08.Aug.13, 02:08 AM
V'riy raised an eyebrow at Arddra, a bit surprised at her comment. No one had served her dinner in a long time? "Happy to be of service, then," he smiled, giving her a quick wink. He wondered what her life had been like before being Searched. Sometimes, he forgot just how much tougher life was in some ways for women outside the Weyr.
His father had brought him up to treat women kindly, even though Z'ley had privately been of the opinion that most of the female population was a waste. V'riy remembered it had been a matter of pride for Z'ley to take care of his woman now and then and the habit had rubbed off on his son. Combined with a deeply ingrained sense of justice, V'riy just couldn't imagine having someone wait on him constantly without reciprocating once in awhile. It would feel too much like taking advantage of another person.
The bronzerider looked slightly embarrassed when she complimented his cooking. "Thank you. I'm glad you're enjoying it. So you're from Fort Hold? A happy coincidence that I made this stew today, then. I know how to make most of the major Hold fare." He shrugged nonchalantly and changed topics.
"Arddra… now that you've been here awhile, how do you feel about living at Katila?"
His father had brought him up to treat women kindly, even though Z'ley had privately been of the opinion that most of the female population was a waste. V'riy remembered it had been a matter of pride for Z'ley to take care of his woman now and then and the habit had rubbed off on his son. Combined with a deeply ingrained sense of justice, V'riy just couldn't imagine having someone wait on him constantly without reciprocating once in awhile. It would feel too much like taking advantage of another person.
The bronzerider looked slightly embarrassed when she complimented his cooking. "Thank you. I'm glad you're enjoying it. So you're from Fort Hold? A happy coincidence that I made this stew today, then. I know how to make most of the major Hold fare." He shrugged nonchalantly and changed topics.
"Arddra… now that you've been here awhile, how do you feel about living at Katila?"