Devil In a Red Dress

Writers: AL, Chelle
Date Posted: 9th April 2011

Characters: Rhosyn, Briata
Description: Rhosyn makes a request of Briata in preparation for the Dolphin Cove hatching.
Location: River Bluff Weyr
Date: month 1, day 10 of Turn 6
Notes: Rhosyn makes a request of Briata in preparation for the Dolphin Cove hatching.

Briata

She was in her weyr, waiting for the weaver to come. She had a plan, but she needed help. The Weyrwoman tapped her toes on the floor as she sat in her comfortable chair, watching a spinner skitter across the ceiling in the
corner.

The message had taken Briata by surprise. Of course, she knew the Weyrwoman had at least a passing interest in her, for her ability mainly, but conversations with her were not a regular occurrence, and up till now, it had been a matter of approaching on the way somewhere. This was the first time that Briata had actually been sent for, so when the girl received the note, she made sure to arrive promptly rather than keep the woman waiting. A knock upon the door and Briata waited for permission to enter before she did so, then slipped through and closed the door behind her before bobbing a shallow curtsy. "You sent for me, Weyrwoman?"

"Aye, I've a proposition for you, Briata." Rhosyn gestured for her to sit.
There was water on the table if she wanted it.

Briata reached out to take the pitcher of water and pour a glass before she
sat down in the proffered chair. "A proposition?" What sort of proposition would a Weyrwoman have for her? She hoped it wasn't some sort of agreement to try and get her to Stand.

"As you probably know, there will be a hatching at Dolphin Cove in a month
and a half's time. I plan on attending. However, I am in need of new finery
for the occasion that won't cause me to burn to death." Rhosyn waited until
it shone in her eyes that she understood.

"Ah, something a bit cooler?" Not that River Bluff didn't get hot in the
summers, but she'd heard that it was even hotter at Dolphin Cove. "I'm sure that can be arranged." At least she wasn't talking about standing on the Sands again. Though she had to admit, she hadn't expected this. "And something suitable for a grand occasion like a hatching?"

"Aye..and though it will be Janani's glory, I want to be the best looking
thing there, if you get my meaning." Rhosyn didn't share her reasons. She wondered if Hygalia was going.

"I see." Briata couldn't help but wonder if there was a man involved. As
she studied the Weyrwoman she became almost certain that there was. "I can
draw up a sketch and have it to you by tomorrow, see if it is to your
liking. Then once we have something you think you'll like, I can put it together."

"I think that sounds fine. Do you need measurements now?" She poured herself some water, thinking the enterprise over.

Briata shook her head. "No, I don't need measurements until we have
something that you like. I'll draw up a sketch. Maybe a couple and if you like certain parts of each, we might be able to combine." Already the girl's mind was whirring with different possibilities.

"Allright, just let me know. You have about a month and a half, but I'll
need time to find accessories." Rhosyn could scour the gathers if she had to.

"Once you decide on a style and coloring, you can start looking for
accessories before the dress is finished," Briata suggested. "I'll get started on sketches right after dinner."

"You know how to find me once you're ready." Rhosyn was excited in a way,
though she wondered just what might happen.

"Of course, Weyrwoman." Briata slowly rose to her feet, almost distracted
as she thought about various styles. "By your leave?"

"Aye go on then about your business." The girl was a contradiction to her.
She knew she loved the dragons and yet didn't seem to want one of her own.
Rhosyn shook her head and got up, intending to go see about Orlaith's water trough.

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