07.Aug.13, 01:45 AM
The sudden playfulness of the dragon towards his rider was a joy to see and reminded Arddra of happier times in her life. To be that carefree and happy with somebody again would be nice. She was fast realizing Impressing a dragon really would be her only salvation from the horrors that haunted her since her kidnapping... no, to be honest with herself, her husband's worsening conditions and the knowledge she could lose him was just the first.
It was with great effort Arddra pushed away the rising sadness before it could overwhelm her. V'riy's cheerful naked affection and warmth for his dragon helped her maintain control of her emotions. This was the only reason why the pain was not so visible on her features when V'riy turned to address her with nearly the same warmth as he did to his dragon earlier.
"I don't mind doing things for Morith...it would be good practice for me," Arddra said then realized she may be intruding on the private moments between rider and dragon. "That is to say, if you don't mind, I don't want to intrude."
Arddra exhaled slowly, finding herself warmed by his smiling and big brother air. In a way she was glad he suggested she go first as it gave her time to deal with the mix of uncertainty and other emotions rushing through her without worrying about V'riy seeing any expressions on her face.
Entering the hut, Arddra noticed it was quite clean and filled with the scent of cooking strew. Immediately her stomach growled as she inhaled the delicious scent deeply. If his cooking smelled this good Arddra knew it was likely to taste just as good as it smelled. It was also nice to see he knew how to cook for himself. perhaps all the Dragonriders had to learn, given it would be difficult to get food delivered fresh from the kitchens this far away. No, Arddra realized V'riy is probably more the exception than the rule as the dinning hall was packed with dragonriders as well as other weyrfolk during meal times.
She walked to the center of the room before she turned to face V'riy, feeling more nervious as now she was in his hut with no place to run. Swallowing she distracted herself by opening up her pouch and pulling out the mended shirt.
"I..I did my best to ensure the repairs aren't noticeable by trying to match the natural folds and flares of the sheeve." Arddra explaned, holding the garment out towards him. She wanted to give him back his shirt so she won't forget to do it, thus ensuring he didn't have that reason to seek her out should he prove not to be as nice as he acted.
A part of her, deep down, hoped he was as nice as he seemed. After over two years married to a very affectionate and sensual man, three years without letting herself be touched left a deep seated loneliness within her. The rape by a randy dragonrider who's dragon failed to catch a green didn't make it easy for her to risk any man to get close to her.
Biting her lip she started looking around, noting everything in her immediate surroundings. Glancing back at V'riy she did her best to give him an appreciative smile. "You have a nice place."
It was with great effort Arddra pushed away the rising sadness before it could overwhelm her. V'riy's cheerful naked affection and warmth for his dragon helped her maintain control of her emotions. This was the only reason why the pain was not so visible on her features when V'riy turned to address her with nearly the same warmth as he did to his dragon earlier.
"I don't mind doing things for Morith...it would be good practice for me," Arddra said then realized she may be intruding on the private moments between rider and dragon. "That is to say, if you don't mind, I don't want to intrude."
Arddra exhaled slowly, finding herself warmed by his smiling and big brother air. In a way she was glad he suggested she go first as it gave her time to deal with the mix of uncertainty and other emotions rushing through her without worrying about V'riy seeing any expressions on her face.
Entering the hut, Arddra noticed it was quite clean and filled with the scent of cooking strew. Immediately her stomach growled as she inhaled the delicious scent deeply. If his cooking smelled this good Arddra knew it was likely to taste just as good as it smelled. It was also nice to see he knew how to cook for himself. perhaps all the Dragonriders had to learn, given it would be difficult to get food delivered fresh from the kitchens this far away. No, Arddra realized V'riy is probably more the exception than the rule as the dinning hall was packed with dragonriders as well as other weyrfolk during meal times.
She walked to the center of the room before she turned to face V'riy, feeling more nervious as now she was in his hut with no place to run. Swallowing she distracted herself by opening up her pouch and pulling out the mended shirt.
"I..I did my best to ensure the repairs aren't noticeable by trying to match the natural folds and flares of the sheeve." Arddra explaned, holding the garment out towards him. She wanted to give him back his shirt so she won't forget to do it, thus ensuring he didn't have that reason to seek her out should he prove not to be as nice as he acted.
A part of her, deep down, hoped he was as nice as he seemed. After over two years married to a very affectionate and sensual man, three years without letting herself be touched left a deep seated loneliness within her. The rape by a randy dragonrider who's dragon failed to catch a green didn't make it easy for her to risk any man to get close to her.
Biting her lip she started looking around, noting everything in her immediate surroundings. Glancing back at V'riy she did her best to give him an appreciative smile. "You have a nice place."