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Date Posted: 17:52:34 06/17/01 Sun
Author: Maria & Cassanth
Author Host/IP: 113.denver-05-10rs.co.dial-access.att.net / 12.86.14.113
Subject: hunger

Maria hovered protectively while Cassanth thrust her muzzle deep into the bowl of chunked wherry meat. She was way too young to try and kill a wherry being so new out of the shell. She had already gone over her green's hide with oil, anticipating before it happened the incessant scratching and itching without it. It would forever be a daily chore from now on. One that Maria knew would be enjoyable.
Maria smiled. One benefit of hearing dragonriders talk in the dining hall, that insight about oiling. She had wondered who would cook tonight's dinner. She certainly couldn't. Not with a new dragonet to care for who was now as precious to her as life.
She had heard the grumblings- mainly from those who viewed cooks as drudges under them. She had been told that her cooking would be missed but Maria assured them that she would occasionally whip up some treats if and when she had free time. That wouldn't come now for quite a while.
She had seen the dejected Annaleia as she'd walked off the sands with Cassanth. The girl wouldn't even look at her for a second..
Almost ready for another bowl. Maria thought and reached for the one she had ready. The Weyrlingmaster smiled approvingly at the care so was taking so far.
..and she'd wanted to console the young girl. Maria did figure though that this would be useless. Time later to try.
The edge was coming off Cassanth's hunger and her skin was soothed with oil. The second bowl was placed in front of her just as she finished the first. Maria didn't think this one would be finished.
Good, your hunger is abating. I was worried that you might never stop, my love.
'I am quite happy now. So hungry before.My skin feels good. Thank you.' Cassanth's eyes were glowing with contentment bordering on sleepiness. Soon they would go to the Weyrlings' Barracks.
I will have to clear my old quarters. I cannot occupy them and be away from you. They would be too small for the both of us. I want to do this before I go to sleep. I want YOU to sleep. You have had quite a day already. She told her dragonet as she gently rubbed her glistening hide.
'I know.' Not a petulant reply but one made in total love. Both dragonet and rider knew the mental bond would never cease until one or both of them passed beyond Between.
Maria smiled. Even so young, Cassanth knew that Maria's age had duties to be finished up. Then they would always be together.

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