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Cleaning the Barracks
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Topic Started: Jun 25 2009, 09:42 PM (288 Views)
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Jalyn
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Jun 25 2009, 09:42 PM
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With the hatching eminent and the touching threw with, L'iam's first order of business as Weyrling Master was getting the Barricks in order. He spoke with Ciena and she allowed him an assortment of drudges to help with the work and instructed him on what all needed to be done. When the entourage made it to the barricks, it was evident the barricks needed a good cleaning. L'iam took charge and began ordering the drudges in an urgent by kind manner. "You three, clean out the hearths please. You, grab up all the blankets and get them washed. You and you, go and get 5 brooms and a web duster. You, come with me. We need to check the rushes." Within the hour the work was well underway and by the end of the day the barricks were ready for the deeper cleaning that L'iam was dreading! The cleaning party put their suplies away and went straigt to bed to start again in the morning.
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Kaz
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Jun 26 2009, 07:15 PM
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Calistra wondered into the candidate barracks thinking about her time in a similar place. She smiled as she remembered that first night with Xiliath, bringing her in, stuffed full and sleepy. It was an exciting time and she couldnt wait for the Hatching to start. She saw L'iam's office as empty, so she made ehr way into the long dormitory, seeing the newly appointed candidate master doing some tidying up.
"L'iam" she called, waving. Cali wasnt the sort of woman to stand on ceremony, she liked to work with the riders in the Weyr, willing to get her hands dirty and show she wasnt anyone special. Unlike other Weyrwomen she didnt hold herself aloft from others. That just wasnt her.
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Jalyn
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Jun 26 2009, 07:54 PM
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L'iam heard someone call his name and looked behind him. When he saw the Weyrwoman standing there, he froze. "My lady. I was not expecting you." He was terridied thinking she was here to inspect. He hadnt done the deep cleaning yet, as that was slated for tomorrow and some of the beds were still waiting on their replacement rushes, none of them had blankets and half the chests were scattered about the floor after having been swept under. "I know it looks terrible," the blue rider said nervously, "but the drudges and I are finishing up tomorrow. We really did a good bit of the work today." He tried to smile when he noticed how relaxed the woman was. This was hard for him, however, as he was still scared of reprimand.
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Jun 27 2009, 07:54 AM
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Katarina shuffled into the barracks a bundle of blankets in her arms back slouched. As the other spoke she walked from bed to bed, placing a blanket on top of the beds with new rushes. Those still waiting on new ones she placed the blanket atop the chest. Once that was done Katarina began shifting the chests back into place, one by one attempting to straighten the room up a bit. Her eyes only once flicked up from her work to the Weyrwoman and L'iam.
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Jun 27 2009, 02:48 PM
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"L'iam, dont panic, I'm not here to check up on you, just to see how things are looking and if you need anything." Cali smiled at him, walking down the long room. "Brings back memories doesnt it?" she said softly, looking at the young blue rider. She saw the drudge come in with blankets, "can you please remain here and help the bluerider to prepare the barracks for the new riders." She said to her, then she looked at L'iam, "if you need anything just ask Ciena. If she cant help you, come find me" she smiled, then left, heading to the Hatching grounds to spend some time with Xiliath.
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Jalyn
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Jun 27 2009, 03:07 PM
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L'iam breathed a sigh of relief when Calistra admitted she wasnt here to inspect. L'iam noticed the drudge for the first time with the Weyrwoman asked her to stay and help. Just then a second drudge came in with the new rushes. L'iam released him as soon as he was finished placing them and started helping with first drudge move the chests back into place. "What is you name, please? You are a good helper and I would like to know whom to ask for next time." L'iam smiled sweetly at the girl, not expecting much response. Most of the drudges he knew were drudges because of their mental capacity.
(Feel free to surprise L'iam! hehe OOC)
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Jun 27 2009, 06:15 PM
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At first she stood stock-still, a deer caught in the headlights as the Weyrwoman addressed her. A brief nodd combined with a shallow cursty was her response to the powerful woman. She was just about to continue as L'iam asked for her name, yet another surprise in it's self.
"My name is Katarina, Sir." She answered softly, another small cursty to him. Her grimy hair shifting further into her face as she did. "I am here to serve you as you desire."
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Jalyn
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Jun 27 2009, 06:41 PM
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When the drudge gave L'iam her name, he took a closer look. He had seen the vacant expression most drudges seem to have, but this girl didnt. He smiled warmly at her. "Well, thank you. I just want to get these chests moved, then we can retire for the day." When the task was finished, L'iam thanked Katarina for a job well done and walked with her toward the Lower caverns. As he walked he started humming a tune he had gotten stuck in his head.
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Stone
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Jun 27 2009, 07:24 PM
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As he hummed, Katarina's head quirked to the side. She listened as they walked, enjoying the little tune. She was a bit surprised at the fact that he, a dragonrider was with her, a drudge. Though she was learning that things were done differently than at the Hold she had come from. She bit her bottom lip slightly, eyes shifting back and forth as if reading something quickly as she tried to remember what song it was he was humming. It seemed familiar, but she couldn't remember.
"Sir, if I'm not being brash, but what is the tune you hum?" Katarina instantly regretted her rash question, knowing he had not asked her a question or given her an order first. Her back tensed just slightly as she waited for the retribution.
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Jalyn
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Jun 27 2009, 09:15 PM
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L'iam gave the girl a slightlly shocked look. He had never been addressed by a drudge before, but they were alone and he was not a haughty Hold Lord. But the question she asked was the real shock. Would she know the tune if he answered? Recovering from his shock, he answered her. "It is the Duty song of the teaching ballads. Have you heard it?"
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Jun 28 2009, 12:05 AM
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Katarina could feel her face heat up as her cream coloured skin darkened with a blush. She had been out of line and that response showed it. Of course, the Duty song.
"I'm very sorry sir. I shouldn't have bothered you. I've, only heard it in passing. I'm sorry" Immediately her hair was down across her face like a curtain, as if she was trying to hid from the Rider.
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Jalyn
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Jun 28 2009, 12:27 AM
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L'iam was not happy with the response he got. He had never mistreated anyone and did not like to feel as though he did! So he stopped and faced the girl, with his hands on his hips. "Now wait a minute. Did I reprimand you? No. So tell me, do you like listening to Harper Tunes? Do you know your ballads? You seem to have the intelligence to understand them." L'iam leaned down and pulled the girl's chin up so he could see her face. Once again he noticed her eyes. Not dull, but timid.
"She is very shy. And dirty. Why are you bothering." "Because I want to, you conceited thing! She is not the usualy drudge and I plan to find out why!"
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Jun 28 2009, 12:37 AM
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With the touch of his hand to her chin Katarina could feel her entire body go rigid with fear. It took her a bit before she could stutter out her answer to the rider.
"I'm sorry sir. I didn't mean anything like that. I, I like listening that's all. We do not learn ballads" She stood still, waiting not wanting to anger him anymore than she had. "I fear sir that I'm dirtying your hand."
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Jalyn
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Jun 28 2009, 01:04 AM
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L'iam couldnt take it anymore. He started laughing out loud at the curious creature in front of him. "My hands! Look at them, dear. They are already quite dirty. Come on, I am in need of a bath! Sweeping is dirty work as you well know!" He had held his hands in front of her face so she could see the dirt and dust. Before he headed toward the lower caverns again, he asked, "Would you like a bath? I am sure I can arrange it, and if not we just wont tell anyone?" The light in her eyes overcame her apperance and L'iam was finding it difficult to understand why she was a drudge. Though he heard some were unfortunate enough to be born into such a life, he had never met anyone seem to be so much more than what they were. "What do you think Reth? Am I waisting my time?" "No. It is obvious there is nothing wrong with her. And it takes a keen ear to recongnize a tune when you've only heard it in passing. You should know that!" And L'iam did! For he had a terrible time trying to memorize the Ballads. But once you had them, you had them.
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Jun 28 2009, 05:48 PM
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Her fear of him was overcome by the offer and desire of a bath. A bath in hot water, with cleansing sand and everything.
"A bath? Really?" Hope tinged her voice as she thought about all of it. "I wouldn't want you to get into any trouble because of me. I am already being a hassle." There was a tentative tone to her voice as she wished he wouldn't change her mind and turn her away. Katarina figured it wouldn't take her long to get dirty again, so hopefully no one would be the wiser to get mad about it. Subconsciously her hands began to run through the rat's nest that was her hair, catching on the tangles.
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