Answer for Groghe?
Yes, and she gave him a stern look, though Im not surprised youve forgotten. He was going to demand that the dragonmen of Pern go directly to the Red Star and put an end to Thread forever.
Flar got slowly to his feet.
Ive always said that you solve one problem and five more appear from between.
Well, I think weve contrived to keep Groghe away from you tonight, but we promised to have a joint meeting of Hold and Craft at Benden Weyr tomorrow morning.
Thats a blessing.
In the act of opening the door, he hesitated and groaned again.
Isnt the numbweed helping?
Not me. Its Fandarel. Between fire lizards, Threads and Tron, I cant face him.
Oh, him! Lessa pulled the door open, grinning up at her Weyrmate. Hes already deep in plans to bury, coat or thicken those ungrateful wires. Hes planning installations with every Lord Holder and Craft. Wansors dancing like a sun-crazed wherry to get his hands on the distance-viewer, all the time wailing that he needntve dismantled the first apparatus. She tucked her arm in his, lengthening her stride to match his. The man whos really put out is Robinton.
Robinton?
Yes. Hed composed the most marvelous ballad and teaching songs and now theres no reason to play them.
Whether Lessa had deliberately saved that until now, Flar didnt know, but they crossed the courtyard, laughing, though it hurt his side.
Their passage would have been noted anyhow, but their smiling faces subtly reassured the diners seated at the makeshift tables about the yard. And suddenly Flar felt there was indeed something to celebrate.