Trinale showed Merissa where to get Chrysthal settled, chatting the whole 
way about how happy she was about Merissa joining and now being a 
Queenrider. Merissa was quiet, only speaking really when Trinale asked 
her a question.

After they got Chrysthal settled, they headed for the party, although 
Merissa seemed a little reluctant. Trinale made her rounds of the nobles, 
congratulating those who's sons and daughters had joined and commiserating 
with those whos sons and daughters hadn't. She also introduced Merissa as 
her new junior Queenrider. Some of the nobles snubbed her slightly 
because they wished their daughters had joined instead, but Trinale 
soothed the ruffled feathers.

(Come on, Trinale) she heard Cricket whine petulantly

She turned to Merissa "I need to see to Cricket. She is upset. Will you 
cover for me while I am gone?"

Merissa nodded. At that moment Cali came up and asked for Merissa to play 
the song she had the previous night. While Merissa left to get her 
instrument Trinale turned to Cali and asked "Keep an eye on her for me, 
will you? I need to take Cricket hunting"

Cali nodded, understanding. Trinale then slipped away.

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Trinale hopped onto Cricket and off they headed just a little ways away 
from the warren. There Trinale hopped off and Cricket took to the air.

Trinale plopped down on the ground while Cricket surveyed the area, It 
was late afternoon and the sun was just beginning to set, and Trinale 
watched the beautiful sunset. Suddenly she felt Cricket's excitement as 
she spotted something.

(A Whiteriver falcon! )

Trinale was happy for Cricket. (I am glad, my sweetie)

(I don't think Bishlea is glad)

(Who's Bishlea?)

(The wild dragon who chased the falcon here. Actually Bishlea 
understands, its her rider that is upset)

(What? I thought you said Bishlea was wild?)

(She is, but she has a rider)

Trinale was standing by this time shading her eyes and looking at the sky.

(Bishlea? This is Trinale, Cricket's rider. I am sorry she stole your 
falcon. She has just recently left her hatchlings, who were born today 
and she was very hungry)

(Bishlea understands, Trinale. It's her rider who doesn't and she is 
coming to talk with you) Cricket said as she headed to be beside Trinale.

	Bishlea angled herself down, slowly dropping to the ground.  The 
Queen followed, landing first, close to her rider who was watching with 
interest as the wild dragon alighted and a very tall woman hopped off.  
The dragon was large by dragon standards and black as night.  The woman 
who stood in front of the dragon was dressed in leather armor dyed black 
to match her hair and the scales of the dragon.  It was hard to tell, 
even in the sunlight, where the woman began and the dragon ended.

	Trinale spotted the handle of a sword and a long bow peeking out 
from over the woman's shoulders.  A fighter, she thought, to which her 
dragon agreed, adding, *Wild dragon, Trinale.  Like the one that stole my 
child.*

(The wild dragons did not steal your child, Cricket. The joinings happen 
only when they are right.) Trinale pointed out

(I know. Its just hard to lose a child) Cricket sighed.

	The woman approached, leaving behind her dragon, and Trinale 
found that she more curious than suspicious.

	"You stole Bishlea's falcon," Titania accused, without preamble.  
"Haven't you ever learned etiquette?"

	"I apologize for Cricket's...haste.  It is the first chance she's 
had to hunt in a while," Trinale replied, carefully.

	Titania was brought up short.  She hadn't expected an apology so 
readily, nor so sincerely.  

	"Next time, try to control her."

	She spun on her heel, striding back to Bishlea, who snorted out a 
brief burst of flame.  *Well, that was no fun at all.*

	*Tell me.* Titania answered.

	"Wait!" Trinale called, halting Titania's movement.  She swung 
back, tilting her head inquisitively.
	
	"Yes?"

Trinale was curious about this woman. She wished she could think of 
something to get her to stay for awhile, plus it appeared she was a 
fighter and her dragon was strong and they would be of benefit to the warren.

"My name is Trinale. I am Warrenlady of Whiteriver Warren" Trinale 
stated. As this seemed to have no affect on the rider she continued
"We are having a hatching party back at the warren. Cricket's eggs have 
just hatched, thats why she was so hungry and rude. Could we make it up 
to you by offering you food and drink at the party. Cricket could show 
Bishlea where she could get a replacement meal. We would also be pleased 
if you would accept our hospitality for the night. Would you please join us?"

Trinale looked expectantly at the rider, hoping that she would accept the 
invitation.

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