The Cold Doesn't Bother Me [Tay/Andromedae]

[Shoki]

75.13.25
Midday

Hedara was in the Bowl again. It was cold, winter being properly in swing now. The days were incredibly short as well, so while the sun was in the sky, Hedara wanted to be out. Not everyone felt that way, so there were still people milling about, along with those who were out and about for work reasons. She observed, always judging the state of the icy Weyr. She didn’t look cold, but of course she had pants and long sleeves, along with boots in case she wanted to check on the canine teams. For now she looked around, ignoring the striking contrast that came from her near constant companion. The Green flitter orbited her, giving a quiet, pleased trill. As long as it wasn’t particularly disruptive, Hedara didn’t care, so she let it be. Of course she was secretly pleased at her little ball of joy, but she hardly showed it. Ivy knew though, when no one was around, she would get a pet or two.

As usual, Hedara was clouded in worries, some more easily solved then others. Supplies were always carefully organized, but winter made things all the more difficult. Still, fortunately she had learned quickly resource management in her time under Sanshe.

Hedara’s expression tightened slightly. Her last letter had led her to believe that Sanshe was doing well in the southern sun. The fires had worried her, but Waterfall Valley Weyr wasn’t close enough to be seriously impacted, apparently. She had even joked about missing the snow. Still, Hedara couldn’t help missing the other woman. Sanshe always seemed like a beacon of kind wisdom. Even more, Hedara wished for more people like that. What she had were at least a few people who, like her, saw injustice and were willing to go to great lengths to see things set right. She was still taking her time seeing that done, and done right. She couldn’t afford to do otherwise.

So she looked down at the dragons going in and out, ignoring the cold weather, and occasional cold eyes directed at her. Just another day.

[shapeshifter]

Andromedae, or Andria to be refered to as her new nickname began to spread like wildfire...much to her distaste, found herself rambling about the Weyr, making her way outside to the sunlight. It was short days and long nights that allowed her to become a slightly more tolerable person since she was receiving much more sleep.

It wasn't long till she spotted the Weyrwoman herself in the Bowl, the very woman who's dragon Andria hoped to Faranth that would rise sooner than later. She was ready to become a Rider. A Rider to a great dragon that would dominate herself in Ice Stone, Andria's new home that she had found herself attached to.

"Weyrwoman." Andria said as she approached and did a head nod out of respect. "Sunshine lure you out today?" She enquired, trying to stir up the conversation pot.

[Shoki]

Hedara’s eyes were on an Aurora, but as it was, she was aware of the candidate before she spoke. She was ever paranoid, but more practically she had an automated alarm always around her. The moment the Green spotted the girl, she flew to her and gave a friendly chirp of a greeting. Despite how the firelizard looked, that was very excited, she was quite restrained in her greeting. Hedara turned her head to look at her, observing the shorter girl.

“That is so. One must enjoy the light while it remains. Not every day will be so kind.” Temperanth was somewhat drawn to Hedara’s mind then, as she usually did when the opportunity to be social came about. Meddling dragoness. Not that she didn’t love her dearly as well. “Is such a thing strange to think?” Hedara wondered sometimes how people saw her, but not over much. She was too busy hiding parts of her she didn’t want seen, and plans she didn’t want getting out of course.

Temperanth sat where she was, watching Hedara from the heights. She disliked Hedara keeping things from her, but as that was no longer the case things had returned to somewhat normal. Only now Temperanth had her own agenda. It was far easier though, since after all, Hedara was so very preoccupied with other things that it was a simple matter to hide a few things. Or it was so obvious that it need not be noted. Hard to tell sometimes. It did mean however, that the Ice was intently watching Hedara as she conversed. The Ice could read her easily, which was well. So she watched without intruding overmuch. It would suit Hedara just fine.

[shapeshifter]

"I would have to say that the sunshine has been very pleasant, yet the cold does still sting ever so lightly. I can say that since I've been here I've acquired more furs and become more accustomed to the weather. The snowfall is just peaceful, like your Queen. I can't help but admire you both, reminding me of the winter itself, but in human form. Beautiful and silent, but with a sharp tongue and a strong air." She said, a grin on her face. She felt herself to be that way, but more like a harsh winter with her use of her tongue being more often than the Weyrwoman's.

She acknowledged the little flit, "Little Ivy, so sweet and for a Green very well self controlled!" She complemented. It was hard to find one with such good mannerisms, especially in this Weyr. She could only recall the Weyrling Master's little Copper-Black being the most troublesome...little Royal. 'More like royal Pain in my....' Andria thought to herself.

[Shoki]

Hedara considered the candidate as she spoke. Fair comparison. She was probably more of an ice queen then Temperanth was. Not that she thought of herself like that. She knew herself too well. It was, however, exactly how she acted. In large though, she was not so much thinking of herself, but rather on exactly why this was being brought up. Conversation that turned toward her, generally flattery, had a tendency to make her even more paranoid then she was already. Of course she couldn’t let that show, so she didn’t.

“Is that so?” Hedara looked somewhat distracted for a moment then return her attention. “The weather can be a thing of beauty, but can turn toward deadly in and instant. Do remember to take care.” She remembered a tight female voice instructing her on what to do in blizzards as a young child… She wasn’t even entirely sure how to respond to being called winter in human form. If Temperanth was a gentle snowfall that encouraged people inside to the warmth and fellowship, what was she? Steel and Ice, she may be on the outside, since that was what she wanted to appear as, but was she icy storm or forge fire within? Perhaps neither, or both.

“I shall alert Temperanth to your kind words.” Well yes, that was really the only reasonable response. Not that she had to do much. Eavesdropping?

Temperanth rumbled slightly on her perch. As if she really had to answer that. A loving feeling was sent to the blond woman, something the Ice tried to keep up often. A little echo made its way back to her and the Queen was content to continue ‘eavesdropping’.

Ivy, on the other hand, just basked in the praise. She let out a musical little croon, thanking her new friend. Of course new friend, after all she had met her and she was nice! The Green was infinitely easier to befriend then her mistress, but oh, how the flitter did so love people. She flew a little closer and extended her head, requesting a pet from her new friend. Hedara watched the flitter with a serious gaze, and Ivy chirped meekly. She would not be too much of a bother! Just one little pet, that’s all she would ask for. Hedara kept an eye on her anyway. Ivy had only got so well trained under careful supervision. That and the little thing was always wanting to please. That had helped.

[shapeshifter]

"Yes, we must take care. For those who seem to be mere snow flurries can be a blizzard within. Those blizzards can bring in mounds of trouble or good fortune for those who rise against or support them." She looked around the Bowl, noticing it was busier out than normal. She watched as dragon's flew in and out of the Weyr, the longing for her own bonded began to rise in her chest.


"I've thought so much about getting a firelizard myself, however...with being a Candidate with a chance at a dragonet, a flit would not be the best idea for me right now." She said as she looked Ivy over, smiling a half smile at the little flitter.