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Chap. 385 Homestead Ruminations
Chap. 385 Homestead Ruminations “Hi, Mum, I don’t mean to be rude, but it’s about to rain, and I need to get all this Stuff under cover,” he said to Daryat. He’d left Raventh on the far side of the family cothold. “It’s been raining off and on all day,” she said, trotting to keep…
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Chap. 384 The Susi Cub
Chap. 384 The Susi Cub K’ndar was walking back to his quarters when an amazing sight hit his eyes. A woman was walking two leashed animals: a dog, and one that it took him several confused seconds to recognize. It’s Dian, Orlon’s wife. And she’s walking a susi. I forgot. I completely forgot I brought…
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Chap. 383 The Dog and the Horse
Chap. 383 The Dog and The Horse Finally, K’ndar thought, as he walked out of his small workspace, I’ve cleared my decks and finally have some free time. I’m going riding! The doors to the outside whisked open. The scent of a lovely, if cold day hit him. This winter had been an exceptionally cold…
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Chap. 382 The Transfer
Chap. 382 The Transfer K’ndar and the other dragon riders had just finished unharnessing their dragons when his and Francie’s fire lizards began to warble a welcome. Within seconds, all of their dragons trumpeted welcome. Several dragons appeared over head. “On the ground there! Hello, Landing! May we land?” one of the riders called. T’balt…
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Chap. 381 The Accusation
Chap. 381 The Accusation He stepped out into the early morning light. A heavy fog lay close to the land, the rising sun tinting it with pink and gold highlights. There’s something about dawn that I just love, he thought. Although I didn’t get much sleep last night. Siskin and Raventh emerged from the dragon…
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Chap. 380 The Whers
Chap. 380 The Whers Dinner resting comfortably in his stomach, K’ndar made his way out of the dining hall. He passed the new ‘library’. It was open, even after work hours, and there were a few people in it, perusing the growing number of shelves. One woman was reading to a small child on her…
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Chap. 379 The Carcass
Chap. 379 The Carcass “Whew,” Raylan said, grateful to be out of the stable and in the cold fresh air. “Are you okay?” K’ndar asked. Siskin circled over his head, then landed on his shoulder. “Well, now, with a walk and the fresh air, yes,” the man said, “I’ve never felt so odd. First the…
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Chap. 378 The Operation
Chap. 378 The Operation “Oh, I wish you’d called me sooner,” the animal healer said in dismay, removing his stethoscope. “Has he lathered up like this for long?” Sky dozed in the cavern’s aisleway. “For a while. It’s not from pain, just separation panic. He was separated from his friend, Donal earlier today.” Lorenzo said.…
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Chap. 377 The Equine Bounty Hunter
Chap. 377 The Equine Bounty Hunter “What in the world is going on?” K’ndar sputtered,”is today Thief’s Day? Because this is the third occurrence of theft I’ve been witness to today. What am I, a thief magnet?” “What? What do you mean?” Raylan said, having just arrived. “Never mind, let’s find out what’s going on,”…
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Chap. 376 The Theft
Chap. 376 The Theft Raventh came out of between so close to the drop point that K’ndar whooped. Now he wouldn’t have to worry about moving the speartooth carcass. “Incredible! Raventh! It’s almost as if there’s a target beneath us!” Raventh said nothing, but K’ndar felt a surge of pride surge from his dragon. “Siskin,…