Michel was in autopilot during Evelle's rescue.  He heard Wynn 
commanding, but didn't know what he was really doing.

*Michel, you have to calm down.  We are rescuing Evelle.*

Michel spoke back and forth with the Multi-colored Dragon, discussing 
what was going on, flying in formation.  This was the first time in a 
long while that Michel had flown with the wing.  Halfway thru the 
mission, the Ground started shaking, Paranth having to dodge a 
particularly large chunk of rock.

*Wow.  If that had gotten us, we'd have had problems.  I dunno how we 
would have managed to dig ourselves out.*

Michel merely nodded, his mind still stuck on Lori.  Paranth prattled on.

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Later on, Michel went back, and heard rumors (dragon-gossip) that Almiron 
was going to Mate with..Salinda?  Wasn't that her name?  Darshan's last 
win.  

"I wonder if Almiron is still having problems with the locals over that."

*No, Darshan mentions none of that, tho he mentions Darlea is...adjusting...*

Michel didn't like the sound of that.  He made a mental note to speak 
with his friend about such.

*Oh, Michel,*  Paranth started, then Michel blipped out.

Michel and Paranth re-appeared over Marrid Warren.

"What are we doing here?"

Michel looked down, and saw several people at the entrance to a cave.  
Strangely, he thought he saw Hatchling Dragons crawling out of the cave.

*Michel, those are Fiera's Hatchlings.  Carie is injured below.*

Michel's head started pounding.  He brought Paranth in for a landing, 
almost snapping his ankle coming off the Dragon.  He ran for the cavern, 
several men holding him back.

"You have to let me in there.  My sister is Hurt!"

"You ain't goin nowhere, so long as that roof is unstable.  We barely 
were able to clear space for the Hatchlings, let alone a man," said one 
of his captors.  Michel struggled briefly, wondered how much more trouble 
would be started if he started brawling with his captors, and settled 
down to wait.  He was startled by a hand grabbing his shoulder.

"Hello," said a voice behind him, "You're Carie's brother, from Keldarra, 
right?"


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Still Later....

Michel's eyes burned silent tears for Al'Darian.  He had never met the 
man, nor even heard much of him, til his sacrifice.  He saw the main 
figures, and several he didn't know.  However, on looking around, he saw 
a few sets of eyes staring at himself, then looking quickly elswehere.

Lori had stayed at her apartment, having an intense dislike of funerals, 
and having been to too many in her lifetime.  Michel had taken the 
comment normal.  His mind kept wandering back.  Michel saw Almiron at the 
gathering, and afterwards made his way over to talk to him.

"Good to see you Almiron, tho admittedly, I wish the circumstances were 
better."

Almiron nodded.

"Tho," He quipped, "That would break record."

Michel half-smiled and nodded, still somewhat distracted by his worries 
over Lori, but still getting better about it in the company of his friend.

"Yes, you're right.  SO, what's this about you and Salinda?"


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Still Later...

Michel returned home, it had been a busy day, and things were ok.  
Paranth was bothered at not winning either of the days mating flights  
Michel had inwardly been happy, even at Paranth's chiding.

Michel walked in, and immediately noticed something was wrong.  He went 
into a crouch, his hand already tugging a knife free.  Slowly entering 
his apartment, he noticed all his belongings scattered around.  He 
couldn't tell immediately if anything had been stolen or not, but noticed 
a particularly clean spot in the center of the room.  A note rested there.


        Be Advised, You Are Not Wanted Here.
        Leave Immediately, and There Will Be
        No Problems.  If You Remain At
        Keldarra Warren, There Will Be More
        Trouble.  This Is Just The Beginning.


The Letter was, of course, unsigned.   Michel started teh clean-up of his 
apartment, while Paranth, without his knowledge, asked soem of the friend 
dragons if anyone knew anything.


Michel and Paranth.
  AKA Chris Canary