straps being hung was followed by the appearance of C'lusi. His appearance also heralded the arrival of Dazzle and Wild Heart, with the latter chittering and berating the former, who immediately dove right for Nadry. Wild Heart circled a few times with red eyes, before taking a tour of the room--no doubt looking for a certain Sir Moustache.

C'lusi gave a small laugh. "So much for enjoying the peace and quiet," he remarked, pulling off his goggles and riding helmet to set them on the small table. "Not sure what Dazzle did, but someone had opinions about it." Sure enough, the little green was using Nadry entirely as a shield, eyes white in alarm.

Macuith, with his rider settled in and his straps removed, immediately left his ledge, swooping down to see if he might find Menankith somewhere... and if the brown was open for a visit. If their riders needed to escape they could call; or take the many, many, many, many stairs.

Meepfur

 

[Meepfur]

One of the pillows peeped as Dazzle and Wild Heart zoomed in, and two pairs of eyes peeked out to observe the drama, but were unwilling to get involved. Sir Moustache, on the other hand, sitting on a chair cushion, was perfectly happy to host the lovely Wild Heart when she came looking for him. Nadry, for ehr part, didn't mind shielding poor little Dazzle, and scooped the green up to provide better shelter and soothing pets.

"Clearly," Nadry agreed, smiling up at C'lusi as he entered. "Not that I wasn't hoping for a change from the peace and quiet, but this isn't exactly what I had in mind."

Menankith would be easy enough to find, just resting in what had become his usual spot. There really wasn't much for him to do all day but rest, and he was definitely over it. The sight of Macuith was met with an eager croon and deep blue-purple eyes, and the hopes to be relieved of his boredom.

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[Uta]

Wild Heart circled once, circled twice, before coming to perch near (or mostly on) Sir Moustache. The red in her eyes turned a more purple-blue as she bullied her way into demanding some cuddles. Dazzle, for her part, half-quivered in Nadry's hold, before her white-whirling eyes warmed to a more yellow-green. The little flit was only too happy to remain protected, for a little while, at least--and refused to leave until she was certain Wild Heart was in a happier mood.

"I can always shoo them along if you'd prefer," he stated, though he wasn't entirely serious. It was no worse than the baby cries and fussing, and he was certain the two would display happier manners soon enough. For being the older of the two, Dazzle was clearly not the dominant flit among his duo of greens. "Keeping yourself busy with anything interesting today, love?" He asked as he approached. It was good to back in their weyr, and all the better to find it occupied. Even with Menankith down for some time, there were plenty of places she could have been-- with Ichta, Elibrie, or Oranie; the Dining Hall; the creche; or simply out and about the Bowl doing whatever she pleased. "We're not interrupting, are we?"

Macuith gave a happy croon at the sight of the brown. HIs eyes whirled a blue-purple in return, and after a hard landing, the little three-legged blue trotted happily over. Are you all healed up yet, handsome? Or might you be in need of a little tender, loving, care? Queens might have the reputation of being the main healers among dragons, but Macuith was certain his charm could entice Menankith to heal up quicker. Give him some incentive in his usual sultry style.

Meepfur

 

[Meepfur]

Poor little Dazzle! Whatever had happened, Wild Heart had clearly given her quite the fright, and Nadry didn't mind providing holds and a bit of comfort for the quivering little green. Sir Moustache, for his part, seemed content with his role of perch/provider-of-cuddles on demand, and would set to grooming the bossy green.

"Shooing them might take soem doing, now that they're getting comfortable." Though she had been quite certain for quite some time that two flits was plenty, considering that one of them was Sneaks, only to end up with a third, between her and C'lusi and R'shahar they practically had a proper little faire, and she was used to the occasional commotion. "Just the usual," she answered, lifting one hand from Dazzle to reach for C'lusi as he approached, "Menankith and a couple of other cuties."

"Interrupted what?" she laughed, "Besides another day of doing the same things over again." She did sometimes make visits to Ichta, G'ran, Oranie, and Elibrie, depending on the day and what they were all up to, though the latter two she was careful not to crowd or hover over. They had their own lives and friends, after all, and didn't need her butting in at every turn. And not that she didn't enjoy the sudden surplus of time with Nadrashalu and Nasiha, either! It was the one and only upside to being grounded again, but still...she missed fighting.

Menankith crooned again with delight at Macuith's arrival, craning out his neck for a nuzzle - and of course, hoping for a proper cuddle to follow. I am always in need of your tender loving care, healed or no, he answered, rumbling with happiness. How was your day, love?

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