RCW: The Weyrwoman knows

Posted on Mon Feb 16th, 2026 @ 7:14pm by Bronze Rider I'han & Bronze Rider A'ren & Bronze Rider Ni’hau

Mission: 3531 AL
Timeline: M4 D8

I’han frowned as he leaned against the wall as he waited for A'ren to appear. He was sure that this was going to cause no end of trouble but nothing could be done now when A’ren knew to come to his office when he returned to the Weyr. He ran a hand through his short hair wishing he would have thought to bring some klah or wine with him.

“Should not be long. Tanly is on watch and Cadalayith has just confirmed it.” I’han said quietly, reaching out to play with the glow basket in the corridor.

“I can’t decide if I want him to hurry up or take his time,” Ni’hau admitted.

“I want him to hurry up.” I’han admitted. He did not want to be out there longer than he needed to be. The longer they were there the longer there was chance of someone else seeing them and wondering about what was going on. “Before Calarya wanders through here.”

A’ren had been a bit surprised by the request to meet at his office. Zarminath hadn’t really told him much and that worried him more. Once he was sure Zar was taken care of he headed for his office.

The Weyrleader frowned slightly as he approached. “I’han? Ni’hau?”

“Weyrleader,” greeted Ni’hau. “I hope your day has been good so far and that we don’t ruin it in a few minutes.”

I’han just stood there trying to keep a neutral expression despite knowing how angry the man was about to be. Kalaith was definitely still in the Weyr so the Weyrwoman really had not just gone off and attempted it.

A’ren was very confused by Ni’hau’s words. “No complaints.” He glanced over at I’han, seeing the man was being far too quiet. “What is going on?”

“I think we’d better discuss that inside,” said Ni’hau, nodding at the Weyrleader’s office door. It wouldn’t do for more people to learn about this.

I’han said nothing and ignored the glance. He was not going to be the one to tell him when he was going to be very cross. “Let’s.” The young man said pushing open the door before anyone could argue.

A’ren wasn’t liking this at all. Neither would say anything and it must be bad if Ni’hau wanted them behind closed doors. He sighed softly as he walked into his office and then turned to face the two bronze riders.

“Someone better start talking,” he said.

Once the door was closed, Ni’hau said, “the Weyrwoman visited us just now. She was asking… well, I’ll just say it. She was asking about Tiiming.”

I’han wandered over and sat on the couch. “She has enough information to actually make an attempt to do it.” The man stated quietly knowing the Weyrleader needed to know it completely even if he got cross at them.

“It… didn’t SOUND like she wanted to try it,” put in Ni’hau. “But yeah. She could. I warned her not to, for what it’s worth.”

A’ren stared at the two bronze riders in disbelief, paling a bit. “She knows what?” he repeated. He should have known this sharding Timing thing would come back to haunt them.

Ni’hau winced. Of course the Weyrleader wouldn’t be happy. “She practically ordered me,” he defended. “And she did have a point; it’s not right that the north should know it and not the south.”

I’han winced at the calm tone from the Weyrleader. He knew what was coming and it was not going to be pretty. “She has not gone anywhere.” I’han added gently.

A’ren closed his eyes briefly, trying not to get upset. And he didn’t doubt Lana ordered just that. “That might be a valid point, but it is something our Weyrwoman shouldn’t even consider.” He glanced at I’han. “Yet,” he pointed out.

“Yet…” I’han agreed softly. Lana was stubborn and head strong, but just because she now knew did not mean she would do it.

Shouldn’t consider… yet? That sounded ominous. But Ni’hau was still relatively new here and he didn’t feel comfortable asking the burning question that desperately wanted to escape his mind via his mouth. “Is there anything you would like to know about it, Weyrleader?” he asked softly.

A’ren just hoped to Faranth that Lana didn’t try anything. He knew she wanted to know everything she could about Timing. “I guess how is it done properly?” he asked. He didn’t so much want to ever try it, but as Weyrleader he needed to know.

Ni’hau repeated what he had told the Weyrwoman, emphasizing the danger. “The theory is easy, the practice is not,” he finished. “Even though I’ve done it twice, I want to avoid ever doing it again if at all possible.”

A’ren sighed as he listened to Ni’hau. “Then we will have to make sure people realize the danger.” He glanced at I'han, hoping that Lana wouldn't try anything without talking to them first.

“I would suggest making it common knowledge and the queens lock it down.” I’han said frowning as Kanoth stirred to let him know that his mate was no longer the watch pair.

“That might be the safest,” agreed Ni’hau. “But then again, it might backfire spectacularly.”

The Weyrleader scrubbed at his face. He could see both points. Locking it down would be good, but he had a feeling Lana wasn’t going to go for that.

“We’ll do what ver you think is best, Weyrleader,” Ni’hau added. It was a tough call to make and he was just glad it wasn’t his.