Martha says, "I hear M'sie doesn't like orange citrus."

Halsian wanders into the caverns, looking around in awe. Wow.. A lot's changed in fifteen or so turns.

Arodgar has arrived.

Martha blushes a little as she says, "/Someone/ just found out she's pregnant. And it's about time!"

Juliena seems to be sitting, peeling tubers.. She's not sewing, or embroidering? How odd.. As Sasha swoops to the table in front of her, the girl rubs at her eyeridges. "Are you sure he got the note?" A bobbing of one little green head.

Halsian spots Juliena and flashes a half-hearted smile. "Hello..." He calls out softly before making his way over.

Arodgar walks in, slowly, looking around him in amazement. His mouth nearly pops off its hinges as he gets amazed by the entire Weyr.

"Halsian? How did you get here so fast? A dragonrider?" Juliena jumps at Halsian's voice, eyes wide open and any chores she's supposed to be doing completely forgotten for the time being. "I'm so glad you could come.." She wraps her arms around him and kisses him on the cheek.

Halsian blushes slightly, nodding as he pulls away. "Yes.. Arodgar here," He pauses to give the lad a hearty pat on the back, "and I, got a ride from A'bott who was visiting the hall."

Arodgar smiles, and bows courteously. "Good eve.. Juliena, I believe?"

Juliena blushes redly, nodding to the apprentice healer. "Yes, good eve Arodgar," and tosses a slightly embarrassed smile his way. "I was so worried that Sasha hadn't given you the note..," she turns back to Halsian. "But I just had to see you." She looks to her newly woven knots, grimacing.

Coralee walks in from the Northern Bowl.
Coralee has arrived.

Martha stifles a yawn before stating, "I saw M'sie heading out of here the other night with A'vol on his arm. Y'know, that handsome young bluerider who just transferred from Benden. Now, I could've /sworn/ he wasn't M'sie's type. I guess you really can teach an old wher new tricks."

Coralee runs in, smiling widely at everyone, but doesn't stop to talk
Coralee walks to the Inner Caverns.
Coralee has left.

Martha quietly sips her juice.

Coralee walks in from the Inner Caverns.
Coralee has arrived.
Coralee returns with a bag of things and a big grin on her face. Another wave and she disappears again
Coralee walks to the Northern Bowl.
Coralee has left.

Martha leans closer to one of the nearby aunties, "A mark saved is a mark earned. And worth dozens of bubblies besides."

Arodgar stands quietly, moving from foot to foot, probably a little overwhelmed.

Halsian smiles warmly at Juliena. "So, what's this about not being able to leave?" He asks, raising an eyebrow.

Lisinda walks in from the Northern Bowl.
Lisinda has arrived.

Martha stifles a cough before saying, "I think we're getting a new healer soon."

Lisinda walks in, head bowed. Not looking at anyone, she makes her way to the table and pours herself a large glass of wine. She doesn't look anywhere else, and finds herself a table in a corner where she can get drunk in earnest.

Has he not noticed that she was peeling tubers, or her shirt still with a bit of dirt still sticking to it, or even her new knots.. "I..I just couldn't bring myself to tell you in the note." Juliena casts her eyes down, and gathers her hair to one side nervously. "I've been Searched."

Halsian isn't the most perceptive person, nope.. "Searched?" His smile broadens. "That's wonderful!" For her, maybe.

Arodgar slips away from the group of people slowly, careful to make himself as unnoticable as possible. Into a corner.

Halsian blinks at Arodgar's sudden movement, and opens his mouth to say something to his apprentice, but spots Lisinda. "Lisinda, are you alright?" His head begins to spin.. Dividing your attention between three different people is tough work.

Martha looks towards Arodgar, "Don't eat the redfruits. I heard there were weird wriggly things in all of them."

"It is?" Juliena steps back, pressing her lips together and entirely uncertain of what to make of this reaction. She'd been prepared for just about anything else.. "But what about us?" She slips her hand into his, trying to pull him toward the bowl.. Away from the crowd. She's not exactly noticing Lisinda right now.

Lisinda looks at the glass considering and then wanders back over to the table for thw whole skin. "Fine," she says sadly. She grabs the skin and takes it back to the table. She's going to get really drunk.

Arodgar nods towards Martha and nods a little. "Uhm. Okay."

Halsian blinks as he gets dragged to the bowl. "Are you sure, Lisinda?"

Arodgar retreats into his own corner, just watching the people.

Lisinda isn't sure but doesn't wanna talk about it. "Fine," she says, sipping the wine.

Juliena walks to the Northern Bowl.
Juliena has left.

Martha pats her hair absently, "There's an old saying: If you drink too much juice, you'll soon have trouble sitting still."

Lisinda waves Arodgar over. "Care for a drink? I don't feel like drinking alone."

You walk to the Northern Bowl.
Igen Weyr -- Northern Bowl
Contents:
Juliena
Saurioth
Obvious exits:
Living Caverns Central Bowl Weyrlings' Yard

Juliena looks right and left, trying to figure the best way to run. "Shall we go see the eggs?" Her face is a mask of mixed emotions.

"See the eggs? Sure.." Halsian frowns in concern, but nods. "What's wrong, Juliena? Don't you /want/ to be a candidate?"

"But Halsian," Juliena protests. "What if I Impress this time? I won't be able to see you anymore.." She looks to be on the verge of tears, but sniffs and continues in the direction of the galleries, it's quieter there around now. She'll tear herself up over this yet.

Travel Deleted

You walk to the Galleries.
Igen Weyr -- Galleries(#945RJ$)
Contents:
Juliena
Gaudi
Kaeiper
Egg Viewer
Obvious exits:
Bowl

"I wonder what I was thinking, accepting the Search. I must not've been thinking at all." Juliena shivers, even in the heat of the room, and makes it somehow to the last seats.

Halsian settles beside Juliena and frowns. "What do you mean? Why wouldn't you accept being searched? I'd think you'd be happy.."

"How can I be happy?" Juliena shakes her head, denying the possiblity, let alone the fact that most of the population would be delighted. "I'm a Candidate now.. We can't be together.." She blushes deeply, wringing her hands.

Halsian smiles warmly and tilts Juliena's head toward him, cupping her chin gently in his hand. "Of course we can be together.."

Juliena looks into Halsian's eyes, her own uncertain and troubled. "But.. How? I have to stay here.. You can't leave the Healer Hall.. And what if I don't Impress?"

Halsian's amber eyes glow as he continues to smile softly. "If you don't impress, you can leave.. And maybe you could...." He blushes furiously, unable to finish his sentance.

"Could what?" Juliena tilts her head into his hand slightly, and raises her own to touch his cheek tenderly. Her eyes are only for him as she awaits his answer, soft and wondering.

Halsian's blush deepens as he looks away, unable to meet her gaze. "Maybe you could... Be my wife."

"Halsian?" What little color there is naturally to Juliena's skin fades completely. How many shocks can she take within a sevenday? "You really mean it?" The bright smile returns suddenly, and happy tears well up in her eyes. "Oh, of course yes!" She giggles once, slightly giddily, and kisses him on the lips.

Halsian returns the kiss then sighs with relief, grinning. "I wish there was something I could give you.." He blinks, then takes the rather faded journeyman's knot off his shoulder, offering it to Juliena. "Here.."

"I'll keep it next to me, Halsian. I'll keep it by me even during the Hatching.. That way no matter what happens.." Juliena snuggles up against him, fingering the faded strands. "I'll keep it in my pouch." She opens the fabric bag resting on her chest, allowing a slight glimmer of gold to be seen.

Halsian blushes again, but nods, smiling. "I can't tell you how much that means to me.."

"I don't know that I'll ever take this thing off again." Juliena blushes, safely secreting the worn knot within the beautifully white folds of her pouch. "You'll visit me? And come to the hatching?"

Halsian nods vigorously. "Of course.. As often as I can! And I'll cheer louder than anyone for you at that hatching."

"It's so long to wait.." Juliena sighs. "I, of all people, had to be the first one Searched. The eggs are barely laid." She snuggles back against him, looking toward the sand. "The eggs are beautiful, even the gold one.." Maybe she can take the wait.

Halsian nods in agreements, finally getting a good look at those eggs. "They are.. Makes me wish I could have been searched, at least once." He smiles brightly at Juliena. "I'm perfectly happy with how things are now, though.."

Juliena shakes her head sadly, but smiling at him. "I'm sure you would've been stronger than I was. I really didn't know what I was going to do for awhile there.." She rests her head against his shoulder. "Now, whatever happens, things will be wonderful." Keep saying that, just keep saying that.

Halsian blushes. "I'm not exactly what one could call /strong/.." Quite the opposite, in fact. He smiles at that last comment, nodding.

"You're plenty strong enough for me.." Juliena looks up to him sweetly. "I never thought I'd find anybody like you, but, here you are." She shakes her head, catching the irony in the situation. "Never perfectly, but just fine."