Danger gleams like sunshine
The wait felt like an eternity, silence being his only company as he tapped his fingers away. He thought at first that Frey might not have answered. Did he fail? Was the meat too dark? The stones too dull? The sand not... sandy enough? Just as the doubts and uncertainties began consuming through his mind, a rustle sounded from nearby.
Zavien lifted his head to investigate, startled to see the deity already before him. "Oh! Uh, by all means. They're for you, after all." He wondered how long they'd been sitting there, watching him act a fool. The thought forced a blush to his cheeks, especially at the revelation that apparently he'd been followed. His head whipped around with such speed that his eyes had to scan before spotting it.
A glimmering gold peeked from between the bright green leaves, scales shifting to catch the light. Zavien reminded himself to breath as overwhelming excitement coursed through his veins. Standing slowly, he took a knife to the meat, slicing off a strip before offering it with an open palm, hoping to entice it down from the branches. Although the movement paused as if the creature was considering him, it didn't take long for the baby dragon to dive down, it's wings catching the air at the last second to slow it's descent.
His eyes watered as the majestic creature crept forward on stubby legs to sniff the allogator meat. With the closer proximity, Zavien noticed the way each scale shimmered like freshly shined armor. Even it's eyes glowed with a warm yellow of sunlight and happiness. It was about the size of a cat, wings draped around it like a satin dress. Two small horns protruded from it's head and a thin line of ridges formed down its back.
He just sat in awe as the dragon tore into the meat, its sandpaper tongue scraping against his hand and a satisfied high-pitched rumble echoing in the shrine. Zavien was surprised to feel the enjoyment it was experiencing, another wave of emotion crashing over him at the momentous occasion. His eyes doted on the little beast, watching patiently as it ate it's fill before he reached out a cautious hand. It met his gaze, a small gleam in its golden eyes as it cocked its head to consider him. Zavien held his breath again, waiting until it finally reached it's head forward to let him caress the smooth scales. A single tear fell as a soft laugh escaped. "Well, buddy, I've been waiting a long time for you. My name's Zavien, and we're going to be the best of friends." The dragon cooed in agreement, nuzzling his hand. They spent some time like that, slowly warming to each other's presence and the bond that was forming.
When they had finally familiarized themselves, Zavien stood, gathering the dragon in his arms as if it was the most natural thing in the world. He gave Frey a wide, grateful smile, the water making his eyes shine a bright emerald. "Thank you. I will take good care of him. And I will make sure to visit you more often." And with that, he dipped his head and departed from the Celestine, thinking about how he was going to introduce his new companions to his best friends.
[FIN]
Zavien lifted his head to investigate, startled to see the deity already before him. "Oh! Uh, by all means. They're for you, after all." He wondered how long they'd been sitting there, watching him act a fool. The thought forced a blush to his cheeks, especially at the revelation that apparently he'd been followed. His head whipped around with such speed that his eyes had to scan before spotting it.
A glimmering gold peeked from between the bright green leaves, scales shifting to catch the light. Zavien reminded himself to breath as overwhelming excitement coursed through his veins. Standing slowly, he took a knife to the meat, slicing off a strip before offering it with an open palm, hoping to entice it down from the branches. Although the movement paused as if the creature was considering him, it didn't take long for the baby dragon to dive down, it's wings catching the air at the last second to slow it's descent.
His eyes watered as the majestic creature crept forward on stubby legs to sniff the allogator meat. With the closer proximity, Zavien noticed the way each scale shimmered like freshly shined armor. Even it's eyes glowed with a warm yellow of sunlight and happiness. It was about the size of a cat, wings draped around it like a satin dress. Two small horns protruded from it's head and a thin line of ridges formed down its back.
He just sat in awe as the dragon tore into the meat, its sandpaper tongue scraping against his hand and a satisfied high-pitched rumble echoing in the shrine. Zavien was surprised to feel the enjoyment it was experiencing, another wave of emotion crashing over him at the momentous occasion. His eyes doted on the little beast, watching patiently as it ate it's fill before he reached out a cautious hand. It met his gaze, a small gleam in its golden eyes as it cocked its head to consider him. Zavien held his breath again, waiting until it finally reached it's head forward to let him caress the smooth scales. A single tear fell as a soft laugh escaped. "Well, buddy, I've been waiting a long time for you. My name's Zavien, and we're going to be the best of friends." The dragon cooed in agreement, nuzzling his hand. They spent some time like that, slowly warming to each other's presence and the bond that was forming.
When they had finally familiarized themselves, Zavien stood, gathering the dragon in his arms as if it was the most natural thing in the world. He gave Frey a wide, grateful smile, the water making his eyes shine a bright emerald. "Thank you. I will take good care of him. And I will make sure to visit you more often." And with that, he dipped his head and departed from the Celestine, thinking about how he was going to introduce his new companions to his best friends.
[FIN]
Zavien
to a brave man's eyes.
