Who

Try'stan, Selaine

What

A couple of riders ends the day with a swim away from the public eye.

When

It is the seventy-third day of Autumn and 84 degrees.

Where

Mirror Caverns

OOC Date 08 May 2015 04:00

 

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"You're very pretty when you blush…"


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Mirror Caverns

Cordoned off from the lake under a cape of stone is a sheltered grotto sized like a dragon weyr. Running water dribbles over the entrance not in any great torrent but lesser strings of liquid. Within, isolated waters assume a perfectly protected calmness pitching prisms of refracted light onto the walls and dome-like ceiling. How they flash when the pool's crystal clear surface is disturbed, serpents of light scattering like tunnel snakes from a lantern. Surfaces are naturally unfinished which explains the varying depths, 2-12 feet, and ability to be comfortly seated. As with any small cavern sounds have a way of being amplified be they swim strokes or nuggets of gossip.


Some would say that this place is a well kept secret, others would quite disagree, but for Try'stan, this is a place to relax. He hardly runs into anyone here, so when the chance to get away comes, and he's not traveling home, this is where Try's goes. As usual, the cavern had been empty when he arrived. It did not tae him long to ditch regular clothing and don his swimwear. Now, he swims in the deeper parts of the cavern's pool, endless laps that end up being not only physical training, but a way for the bronze rider to ease into relaxing. The sounds of his splashing echo off the walls, covering other sounds that may alert the bronzer to other company.

Though the weather outside has cooled considerably, the sun's rays are still too strong to fully enjoy the lake waters. Instead, Selaine opts for the sheltered grotto, not only for it's beautiful pool but also for the isolation it provides. The greenrider arrives with just a dress covered her swimsuit, which she quickly discards. Having expected it to be empty, she is surprised to hear the sound of splashing echoing off the walls. The splashing water also makes the light play beautifully onto the walls that she can't help but admire it for a moment before stepping into the refreshing waters to join whomever is already present. Sure that the other person wouldn't want to be disturbed, Selaine merely wades to an area where she is barely able to reach the floor to swim a couple laps back and forth.

Is the sound of splashing louder or is there just more of it? The sound throw's Try'stan out of his groove and he stops, treading water so that he may look around. He recognizes the form swimming not too far from him and a smile slides across his lips. A couple of armstrokes see him gliding in Selaine's direction. "Well, hello there!" He says when he's close enough, though his voice may seem muffled if Selaine is mid-swim.

Selaine had just stopped to rest for a moment when Try'stan called out and his voice bounces off the walls. There's a grin of recognition as she looks over in his direction as he swims h er way. "Try'stan! Fancy meeting you here." She greets, arms holding on to the sides since she can't quite reach the bottom. "Here to relax too or are you training?" the greenrider asks, curious as to what brought the bronzer to the isolated cavern.

Try'stan goes slightly beyond where Selaine swims so that he can stand and still be above water. When he does stand, water runs off him in a million little streams. "Relaxing for the most part, I like to come here, it's quiet, and not overcrowded." Try's wipes the water from his face and flings it away, spraying droplets everywhere. "How about you Selaine? Training or relaxing?"

The greenrider definitely doesn't miss how the water traces the bronzer's well-defined muscles as it runs off him. With a small smile, Selaine nods in agreement. "Also relaxing, for the same reason, actually." That said, she swims down the side to where her feet touch the bottom and then lifting herself out of the water to sit on the edge. The movement of water bounces the light off the water droplets that stream down her body and onto the walls, where they dance like diamonds in the sunlight. "And it's beautiful in here." she adds, gesturing to the walls and the bouncing lights.

Try'stan nods in agreement. "I too find a liking for the beauty of the place, it has a certain…charm to it. Eyes glance over at a now exposed Selaine, watching the water drip off her skin just a bit hungrily. "The flickering light suits you Selaine…" Try'stan comments, watching the reflections bounce of his friend's skin. "Did you make it to your duties on time the other day? I would feel remiss if our time together imposed on your schedule."

At Try'stan's comment, Selaine can't help but feel a small blush creep to her cheeks. "Thank you… and yes, I did. Our drills usually start a bit later anyway so I was able to stop by my own weyr before and still made it on time." she assures before wiping water from her own face. With a soft sigh, she leans back on her arms and looks up at the ceiling of the cavern. "There's really nothing like a relaxing swim after a hot day, though, wouldn't you say?"

Try'stan looks pleased. "Good, I'm glad I didn't inconvenience you." A bright smile is sent Selaine's way. "Nothing better, I agree. I do miss swimming in the sea though, it's more invigorating." Try'stan shoots Selaine a wide, sparkling smile.

"Of course not!" the greenrider replies, looking back at Try'stan. "The sea is nice… gets sticky though… I went to Southern's beaches once." Selaine comments, vaguely remembering that trip from a while back. The smile is returned with one of her own, though not quite as sparkly. "I'd say I prefer this though."

Oh the innuendos that run through Try'stan's head, but he lets them slide. " we will have to agree to disagree on that one!" the bronze rider pulls himself up onto the ledge of the pool and sits next to the green rider. "But with you here, I'd say it's a bit more pleasant than the ocean."

"Well, I must say relaxing here is much more enjoyable in your company as well." Selaine says in response, sliding back into the water and proceeding to float. "It also helps that we don't have the sun beating down our backs." she comments, laughing lightly. "I think we get enough of that during our drills."

Try'stan laughs. "I'd rather the sun beating down on me than thread or those blasted sand storms we get." Try'stan kicks his feet in the water and watches Selaine float. "Drills have been brutal in this heat though, luckily enough, winter is headed our way, It'll cool down a bit."

"True enough." Selaine agrees as she floats, staring up at the bouncing lights. "Until thin… I'll take refuge indoors when I can." The greenrider is quiet for a few moments as she enjoys just floating, then moves to stand again. "Have you been home to see your family lately?" she asks, moving around in the water more just to keep herself from being idle.

Try'stan takes the time to enjoy the simple peace watching Selaine float brings in. It's nice when one can relax so nicely in the presence of another. When Selaine stands and gives forth her query, Try'stan shakes his head. "Not as of late, no. There's been too much threadfall here, been on active duty a lot lately."

"Hm… yea." There's a wince as Selaine remembers one of the surprise falls where she'd gotten an especially nasty score… though it healed well enough and hadn't prevented her from flying. "A lot more sweeps, too." she agrees, swimming around Try'stan and splashing some water on him as she passes with a mischievous glint in her eye.

Try'stan has been lucky enough thus far to avoid being scored. Try's nods in agreement to Selaine's mention of sweeps. "Aye, but busyness makes the day go faster, I suppose." Try'stan lets out a mock gasp as water contacts his person. "Mynx!" Try'stan says and sends a small wave of water at Selaine. He then hops back in the pool and starts swimming after her.

There's a squeal and a playful laugh when Try'stan splashes her back and proceeds to swim after her. Selaine is quick to swim away, but not without trying to splash a bigger wave at the chasing bronzerider. She's swift in the water but she's likely to be at a disadvantage with that muscular form.

Try'stan is determined to catch Selaine and so he lengthens his stroke. When he comes up alongside Selaine he pushes a wave of water at her face and swims on, laughing. Swim swim as fast as you can! You can't catch Try's!

And so Try'stan eventually reaches her and takes his revenge! Selaine splutters mid-swim, pausing only momentarily before swimming after him. Her arms slice through the water as she swims to try to catch him but he's much too fast and is soon well ahead of her. She eventually pauses, swimming to the side to catch her breath. "You're too fast!" she calls out, slightly out of breath while watching his figure from afar, admiring his back muscles as he strokes through the water.

Try'stan's laughter bounces off the walls as he turns and makes his way back towards Selaine. As he pulls up alongside her, a cheshire grin crosses his lips. Grabbing the side, he rests and uses his free hand to wipe the water from his face. "I grew up swimming in the sea, water like this is cake compared to waves and undertow." He chuckles and splashes water at Selaine.

Selaine rests her head on her arms as she watches him swim back and lets out a "Hey!" as he splashes her again, laughing lightly. "I'll bet. I am definitely no match for you." she comments, splashing a liiittle wave over at him. "I'm not a great swimmer, anyhow. I don't know what I was thinking." She gives him a sideway grin.

Try'stan grins. "No matter, it was fun." Try's runs a hand through his hair and turns so that his back is against the side and his arms hold him up. He leans his head back, easing into a relaxed pose. "Have you ever been to Ista before?" Try's asks out of nowhere, lifting his head so that he can look at Selaine.

Selaine sidenods in agreement, closing her eyes for a moment before opening them and looking at Try'stan when he poses his question. The greenrider thinks back, trying to remember if she'd ever stopped by the island weyr or not. "Hmm… you know… I don't think I have. Not even for a delivery." she finally answers. "Why do you ask?"

Try'stan shrugs nonchalantly. "No particular reason. Curiosity I suppose." Try's grins. "It's a beautiful place. Perhaps I can show you sometime." Winking, Try'stan turns and hauls himself out of the pool. He digs through his rucksack and pulls out a wineskin and pops the cap. "Thirsty?" He asks, raising an eyebrow.

"I'd love to visit sometime. And having a handsome guide doesn't hurt." Selaine replies with a wink, laughing lightly as she lifts her head up from resting on her arm. She watches curiously as he gets up and pulls out the wineskin from his bag. "Oh! Yes, actually." The greenrider answers, realizing only then how dry her throat felt. "Must've been all that swimming." she muses, also hauling herself out of the water to sit on the edge again.

Try'stan passes the skin to Selaine. "Ladies first." He sits on the side of the pool and shakes the water from his hair. "Ista makes a great vacation spot." Try'stan winks. "However, I don't know how much site seeing we would get done." Try's laughs softly and kicks his feet in the water.

"Why, thank you." Selaine thanks as she takes the skin from him. She takes a sip, letting the liquid wet her throat as he goes down before passing it back to him. Splashes of water get onto her as he shakes his hair out. "Hey!" she exclaims, giggling softly and then tilts her head slightly at his comment, a small smile on her lips. "Oh? Why do you say that?"

Try'stan takes the skin and drinks from it, letting out a satisfied sound after swallowing. He passes the skin back to Selaine, a grin on his face. "Because I think the beach and beach clothing would suit you, and the idea is exciting." Try'stan chuckles and runs a hand through his hair. He may be blunt, and forward, but at least he's honest.

The greenrider takes the skin again, holding it as he replies. Selaine has long gotten used to the idea of body exposure ever since she'd arrived at the Weyr. Even so, Try'stan's bluntness does cause her cheeks to flush. "Ah.." Is her simple response, followed by a sip of the skin in her hands. "Well.. of course I wouldn't object to the beach, but I would like to tour the place all the same." she adds after finishing her sip and returning the skin once more.

Try'stan chuckles softly. "You're very pretty when you blush…" Try's notes, voice low so as to not cause so much echoing. "In truth, I would give you an in depth tour, I love my home weyr. I rather like it here as well though, Igen has it's own beauties." Try'stan winks and leans back on one hand whilst lying the other arm across his torso.

Was it just her or was it getting a bit hotter in there? Selaine's been caught blushing and the young woman slips back into the water to cool herself off. "Igen certainly has its own charms.. yes." Other than never-ending sand. "But perhaps the next time we have the same rest day, we might take a trip?" Though she hadn't added 'together', it was at least implied. As she waits for his answer, she washes her face with some of the water. It definitely felt very good on her heated skin.

Try'stan manages to catch the wineskin before Selaine jumps back in the water. He takes another long drink and watches Selaine cool her heated face. " I would not be against a trip home." Try'stan grins and stands to put the skin away. When he returns to the side of the pool, he looks down at Selaine with a question on his face. Patting his belly, Try's sighs. "Are you hungry? Because I could eat!"

Selaine watches his movements as he stands, moving to his bag and back to the side of the pool again. From she stands in the water, the greenrider looks up as Try'stan asks if she's hungry. There's a light chuckle and a grin as she nods. "I could definitely eat." she replies, moving to the edge of the water and lifting herself out once more before moving to her own bag. A towel is grabbed and used to dry herself off. "Anywhere in particular?"

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