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A Means to an End [Lessal]; Winter 1264, Evening
Topic Started: Jun 24 2015, 07:42 PM (406 Views)
TheCheeseWhiz
Mother of Whers
Ashwyn wasn't exactly proud of it, but she had ditched Lessal after the earlier incident with Demos. It wasn't that she didn't feel sorry for the kid--she did, terribly--but she had no desire to become embroiled in whatever was going on with him. She had simply told the groundskeeper what had happened, and left it to her to take the boy and his poor 'lizard to get help. Who would have begrudged her for wanting to stay out of it? She had helped Lessal, and had already begun spreading the rumors about Demos. Already, some of the boys, and even the girls, were beginning to look at the burly blonde in a different manner. The disapproval on Kidrai's face whenever he looked at the lad seemed to grow. 'Osha actually cracked his knuckles as the two passed in the corridors to the bath, but Ashwyn felt that he and Demos had always had a bit of a rivalry going on.

She had done her work, and had helped Lessal while making sure that Demos was knocked down a peg or three. No one would fault her for that. Still...the thought of the weak little boy and his brave green flit nagged at her all throughout dinner. When she overheard one of the younger boys, a new one from Brecca, discussing Demos with one of the visiting Searchriders outside the barracks, it only served to remind her that the bully was a big problem, not only for herself and Lessal. When it came down to it, he had harmed a firelizard, a cousin of the dragons. That was what bothered Ashwyn the most. Someone like that couldn't have a dragon. If he Impresses and I don't, then I'm truly nothing.

There was only one solution, then: Get Demos expelled from candidacy. Animal abuse was definitely a crime worthy of that, she thought. All she had to do was get Lessal and his flit to come with her to one of the candidatemasters' offices. Easy. She had a feeling that the pushover would do anything she asked him to. So, with Soreal on her shoulder as always, she set off to find the boy during the evening free period. It was easy to slip into the boys' barracks, and even easier to get one of the smaller lads to tell her which room was Lessal's. She knocked twice, not bothering to announce herself. The last thing she wanted was for him to decide that he needed to hide from her.


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Malaika & Mask || Grevor & Grevosk || Ara & Arask || Skeiron & Skeisk

Dragonpairs:
K'lien & Lyeloroth || T'lia & Riftith || A'lem & Axelath || G'ist & Kormoranth || Iradin & Leoth || Ashwyn & Taryth || Danera & Vaesth || Luca & Emmeth || N'ik & Ferrivoth || T'vel & Eazarth || Evesa & Seriath || K'ai & Rynith || Toray & Itnalath || Ismene & Istoth

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Deklan || Eana || Malakin || Tiberis || Vosamlye
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Shaara
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1 candlemark previously

"You've really crossed it this time, Lessal." Clanor said. He was bigger than Demos, and generally served as his muscle. Not as creative as Demos, but his violent tendencies made up for it. Technically, he wasn't even a Candidate, but so many boy's rooms were unoccupied that nobody noticed, let alone cared.

"Come on, Lessal, put them on."
Lessal. Not freako then, not tonight. His fingers shook, eyes darting back and forth from Zara convalescing on his pillow to the bag in his hands.
"Now that Demos is gone, you won't have any protection." Clanor said, a sneer curving his lips.
"So everyone's gonna come in here tonight, Lessal, and you'll do whatever they say. If you don't, we'll know."
"Yessir."

Once Clanor had left, Lessal broke down crying, smearing his glasses in the process. When the two knocks came, Lessal scuttled to answer the door, miserable looking as he was. When he did, it would reveal to Ashwyn a tiny boy, eyes bloodshot and face tearstained; in a dress best described as patently ugly. It was obviously made by someone with a grand idea and no follow through, stained with assorted materials down the front and fluffy where it wasn't; the decorative needlework on the front probably intended to be a flower or perhaps just the indefinite lines of a blob.

"H-hello?"
Weyrling L'sal of Blue Vozarth (darkblue) and Green fire lizard Zara
Weyrling Syrah of Brown Nyecheth (#772501)
Weyrling C'win of Green Pardeth (#77ddbb)
Basalt T'stan of Green Trith (#089c7b) and Brown fire lizard Chazz
Shale Nmerin of Blue Pavoth(#007cd2)
Sandstone P'si of Blue Galleth (#5dbede)
Flint C'zel of Green Serliath (#33cc00)
Brass Bazyon of Brown Bazsk (#492e12) and Blue fire lizard Valentine
Brass Healer Kallen of Blue Kallesk (#075771)
Iron Kaantur and Bronze Kaantursk (#969652)
Candidate Nerrigant and Brown fire lizard Monroe
Marble Talan of Green Eureth (#337711)
Granite C'mere of Copper Zaranth (#ff4a00)
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TheCheeseWhiz
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I'm not drunk enough for this shaffit. Ashwyn wasn't particularly fond of alcohol, but that was nevertheless her first thought when Lessal opened the door. The boy was wearing a dress. A horrifically ugly and foul dress. Which, honestly, was not the problem, though it did strike her as odd. Maybe if he made a habit of wearing dresses, she wouldn't even have noticed. There were stranger people in a Weyr. But he had clearly been crying, eyes bloodshot, nose snotty, glasses stained. Ashwyn felt an instant stab of dislike for the boy's clear weakness of mind and body.

Maybe she would have left, had it not been for her personal agenda. Soreal brushed up against her cheek, making a soft whirring sound in his throat. He was gazing into the room, past Lessal, and his eyes were yellow and orange. An image of Zara entered Ashwyn's mind, and she, too, looked past Lessal. "Did you get your firelizard taken care of?" If he hadn't, she would get him expelled as well. Any idiot who spent time trying on dresses instead of tending to his pets did not deserve even a chance at Impressing a dragon.


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Malaika & Mask || Grevor & Grevosk || Ara & Arask || Skeiron & Skeisk

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K'lien & Lyeloroth || T'lia & Riftith || A'lem & Axelath || G'ist & Kormoranth || Iradin & Leoth || Ashwyn & Taryth || Danera & Vaesth || Luca & Emmeth || N'ik & Ferrivoth || T'vel & Eazarth || Evesa & Seriath || K'ai & Rynith || Toray & Itnalath || Ismene & Istoth

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Deklan || Eana || Malakin || Tiberis || Vosamlye
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Shaara
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Lessal nodded, trying to focus exactly on Ashwyn's face. "Yes. She got her wing taken care of and now she is resting. Do you need anything?" Zara trilled weakly from her place on Lessal's pillow, a grateful hello to her friend Soreal. Such a nice lizard! And her boy adored his Girl so...

"Would you like to come in, Miss?" Lessal asked, extending a welcoming hand. If she wanted to come in, that was her choice. Not much to offer, but it was home.
Weyrling L'sal of Blue Vozarth (darkblue) and Green fire lizard Zara
Weyrling Syrah of Brown Nyecheth (#772501)
Weyrling C'win of Green Pardeth (#77ddbb)
Basalt T'stan of Green Trith (#089c7b) and Brown fire lizard Chazz
Shale Nmerin of Blue Pavoth(#007cd2)
Sandstone P'si of Blue Galleth (#5dbede)
Flint C'zel of Green Serliath (#33cc00)
Brass Bazyon of Brown Bazsk (#492e12) and Blue fire lizard Valentine
Brass Healer Kallen of Blue Kallesk (#075771)
Iron Kaantur and Bronze Kaantursk (#969652)
Candidate Nerrigant and Brown fire lizard Monroe
Marble Talan of Green Eureth (#337711)
Granite C'mere of Copper Zaranth (#ff4a00)
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TheCheeseWhiz
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Well, that was a relief. Ashwyn nodded, her hazel eyes returning to Lessal. At least he wasn't entirely daft. "Good, good," she murmured, absently stroking Soreal. He relaxed upon learning that the green was all right, returning her call with a high-pitched whistle. Eager to get this business over with, before she found herself somehow trying to help Lessal again, Ashwyn looked him over once more. Someone needed to help him with his sense of fashion, for sure. "Actually, yes, I do need something." She had chosen to adopt a sweeter tone of voice over a commanding one. The less she reminded Lessal of bullies like Demos, the more willing he would be to assist her.

Shaking her head in dismissal of his offer, she launched right into her plan. "I need you to come with me, Lessal. Bring Zara. We're going to report Demos to the candidatemasters and get him expelled from the program." She had worked hard on her persuasive speaking voice; hopefully, it would pay off now. Her expression was intense, hopefully convincing.


Wherpairs:
Malaika & Mask || Grevor & Grevosk || Ara & Arask || Skeiron & Skeisk

Dragonpairs:
K'lien & Lyeloroth || T'lia & Riftith || A'lem & Axelath || G'ist & Kormoranth || Iradin & Leoth || Ashwyn & Taryth || Danera & Vaesth || Luca & Emmeth || N'ik & Ferrivoth || T'vel & Eazarth || Evesa & Seriath || K'ai & Rynith || Toray & Itnalath || Ismene & Istoth

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Deklan || Eana || Malakin || Tiberis || Vosamlye
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Shaara
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As soon as Ashwyn mentioned going to the Candidatemasters, Lessal's face slid into a hastily constructed mask of bland quiet.

"I'm very sorry, miss Ashwyn. I would love to do that, but I'm afraid I have a previous engagement. I've got to stay in here the rest of the night, I'm afraid. Also, Zara is bust resting right now. If you want to come in, however, that's fine."
Weyrling L'sal of Blue Vozarth (darkblue) and Green fire lizard Zara
Weyrling Syrah of Brown Nyecheth (#772501)
Weyrling C'win of Green Pardeth (#77ddbb)
Basalt T'stan of Green Trith (#089c7b) and Brown fire lizard Chazz
Shale Nmerin of Blue Pavoth(#007cd2)
Sandstone P'si of Blue Galleth (#5dbede)
Flint C'zel of Green Serliath (#33cc00)
Brass Bazyon of Brown Bazsk (#492e12) and Blue fire lizard Valentine
Brass Healer Kallen of Blue Kallesk (#075771)
Iron Kaantur and Bronze Kaantursk (#969652)
Candidate Nerrigant and Brown fire lizard Monroe
Marble Talan of Green Eureth (#337711)
Granite C'mere of Copper Zaranth (#ff4a00)
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TheCheeseWhiz
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A previous engagement? Ashwyn would believe that the day she Impressed a gold. As far as she could tell, Lessal did not have many friends. So how, by the name of the first Egg, did he have a previous engagement? What was more important than getting Demos out of the barracks? He made Lessal's life awful. Anyone with eyes could see that. Was he afraid? Was that it? Ashwyn could understand that; the spineless were always afraid of something. Well, he won't have to be afraid once Demos is gone. Doesn't he understand that?

She did not pinch the bridge of her nose. She wanted to, out of instinct, to show her mounting frustration in some manner. But she did not. Instead, she continued to stroke Soreal, basking in his calming effects. "What's more important than getting a bully out of the barracks, Lessal? Your previous engagement can wait. Now, come. We'll make this quick." She ignored his offer yet again. Maybe he would get the hint then that she did not want to go into his room. She wanted him to leave it.


Wherpairs:
Malaika & Mask || Grevor & Grevosk || Ara & Arask || Skeiron & Skeisk

Dragonpairs:
K'lien & Lyeloroth || T'lia & Riftith || A'lem & Axelath || G'ist & Kormoranth || Iradin & Leoth || Ashwyn & Taryth || Danera & Vaesth || Luca & Emmeth || N'ik & Ferrivoth || T'vel & Eazarth || Evesa & Seriath || K'ai & Rynith || Toray & Itnalath || Ismene & Istoth

Unbonded:
Deklan || Eana || Malakin || Tiberis || Vosamlye
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Shaara
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Ashwyn would easily be able to see Lessal's indecision. Follow her, his defender, or stay and follow his tormentor's orders?

"Please, miss...I don't want to be seen like this, please. Don't let them hurt me. They're gonna take me awa, awa, awayyy." he was fading fast into tears, wiping his nose on an already slick sleeve.

"I don't wanna serve, I don't wanna wear this dress, it itches, don' tell th' M, M, Masters I gotta do this, I'm scared, I don't wanna go!"

From the pillow, Zara creeled sadly. Oh, wouldn't her Boy please help her? Lessal turned, clumsy as always in his oversize dress, and whimpered.

"We can't go to the Candidatemasters, they'll see me! They'll take you! Why don't you just rest, sweet baby?"

The next few moments were spent in brief conversation between the boy and his 'lizard, eventually with the former standing up, latter cradled in his arms.

"Can we go out, out another way? Please?"
Weyrling L'sal of Blue Vozarth (darkblue) and Green fire lizard Zara
Weyrling Syrah of Brown Nyecheth (#772501)
Weyrling C'win of Green Pardeth (#77ddbb)
Basalt T'stan of Green Trith (#089c7b) and Brown fire lizard Chazz
Shale Nmerin of Blue Pavoth(#007cd2)
Sandstone P'si of Blue Galleth (#5dbede)
Flint C'zel of Green Serliath (#33cc00)
Brass Bazyon of Brown Bazsk (#492e12) and Blue fire lizard Valentine
Brass Healer Kallen of Blue Kallesk (#075771)
Iron Kaantur and Bronze Kaantursk (#969652)
Candidate Nerrigant and Brown fire lizard Monroe
Marble Talan of Green Eureth (#337711)
Granite C'mere of Copper Zaranth (#ff4a00)
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TheCheeseWhiz
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Oh, Faranth, he was crying. Normally, Ashwyn would have laughed, harsh and cold, at the display. But Lessal...he was practically still a boy, just a child being bullied. When she looked at him, some part of her imagined Tarawyn in his place, being picked on. It was ludicrous--Tarawyn had been raised to be strong and independent, and even at a mere four Turns, she was confident enough to put tormentors in their place--but the images came nonetheless. Maybe it was just that Lessal reminded her of a little one, especially when he blubbered on and called her "miss." Soreal creeled softly, his mind touching Lessal's in reassurance.

Glancing sideways at her firelizard, Ashwyn realized that it was probably thanks to him that she wanted to help Lessal. Soreal was softening her up with his sugary sweetness. Sighing, she frowned at the younger candidate, then at his sad-looking firelizard. At least that dress wasn't his choosing. Faranth, that thing was distractingly hideous... "Look, Lessal..." She was definitely too sober for this. It wasn't often that Ashwyn acknowledged when she felt out of her league, but she was so very much not prepared or trained for this. The sooner we get him to the candidatemasters, the better. This had become more about getting Demos expelled. Lessal needed help.

Scratching the inside of her left wrist, Ashwyn tried again. "No one's going to take anyone away. No one's going to hurt you. And no one is making you wear that...dress. In fact, please, do change before we go." She could understand him wanting to find another way to the offices. Faranth, if she had to be seen with him in that thing, she'd happily dig a secret tunnel as they went.


Wherpairs:
Malaika & Mask || Grevor & Grevosk || Ara & Arask || Skeiron & Skeisk

Dragonpairs:
K'lien & Lyeloroth || T'lia & Riftith || A'lem & Axelath || G'ist & Kormoranth || Iradin & Leoth || Ashwyn & Taryth || Danera & Vaesth || Luca & Emmeth || N'ik & Ferrivoth || T'vel & Eazarth || Evesa & Seriath || K'ai & Rynith || Toray & Itnalath || Ismene & Istoth

Unbonded:
Deklan || Eana || Malakin || Tiberis || Vosamlye
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"I have to be quick about this," Lessal said, gingerly pulling Zara closer. "Please, if they catch me, you don't understand..."

He paused, eyes wide and legs stiff as though waiting for a starting bell to run.
"It's a trick, isn't it? I have to stay in this dress, Clanor told me so. I'm serving tonight. I'm scared. Can I...not change? I don't like the dress, but I've gotta keep it on. Let's. Just go to the Mas-s-sters an', an' tell 'em. I'm proof."

He licked his lips, taking a step towards the door at long last.
Weyrling L'sal of Blue Vozarth (darkblue) and Green fire lizard Zara
Weyrling Syrah of Brown Nyecheth (#772501)
Weyrling C'win of Green Pardeth (#77ddbb)
Basalt T'stan of Green Trith (#089c7b) and Brown fire lizard Chazz
Shale Nmerin of Blue Pavoth(#007cd2)
Sandstone P'si of Blue Galleth (#5dbede)
Flint C'zel of Green Serliath (#33cc00)
Brass Bazyon of Brown Bazsk (#492e12) and Blue fire lizard Valentine
Brass Healer Kallen of Blue Kallesk (#075771)
Iron Kaantur and Bronze Kaantursk (#969652)
Candidate Nerrigant and Brown fire lizard Monroe
Marble Talan of Green Eureth (#337711)
Granite C'mere of Copper Zaranth (#ff4a00)
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