A Proposition (2)
Dragonsfall Weyr
Amber Hills Hold
Vintner Hall
Healer Hall
Hidden Meadows
Dolphin Cove Weyr
Dolphin Hall
Emerald Falls Hold
Harper Hall
Printer Hall
Green Valley Hold
Leeward Lagoon Hold
Barrier Lake Weyr
Sunstone Seahold
Citrus Bay Hold
Writers: AL, Clancey
Date Posted: 18th October 2008
Characters: J'darin, Zelle
Description: Zelle visits J'darin in the infirmary and makes a suggestion.
Location: Dolphin Cove Weyr
Date: month 12, day 1 of Turn 4
"Well, I've been thinking..." Zelle leaned forward and lazily ran a finger on the bed alongside J'darin. "As you know, the weyr needs a Weyrlingmaster."
His smile completed faded and he looked at her in stark silence for several long moments. Anger, then sadness, then .. nothing... chased across his eyes. "The Weyr needs a Weyrlingmaster." He turned his head away. Fresh pain welled up in his heart as he came face to face with the fact he wouldn't be Weyrleader any more. He finally spoke, and it was quiet, tense, "And this matters to me... because?"
"I thought you'd be a sharding good one." The reaction from J'darin wasn't quite what she expected. "What's wrong? If you don't like the idea, just say so. I was just...making a suggestion."
He turned back to her, his eyes trailing back toward lifeless again. But he did speak quietly, "I .. yes... thank you. Thank you for the bubbly pie too." He paused. "I appreciate what you're saying, Zelle. I just .. can't talk about it right now." He reached up a fruity finger and touched her nose. The smile returned but didn't -quite- reach his eyes. "Thank you."
Zelle's expression fell even further. "I was just trying to help." She stated softly, then looked away. She wasn't able to do much good with anything as of late it seemed.
"I know you were, Zelle. Be patient with me, please." He tipped her chin up with his good hand, then let it reach for her hand and held it gently. "You helped me by bringing me this delicious bubbly pie!"
That brought about a small smile. "I can bring you more if you want."
"The bubbly pie is great, but make sure you bring yourself too, hmm?" He said softly, trying to make up for his reaction to her suggestion. He wasn't sure how he felt about that yet. It was more than his brain could process right now.
"Are you sure?" Zelle gently prodded him in the arm. "I seem to have a knack for annoying you."
"You also make me smile." He paused and looked away, his eyes narrowed in thought. It will be up to N'vanik if he wants me as Weyrlingmaster, lass. But I will give it some thought. Maybe things will be alright....Maybe." He finished with a faint smile, reaching for her hand.
Last updated on the October 18th 2008