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Writers: Heather
Date Posted: 30th June 2024
Characters: Casmari
Description: Casmari considers the latest Weyrling class on sexuality.
Location: Barrier Lake Weyr
Date: month 13, day 17 of Turn 11
Stone blue. It was the most fitting description of Sebiath's hide, but Casmari felt that it did not adequately summarize the beauty of her lifemate's color. At this very moment, a healthy beam of sunlight was dousing his lounging form in a cascade of golden light. It caused his hide to look like a slippery, wet river rock.
They were different, she and Sebiath, by definition, but Casmari did not _feel_ very different. Oh, she felt complete and whole and strong in the best way, but not _different_.
She knew that when Sebiath was old enough to chase greens, and probably catch one, she would find herself waking up to some strange man or woman in bed, but having that extra option didn't really phase her. In Casmari's estimation, waking up to a strange woman was no different than waking up to a strange man. Awkward was awkward, no matter the gender.
Sex. Ugh. The entire ordeal seemed like a hassle. She had affectionate parents and she'd seen plenty of public displays of affection growing up in the Weyr, but the intimacy of physical touch was never something she'd found herself very interested in. Casmari's goals in life had been simple, focus on her harper craft, and then focus on her Candidate classes, and now her focus was solely on Sebiath.
Her morning Weyrling class had been on Weyr sexuality. It was one of those lessons that was given while the dragonets were napping after being stuffed full of butchered meat. Of course, she'd received a few glances during the talk because the wording of the lesson had been changed to include her and Sebiath. Before, newly Impressed greenriders only had to concentrate on adapting to sleeping with a random man once a quarter when their dragons rose. Now they also had the added possibility of sleeping with a random woman - her.
The reactions had been varied and interesting. A few girls had looked very nervous at the prospect, but at least one of the male greenriders had winked at her.
The tip of Sebiath's tail twitched, catching her attention.
}:This has been,:{ he stretched out his hindlegs and wings, }:the best nap.:{
**You like napping out here better than in your box?**
Sebiath's head craned backwards to regard Casmari with iridescent blue eyes.
}:Wouldn't you? The sunshine on this rock is spectacular. And I can sleep on my stomach. If I try to do that in the box my hindquarters hang over.:{
Casmari moved closer to her dragon, settling beside him on the rock so she could scratch at one of his eyeridges.
**It's time to go back to class. We have dragonhealing and basic dragon anatomy next.**
Sebiath perked up immediately. He puffed out his chest, unfurled his wings (effectively smacking Casmari in the head in the process), and straightened his tail to its fullest length. }:I would be a fine specimen as an example of perfect dragon anatomy.:{
Casmari laughed while trying to tuck in the strands of hair that his wing had knocked loose from her braid. **Let's just wait until we see what the Weyrlingmaster says, shall we? We can't volunteer for everything. It'll look like we're trying too hard.**
}:Trying too hard? Is that a real thing? Why wouldn't we want to be the very best?:{ he asked quizzically.
**Some people think trying too hard is a way of sucking up to the teacher.**
}:They can eat those words while we're saving the world from Thread.:{
Casmari stood, brushing her breeches off. **Come on, Seb. You want a seat in the front, don't you?**
}:Of course!:{ The blue eagerly shuffled beside his rider, keeping his wings glued to his back so they didn't trip him up as he walked.
Last updated on the July 2nd 2024