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[NRPG:  Someone give me a timeline?  I have no clue where Sarilyn is at
timewise.  So if this is totally wrong, retcon it.  I'm used to getting
regular timelines.]

> ******
>
> [Day 8, That afternoon]
>
> Ignoring the weight on her back, Sylan followed the grey as he spiralled
> down to the warren bowl near the Medical Center and landed none too
> gently.
>
> As the poor blond man was tossed about like a reed in a high wind, one of
> the riding straps suddenly snapped.  Turning slightly green with
> motion-sickness, Jad closed his eyes as he flew to one side, sliding off
> the dragon's back.  When he opened them again, the world had turned upside
> down.

       Sarilyn had rested, visited her mother, and grabbed some clean
clothes.  She felt much better, and had decided to visit with Lunath for a
while.  All the goinds on lately had her wanting to leave, go somewhere
safe, but she didn't even have anyone to talk to about how she felt.  And
well..the med center was full.  She looked forward to going back to her
apartment.

        Her snuggling session was interrupted by a soft chuckle from Lunath.
~Humans are quite amusing.  But do they often hang upside down for fun?~

        *Hang upside...what are you talking about love?*

        ~The dragon in the bowl, there is a human hanging....~

        The rest of the thought was ignored as Sarilyn hurried as fast as
she was able to go, out to the bowl, there to stop with amazement, for sure
enough...there *was* someone hanging from the riding straps of a worried
looking dragon.

         *Love, please let the dragon know that I am going to get rid of
that ecess weight?*

         ~All right...~

         That dragon's head slowly turned, and it watched as Sarilyn slowly
approached.  ~She says that the human on her bakc is not her rider.~

          *Is NOT her...what the??*

          Sarilyn moved closer, reaching for her belt knife.  Just in case
she had to cut the straps.  "Please hold still, I'm going to get you loose
from those straps."

           Jad opened his eyes, still feeling sick, and watched as a young
woman came into his line of vision.  She had curly red hair, and was
slightly plump but not in a 'fat' manner.  Green eyes looked as if they
wanted to crinkle with laughter, but they didn't.

            Leaning in slightly, she hmmm'd. "You're slightly twisted in
thse straps, but I think I can get you out without cutting them."  She
thought a moment then nodded.  "Yup, this will work."

            She moved slightly to one side, and wrapped her arm around the
young man's shoulder's, gripping slightly.  Then she unbuckled the twisted
strap, immediately pulling Jad towards her and holding on as she unbuckled
the other straps.  Then she supported him as they both sort of slid to the
ground.

             One look at his face, and she immediately hunched his head down
between his knees.  "Take slow, deep breaths, in through the nose and out
through the mouth."

             His color returned slightly, and Sarilyn helped him up,
answering the query in her mind.  "He's fine, love.  A little green around
the edges though."

              Jad blinked, and looked around, confused.  And Sarilyn
grinned.  "Other side, that's Lunath, she was asking how you were.  And I'm
Sarilyn, her rider.  Now, do you feel up to a short trip to the med center?
I'll help you if you like."

              Glancing up at the other dragon, Sarilyn smiled.  "Bet you
feel better now too.  And I'll see about getting you another set of straps,
as I'm betting those are slightly strained."  Not recognizing either dragon
or this new person, she added quickly, "And welcome to Xylian Warren."

              *Love, are you feeling well enough to eat?*

              ~Starving, actually!~

              *Good!  Can you please ask our guest if she is hungry as well,
and keep her company?  She looks a bit off color.~

              Standing slowly, Sarilyn offered assistence to Jad, and
reached for a fast reassuring pat to the visiting dragon as well.  At least
she had something to do to feel useful.

[Tag:  Lynette, David and David!  (Sheesh... confuzzled  :)  ]

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