The Call

[Trinn]

Gianna had been in the small kitchen while Einar and Cortell had talked. She was preparing a bit of food for the trip, as well as a hearty send-off meal. She didn't want her son starting a journey on an empty stomach. It would also be his last taste of a real meal before they reached Bromsland. She smirked a bit at the thought, wondering what his reaction might be to simple traveler's fare. At the mention of missing Eva, Gianna sighed and nodded in agreement. They all missed her, and Gianna scryed her daughter whenever she could. "I'm almost done with dinner." she said to Einar as he disappeared into the bedroom. Her eyes lingered on his backside a moment longer than they should have. She found herself thinking how lucky she was to have a strong, handsome man as her husband.
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Indeed they have. Thora responded. She had settled as carefully as she could in the wide street that ran in front of Einar and Gianna's home. Thora assumed that, since because they were riders too, they had made the streets accordingly large for their dragons. Still, Thora felt incredibly cramped. Didn't the two-leggeds realize that Gladia and Stigandr would continue to grow? They would have been foolish to refuse such an offer. she continued on, fighting the urge to switch her tail back and forth as she often did while waiting for something. Her claws gouged the ground instead in a kneading fashion. Thora had agreed to leave Trinn back in New Doru Arabea. Trinn had to continue giving lessons to the new riders, and it would have been valuable time wasted for her to go back to Alagaesia as well. No matter how old they were, Thora would never feel comfortable with her mind disconnected from Trinn's, and at such a distance. She hoped the two-leggeds would hurry up.
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Teodora tried not to look visibly relieved when Tatiana entered the room. Placing an arm around her daughters shoulders, she fought back the urge to agree with Tristan's statement. "Tatiana is very intelligent indeed, but we love you all equally." she made sure to say. And it was true, of course. No matter how mad her sons drove her, she loved them as much as Tristan or Torrick. "And to answer your question, I believe we will be leaving as soon as we are capable. Which must be soon, as you've already seen to Torrick and Trinity." Teodora smiled proudly at her daughter.
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OOC: I think I am going to make a new thread for Vana and Kyler arriving to Bromsland. I don't want to get this thread too cluttered.

[Max452]

OOC: Sounds good to me. We don't want to be confused and overwhelmed with too many characters. lol

"Mother...I really didn't need to see that." Ian commented as he had watched his mother eye his father. That. Was. Gross. He plopped himself down at the table, eager to eat, and grateful that he hadn't loss his appetite. He could hear his father gathering some things in the other room and he wondered if they could get going now! He was excited to see the land of the Dragon Riders and his sister.

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Foolish? You think so? Roland asked with amusement as he patted Thora gently on the cheek. Perhaps they would have been, but thankfully they are not foolish. We will need Einar and Gianna's children to build the Riders. They have much potential, as we have already witnessed in young Eva. He commented to Thora. Wyrda has followed this family long before you and I were created. They are strong family. Their bonds will show others the meaning of a true Dragon Rider. I am eager to see what young Eva and Ian accomplish in the future. His elven eyes sparkled at the thought. The rising generation held much promise. Thank you again for allowing me to ride you Thora. I must thank you and Trinn properly when we return to New Dora Arabea. He added before taking his leave from her respectfully and knocking on Gianna and Einar's door.

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"I never said I loved her more than my sons." Tristan replied. "I just said she was the smart one." He smirked and ruffled Tatiana's hair before walking off to secure any more supplies.
"Father!" Tati grunted out in irritation, but secretly loved the attention from him. "My hair!" She groaned out. "Mother...how did you ever fall for Father?" She asked with some annoyance as she finished placing her hair back in order. "I'll be glad for this new land! I won't be so bored...opps...sorry mother." She held her head down slightly in remorse. "Its not that I dislike home...I'm just eager for something different...um...can we go now?" She quickly changed the topic, motioning slighty for the door. She eyed Teza Mae and signaled her to get her parents moving.

[Tismri]

Cortell packed his things quickly, knowing that Thora would soon be leaving with all her passengers to head to Bromsland. Though he was hesitant to leave his family behind, he was excited for one particular thing: seeing his little sister Glory again. She had left them about six months ago when Sundavar had hatched. Since then, he couldn't help but worry about her. She was always the quiet one of the family, only really talking at home, and even then it usually took some prodding. And now she was among many complete strangers with only Sundavar for company. He hoped she would be able to pull herself out of her shy shell and find some friends.
He turned to leave his room, his pack slung across his back, and found each of his younger siblings to tell them where he was going and say goodbye. Finally, he made his way to the kitchen where his parents sat.
"Thank you, Mother," he told Marola. He knew how hard it was for her to let him go, in spite of the brave face she put on. She hugged him for a moment, and then let him go.
"Stay safe, my son. May the stars watch over you." She put a hand to his face for a moment before backing away. Then Cortell turned to Marcus.
"Marcus...Father..." he said, smiling a bit at the last word. "Take care of everyone while I'm gone. You sure you can hold down the fort?" There was still that lingering concern for him at having so many people leaving the town. A lot was going to fall on his parents' shoulders without himself, Einar, and Ian to be watchful.
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Teza Mae smirked at her cousin's embarrassed expression at how she had almost misspoken. She was also eager to visit a new place, having nearly memorized every hill and tree surrounding Freia. She knew as well that most of the nobles were not going to be happy that a large chunk of the royal family was going to be leaving for an extended period, but she cared very little about what they thought. They were all idiots anyway, in her opinion.
"We should be ready to set off soon," her mother commented, glancing around the room. "As long as Jason hurries up. Teza Mae, where is your brother?" The princess shrugged. Probably sitting in his room reading a book he took from Mother's library.