Raylin had had more issues with his magic running rampant. In fact he set the kitchen table on fire that was only put out thanks to Ricardo and Azrial's quick thinking. He had seen Ricardo off and on but for the most part Ricardo was respecting that Azrial was alpha and was protecting his best friend and liege. Sometimes Ricardo would have verbal disagreements with Azrial over something involving Raylin but he seemed to concede defeat easier. That didn't mean there hadn't been a couple times Ricardo won of what was in Raylin's best interest. It just meant that Ricardo was working hard to not start stuff with Azrial again. He didn't like the last few weeks. The heat spells became stronger and it hurt sometimes until Azrial took some of the heat. Yet he never once regretted taking the baby into himself. It just hurt sometimes when they got hotter. He whimpered from time to time which always brought Azrial to him. Tears often filled his eyes the past few nights until Azrial rubbed his tummy. It hurt before he did and felt like his stomach was going to pop open.<br/><br/>He breathed heavily as he walked from the room. His baby bump more pronounced and obviously there. It was rounder and about four or five inches out. Showing he was getting further along in the pregnancy. He was hungry and Azrial was busy getting ready for his sister and the other guy, his brother in law, that was coming. He was excited to see Jen again. He really liked his new found friend. He had enjoyed the last Moonlight Ceremony. He knew they weren't fully bonded but he was waiting to hear valuable precious words...I love you. He needed to hear those words before he gave in fully to his hearts desire. He had fallen irreplacably in love with Azrial yet tried to hide it. He knew Azrial wanted him as a mate but he didn't know...he didn't know if Azrial truly felt love for him. Until he knew that he couldn't...bring himself to say anything. He didn't want to get hurt because it hadn't reach that level for his mate. He nuzzled him sometimes when they hugged. Trying to show affection in ways Azrial would understand.<br/><br/>He found Azrial and followed him to the courtyard. Wobbling a bit as he tried to run over to her but was too tired to do it. Hugging her back. "I'm happy to see you again Jen." He smiled happily. He smiled at the new dragon he hadn't seen before. He moved back to snuggling into Azrial's warmth. He looked at him then to Azrial. "You seem to know Ricardo pretty well." He teased. "My best friend is probably training somewhere like he usually does most days he isn't helping to protect me." He said softly. Looking at Caylen and spoke where his mouth could be seen. "Its nice to meet you Caylen." He looked at his tummy which was bigger since they last saw Jen. He looked up as she rubbed his tummy. Blushing a bit more. Looking at Caylen. "Its okay. I don't mind if he doesn't want to talk." He said with a smile.<br/><br/>He watched Caylen and Azrial walk off. Looking back at Jen. Blushing a bit about Caylen's thumbs up. He looked at Jen again. Giggling a bit. "Okay. You're rooms across from mine and Azrial's. Caylen has a room right next to yours. I made Azrial prepare him a den on the bed as well. It was only fair since he invited him." He pulled her along gently. Stopping after awhile as the castle was big. He felt dizzy and leaned against the wall. Magic rippling off him before it passed. He started walking again. His hand on his belly rubbing it trying to keep the hot spell away. "Ricardo is odd sometimes. He only wants the best for me and can't help his old habit of being the one protecting me. Its still a hard adjustment for him to let Azrial do most of it. We've been best friends since we were in diapers." he said. "I hope Azrial gets someone who accepts both the Drakken and the Dragon inside of him. Its hard for Ricardo to find someone because of the warring sides." He explained.<br/><br/>He opened the door to the room that was decorated in her favorite color with a den made of furniture, pillows, and other things on the bed. Pointing to it. "Thats the den on top of a bed." He said with a giggle. "I hope you like it. Azrial worked really hard on the dens." He said. "If...if you want later I can take you guys to the shrines to get items for your hoards. There is three. The main one, one donated by kids, and another of home made stuff by the poorer people. Everyone loves dragons and wants to help them with their hoards. Ricardo once in a while goes there. He has a hoard under his bed. Least I'm betting thats where it is. Been a long time since been near Ricardo's room. We were kids. Do you have any childhood friends Jen?" he asked curiously.<br/><br/><span style="font-style: italic">Ricardo was in the guard's training grounds deeper within the castle. He was half naked. Worn jeans covered by plates of armor made from his drakken and dragon scales and metal. He made them himself. The black scales shimmering in the light. He held a sword. Swinging it then backed up the swing with a spiral kick in which his form actualy spun like a top and he landed with grace on one foot. His foot kicked high into the air and his blade flipped to the opposite hand and sliced through the air. The blade tossing into his other hand as the leg came down. He swung with a fist and then sliced numerous times in succession with his sword. Arcing his leg high then spiraled it out to the side rapidly.<br/><br/>Lunging sideways with a kick before landing at an angle on that heel. Kicking up with the other foot and flipped to land on his free hand. Slicing with the sword before flipping up into the air and kicking in a spinning arc straight up and over in an aerial somuersault before landing on his feet smoothly. His body taking up a fighters stands once more. His ripped abs held an eight pack and his entire torso was chiseled muscle. Muscle usually hidden beneath long sleeved loose shirts. His arms bulky but not more than a sexy way. Not oh my god he is too muscular. He stood up straight when he sensed people enter the training grounds. "Azrial do you always spy on people when they are training?" He asked in amusement. Catching the second scent and turned around. Doing cool down stretches and walked over. "Whose he?" He asked in curiousity. Studying the cute male. Looking him over. For some reason he found both his Drakken and his Dragon equally curious about the other dragon. "I'm Ricardo Dragonsray." He said with a bow. Standing up straight. Looking at Azrial. "Why did you seek me out? " His gaze kept going back to Caylen as if drawn there by some unspeakable force.</span>