We're Not Broken (Lena)

[Ember]

There was much screeching and cursing in Nephele's weyr as she tried to get Diva to behave herself for once. There was a reason she didn't entertain guests in her weyr too often. Her older green firelizard was a downright menace. Everything belonged to her and therefor couldn't be touched, moved, or altered without her express permission. The greenrider rubbed the sides of her forehead as Diva exploded in another round of screeching at Sweetheart for daring to place flowers on her bed again. No, no, no. That was changing things. Not allowed!

Charming had been smart and cleared out long ago to hang out at the main hall or with one of his firelizard friends. Mother, as always, was perched on her shoulder as a comfortable presence. Sweetheart was watching the pissed off Diva from the center of the bed. She had done nothing wrong but Diva still hated her. It wasn't upsetting to her though. Only the opinion of Hers mattered. Diva hissed and went about gathering all the flowers on the bed in her nimble little claws, tail lashing violently behind her all the while.

Sweetheart jumped up and made the short flight to Hers' shoulder, offering a little chitter before disapeparing into Nephele's hair to observe while being unobservable. Nephele sighed. Erilena and Feyrianth would be over soon and she needed to reign Diva in - at least for a little while - before they other greenpair arrived. She moved towards the bed and Diva paused, clearly assessing her 'slave.' "Diva, dear, would you let me help move your flowers for you? It'll go faster," she tempted the green. Diva grudgingly agreed to the help and that she wanted them on the shelf, thank you. Neph took both the firelizard and the flowers to the shelf and set them down.

There, that should keep her quiet for a little while. She seems to be calming down somewhat, Nuoth offered comfortingly. Nephele fell backwards on the bed with a sigh before rolling onto her side to peer at the green dragon. Nuoth was gracefully curled at one end of her ledge to leave room for Feyrianth. When Nephele and Erilena had decided to have a sleepover, Feyrianth had expressed interest as well and Nuoth had assured her fellow green that she was mroe than welcome - if she could handle the cramped quarters of Nuoth's ledge, that was.

"I'm merely getting better at figuring out how to calm her," she commented to Nuoth. "But thanks, Nuoth. I appreciate the sentiment." The green crooned pleasantly and fluttered her wings briefly. She raised her head a little higher as she noticed or heard something. Before Nephele had a chance to ask Nuoth told her, Feyrianth and Hers are almost here. Sweet! And there was a lot of excitement from the young woman. Though underneath that excitement was an undeniable nervousness. There was a lot of time for them to chat and do girly things. It was long after dinner, true, but it was still only about eight at night. Plenty of time to also drift into heavier topics, something Nephele was almost hoping for. Almost.

[Rei]

Will you hurry up? You never where this decisive about bed clothes before. Erilena sighed and threw a half hearted glare at Feyrianth who was perched at the very end of her ledge and flaring her wings in and out like some oversized draconic butterfly. “I don’t want to look horrible and I hardly have many night clothes appropriate for a slumber party.” Normally the greenrider just threw on a long shirt although she had a few night dresses but those where hardly proper for a slumber party. Finally she settled for a pair of pink cloth pants paired with a spaghetti strap black tank top. Even if the neckline and hem where edged with black lace it was better than some of the other stuff she could wear.

Wiggling into the clothing Erilena tossed back her hair and her fingers went up to her neck to unclasp the necklace that…wasn’t there. Old habits died hard obviously. She didn’t have it anymore. Given it away to someone who…. The thought never finished, instead she set her jaw and slipped on a pair of mismatched slippers. No time to find a proper pair. Grabbing her bag and stuffing a few more things into it she gave her weyr one finally look and left.

Striding out towards Feyrianth she rubbed her arms. Nuoth and hers have been waiting. We will have lots of fun tonight. Erilena couldn’t help but smile at her dragon’s enthusiasm. “I’m sure we will love.” In truth the greenrider was a little excited to. At least she wouldn’t have to spend another night alone. Besides Nephele was like a sister to her and they never ran out of things to talk about. Even if most of it was just the usual pointless gossip. It was hard not to get caught up in her dragon’s excitement as she mounted with the help of Feyrianth’s offered foreleg.

The trip to Nuoth’s ledge was quick and so Erilena decided to forgo flight straps. However the night air was a bit chilly and so the greenrider wasted no time in entering Nephele’s weyr as she left Feyrianth to excitedly wiggle against her friend. Oh your ledge is about the same size as mine is Nuoth. I do not mind having to cuddle. It is much more comfortable anyway. Flopping her head onto the other green’s back Feyrianth gave a happy huff. How was your day my friend? It has been to long since we had a proper conversation. The green wasn’t exactly sure what was supposed to go on at slumber parties but that was okay. Just being able to snuggle with a friend made the whole thing worth it.

Erilena looked briefly around the weyr and smiled at the two green fire lizards before she walked up to Nephele to give her friend a brief hug. “Sorry we took so long. Feyrianth was so excited and it had me all flustered.” Making a face she smiled. “But I guess we still have all night.” Being careful not to smush any firelizards Erilena sank down onto the bed. “So what do you want to do first? Been so long since I’ve had anything resembling a slumber party.” There where plenty of things they could do including staying up till morning talking. Unfortunately she had a feeling not all their topics where going to be pleasant but that was okay. Sometimes things needed to be said and gotten out in the open. No matter how painful the topic was. Thrusting aside such thoughts Erilena smiled again at Nephele.

“We could always go out and create chaos, maybe knock on doors and run.” It was obvious by her tone that she was joking but the mental picture was funny enough that at the very least she might be able to get a laugh out of her friend. Tossing her bag onto the floor the greenrider stretched out her arms. Briefly she wondered where she would sleep. Erielna could sleep with Neph true but… It had been so long since she had even slept in an actual bed. Now she just always curled up with Feyrianth. Silly but, she just couldn’t stand sleeping alone. Much easier to sleep with a large warm presence breathing by your side even if it wasn’t exactly the most comfortable thing in the world.

[Ember]

Nephele's face lit up with her awkward real smile when her friend arrived. She helped close the distance to return Erilena's hug. The other greenrider was pretty much her only friend in the weyr, though E'rro was slowly approaching that level too. Really, the woman was something of a loner naturally. She was content being alone. She never disliked Erilena's company, though. She never would have thought when they met by chance in the kitchens that she'd have made such a good friend.

It is indeed, Nuoth acknowledged in her usual quiet manner. Truly, she did not mind the cuddling, least of all with Feyrianth. Her friendship with the other green was quite similar to the friendship between Theirs. She shifted slightly to be sure both she and Feyrianth were comfortable before settling for what would most likely be the rest of the night. It has been a while. Today was quite tiring. Interesting, but tiring. My Wing learns very different things than what we were taught as weyrlings. How has your day been?

Releasing her friend, Nephele laughed at Lena's words. "It's alright. I had to get Diva to stop being such a brat," she commented lowly, trying to keep the green from hearing what she said. A faint, thoughtful frown crossed her face before she shrugged. "Not sure. We could catch up on gossip? I've never been to a slumber party so I don't really know what people do at them," she admitted slowly. She'd slept over at others' weyrs and entertained a few in her own weyr but such visits couldn't be classified as slumber parties.

Erilena's fake suggestion had quite the effect on Nephele. The thought of knocking on her neighbours' doors and running had the greenrider laughing so hard that Mother took to the air. The people who lived on her level of the canyon...oh Faranth, too funny! K'lir, M'kai, Kaegan, X'rx...to name a few. As her laughter died down Nephele wiped her eyes gently. "If only, if only," she muttered, desperately trying to hold in another fit of laughter.

[Rei]

Feyrianth snuggled down against Nuoth and huffed happily, her whirling blue eyes half lidding in contentment. My new wing is still made up of mostly my siblings and some others. I like staying with them. I do not want to split up. We learn new things as well. Although my wings still get in the way. The green twitched her double pair of wings to display this and then stilled again. Learning new things is fun. One day I will be like all of you and fight the threads as well. Mine says I cannot but one day I will. Her words where confident and she crooned softly, the sound airy, as she moved her head to lay it on the other green’s back. My day was good. I did the drills and then I visited Hepaticath’s littles and after than I napped with Trilbrother and now I am with you. It was been a very good day. Then again the green could not remember when she had had a bad day. Days where always fun, if you knew how to make them so.

Erilena smiled up at her friend, listening to her words and adding small nods on occasion. It was nice to see Nephele at least a little cheerful. The greenrider liked it when her friend loosened up a little, and they had all night. Flopping backwards onto the bed so her hair created a kind of halo around her head she grinned up at her friend. “Oh gossip we could always do. To be honest I haven’t been to many slumber parties either. Maybe one or two back at the hold, but girls are girls and I can’t remember them being very fun at all. I say we just play it by ear.” Looking over at Diva Erilena made a kissing sound to the little green and then sat up when Nephele broke into laughter.

For a moment she watched her friend, noting how nice it was to see the other woman laughing before falling into a fit of giggles herself. Yes imagine them running around in their pajamas playing knock and run. They would so fail and get caught, but it was amusing to think about. Patting a spot in the bed beside her in a gesture for Nephele to sit she made a face. “Knowing our luck we would so get caught. I swear when I’m trying to be sneaky I’m clumsy as all get out. I’d so trip and fall and you’d have to leave me behind.” Eyes twinkling with suppressed mirth Erilena made a face. Pulling up her legs to sit cross-legged she tilted her head and at her friend.

“Hmm suppose we could begin with gossip.” Problem was she didn’t have much in that department that wasn’t simply ‘depressing’. “Um lets see…..hmm.” Tapping her fingers on her knee she looked at Mother and then thought of Mojo. K’sel was probably so not a good topic, considering who he had taken to the feast. “So how did your date with E’rro go?” The words where clearly teasing but she figured that at least was a safe topic. Hopefully.

[Ember]

Nuoth crooned in contentment that Feyrianth had had a good day. It sounded quite full as well. She allowed Feyrianth to finish before speaking again, never want to interrupt others. It was rude and the green was anything but that. Besides, she had to work out how to ask something before actually asking it. Didn't want to be misunderstood or seem like she was laying blame on anyone. I am glad you are well and had a goody day. I am certain that you will one day fight Thread. And...if it not too bold, may I ask hopw your relationships with your clutchsiblings are?

Nephele was glad Erilena joined her in her laughter or she would have been a little embarassed by her outburst. It didn't take much coaxing for the greenrider to all but fall on the bed in a sitting position. She scooted a little further onto the bed before turning to face Erilena. "Wouldn't leave you behind," she said, and though her tone was light to fit the mood she meant it. She wouldn't leave Erilena behind unless she couldn't help it. She needed her friend and genuinely hoped it was mutual.

The idea of her friend tripping and falling while trying to escape brought a few more giggles out of the young woman. Not because she found the thought of her friend falling funny but because of the situation that it would have occured in. Although...if she fell and K'lir decided to follow them he might trip over her and...oh dear. Following that line of thought any further would just make her laugh again so she stopped.

Besides, they were getting back on track...if slumber parties even had tracks. Mother settled himself on the bed between the girls, pleasantly brushing Erilena's mind. Hello, friend. The choice of topic had Nephele smiling in remembrance. "It was fun! I had him teach me how to dance. He was a gentleman, too. He's kinda unapproachable at first but he's a nice guy..." She paused, realizing she may have been laying on the praise a bit much. So she added, "He's not bad, for a guy."

[Rei]

Feyrianth gave a soft huff of obvious happiness and then rubbed her head against Nuoth’s back. Quietly she listened to the other green while her lids closed over whirling eyes. That is not a bold question at all Nuothfriend. I adore my clutchsiblings. I like to play with Evey when I get the chance, and Chak is very quiet but I know she is good. Craiv can be silly but he likes the tag game even if he will not admit it. She crooned in thought. Page I do not see very often and he talks in backwards so I am easily confused. Mave is the scary one. I do not think he would eat me but he makes me nervous. The dragon gave a light shudder and shifted her weight.

Trilbrother is my favorite. He makes a comfy pillow and is my favorite nap mate and he is very strong and smart. He makes me feel safe. I do not tell the others than he is my favorite because I do not want to make them sad but he is. I do not know if he knows that he is a favorite but I do not think he needs to know. It would make it less special. I do love my siblings. Each and every one in all sorts of ways. They are mine and oh so lovely so why should I not love them? They each are very wonderful and special in their own way. I like to think I have a good relationship with each one. Content with her answer Feyrianth gave a soft snort.

Of course there where other dragons not her siblings that she loved almost as much as her actual siblings. But Nuoth had not asked about them. Many where certainly special to the four winged green. Like Petta, and Behruth, and sweet Phre, and Milli and… well there where a lot. Her tail tip wound about Nuoth’s and Feyrianth’s tongue flicked out to caress the other green's back in affection. You are special to. As mine would say, you are my bff?

Erilena gave a snort and then scrunched up her nose playfully. “Well I would leave youuu~” Her fingers wiggled at her friend. “Every woman for herself.” Playfully the greenrider stuck out her tongue. “You know I’m just kidding right? Like I know you’ll always have my back.” Giving a bright smile Erilena reached over to Mother and caressed down his back with a soft coo. “I’ve got yours to. As well as I can.” Smile still in place she rubbed the bronze flitter’s eye ridges and listened intently to Nephele. E’rro the infirmary grouch knew how to dance. No way. Her eyes widened and then she couldn’t help but giggle. “E’rro is very unapproachable but I got used to talking to him a tiny bit in the infirm. He’s a bit intimidating but yeah I would say he is a nice guy. I really am having trouble getting over the fact that he can dance though. Wow I had no clue.”

Throwing the other greenrider a mock flirtatious look and batting her eyelashes exaggeratedly Erilena leaned forward. “Not bad for a guy hmmm? Does this mean you are going to see him again?” E’rro and Nephele? Hmm. Well it would be interesting definitely. Sure she would feel bad for her adoptive brother but…well she wasn’t even sure where Nephele and K’sel where at anymore. If they where anywhere. Besides that Erilena was close to them both. It was hard to be there for both of them. Hard not to want to take sides. Right mess at times actually.