Free Falling

[Danu]

Oh come off it Conrad! give a go!

The tempest called at the Mistral his brother perched nervously atop the mountains peak, again. His first jump wasn't very successful, in fact it was very nerve wracking, his first flight least to say was. . .awful, chaotic! he was a bumbling mess a fish out of water! He hated the take off and even more the awkward flapping, adjusting to the wind and what not, he was a mistral whom hated to fly! if there ever was such a thing.
it was as if the gods of air had skipped over him for his Tempest brother who floated like a leaf and with as much grace as a delicate ballerina made it look completely easy. It wasn't for him no sir!

The south bellow snorted from around her beak and rolled an eye, for a third attempt he was at least not crashing as much. She was there for one reason only, to make sure her stupid brother didn't smash himself into the rocks bellow, oh yes she should've let nature take its course, blah blah! she did what she wanted and what she wanted was her idiot, good for nothing, bumbling, feather brained brother to get this enormous issue of his past his tail feathers. For an Arthrial he was not much of one.

Perhaps Grant he could use a bit of guidance? doesn't seem to me with all your encouraging blather he's getting anywhere. Perhaps a firmer hand will do the trick.

Oh no you don't Alice!

The Tempest grumped clacking his beak at the rough edged South, his temper flared easily if he had any say in things she wouldn't be touching the Mistral with a single feather!

fine then, how about asking for help outside of your little circle of numbskulls?

Sarcasm dripped from each word as she swung her head back around to stare at the anxious mistral atop his spire. When was he going to take the plunge again? pacing from foot to foot like that pah!

Fine than! I shall!

Feathers all ruffled the Tempest turned away and stomped towards the mountain, perhaps there was a few would be adventurers looking for a quick quest. He supposed at least, no knew, he KNEW there would be. Raising his head he smirked confidently. Not longer after he took flight did Georges drums sound.

Come one, come all! For the Arathrial free fall!

0/3 Arathrial

0/1 South

0/1 Tempest

0/1 Mistral

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A speed! perhaps the first? who knows! either way a few rules!

Follow all Invisionboard blah blah you get it, follow all Whazzit rules as well!

One companion each! this Arathrial is learning to fly, care to give him a hand?

Roam about! talk as much as you want! care to climb the mountainous peak? be-careful not to fall!

[Danu]

Every Breath You Make South
To be quite honest this south doesn't make a good friend, but she's great to rely on. She's mean, rough and completely brutal, she doesn't beat around the bush when it comes to anything really. You fell down? tough, get up again. You got hurt? she'll patch you up but not without a sharp tongued response as she does so. Its just in her nature to be this way, a real foulmouthed bird. Oh boy though if she does lose her temper she can be a bit, 'too bad, so sad' when it comes to things. She's a bitter grudge holder and may just in the end decide you aren't worth being helped. But no matter this can be fixed easily, just apologize down on one knee, make it super sincere and she's up and moving again for you in moments.

Gravity's Spiral Mistral
Sometimes it seems that some people are just born unlucky, through no fault of their own bad things just seem to happen around them. This Mistral is a grand example of unfortunate events. No matter what it seems he tries his claw or beak at it explodes into a rube Goldberg of a problem. Even the simplest of tasks backfire, ask him to clean the kitchen? he just found your icebox has stopped working, not only that but something chewed the cord! oh my, maybe its that gigantic. Mutant. Hedgehog? yes thats right his uncanny luck is almost too good to be true. His parents avoid him, his siblings cringe in his presence except for a few; a very grumpy South, a very positive Tempest and his bond Thane. Perhaps with some help and encouragement he can struggle through his amazingly bad luck, I mean it can't be fixed but it certainly can be made softer with Thane encouraging and supporting him. Around Thane he's a fast learner, if not a bit spooked by the things that spark or clang, but he does his best to help with his suit, from a distance, okay a long one, he often offers a word of advice but never dares to touch it, too afraid to find some random shiny button that causes it to explode, no offense, even if there wasn't one, he'd probably still find something.

Insperation
Scrawny with feathers at odd angles this Mistral is a sight to see, he always seems to be sporting some injury or oddity, dyed feathers, missing feathers, etc. You get the picture, with all that happens around him and things he gets into this Arath seems to molt more than most he's always got a few loose feathers here and there fluttering in the breeze. They're not hard to see as it seems his chest area is stark of color a cold white. His back, top of his head and wings are a solid platinum gray and starkly contrast. Bellow his stormy blue eyes a pair of feathers are grayed as well giving him a forever tired/worried look, perhaps this is best, he always seems to have something to worry about anyways.
BOND! Guul the Mistral to Thane!

Wind Beneath My Feet Tempest


Its rather amazing how positive this Tempest is, almost annoyingly so. He's one of those the cup is half-full guys always seeing the good in things, always giving a positive back slap. He's a good conversationalist, though when it comes to being uplifting as he is positive it can be a bit awkward. Its as if he isn't quite sure what will help at all, but he does his best with what he has and sometimes if not sure he'll bluster off in search of a little help even sometimes approaching his sister South whom he called at one time 'Alice'. Around his bond Sionnach Cofaidh this is even more pronounced, it as if she brings out the 'awkward teen' in him, albeit he is still young. But the hyper/friendly fox gets him to flustering, perhaps its due to the fact he feels she see's right through him, or her boundless coffee driven energy either way he adores his fox, and he hopes, if not a little awkwardly she adores him as well.

Insperation
A handsome sort this tempest has a thin figure but serious eyes that really contrast his positive yet awkward personality, a deep hypnotizing yellow he seems to be forever soul staring at anything he looks at. This can be a bit disconcerting for some but he takes it as awkwardly yet positively as you'd expect. He's a pretty after-storm blue where its just clearing but not quite there, his feet the only part of him with any darker black/blue colors as if to say 'hey I have claws!'
BOND! Gallagher the Tempest to Sionnach Cofaidh!

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It was a beautiful day to tend to the garden. The Scottish fox was on her rump on the ground, harvesting coffee beans. In a basket next to her was where she was putting them, next to a stack of snapdragon that she used in tea (She liked tea too, and sold it in her cafe don't judge her).

Cofaidh wouldn't say that George's drums interrupted her day, rather it just took another twist to it. Her fox ears twitched when she heard the sound. Freezing in place, she listened closely, then quickly stood to her feet and ran inside her house to put her basket away. When she ran out again, she was in fox form; more out of excitement than anything. George's drums had been much more frequent as of late, and shed never been able to answer them before. Until now!

The red fox scampered through the Weyrd as she followed the instructions of the drums. It lead her to a little area with a large peak at its head. The fox stopped in the clearing, her gaze sweeping across the (now two) figures there. One was atop the peak, and the other was at its base. She quickly switched back to her more humanoid form, bushy tail still present and flicking back and forth. "Hi! What's going on, do you guys need help?" she asked, breathless. She had rushed here after all.

[Thane Hampden]

Thane was in the middle of rewiring part of his mech's cockpit when the drums sounded. By now, he had learned to interpret them pretty well, and quickly scrambled out of the tangle of wires to leap to the ground. An potential Arathrial bonding? Hell yeah, he was all over that!

Kalla was flying out over the nearby tundra, so Thane had to make his way to the spot on his own. He sprinted down and across the mountain, nearly flying himself as he bounded over boulders and rocky outcroppings. Even so, the teen was barely out of breath when he skidded to a halt at the appointed spot, quickly taking in the two Arathrial and the fox-person who had arrived before him. "I'll lend a hand!" he said brightly, having caught the question that was asked.

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It was a lovely day to be out and about, at least where Tiberius and Aurora were. The teen hadn't felt at all interested in doing anything of great importance that day, so he and his bonded were enjoying a day of exploring. A light lunch had been packed and tied to her saddle, but beyond that, he felt no need to bring anything else with him. He'd eat when he got hungry, and they'd go home when they got bored or tired. Sounded like a good day to him.

Exploring had been the goal, and there had been a fair amount of it before the drums were sounded. Tiberius was all but ready to ignore it, but Aurora was quick to huff at him. We should see what is going on. Maybe you'll make friends. Or help someone. She pointed out, her tone firm. She knew the kind of protest she'd get from him.

"Ew, friends." Okay, so that landed more on 'sulking' than actual protests, but there wasn't anyone here to call him on it. And it wasn't like he had any sort of choice in the matter, as the Chinook was already changing direction. "Can we at least go fast?"

Aurora was amused. Hold on. It was the only warning her charge would get before she was twistering them to the clearing and mountainside that held the youngsters. Once they, she circled for a moment, judging the situation to be safe enough. No need to drop Tiberius into a dangerous situation.

"Hey, little-yous." He really couldn't remember if he'd seen other giant eagles, though he had always assumed there would be more. Didn't realize they came in such different colors, though. There did seem to be one up on the ledge of a cliff, but for the time being, it was the ground they were going for.

Aurora landed carefully in the clearing, and lowered herself a little so Tiberius could scramble down off her. Hello. She greeted warmly.

Tiberius just looked a little awkward, eyeing both Thane and Cofaidh, and then the two Araths. Something was up, though he was content to let everyone else do the talking right now.

[Danu]

The mistral had yet to return when the fox arrived but at least she was polite enough to address the South, whom snorted at her appearance. This was the help Grant found? a silly little rodent? pah! but at least she had a sickeningly excited glitter to her eyes. The South ruffled her feathers and giving a sharp clack of her beak and thrust towards the top of mountainous spire.

I don't need help. But that sack of anxiety does. Too much of a coward to give up, too much of a wimp to jump.

Puffing under her breath she raised a foot and looked at the sharp claws there, of course she could go on and explain that the Mistral was her brother, and that perhaps she had gone against her hatchmates and saved his sorry feathered ass. But that wasn't what she wanted to do instead she waited, waited for her stupid Mistral brother to return with more help, well, perhaps more help. Strange all these bipedal creatures liked helping creatures in need, what a bunch of softies.

It was as the secondary person and was that? yes another of her kind that her brother decided to show himself.

Ah! see sister? I found a few, even a few of our own kind! look at that yet another arrives.

He sounded so smug, and boy was he, his feathers ruffled proudly at Tiberius appearance, the South snorted though giving a roll of her eyes, or really the best she could being a bird. The Tempest ignoring her sour attitude waited for the third arrival to land then launched into his speech.

Ah yes, yes hello! So I don't intend to beat around the bush but, my brother, that Tempest up there. Well he, have you ever heard of being just plain unlucky? no matter the task, no matter the circumstances they just never go right! and to top it off, he can't fly a straight line, very sad.

Shaking his head the Tempest glanced back up the mountain at the wobbling Mistral, his feet firmly grasping the spires edge as he peered down. The mistral atop the mountain had no problem seeing all the others gathered bellow. Was this his sisters doing? perhaps she wanted to show off her failure of a brother, it was just like her to give him discomfort.

What are you up to Alice? placing bets? again?

The mistral was irritated but he eyed each newcomer curiously, it was no surprise that there was a few other arthrial either, perhaps they came to see the unfortunate yet still living Mistral who couldn't fly.

Calm Conrad I brought them! a little moral support and perhaps a good help if you fall. Not that you will! again.

The tempest having looked towards his brother awkwardly turned back to the small crowd a sheepish grin on his face.

So yeah. . .perhaps you can help him? no matter how we go about it, nothing seem to work!

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Thane was given a bright smile when he arrived. Good, he was here to help as well. And then Tiberius landed atop his own Arathlial, which was absolutely brilliant. She beamed at the both of them, bouncing on the balls of her feet. Then the third Arathlial returned, and they began to explain the situation. The first thing that Co realized was that the South Arathlial was a bit of a sour-puss. She had a nasty attitude that made her nose scrunch up. Anxiety was no light thing, man. She'd seen the strongest people she knew succumb to it. Amber eyes looked the South up and down, contemplative. "Cowards would give up!" she pointed out. The fox's tail fluffed out as the Tempest further explained. Bad luck, eh? That was a bummer.

Well, she wouldn't be much help in the flying category. She didn't know how to fly herself. Cofaidh WAS just a coffee connoisseur, after all! She turned to Tiberius and Aurora, "You guys will probably be able to help him most with the flying." The Mistral above sounded highly skeptical of the South- she only knew he meant the South because she was the only female there, and she assumed Alice was still considered a female name here- and the Tempest quickly reassured him.

So, the fox decided to be as encouraging and confidence-boosting as she could be. Since she couldn't coach him on how to fly, anyways. "Hey, Conrad!- It is Conrad, right?- You totally got this! We believe in you! All you gotta do is trust your instinct, you were literally BORN to fly!!" she yelled up, bouncing up and down as she cheered on the Mistral, her long white braid bouncing against her back.

[Thane Hampden]

Thane looked up as a shadow crossed overhead, surprised but pleased to see another Arathlial joining the little group. And it was a bonded one as well, judging by the thin-looking teenager on its back. "Hey," he greeted, giving them both a smile. The new Arathli was bigger than Kalla, but not by much, and he wondered if they new each other. He'd have to ask later. But now, a third giant eagle had joined the group, and the fun was about to begin.

He listened carefully as one of the birds explained the situation, sizing up the spire to which the Mistral clung too. Yeah, it was definitely high enough up that a fall could be deadly, but just getting up there showed that the Mistral had some guts. Not ever bird would climb that high and risk such a fall unless they really wanted to succeed.

However, the fox-girl was right, the adult Arathli could explain the basics of flying better than any of them could. But that didn't mean Thane was going to stand by and just watch! Smiling widely, he remembered the advice he had heard at the Firelizard hatching and called, "Why don't you try gliding first? Just spread those wings, jump and follow the wind! No need to flap or anything!"

[Danu]

Rolling her eyes 'Alice' shrugged, yeah she had to agree, a coward would've given up by now, it just meant the mistral was an idiot, a really big idiot. She was surprised he hadn't broken anything thus far but then she was really good at making sure he didn't just plummet to his death. Snorting in amusement she turned to settle and watch the show, her wings all bunched under her and feet gripping the ground she didn't keep too relaxed just encase she had to take yet another emergency take off.

Instincts. Pah he barely has a brain. Clearly he's an idiot.


The Mistral 'Conrad' as he where blinked owlishly back down at Cofaidh whom cheered for him, his feathers ruffling he again looked at just how far he'd somehow climbed. Least to say he was tired and wanted nothing more than just to get down off this cliff but that required he fly, and flying was okay it was just the landing bit he had some worry over.

Oh but the boy, Thane had a good idea there, why not just glide? it was easier, much easier then worrying about thermals or trying to gain speed or air. He shuffled again thinking things over and giving his wings a few puffs preparing for his leap of faith.

Yes yes! that is the best! Glide Conrad! its a good start! ur well yes start! not like you've fallen fifty times already.

The tempest encouraged his brother awkwardly doing his best to seem supportive even if he wasn't quite sure what to not say or do say. Looking between the gathered companions he chose to question the strange youth.

Oh well, here I go!

Leaning forwards the Mistral opened his big wings and let go of his mountain safety, air rushing beneath he seemed to keep afloat if not very awkwardly, not only that but as he zoomed across the sky his south sister twisted around and with vicious flapping started to do a strange hop/run underneath him her eyes sharply on his path.

You good for nothing, feather brained dolt! I told you to sweep left! you're flying straight for the lake! idiot! dunce!

Oh that had Conrad going he pumped his wings hard trying to veer left, it was just his luck he'd forgotten, Alice didn't have to rub it in dangit, he'd only made that mistake fifteen of the whoever many times he'd climbed up there. Less then falling in that sad little ditch with all the burs. . .oh no, wait. Wasn't the burr pit also this way??

Conrad flustered above in the wind.

O- oh my, Conrad! Conrad! remember go over the large oak! or you'll be back in that burr pit again! my my my this isn't good, oh dear!

Flustering the tempest flapped his wings looking between all the gathered with a sense of urgency. He leaned a wing to the little fox lady, she hadn't a ride when she arrived but he'd help oh yes he was good at that.

((don't have to but if you do have any preferences feel free to send them ^ ^))

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"Hiya!" Co greeted in response to Thane as he greeted them in turn. The other dude was quiet, but that was fine. She was distracted by the South's really sour attitude. The fox frowned at her comment, glancing over at her, but decided not to answer her. No need for encouraging those sorts of comments, she supposed. Ooohh, gliding was a brilliant starting point! Cofaidh nodded eagerly in agreement with Thane, flashing him a smile. It seemed the Mistral also agreed, for after a little bit of adjusting he launched himself off of the peak and began to glide. But almost immediately, the South was off again, calling him names.

"Oi! Enough with the name calling, lass," Co called out to the Every Breath You Make South. She was a bit exasperated at her, but the sight of her hop-running after her brother caused her to giggle. What, it was funny! Arathlial were meant for flying, not hopping. Anyways, as she wondered how they were going to get the Mistral to turn, the Tempest leaned a wing to her. She BEAMED at him, a little shocked that he would offer her a ride. "Oh, thank you!" she squeaked in excitement, and carefully climbed up onto his back. "We could try gusting enough wind at him to veer him around the oak, and away from the lake?" she offered questionably to the Wind Beneath My Feet Tempest.

[Thane Hampden]

The Mistral seemed to like Thane's gliding idea, for he pushed off from the spire after a moment or two of thought. The teen grinned and sprinted after him, managing to keep up with the bird despite the latter's speed in the air. As such, he easily passed the hop-running South and her insults, although he did roll his eyes at her words. What was with siblings and their need to call each other names as a form of encouragement? Thane was never like that to his younger brothers!

Seeing that the Mistral was struggling, Thane thought fast and yelled, "Keep your wings steady and tilt one side down a little in the direction you want to go!" Hopefully the Mistral wouldn't tilt too far over or he'd go into a tailspin. The teen didn't hear Sionnach's question to the Tempest since he was way ahead of them, but their idea was a good one in case Thane's didn't work.

[Danu]

The South ignored Co and kept up her flapping gallop, eventually getting just enough motion she spread her wings and took off, but rather low she ended up among the tree's which for a large bird may be quite dangerous. Surprisingly though she teetered through the tree's with expert ease, she seemed to know when and where to turn when each branch was going to pass her and slipped between tight spaces her feathers slapping against the bows and rustling the wood.

Left! left! more left! UP! go up!

Cawing urgently the South saw her brother starting to spiral, she gave an angry shriek and twisting her wings against her body shot upwards breaking through branches and barreling into the Mistral. She was smaller then him but at least with her claws locking his he stopped barreling across the sky. The hung miss-mash in the sky and both shrieked as they rocketed up and over the Oak.

Up above the Mistral did his best to follow the directions being shouted at him from bellow, go left yes, left! tilt slowly not fast or he'd go into a roll again. Shakily he turned his wings and leaned towards the left. But then suddenly he dipped trying to gain air to go over the oak and keep left, but too left! He squawked fearfully and heeding Thane bellow somehow gained air avoiding tumbling down on the boy. He didn't worry long as his sister hit him in the chest he felt her claws grasp at his and he locked his feet with her's in a scared confused fashion.

Meanwhile once Co was settled on the Tempest he took off, his wings giving a hard push at the ground dust and grass flew around them as he rocketed forwards the wind whistling over his back and across Co. He was quick to catch up to his wobbly sibling, he trailed behind him unsure how to help. He liked Co's idea but he wasn't sure if he should veer him right or left. But before he could really decide something he let out a sharp startled cry, the South unseen before exploded out from the tree's bellow him and he veered sharply left to get out of the way.

They made it over, he did it! h- oh oh my goodness there they go!

His excited celebration was cut short as both siblings locked together came to a sudden stop over the top of the oak and down the other side the South had let go but unable to right herself provided a rough landing for her Mistral brother, both tumbling into a farmed field, the mistral's wings where all that could be seen sticking out of a hay bundle. The South sat on her tail feathers shaking her head. That ride had been a dizzying one. Otherwise the poor Mistral gave a muffled groan from the hay, at least he was a bit thankful for the help from Thane.

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The fox was straining to get a good look at the poor Mistral from atop the Tempest's back. Both ears were trained ahead, twitching anxiously as she watched him almost like a hawk (pun not intended, but still funny). She barked in surprise when the South suddenly exploded from below the two of them, grasping onto the Tempest's feathers out of reflex. She watched as the two siblings locked together and made it past the oak tree, which relaxed Co somewhat. As the Tempest began to speak, excited for his brother's success, the fox girl forced herself to relax and hastily let go of his feathers. "Sorry!" she squeaked. "Didn't mean to- oh no!"

She, too, cut herself off just as he did as they both watched them tumble past the oak tree to a rather painful-looking stop. Her hand flew to her mouth, tail fluffed out completely, as she strained to get a better look at the both of them. The Mistral was nearly entirely in a hay bale, and the South sat on the ground, looking a little dazed. "Are you guys okay??" she called out, her tone stricken with worry. "Can you land by them? We should make sure they're alright." She glanced below them to see how far Thane was behind them; maybe, if he was straggling, she'd see if the Tempest would go and fetch them. In all the excitement, she wasn't sure how far he'd trailed behind.

[Thane Hampden]

Thane was quickly passed by the South once she got airborne, the Tempest following soon after. But he didn't falter, instead striving to increase his pace and keep up with the birds. He almost seemed to fly himself as he sprinted across the ground, springing lightly over any obstacles in his path. He winced as he watched the South barrel into her brother, both rather clumsily avoiding hitting the oak before dropping steeply towards the ground on the other side of it.

He reached the farmer's field as the Tempest landed, sweating slightly but not really out of breath. The South seemed fine, if a bit dazed, so he skirted her and headed for the haystack the Mistral was stuck in. "You alright?" he asked, echoing Co's question. "That was a pretty hard landing." Thane began to push the hay aside so the bird could right himself, looking him over for any signs of injury.

[Danu]

Ah yes, yes you are quite right. Hold on!
The Tempest didn't want to waist time up here in the air, concerned for his brothers well being he dove to land it was a little rougher than he wanted but alas beggars couldn't be choosers. Giving two buffeting flaps he hop skipped to his sister and slowed to a trot before stopping near his brother.

Let me help you there boy, Conrads a large fellow and thats a lot of hay

Politely brushing Thane to the side of the hay stack he inclined towards his left to let down Co before buffeting his wings again and brushing more hay and straw off his fallen brother. The mistral was a mess, in that hay stack it seemed a very large family of field mice had set up home, and now where in state of total shock and panic. There home destroyed and taken over by this very large, very messy bird they ran all over his chest and wings flattering to escape even jumping at Thane and Co in desperation to get away.

I don't know how you do it. But you do have the worst luck I've ever seen. Look at all those mice!

The south both irritated and mystified just stared at the river of brown little field mice running down his front and off into the grass, she couldn't help but shake her head. Perhaps she'd be better off finding somewhere else to go rather than sticking around this lot. I mean they didn't seem the type to find her personality very sociable, she always had a hard enough time with these dolts.
WILD Every Breath you Make South

I'm fine, just augh, I've never flown that far nor done that many twists and turns.

shaking his head the Mistral stared down at all the running mice in displeasure, I mean they made a good meal but his stomach was pretty sour at the whole experience right now. Letting out a whistling sigh the mistral groggily eyed Thane. If he could the bird would smirk, but his feathered flared and he seemed at least a little proud of himself.

The advice you both gave me was sound. I appreciate it. Though, I figure if I'm going to get better I should hang around more of you lot. So if you don't mind there, ur whomever you are. Care for a bond?

The creature offered his bond rather carefully, he didn't want to force a connection with another creature, bonds for some where super important and heavy choices. In this case the mistral knew he'd be bringing his misfortune with him and hesitantly offered to Thane. If he did accept he'd find a good friend if not one whom brought right old strange and complex disasters!
BOND! Gravity's Spiral Mistral to Thane!

Alls well thats ends well yes? well, so the tempest shuffled his feet and glanced at Co, perhaps he too should tag along, and if the tempest was with the boy, he figured perhaps it best he travel with Co. Plus they got along quite nicely on their ride and she was light on his back, seemed rather fitting really.
hm hm yes. If you don't mind me miss! I'll travel with you and hopefully keep an eye on my hatch mate if you don't mind. He could use all the help he can get.
BOND Wind Beneath My Feet Tempest to Sionnach Cofaidh!

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Co nodded to the Tempest and held on as tight as she could- without pulling on his feathers this time- as he made a quick descent. Once there, she saw that Thane had already arrived. Mystified at how fast he must've run, she waited until the Tempest positioned himself to allow her to dismount before doing so. Once on the ground, she quickly backed away from the Mistral and the hay bale so that the unfortunate Arathlial could get rescued.

She wasn't expecting so many mice, however.

She giggled a little as the mice scurried to and fro, scrambling to make their grand escape. The couple that jumped at her she allowed to, kneeling down to let them scramble off and into the brush. Once the field mice were all settled, she straightened back up. The Mistral was peering at Thane rather intently, and that's when Co realized that the Tempest was also looking at her. Hastily giving him her attention, she listened to his inquiry, and beamed. "Oh! Yes, that would be grand. And of course, that's perfectly fine," she added, agreeing with him. The Mistral still might need his brother's help, indeed, not that he wasn't in capable hands with Thane- or at least, that's what it looked like to the fox. "Er, what's your name, lad?" she inquired of the Tempest.

The arathlial seemed to think for a moment. The custom here is for you to pick a name, after a bond has been made, he informed her slowly. At his words, she felt the click of the bond take place; a sudden awareness of his presence, of his mind, and along with it came an airy, fuzzy feeling. Co couldn't help but smile. So.. uh, what would you like to call me? he finally asked, looking a bit sheepish. Oh, he was so adorably awkward at times.

"How about Gallagher?" Gallagher it was!

[This was such a cute speed! I adore Gallagher, and I think he'll get along swimmingly with Co! :D]

[Thane Hampden]

Thane stepped back as the Tempest offered his assistance, watching him blow the haystack off of the Mistral. The gusts disloged not only the hay, but a colony of mice, who proceeded to swarm the teenager. He tensed, not sure if the rodents were dangerous or not, but upon finding they were regular mice, simply stood still until they had scampered off.

The Mistral addressed him then, and Thane grinned. "Happy I could help," he said, brushing off the praise. Not that it was undesereved, but the Arathli had done the hard work. He had just offered some advice. As for the bond... "Sure, let's do it!" The bond clicked into place a moment later, and Thane thought for a moment. Conrad didn't seem to suit the bird, so he chose something a little more fitting. "Can I call you Guul?"

Guul? Yes, you may call me that. I like it, the Mistral replied, struggling to his feet and shaking hay out of his feathers. Is your place far? I'm not sure I'm up for any more flying right now.

"It's not too far, just part-way up the slope." Thane answered, pointing in the direction of his cave. It was a bit of a walk, but he reasoned it would do Guul some good. So with that, they set off, the Mistral leaving a trail of hay behind him.

(Thanks for such a fun bonding! Thane and Guul are gonna get along great!)