A Quick Dance

Writers: Cali, Francesca
Date Posted: 7th February 2009

Characters: Barthella, G'len
Description: G'len and Barthella dance at the Tavern.
Location: Vintner Hall
Date: month 13, day 29 of Turn 4
Notes: Mentioned: Zandreu
Notes: Comes right after, Where Is Your Vintner Partner?

G'len waved to Zandreu, then made his way through the ever-increasing
crowd, searching for Barthella. He found her, surprisingly outside of
the kitchens, directing workers where the snacks and drinks were
served. He stopped near where she was and waited, not wanting to
interrupt her work, even though they were partners for the evening.

"Oh! You made it though." Barthella teased as she saw the
greenrider. She gave him a quick hug and a kiss on the cheek. "I
thought Zandreu might call you out and I'd have to come and vouch for
you."

"He was rather shocked at the thought of us together," G'len admitted,
smiling and returning the hug. "But we'll have to dance right in
front of him, so he sees." Looking at the hustle and bustle of
workers he asked, "Do you have time for a quick dance now, or should I
mingle for awhile first?"

"Oh shards," She looked around expecting a thousand things to be
going wrong, but everything did _seem_ in order for the moment. "I
suppose a quick dance couldn't hurt, but I'm not even in my gather
dress yet." Although she was wearing a nicer one, she didn't want to
get any spills or stains on the one she had matched with G'len for.

"No one will even notice," G'len said, taking her hand and moving
toward the dance floor. "Look, the harpers are about to start a new
song."

Barthella grinned as she recognized it as the first notes started, "Oh
I love this one!"

"Then let's dance!" G'len took her by the waist and they joined the
other couples. The Tavern was not yet filled to capacity but there
were many people in the large space, the majority with vintner knots.
As they twirled around, G'len saw Zandreu still greeting guests at the
door, a cluster of older men, perhaps Master vintners, tasting some of
the drinks and snacks, and the flash of dragonrider knots. It did not
surprise him that he wasn't the only dragonrider who had found his way
into the celebration. Perhaps the other rider was even a vintner. In
those moments, dancing with Barthella, it was easy to forget his
duties at the Weyr; easy to just live, and smile.

Barthella however could not forget. The entire time she was dancing,
she kept glancing back at the tables, noticing that wrap rolls were
running low, that the fruit arrangement on the far side had tumbled
and wasn't being addressed. As much as G'len was a excellent dancer,
she was relieved when the dance concluded. "Thank you G'len, I'd
better get though, lots to do right now."

G'len had noticed her distraction and so was not surprised when she
had to get back to work. He gave her a small bow and smiled. "Thank
you for the wonderful dance. And, come find me at your next break."

"I will," she assured him, "Just don't get into too much trouble while
I'm gone." she added the tease.

"Yes Ma'am."

Last updated on the February 17th 2009

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