Be a Wild thing

Writers: Paula
Date Posted: 9th September 2014

Characters: Aileyan
Description: Aileyan has a case of nerves, but she's determined to show everybody what a fool U'kaiah was.
Location: Dragonsfall Weyr
Date: month 9, day 7 of Turn 7

Aileyan was staring at her reflection in the mirror. She was wearing outfit
she had originally purchased to please U'kaiah. It showed far more flesh
that she was used to. She adjusted the tight skirt so that it covered the
scars on her lower belly. Her belly was starting to look like someone had
played tic-tac-toe on it. When she managed to inspect herself objectively,
she had to admit that she looked hot and sexy. Her hair was down and
brushed until it shone like dark silk. She planned to walk in to the dining
cavern, wearing this and show everyone what a delicious little tidbit
U'kaiah had dumped. That should show him! Of course, he wasn't here to see
it. And only if _ they_ thought her sexy and didn't laugh at her. Her lack
of self-confidence returned and she covered her face with hands. They were
going to laugh at her. This was a stupid idea. She was going to humiliate
herself in front of whole Weyr. She wasn't pretty and she sure wasn't sexy.

}: Stop that! :{ Kjarliheth commanded. }: You're gorgeous. I wouldn't have
chosen an ugly rider for myself, now would I? :{ she continued, tuned to
her rider's thoughts. }: I choose a rider who matches me both in size and
beauty,:{ Kjarliheth answered vainly. _She_ didn't suffer from low
self-esteem. They were both diminutive, delicately build and beautiful.
Only difference was that Aileyan didn't quite believe she was beautiful
while Kjarliheth knew it was so.

** They will stare me, they will laugh,** Aileyan fidgeted nervously.

}: Of course they'll stare, you'll stun them. They will be too busy to
pick up their eyeballs from the floor to laugh,:{ Kjarliheth reassured her.
}: Wasn't the whole idea that they'll see you?:{

Kjarliheth's comment drew out involuntary giggle, when she imagined all
those male riders dropping their eyes.

**I'm not used to wear things like these, ** she inspected her reflection
again. She dressed prudently, practically. She prefered pants and tunics
that covered most of her. Not revealing, lacy tops and skirts that cling to
her tights and ended well over her knees. Not to mention the high heels.
She was going to twist an ankle. Or catch a cold with all this bare skin.

}: They'll flock around you, like their dragons flock around me when I Fly,
:{ Kjarliheth continued boosting her rider's confidence.

** Yes, you're popular.**

}: Do you think it's just about me? No, their riders also want _you_. :{

That really made Aileyan thoughtful. She pulled her back straight. Her
large eyes looked luminous and mysterious. None of the nervousness she felt
showed out. It felt like she had a clump of lead in her stomach and her
hands were cold and clammy.

"Here goes nothing…" she muttered and took deep breath. Even Timor seemed
to croon encouragingly when she started walk towards the door.

}: Go get them! :{ Kjarliheth urged her on. }: Be a wild thing!:{

She still stopped to hesitate at the door. Then, feeling like she was
watching herself from outside, she saw her fingers curl around the handle
and pull the door open. She walked to the dining hall. There was swing in
her hips that hadn't been there before. A hushed silence fell when she
stepped in. No one laughed. Someone made admiring whistle. Someone dropped
a plate. Aileyan just hoped that she wasn't blushing.

Last updated on the October 3rd 2014

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