Persikath had been the best thing to ever happen to Aelis; she could now stay inside longer, didn't have to worry about being teased and threatened by any weyrbrats, and had made many new friends at her new home. K'mon and Nanvooth visited the pair regularly, particularly to introduce his new mate to them. Aelis loved Thia whole-heartedly, and they made fast friends.

However, it still came as a shock when one day the purple announced, Ridermine...I think I am going to rise soon... "You're - what?" Gulping, Aelis stood up from where she had been busy oiling Persikath's hide. I think I am going to rise soon. You remember how Nanvooth had spoken of this Backwards Frenzy when he and your brother visited last?

Nervously rubbing her hands with a grubby cloth, she sat next to her now-shining purple Persikath. "Er...yes, the one where the females are going to chase the males?" Persikath nodded and curled her tail up around Aelis. I would like to participate in it...if it is alright with you? Clearing her throat, Aelis gazed shiftily around their weyr. She had never thought of Persikath's rising. Sometimes re-Impressed dragons didn't rise, she guessed she'd been kind of hoping Persikath was one of them.

"I can't stop you from doing what you want to do, love. If you want to chase at Eriol, by all means..." The purple rumbled and turned to nuzzle her rider. I just want to make sure I catch the best male for us, ridermine... Stroking the purple muzzle, Aelis smiled. "I trust you, with everything."

Then let us go, the Backwards Frenzy awaits.