A Mutual Friend (Raven)

[Kiran]

{desc=Seph/Kira}Another day, another washing. Tauth was growing quickly and as such needed a lot of oiling. Not as much as the larger colors, no, but it still astounded her that he itched as badly as he did. The problem wasn't necessarily that he itched, though... it was that he didn't tell her immediately when he did. Dearest Kira, you would oil me in time. It is required, three times a day, as yet.

The weyrling raised her eyebrow at the blue. He was a bit slyer than he had first appeared, stealing that line and changing it from Baihujinth when they had come across him being oiled. "Yes, but it's important to tell me anyway. I don't want you to have any cracks or scars from being dry, and I could get in a lot of trouble, be accused of neglecting you, because of it! So don't make trouble for me. I want you to be okay. You're my own precious Tauth." The last few words were gentle and loving as Kira reached over to pull his muzzle close, a pause in her tending of his hide.

Tauth hummed gently, a tune that he had picked up from his rider's music that she played as he fell asleep. You would never neglect me, Mine. If they ever accuse it, I will refute it with all my heart and soul. Never fear about that. He gave her a gentle nuzzle. When we are done, will you play for me again? I liked the song you played for me the last time that you put me to nap. The blue had a better memory than most blues, but still was rather fuzzy that she had been playing that tune once a sevenday for the last few months. He really only recalled best the last three weeks.

"I will, but we are doing a double oiling this time, just to make sure that you don't dry out and so I am confident that you will stay nice until the next oiling. Okay?" Kira was only halfway done with this first one to begin with. But she was running late, Tauth had been slower than usual getting started and ready, and as she glanced around Kira wasn't sure that she would actually have time to do it. Would K'var accept Tauth's lack of self-care as a valid reason to be late? Probably not. Riders had to be on-time and ready for anything when called upon. She sighed. "Or perhaps only one...." Her eyes scanned the shore and caught sight of one of the Candidates that was out and about, helping several of the weyrlings with their oiling.

Kira raised her hand and beckoned him over. "Hey! I could use a little help. I'm doing a double oiling on the boy. He doesn't tell me when his skin is dry, so I'm making sure.... Well. Anycase, help would be wonderful! I'm Kira, by the way. Nice to meet you." She held out her hand to greet him. After all, he might Impress this next time and be a weyrling alongside her!

[RavenSong]

Seph had offered his assistance to all the Nightnamers, offering to help them bathe and oil their dragonets. It was a tactic he was using to get to spend time with Lili and S'idon, as well as get a step ahead of other weyrlings in his own class whenever he graduated. He finished helping Davalla oil Refugiath, the regal Cyan tolerating his touch. Davalla had told Refugiath that he was paying her homage, which settled her and got her to cooperate.

Seph started to wander around, looking for someone else to help, as Kira signalled her need for assistance. He grinned softly and headed over to help.

"I'm Seph," he said, shaking Kira's hand. "Apprentice Beastcraft, Candidate. My brother S'idon's in your class. You're Lili's friend, aren't you? You already know she's in your class, then." He grinned warmly. "Pleasure to finally meet you. I know I saw you in classes, but I never really got the chance to speak with you." He turned to the Blue. "And you, young sir, what's your name? Wouldn't do for me to help oil you and not know your name, hm?"

As he spoke, he got busy oiling Tauth, working on the side opposite Kira.

"I'll oil this side... then we'll swap?" he suggested. "I think I'm picking up this oiling business pretty well. Let me know if I miss a spot, please. Especially a really itchy one." He pushed a dark curl out of his expressive eyes as he carefully rubbed oil into Tauth's soft hide. He moved with a gentle sort of strength, clearly built under the layers of clothing he wore to protect himself from chills and feminine stares. It wouldn't help at all to be eye candy while helping oil ladies' dragons.

[Kiran]

Kira's eyes widened with recognition as Seph introduced himself. She knew that name! Her smile went very wide. "It's a pleasure to meet you as well. Lili has said a lot about you. She's very fond of you, though I'm sure you're already aware of that. Thank you for helping me out with this." Kira couldn't say any more on the subject of their relationship, she knew that they were forbidden from having any romances at this point as per Jasmine's decree, but the bluerider was already well-aware of how deeply Lili felt for the Candidate. She grinned as he pulled next to her dragonet and spoke as politely as he could to Tauth. That was rare and unusual, and Kira was curious as to how her blue would take it.

Tauth. Thank you for asking. The blue was as calm and placid as ever. His mementary eyeing of the candidate was satisfied when he came to the conclusion that the candidate was very kind for asking where he needed to be oiled and how politely he spoke to him. Though, if Kira were to say anything on the subject, Seph could have sworn at him and it wouldn't have bothered the blue. Seph hadn't, though, and Kira seemed inclined to like him so Tauth was as well. It is good to meet you as well. He settled down for his oiling. All the same he continued to watch and listen to the pair, observing them both as well he could with one on each side.

"That plan sounds good to me. And I'll certainly look your work over - Tauth isn't likely to complain. He's one of the most complacent dragons... And I don't say that as a good thing."
KiraMine, he would have done his best. Why complain too much about it?
You know why, Tauth. Let him know.

He cocked his whirling eyes at her in amusement. Kira stuck her tongue out at him as her brush dipped into the oil and began to spread it over his side. Tauth gave a small snort before turning to watch Seph work on his other side.

"So even if Lili's talked about you, she hasn't talked about.... You. I don't know much except that you're still a candidate and that she likes you. The most I saw was at the..." Her voice drifted off a moment before hesitantly finishing her statement. ".... The hatching." There wasn't any need to qualify that statement. She was sure that he knew which one. Everyone did. Their eyes had been riveted on the boy who had been led on by the destructive iron. Kira shifted slightly, moving the brush from Tauth's side to his wingjoint, focusing on the joining of the membrane to the limb. "Where are you from? Did you and S'idon come together? I admit, I don't really know S'idon well, our class is so large, so I don't know the history you both have here. And how did you meet Lili?"

Kira decided to make up for her faux pas with a bombardment of questions for the candidate. Might as well, especially since their time wasn't exactly unlimited here. Tauth listened closely, also curious about the candidate since his Rider was. The blueweyrling also took the opportunity to peek over Tauth's back at him. Lili was right, he was rather handsome. The thought made her lips twitch up in a grin. Her friend had lucked out with such a cutie!