We Are Friends{JILLI! (D'rian and Kelath)}

D'rian cursed loudly as he stumbled into the wall as he hopped on one foot attempting to pull his other boot on. He was SO LATE!!! He hoped Iirla and Iz wouldn't have been waiting too long, and if they had, that they wouldn't be too mad at him. He'd been pleasantly suprised when Kelath had told him Iirla wanted him to join her for lunch and knew that Kelath planned to spend that time with Izanycorth if she would allow it. Kelath sighed and wrapped his neck around His, holding him steady so the black boot was easier to pull on.

"Thanks Kelath, Have Izanycorth tell Iirla I'll be right there okay?"

Kelath watched His bemusedly as he disappeared down the hall toward the dining hall at a quick trot. He'd told D'rian a bit earlier just when Izanycorth mentioned it, but His had been in the middle of blade training so he wasn't exactly presentable. D'rian had been quite the spectacle once his mind had gone from the pleasure at being invited to lunch, to the realization of how he looked. Sweaty, and dirtstreaked with his hair plastered to his face and neck. He'd run like hell for the bathing chambers in the caverns and then ran back up to their chambers in nothing but a towel.

Kelath snorted remembering the shock of the weyrbrats he'd passed on his way back to the room. He'd had a hard time controlling his laughter at that one, and D'rian had become grumpy with him. His had grown fond of Iirla, and with the link they shared, he obviously knew the devotion He had for Izanycorth. It could make things more complicated sometimes, not knowing who's feelings were who's.

IzanycorthQueenandSisterMine, He's almost there. I apologize, I should have warned you how concerned he is about his appearance when in the presence of your Iirla...

He started toward the weyrbowl and arrived just a moment or two before D'rian skidded into the dining hall. He offered Iirla a sheepish smile when he found her sitting on her own.

"Sorry to keep you waiting Iirla..."

D'rian stepped close to her and took her hand raising it gently to his lips. She'd been easier around him lately. If she hadn't he never would have gone with that, but she had, and so he did.

"As if I would ever pass up an invitation to have a meal with the most lovely woman in the weyr." He smiled tugging her hand gently as he started toward the kitchens for something to eat. "Come on, you must be hungry."

Kelath chuckled softly and nuzzled Izanycorth adoringly.

"It will be our secret sistermine. As always, you shine with the radiance of the sun and bring warmth to my otherwise frozen world. It certainly seems they are both rather fond of each other don't you agree?"

(( sorry it's so crappy. next one will be better i promise! T.T))

He smiled looking at her as they walked. "Iirla. That's just your body helping you remember common sense. I know you were just a hairs bredth away from telling me you weren't hungry." He let his hand rest lightly at the small of her back as they passed through the entryway to the kitchens.

These small bits of contact with her. The light touches were all innocent intentions of course, but he couldn't help but notice the slight spikes in his pulse that coincided with each one. Kelath's feelings for izanycorth were there in the back of his mind, but they had very little to do with what he felt for the girl herself. The warmth, easiness, and happiness he felt was all her doing. They were his own feelings.

His musings left a silence between them and he explained himself to fill it.

"I don't quite understand why, but most women think it's modest and attractive to be demure and never need anything. Personally I think that's rediculous. You're much lovelier and appealing if you're open and honest about what you need... And what you want."

His voice grew softer at the end of his explanation, almost as if he were hinting at something but he didn't speak again. Thinking silence was safer than taking his own advice at that moment. All he really wanted at that moment was to see if he could make her charming blush stick around and make her smile.

Kelath rumbled contentedly as he watched her circle him. He really did like his Izanycorth. He was calmer and easier going when he was with her.

IzanycorthDearSisterMine, as long as I have you with me there's no need for me to ever be sad. How are you and yours holding up with all that's been going on lately?

Kelath's pleasure was a tangible thing, it seemed to D'rian. His bonded dragon was transmitting such feelings of contented warmth that he had to make sure they were actually coming from his dragon and not shigure lying upside down in front of the hearth after a meal again.

Kelath stretched tucking his head protectively over Izanycorth's, like a human would do. pressing close against her and humming soothingly. "As a queen it is harder for you than it would be for others, MyOwnLove. Such things are expected of you... " he heasitated before continuing, trying to find the best way to help her. "Your spirit is not that of the traditional queen. People expect tradition, but it is not the place of others to choose who you are Lovemine. You are a queen, beyond the reproach of anyone. Be yourself and all will love you for it. You only make yourself suffer by trying to adhere to the standards others have set. And any time you need to rest. Call me. I shall protect and make sure no one disturbs you."

D'rian's mental grin was enough to make the bronze send him an angry shove. keep your amusement for yourself and butt out 'rianmine

Drian's smile was on his face as he shook his head. "Sorry Iirla, sometimes sharing a mind is a bit distracting. Very well. Since I know it's your wish that i not feel bad for being late, I won't. But I didn't exactly want to show up the way I was when kelath told me. Blade training ya know?" His chuckle was light before it turned a bit darker, richer. "If I knew you trusted me implicitly, I'd love to try coaxing you to tell me what you want... " His smile turned devilish and "But I wouldn't want to make you uncomfortable, and besides, It DOES smell good doesn't it?"

He pressed her gently forward, using the excuse to touch her again. What he wouldn't do to coax her until she told him exactly what she wanted. each and every thing she wanted. Once again he gave a mental order to Kelath to hurry and grow up. He was exceedingly greatful for his dragon, but some things it was hard for even HIM to give up.

"Ladies first."