Stripes and Spirals (CL2: Casandra, Ivy, Vellani)

[Rowana]

Farryl hid her distaste of Elisabeta's hard methods with the ease of more practice. She didn't have to like it, but for now she had to live with it. The older woman was right in many ways. Mixing salamandyrs and young dragons was risky, Farryl's classmates had discovered that one the hard way. Though Farryl didn't agree that they had to lose virginity before impressing (she hadn't), it wasn't necessarily a bad idea. Farryl just liked letting people have more freedom to make her own decisions.

Peppeth settled happily in a corner of the training field where they waited for the girls to arrive. Farryl had her reservations about taking on so many, but it had been hard enough getting the people they had to come. Oh, this will be fun, will it not? Peppeth asked in excitement. Farryl shrugged and gave her a pat. "We'll see. Just don't let them push you around." From the previous lessons, she knew these were just some hyper, excited holdgirls they were dealing with.

[Ivy]

Ivy was none too thrilled with Elisabeta's explanation of flights. She also didn't agree with most of it - there was no reason everyone should just avoid being around during a flight. In her experiences with some of the riders, many of them seemed to be able to hold on to some control. Some. She'd bedded a few riders while their dragons were chasing during a flight.... though now that she thought about it, maybe they had been a bit rough. Not that she'd minded. Some might though, and most of the other Candidates seemed to be younger than her. So maybe everything the Candidatemaster had said wasn't completely off course - she could have done a better job of it though. Not tried to scare them all shitless when it comes to flights.

A heavy sigh came from the buxom redhead as she made her way out to the training field - towards the Green and Greenrider waiting there. Thank Farnath she'd been paired with Farryl. Though she never spoke up to Elisabeta, Ivy just knew the other woman disagreed with most of the Candidatemaster's methods. Which meant she had to be a decent person - unlike Elisabeta. So Ivy was pleased it was Farryl she was meeting up with to go over dragon anatomy... not that she hadn't been through this lesson previously and actually needed it. A refresher would be nice though.

" 'Lo there!", she called out as she came closer to the pair. A polite bow of her head was given to the Green as she approached. She'd always been a fan of Greens - their hides were her favorite color after all. "I'm Ivy, here for lessons." She stated the obvious, or what she assumed should be obvious. After all, she was the only redhead in the Candidate class thus far, surely Farryl would remember her.

[Sebz]

Casandra blatently ignored Elisabeta's sermon on flights and why they must avoid them by braiding her hair and humming underneath her breath. What was wrong with the some rough sex? It seemed pertty ideal to the candidate, and she decided that from the moment on, she would make a point of hanging around the flightrooms in order to piss the candidate master off.

Well, at least she didn't have to deal with that egotistical moran for the entire lesson, she thought gleefully as she was placed in a group with Fayrll, the prefered candidate master of the pair. Casandra was pretty sure Faryll wasn't a huge fan of her, but at least she wasn't as vicious as Elisabeta.

So flights and dragon anatomy. Well, anatomy didn't seem like quite a fun topic, so Casandra decided she would make this lesson as flight oriented as possible, if only to make the others uncomfortable. Perhaps Ivy wouldn't be to uncomfortable, Casandra had labled her promiscuous from the moment they first met (though who knows, she could be wrong) but perhaps the other girl was a virgin. Casandra could make her suffer the embaressment that came with the label. I mean really, who was a virgin these days anyway?

[Zephyr]

Vellani was indeed a virgin. She wasn't still in the stage of thinking boys had cooties or anything, she was just too damn shy to talk to any boys aside from Samael. She just couldn't...start a conversation with any of them. Contrary to what other people might have thought, that didn't make her any less important than anyone else. Even so, she couldn't help but feel uncomfortable around two girls of such...reputation. She wondered, idly, if she was the only virgin female left in this candidate class. The thought of having sex with some guy just because their candidatemaster told them to was nauseating. Shouldn't your first time be something special, with someone you love?

Speaking of the candidate master, Ani wasn't any real fan of her's. She was too crotchety for Vellani's liking. From her time at the weyr, the girl realized that she much preferred Farryl. And as the three girls walked towards where the greenrider would be waiting for them, Vellani brought up the rear, looking past the redhead and the other blonde. She looked at the other candidates as they gathered around the rider. Silently, she regarded the two of them. The redhead was the only one who actually introduced herself. Thus, she was likely the more friendly of the two. Subconsciously, she found herself edging towards Ivy. That was the one she probably should stick close to.

Finally, it was her chance to speak. Vellani's voice was softer than Ivy's had been, but no less enthusiastic. " Hello! My name's Vellani."

[Rowana]

Good, Farryl thought, all her students had arrived promptly. She hadn't really doubted them. They each had their quirks, but they were also determined in their own ways. Peppeth was nearly bouncing with delight and Farryl was secretly even more pleased that this project could keep her perky green so happy. Too much of what happened around the Weyr lately was sad or infuriating. "Good day, girls," Farryl gave the group a small smile. "I hope our Candidate Master didn't scare you off with her little talk. It's not really as bad as it sounds. At least not after the first time. You'll still want to be careful though, and if you have more questions, I'll be happy to answer them." Farryl had been through enough Flights that the subject didn't really bother her. Besides, that was why this group was all girls.

Introduce me! Peppeth pressed eagerly. I was getting to that, be patient. "This," Farryl beamed and patted her dragon's neck fondly. "As most of you know, is Peppeth. As I'm sure you're aware, most girls impress to these lovely ladies. Some girls are chosen by blues or even browns, and of course Golds will only choose girls, but more than half of you will probably Impress Greens. Greens Rise same as Golds, but more often, so you'll have to get used to those Flights. You'll notice their hide will grow brighter when they do, which is at least more warning than most males give. Any questions so far?"

[Ivy]

Ivy turned a bit as she heard someone coming up from behind - this must be the last Candidate in their group. She was glad they'd been split up into groups with other riders, and none of them had to be with Elisabeta today. A win win for everyone, she was sure. Shaking her head as Farryl spoke, she smiled, no questions here. Even without a dragon she'd been included in on a few flights - as someone the loser turned to.

Greens rose more often than Golds. She knew this. They got shiny before rising. She knew this too. She'd been around the Weyr long enough to notice what was going on - especially since she was so interested in dragons. Still she listened politely and smiled, she was going to enjoy this even if she didn't learn a lot.

[Sebz]

Blah Ble Blah Blah. They could introduce themselves all they want, but it didn't mean that the blond had to listen to the prats twaddle about themselves. Casandra consented to look at each of them at turn when they spoke, but there was an obvious dullness in her eyes that showed she didn't care in the slightest.

On to the good stuff, she brightened slightly at the change in topic. Ah impressions. Fayrll told them nothing that she didn't know, so the boredom resumed. Casandra was sure that everybody knew what colors impressed to which gender, and at the mention of gold impressioned, she withheld a scoff. Golds just didn't impress girls, they impressed girls meant to lead. Girls like her.

She knew what she was going to impress, so did she really need to listen to this talk on impressions? Casandra thought not. Though when Fayrll reminded her of the rather promiscuous nature of greens, she felt a small twinge. A green would suit her sleeping habits quite well, but that was the price she would have to pay for riding a gold. Less flights but more power. A decent trade off.

Casandra kept her silence when their candidate master asked for questions. There wasn't anything she needed clarification on, at least not yet.

[Zephyr]

Vellani, who had made it a point to stick close to Ivy (she didn't like the looks of the other candidate), beamed up at the dragon. She would have been perfectly fine impressing a green dragon. To her, they were just as gorgeous as any of the other dragons, and possibly a little under-appreciated, like herself. In the green dragons, Ani found a counterpart, someone who knew what it was like to be underestimated. Not that she wouldn't take a gold if she somehow impressed one, Ani would love any dragon she impressed, and would think them the most beautiful dragon in the world regardless. There was just something about greens that she adored.

Unlike the other two candidates, Vellani did have questions, but as the only one with questions and what's more, the only virgin in the group, she didn't feel comfortable asking. For a moment, she looked like she might speak, but she restrained herself and instead mutely shook her head. No use making a fool of herself wen she had just met these two girls. The blonde, especially didn't look like she was particularly forgiving of those who were different.

No need to stand out yet.

[Rowana]

Farryl noted their mostly bored expressions. Well, she'd expected that. Most of this had already been covered, after all, though it never hurt to repeat it. If they had questions later she would be around. Nodding, Farryl continued. "Well then, on to more fun things." Peppeth leaned down and crooned with excitement. Oh good! I love fun things! Farryl smiled at her fondly.

"I think the best way to learn a bit about dragon anatomy is to see it work first hand. Peppeth and I will take you all for a short flight. One at a time, I'm afraid, she can only carry two. Who's first?" Farryl climbed up onto her green's back and reached her hand down for whoever wanted to go first.

[Ivy]

Ivy stepped forward first, glancing towards the blonde haired girl as she did so. Speaking up first she offered her hand up to Farryl, "I'll go first if that's alright."

She smiled and let her hand run lightly over the Green's side, "She's lovely."

Reaching back for a moment she pulled her red hair back into a runny tail behind her, securing it with a hair tie. Wouldn't do to have her hair whipping around her face while they were flying, would it? Another step closer to the dragon and rider and once more she reached up to Farryl. She'd ridden before of course, so getting up wasn't all that difficult for her - even if she wasn't the most graceful when climbing up. Sitting behind Farryl she smiled, "I'm ready."

[Sebz]

Casandra watched with disinterest as Ivy stepped forward to claim the first ride on green Peppeth. Why would she have wanted to ride the green anyway? Greens were for those without ambitions. If a candidate master wanted to have her riding a dragon back before the next hatching, they would at least have the decency to recruit a bronze for the task. A brown would do just as well, but she would certainly not touch a green.

Casandra watched the proceedings lazily, casting a glance at the candidate who remained grounded with her, giving her a genuine smile. Or at least what could be precieved as a genuine smile. Casandra was a good actor after all.