bberg@discover-net.net wrote:
> 
> Day 2(Evening of the fish fry)
> 
>  Katrina was in her apartment working on a piece for Yarik and Danki's
> joining party tomorrow. It was a small sculpture made of strips of silver
> metal with blue stones-it depicted a cliff with a waterfall.  When Lenna
> invited Kat she hadn't mentioned gifts, but somehow Katrina just thought it
> would be nice. And lately Katrina had had the time to do the intricate
> metal
> and gem work that she liked and had trained for before joining with Azure.
> Katrina was doing a tricky joining with her small torch when she heard
> Azure:
> 
>  <Trissana says her rider has invited us to a fish fry>
> 
>  Katrina who had been deep in concentration, dropped her tool nearly
> burning herself as it fell onto the stone table, and went out as Azure
> bespoke her.
> 
>  Katrina replied <Fish fry, ehgads, I almost fried myself when you
> called me. I hope I didn't break anything>. Checking she finds her device
> is alright and the bit she was working still intact.
> 
>  <So when is this fish fry>, sent Katrina?
> 
>  <Now my rider on the green. I've seen the fish it is big. I believe the
> WarrenLady caught it>.
> 
>  Katrina put everything away and headed to the fish fry. She was amazed
> at how many people were about,*Must be a biiiiig fish*, she thought with
> a smile. Katrina went over to Trevor and Cynthia near the fire pit.
> 
>  "Good Evening to you two. So did you save anything from me," Katrina said
> with a grin?
> 
>  "Well it was tough," said Trevor,"Cynthia had to do a little WarrenLady
> magic to make sure there was enough."  A grin spread over Trevor's face as
> he looked at Cynthia who was laughing at some little joke between the two
> of them. Before Katrina could respond, Trissana caught her eye. The young
> dragon was hopping near the fire pit looking from Kat to the fire and back
> again.
> 
>  "What is she on about Trevor," said Katrina?
> 
>  "She wants you to know that she helped make the fire. She was really proud
> when I gave her coal and she poduced a flame."
> 
>  Katrina laughed, "Great to hear that. Tell her she did a fine job."
> 
>  As Trevor bespoke Triss he rolled his eyes.
> 
>  "What is it," piped up Kat?
> 
>  "She is asking about cupcakes again." Katrina laughed, and Trevor grinned
> as he spoke. Both of them recalled Azure's little vice and the trouble
> it caused not to long ago.
> 
>  Katrina stopped laughing and said, "Tell Triss to ask Azure, she can
> tell Triss alllll about cupcakes."
> 
>  As Katrina went off to mingle she coudn't help but think how different and
> happy Trevor seemed now then he was before. She knew his involvement with
> Cynthia was a factor. And Cynthia seemed alot happier to. Katrina paused in
> her thought just waiting for Azure to say something about Kat's limited
> relationships with the warren men at present, but her dragon was silent.
> 
>  <Azure what are you up to? Are you still around>?
> 
>  A groggy voice replied,<I'm just dozing. What is it>?
> 
>  Katrina smiled, hoping Azure didn't suspect her previous thoughts, and
> replied,<Oh nothing really my dragon. Nothing at all>.
> 
>  <Right I'm going back to sleep>.
> 
>  After Azure signed off Katrina became suspicious of her dragon,
> especially when she saw P'ker glance in her direction and smile. And
> Kat wouldn't be surprised if Lonnie wondered about her to.
> 
>  And somewhere near the far end of the green a female iridescent blue
> dragon was chuckling.
> 
> *****************************
> 
> Day 3(The Joining party)
> 
>  The day had gone by quickly. Katrina had barely finished her gift for
> the party when it was time to leave. Katrina wrapped the gift well so it
> would not only look nice but withstand the trip down from her apartment.
> 
>  Upon arriving at the party Katrina met up with Lenna like they had
> arranged earlier after patrol. Katrina's partner looked at the bundle
> in Kat's hands.
> 
>  "What is that," said Lenna?
> 
>  "It is just a little something. You didn't mention anything about gifts,
> but I had the time to do some metal and gem work. I have backround in
> such work. I trained as a craftsmen before joining with Azure."
> 
>  "Kat you never mentioned that. Let's go show the celebrating
> couple," Lenna said as she lead Katrina to her parents.
> 
>  After giving her gift, which was graciously accepted, with praise for
> it's craftsmanship, Katrina did the rounds with Lenna to meet and greet
> the other guests. After Lenna joined up with B'rand, Katrina continued on
> her own chatting with the friends and family of Danki and Yarik.
> 
>  Katrina had to admit to herself as she mingled with the other guests that
> she felt awkward about being there, afterall this was a family event, but
> she didn't let her uneasiness show. Everyone was pleasant to her, and there
> were other non-family members about to, but Kat just felt out of place. She
> had known the family for only a short time, and mainly from her association
> with Lenna, and Lonnie. Her thoughts were interrupted when Lonnie wondered
> over to her.
> 
>  "So are you getting to know everyone? You know there will be a test later to
> see if you recall everyone's names," Lonnie said with a smile.
> 
>  Katrina laughed and said,"You know I think I could handle that. I am sure
> it would be alot easier then taking Lenna to those caves tomorrow."
> 
>  "So she is still up to it then," said Lonnie?
> 
>  "Well she did give me her word, and knowing Lenna I don't believe
> she will go back on it. Maybe you could round up some of your siblings
> to help get Lenna to the caves and to help ease her apprehension."
> 
>  "I look into that. We could make it another family get together
> Lonnie," said with a grin. "And speaking of get togethers are you going to
> have one soon?"
> 
>  Katrina looked confused and replied,"What do you mean?"
> 
>  "Sorry, I guess I should have been specific. I understand that your birthing
> day is coming up in a few days, and I was wondering if your family was coming
> or if you were going to do anything for that day."
> 
>  Realization came to Katrina then, Lonnie was right but she hadn't told
> anyone. "How did you... Kat trailed off as she knew who snitched--Azure!
> 
>  Before Katrina or Lonnie could say anymore about the matter they heard
> a commotion, people hurring past, and Dan'yar call loudly for a healer.
> Upon arriving where the majority of the guests had gathered, Katrina saw
> Brisse being lead away to the med center and knew what was up. Kat silently
> wished the Junior Queen to have a safe, quick delivery and a healthy baby.
> 
> *****************
> Many hours later (early morn).
> 
>  Katrina was sleeping deeply when her dragon's excited and loud
> mind voice woke her.
> 
>  <Good news, wake up>!
> 
>  Kat rolled over and growled to herself at being awaken so early after her
> late night. Because of her drowsiness she didn't get what her dragon was
> on about, and sent:
> 
> <What is it? I'm trying to sleep here>?
> 
> <Tymor's rider has.., there was a brief pause, a mumble and then,
> ...has delivered>.
> 
>  <You were going to say clutched weren't you>?
> 
>  Azure sent,<I was not. And by the way the hatchl..., a pause and then,
> ...the child is fine as is the Junior Queen. It is a boy.>
> 
>  Katrina giggled to herself at Azure's stumblings and sent, <Thank you,
> that is great news. Send my congratulation via Tymor. Now I'm going back
> to sleep. Today is the day Blanchie's rider is returning to the caves, and
> I need all the sleep I can get>.
> 
>  Katrina made a mental note to visit Brisse and the baby later. Kat then
> put her pillow over the back of her head and attempted to go back to sleep.
> 
> ************************
> NRPG:
> ----
> All: Here is my latest. It doesn't cover much ground but at least everyone
> knows I'm still about. When I write again it will be the rest of day 4 and
> the return to the caves with Lenna and probably anything else that comes up
> before then.
> 
> Barb: Have any idea's about the caves, send them along to me. And I also
> hope I got Lenna's parent's names right.
> 
> And Alton: I hope you had a Happy Birthday. And I am sending Katrina's
> updated bio after this post.
> 
>  Boy it is getting late here, I better get everything sent-hope I
> haven't made any errors in this.
>
> Respectfully,
> Kris Berg
> Katrina/Azure
> Cleft Warren

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