[G] [P] 738.09.19 | Sunshine And Seawater

It's early.
Yes it is.
Why are we awake?
Because the earlier we go, the earlier we can come back in case we're needed.
I'd rather we just go back to sleep.
You can sleep in the sun when we get there
Fine.

Vee rolled her eyes and smiled a bit as she worked the straps over her fussy dragon and settled them into place before securing them. She was always extra diligent about her riding straps. It wouldn't do for her to fall off because K'ton might kill her. He may try, but I would not allow it., Nadioth told her matter-of-factly, causing Vee to laugh. I know you wouldn't, love K'ton was already gone that morning so she wasn't worried about waking him with her laughter or noise. Not that he would have minded much, but she likely wouldn't have made it out of the weyr before midday had he been there.

Straps finally in place she picked up the pack she had prepared the night before and opened it. She put a bundle of fresh fruit and bread inside then closed it back up. She slid the strap onto her shoulder and climbed up and into her seat, where she fastened the pack into place. She secured herself into her seat and gave Nadioth's neck a gentle pat. Ready? Nadioth huffed as she stood and stretched lazily, like an overgrown feline. If we must., was all she said before dropping out of the weyr and into the cool morning air. Cool air, that was something she had missed, and was forever glad they had moved north again. She wasn't a fan of being constantly hot and sticky, which was pretty much life in the south. Nadioth rumbled beneath her before giving a bugle of greeting to the watch dragon, then winked Between

Moments later they were over the beach, one of the generally quieter beaches, especially this time of year. Nadioth hovered for a moment, surveying the rocky area they preferred, for the best place to land. Vee felt Nadioth's annoyance as she spotted the blue and his rider. It's occupied. Let's go back., she complained as they flew over slowly. Don't be ridiculous, who is it?, she asked. She looked as they flew over but could only see the blue hide of the dragon and the dark hair of the rider. Venseth of Indivara, Nadioth replied as she banked and circled lazily, finally coming to land on an expanse of rock not too far from the blue rider, though not close enough to overly crowd. The name gave Vee some pause before she unhooked her pack finally and dismounted with practiced ease. She knew Indivara, or rather, knew of her, everyone from Katila did.

She couldn't remember offhand ever actually speaking to her, and that fault was all her own. She had never had any bad experience with her, though her behavior was fairly well known, Vee had always kept herself separate from most of the candidates, lost in her own head as she had always been. She was suffering for it now of course, but she was working on it slowly. She was a gold rider, a Junior Weyrwoman. It was her job to know everyone in and around her weyr. She set her pack off to the side where it was unlikely to fall and looked up at Nadioth who was already looking more and more disgruntled. Why not go for a swim then stretch out in the sun?, she told her. Nadioth dipped her head down and considered her rider with one whirling eye. We will leave soon, yes? Soon enough. Now go, and behave.

The last bit was said sternly, she knew very well how tempermental her dragon could be around those she didn't like or know well. The gold snorted softly then, with a few wing beats and scattered stones, was off and gliding toward the ocean waves, where she delicately landed in the water a decent distance from the blue. Vee reaffirmed her command to behave then turned to where Indivara was fishing. This was probably not going to go over well, but she called out a friendly, "Good morning, Indivara.", regardless. "We're sorry to intrude," No we're not Hush! "We didn't realize anyone would be here. Generally no one is, I hope you don't mind.

@Indivara