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A large, crimson shape popped from between high above the Weyr, then began a lazy but fast spiral down to the ground. Backwinging neatly, Piroth landed with only a slight heavy-footedness near the lake and let her rider climb off.

"I'll just strip these off and then you and I can go bathe, hm?"

Never one to be concerned with theieves- this was a Weyr, after all, so her items woul dbe returned eventually- Necia began stripping packs and other items from her dragon and setting them to the side where they could be watched from the lake, if necessary. Once the saddle was gone, Piroth lowered her head and let Necia strip the harness as well.

"Done!"

With that, Piroth cheerfully trotted off to the lake, easing herself into the water so as not to create massive waves that swamped the other dragons and riders there. Chuckling, the little red-headed rider followed suit, stripping down to the bare essentials and running to the water.

The feel of the cold liquid as it slid against her skin was bliss after the oppressively hot temperatures sustained in riding leathers in the warm weather. Breaking the surface for air, Neci grinned at Piroth, who was just relaxing in the deeper water and cooling down. The Scarlet's bliss was clear from the way her lids were half-closed and her head drooped so that everything from the lower half of her muzzle down was covered by water.

Feeling less irritable, Piri?

I do feel much better, Neciamine, Piroth agreed, whirling blue-and-green eyes focusing on her rider as the woman swam out to relax with her dragon. The heat was making me cranky, but the sight of the lake has put me in a better mood.

I'm glad to hear it, love. I'm very glad to hear it. Necia's words were accented by a mental chuckle, but not even though could shake Piroth from the lazy feeling the water inspired in her.

Necia raised an eyebrow, but quirked her lips in a smile. The antics of the dragon and rider pair bordered on show-off, but considering the day's heat- which was making her feel oddly sluggish- and the friendly attitude, the redhead decided to overlook that.

"Apparently!" She called back. "It's so hot lately that a dip in the water seems to be an idea that would be best done constantly; half the time I don't even want to get out!"

With an arm around Piroth's neck, Neci only had to slightly tread water to stay afloat as she continued speaking to her fellow Scarlet rider.

"I'm afraid we've never been introduced, despite being kindred spirits. I'm Vanecia, and this is Piroth." As her rider gestured at her, Piroth opened both lids fully on the eye turned towards Waverly and Trementh, rumbling a greeting, although she didn't otherwise move.

Necia chuckled. "Pleasure to meet you both, Wave and Trementh. So, what do you folks mostly do around here? Sweep- and Wingrider?"

Deciding she was tired of treading water, the woman motioned towards the shallows and let go of Piroth's neck.

"Let's head to some shallower water that we can sit up to our necks in without wasting our energy trying to stay afloat, shall we?" She offered, even as she began swimming backwards towards shore.

Necia resisted a sigh and chuckled instead. "Your guess is as good as mine. Yes, Kai and I are good friends, but even she isn't sure when Regalth is going to Fly. Still, it's been three Turns, so the time is coming that she'll have to rise, whether or not her rider or anyone else is ready!"

Setting her feet on the bottom, she began walking the rest of the way to a good place to sit and still be mostly covered by water.

"I suppose you ask because, like everyone else, you've grown curious about what a Prism's Flight is going to be like and how many eggs the Clutch will herald?" She asked, turning around to face Wave and walking backwards.

"My guess is that because she herself is a mutation, that her Clutch will have at least a few mutation dragons in with the normal ones. No guarantees, but I'm assuming that much." Necia fell silent for a moment as she sat down about a step away, but facing Wave. "Still, like I said, we'll have to wait and find out. Although it shouldn't be too long; I can't think of a single queen-level dragon who went more than three and a half years before she had her First Flight."

"True. We'll just have to wait and see. There isn't anything that any of us can do but hope for a large, healthy Clutch." Necia grinned and looked over at the two Scarlets. "And pray that Impressing mutation and normal-colored dragons alike will make some Candidates very happy people. To change the subject, how long have you and Trementh been together? Have a weyrmate yet?"

(He needs a good green with a male rider for Ashke to mate with. XD)

Necia looked over as the large Orange-Blue dragon floated over to them almost as if he wasn't propelled- a rather strange sight, really. Piroth noticed the familiar presence and called a greeting, both physically and mentally, making it known that he was welcome in the group.

Turning her attention to the rider, Necia smiled as she remembered Ashke. She never had asked the girl if she liked just men or not; a decent question consider her dragon's coloring. The woman seemed lost in thought, but since Wave hadn't replied yet, and just in case Ashke wanted to join in on the conversation...

"Hello, Ashke!" Necia called over, beckoning with a hand. "Join us?"