timekeeperlindar

[timekeeperlindar]

Liac had so happened to be dropping by on one of his rare visits when the thunderstorm suddenly took Lofty Castle...by storm. Of course, being somewhat callous to the thunder due to incidents during some of his travels left Liac at an advantage a few of his elders didn't have, and that by default left him to join in on hatchling-wrangling duty. He didn't mind, really: he only wished the hatchlings hadn't scattered so thoroughly.

Following the occasional sob or sniffle after a loud crack of thunder (big rabbit ears had advantages) led him to find Herbi in his own room. The hatchlings' big red eyes, soaked with fresh tears, was what Liac noticed first in the darkness. He turned on a few of the night lights scattered throughout the room until the space seemed a colorful planetarium, hoping it might soothe him somewhat. Poor little guy! He was cowering on Liac's bed, almost lost in the pile of plushies amongst the pillows.

Herbi was clearly too scared to budge, too, and Liac couldn't blame him. Even his offer to stay with him hadn't seemed to help very much; but maybe staying still was fine- better than having him running around like a fool with its hat on fire. All Liac could do at the moment was sit on the end of the bed, criss-cross.

Another thunderbolt cracked through the silence, and a rumble under their feet made even Liac shudder. This really was a bad storm.

"You know," he said after a moment, "this reminds me of a time when I was about your age: we had a big storm not too unlike this one- like all the wizards of Wizard's Peak were playing some heavy rock n' roll type stuff; Anyway, I was scared back then, too. So scared, Lateef had to hold me because I was shaking so much."

He smiled a little, half-guilty but more amused at the memory. "...But then a really loud bolt hit near the castle. I almost snatched Lateef's beard clean off."

Not much of a story, but hopefully the humor in it might make Herbi feel at least a little bit better.

"I'll stay with you until you fall asleep, ok?" Liac to Herbi

The saying “when it rains, it pours” exists for a reason.

Most locales had the benefit of not being up in the sky where most of the action took place - but even at ground level, thunderstorms could be brutally loud. Suffice to say, the Dream Weaver world was anything but its usual heavenly atmosphere during a torrential period.

Tonight, it was all hands on deck at Lofty Castle. The hatchlings had experienced a few bouts of rain since they were born - and this storm wasn’t just the worst they’d been through, the weather in the area hadn’t been this harsh in donkey’s years.

So instead of being gradually eased into the concept of nature’s booms and bangs, these poor kids were left terrified beyond all recognition.

Priority number one - aside from the obvious task of helping the little ones get through the harrowing ordeal - was closing up all the doors and windows. It’d been somewhat overcast all day, not that it could serve as much of a warning when this was one of those sudden and strong downpours.

Running around didn’t happen to be the strong suit of pudgy individuals like Mudada. The plan was to have him stay in the nursery with the baby dragons.

...well, it was before they made a connection between lightning and Useni’s affinity for electricity - even after he made a conscious effort to suppress the static that often crackled around his horns - immediately decided they wanted nothing to do with him and bailed on sight, with those who made it out the door scattering throughout the castle.

It was no question that he’d be on dream duty tonight.

The dragons and fairies generally had to rely on the sound of crying during this impromptu game of hide and seek; most of the tots chose to wedge themselves in tight spaces to stay away from whatever frightening phenomena rampaged outside (and Useni).

Herbi was uncovered hiding in Liac’s room - the wails and whimpers this storm squeezed out of him accounted for more than half of the noises he’d made all day. Tears and fatigue certainly made for an eye-reddening combo.

He didn’t budge when Liac offered to stay with him, Mudada’s inability to wrangle the hatchlings already proved that a comforting presence couldn’t overcome the dreadful cacophony outside.

#twelvedozenterrors #{dream hippy◇♡☆~liac}

[timekeeperlindar]

While they were kissing Tomas could help but move his tail to start tickling Lindar's stomach a little just as a joke. (luteoflaughs)

Lindar tensed suddenly, and then burst out laughing, trying to squirm away from the tickles.

"Haha-" he snorted and squirmed again, then tried to twist away, "HHAAHA- S-s-stop!!!" He laughed.

#ask #{stone hill postal service} #luteoflaughs

[timekeeperlindar]

(luteoflaughs) "You're my valentine obviously! I would never want it to be anyone else." Tomas goes in and kisses Lindar.

Lindar was about to make a teasing remark, (just to hide his own flustered state mostly), but then Tomas went in for a kiss.

His tail stiffed in surprise at first, and then started wagging uncontrollably. His face was flushed a blue so dark it was almost violet, but he managed somehow to keep his smug smile on his face. From behind his back he pulled out a rose and handed it to him.

"Well, we're of one mind, then," he said, and gave him another peck on the lips.

#ask #{stone hill postal service} #luteoflaughs #hshdjdhdhdjdd 😭💕💖💕💖 #so sweet

[timekeeperlindar]

I read the messages....

how bad was your Emo phases?

and are there photos of it :3

"Uuuhhh..." He hissed lightly under his breath. "It was...it was bad. I mean, bad. My mother has some photos still, but those are not available to the public...for good reason."

#ask #{stone hill postal service}

[timekeeperlindar]

GO to beeeeeed

"Wwwaaaaaaaaaaaggghh I don't wanna!"

#ask #{stone hill postal service}

[timekeeperlindar]

Daisy climbs up onto Lindar’s lap and sprawls out on her side, most likely getting ready to take a nap.

Lindar had been working on something before this-specifically, a timepiece that had a few stubborn, extremely rusted cogs that needed removing- but when he felt a little weight settle in his lap, he forgot all else.

How was he supposed to work with this much cuteness in his shop? Oh, well. He patted her gently on her back and tried to hold as still as he could, and work even more quietly- it would be slower going, but he could deal with it.

#ask #{stone hill postal service} #twelvedozenterrors

[timekeeperlindar]

If dragons shed all of their skin at once like a snake, would that be messed up or what?

"...Convenient, but horrifying," he agreed. Better than shedding multiple scales and having to sweep those up.

#ask #{stone hill postal service}

[timekeeperlindar]

*spanda throw pillow at Lindar’s face *

"What the-?"

"OOF!"

That was all he was able to get out when the pillow hit his face.

#ask #{stone hill postal service}

[timekeeperlindar]

the turtles would leave you alone if you give them a plate full of pizza

"...Sure, why not? I've experienced weirder."

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[timekeeperlindar]

Blade peek into the clock markers shop, he peek around betore spot Lindar “…mister Tick tick!’l

Lindar turned from his worktable, holding a stopwatch in one hand and a tool in the other. He saw the little hatchling and smiled.

"Oh! Hey, kiddo! What brings you here? Stop by just to say hello?"

#ask #{stone hill postal service}

[timekeeperlindar]

have you seen an bunch of Mutanted ninja turtles run past here?

"A bunch of what? Have the Magic Crafters and Beastmakers been collaborating again?"

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[timekeeperlindar]

Almost time for Halloween, Lindar! Have you got your costume sorted yet?

"Yes, actually! I'm going to be The Time Traveler from the novel- you know the one. Not quite a deviation from the steam punk aesthetic, but why would I do anything else?" He chuckled.

#ask #{stone hill postal service} #please pretend this isn't as late as it is

[timekeeperlindar]

leaves

leaves everywhere

"EVEEEEERRYWHERE," Lindar groaned, stopping in the middle of his raking just to complain about it. He loved the fall- the weather, the cozy sweaters, the flavored drinks, the colors- he just hated raking.

#ask #{stone hill postal service} #please pretend this isn't as late as it is

[timekeeperlindar]

By the time Lindar regained his composure, Charlie had developed a look of utter desperation on his face and made it clear he wanted his freedom back with a whimper.

"Aw, it's ok, buddy, c'mere," he said, moved from giggles to sympathy for the poor trapped hatchling. Lindar very gingerly hooked his claws around the tube and then wiggled it gently until- pop!- The hatchling was free.

"There you go," he said.

#ask #{stone hill postal service} #twelvedozenterrors

[timekeeperlindar]

How many balloons do you think would need to be tied to Tesla before he started flying?

"I...Don't know, actually. Why?"

"..."

"Please don't tie balloons to my son."

#ask #{stone hill postal service} #{⚡the clockmaker's son⚡~} #tesla meanwhile tying balloons to himself for science

[timekeeperlindar]

Something bonks into the side of Lindar’s leg - it’s Charlie, waltzing around aimlessly after he got his head stuck in a cardboard tube.

"Hm?" Lindar looked down almost as soon as he felt something bonk into his leg- upon seeing the culprit, however, he paused in everything he was doing, falling completely silent.

...Before making a noise like a kettle and collapsing into a fit of hysterical laughter. For awhile he could do nothing else, until finally he managed to pull himself together somewhat. He reached for the tube around the tot's head, positioning it so that he could look down it.

"Need a little help, there?" He chuckled.

#ask #{stone hill postal service} #twelvedozenterrors #ft. charlie

[timekeeperlindar]

How much wood would a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood?

"...Excuse me, what?"

#ask #{stone hill postal service} #clock dad being done a baffle