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Post by Zirin on Jul 21, 2012 23:11:21 GMT -4
"Could have fooled me." He shot back, though from past experiences he knew very well just how much of a woman she was. The thought caused him to redden again, though he made sure to keep his expression as neutral as possible. Not that it really mattered though, she wasn't looking at him, but just incase she glanced over he wasn't going to let his own embarassment show.
"Wild, feral felines." He added, giving her a look. "You're the one who's afraid of my tame little kittens, remember? Besides, I only missed one of those wild buggers, and I would have gotten him off my arm just fine." He huffed in annoyance, sending her a displeased look. Was she always going to remind him about those sharding cats?
"I don't need you numbweed," He paused, giving her a cocky grin, "Unless of course you're offering to give me a rub down too. I think i could get used to that." THe idea of being up at such a rediculous hour did not exactly make him happy. In fact, he outright blanched at the idea. "Are you trying to kill me? I have a dragon to take care of too you know... though I suppose if you're willing to give me a lovely wake up call like that time I could get used to being up so early. I'll even make sure to wear pants this time." He reached out to scratch Apperointh's eye ridge, smiling softly as it pulled forth a little croon of approval.
"Yeah I'll get better. Between Apperointh and my old man, I doubt there will be much of a chance to relax anyways. Ah well, I'll be top of the class anyways, so at least sparring with you will make me work."
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Post by jovia on Jul 21, 2012 23:44:11 GMT -4
Linda just scowled a bit, sure she wasn't the most girly but that didn't mean she wasn't one!! Was he implying that he thought of her as a guy?!?!?! wait... why did she care if he thought about her as a girl or not!!! Shard it all she just started to growl a bit in frustration with her scowl. "I am NOT afraid of them, just my instincts around felines are to chase off or kill. I did not think killing your pets would be acceptable is all so I have to try to control myself." Linda was glad though she could always get him with those wild felines now though. Something for her to always use against him to just tease him about non stop... well until it stopped being funny and started being toooo mean.
Linda however just rolled her eyes as she heard him say he didn't need her numbweed... Though by the time they would start sparring she bet he would. Heck that bath he liked it too... well she had... No she couldn't think of that they were talking about something else right now. Oh then he started to speak up giving him a rub down... Ugh... Linda just kept silent the entire time and just smirked a little bit when he mentioned the early time. If he couldn't handle it them maybe she would just go train a bit then pick him up for a spar or something of the sort... Not that she'd tell him that she would let him sleep in of course just because a too sleepy person like him dealing with Dragon stuff might get hurt and then she'd be at fault... yes that was the reason.
Linda suddenly had an idea though, something F'ro actually showed her with what he had done with that Milady crap before. Giving a little grin she walked closer and just tried to wrap her arms around his arm "Awwww is my little sweetie missing my touch and trying to get my attention aren't you... should have just said so you know." She tried to make her voice sweet and coy as much as possible as she leaned closer to him... Only to pull back with a grin to see his reaction.
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Post by Zirin on Jul 22, 2012 6:16:12 GMT -4
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"I would have been most upset if you had injured so much as a hair on their heads. They're much too adorable to be done in by some crazy girl." He waved his hand lazily, dismissing the topic. He'd rather not think about his poor pets in such a state. He gave her a calculating look, daring her to continue using the felines as an insult. He had just as much dirt on her; after all, she had basically thrown herself at him afetr only a few sips of wine. He gave her a little smirk, as if to let her know that her words didn't bother him... much.
The sudden shift in attitude, the coy voice and unusual actions caught him off guard, and it showed in his face for a brief, brief moment. He was wise enough to catch on quickly though; she was using his own tactic against him. Well, two could play at that game, and as the mildly more experienced of the two, F'ro was confident that he would be the victor yet again. Moving the hand that wasn't being clung to, he tucked a strange of hair behind her ear and cupped her face, leaning until his lips were almost touching hers.
"And if I said yes? What then, my little dove? If I said my body aches for your gentle touch, and my heart begs for attention, would you give me the love I so crave?" His voice was almost sickeningly sweet, though there was a breathlessness to the way he spoke, as if there was a hint of honesty hidden deep beneath his joke. He hadn't realized the blush that had crept across his cheeks from being so close, and his eyes had become half-lidded. Yet even still, there was a hint of challenge to his tone, as if pushing to see just how good Linda had gotten at this game.
He knew he was pushing it a bit too far, with Apperointh being so young and all, but he was positive Linda would back away and take the loss. So far the brown seemed fine, having dozed off once again.
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Post by jovia on Jul 22, 2012 6:29:37 GMT -4
Linda just gave a little nod, so see he would have been more furious if she had hurt them so why did he think she kept her distance? She didn't want to hurt them, not their fault they are tamed felines and not her enemy. Just because she didn't get along well with felines in the wild wasn't a good reason after all. But she didn't continue the use the felines as an insult at this point in time. Oh no it was always good to vary your strategy, it gets old and dull doing the same thing alll the time.
HA!!! She saw that on his face, she was gaining the upper hand again and a quick glance at Apperointh let her know she wasn't going too far. But how far was too far? Maybe a quick kiss while he slept wasn't that bad especially if she ran out... Wait why did she want to kiss him? Her eyes trailed down to his lips as he started to speak as well even as he got closer. But as he pulled her closer from cupping her face she slowly looked back up at him. Of course she noticed the red on his face but it seemed he wasn't backing down either.
Linda merely gave a grin as she didn't pull away at all and instead spoke up again as she tried to make him run away before her back up plan. "awwwwww well of course I can't give you much attention because of your Apperointh but.... maybe a little tidbit then hmmm?" She couldn't deny that she heard the hint of Honesty, and that it was driving her nuts and sent her into mental and emotional turmoil as she wondered what he meant. But no there was a hint of challenge too, she couldn't back down... So slowly she leaned in forward and lightly brushed her lips over his, and quickly pulled away leaving only a very light and quick kiss before she just pretty much jumped back and away with him with a little smile. "Thats it for right now, good luck with that." And turned around to try to high tail it out of there as she made sure the brown was okay on her way.
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Post by Zirin on Jul 22, 2012 6:41:20 GMT -4
He had to admit, the fact she hadn't pulled away or started threatening him was... shocking to say the least. Once again he was caught wondering about her overall health, curious as to to whether she had just caught on to the game that well, or if whatever illness she thought she had was the cause. Oh and look at that! She was even playing back! Part of him realized this meant he'd need to bump up his game eventually, but for now he was still sure she would back down first.
"A tidbit you say? And what, praytell would that b-" His words were cut off as the touch of her lips ghosted against his own. She had just... just kissed him! Of her own free will! There was no alcohol to blame, only a contest of words. She pulled away with ease, F'ro being too shocked to do anything other than stare with a wide-eyed look of shock as the red on his face grew exponentially. What was more... she said 'for right now'. What did that mean? Was she implying that she wanted to kiss him? Why? When?! Or had she really gotten so good at this game that she had truly beaten him?
F'roMine? Are you alright? You seem very confused. The brown's eyes opened to reveal equally worried and confused whirls, and F'ro was too speechless to do anything more than gulp and scratch an eyeridge as he watched her retreating form.
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Post by jovia on Jul 22, 2012 6:55:14 GMT -4
Linda just pretty much sauntered off... but as soon as she was out of eyesight and in her own barracks before she just collapsed against the wall. What the shards did she just do!! Linda frowned a little bit as her fingers rose up to her lips to gently touch them. Why did she do that though? it.. it felt nice though but it looked like Apperointh was okay... Was she.... her shoulders just slumped a bit as her denial wall she had set up since the first hatching feast came crashing down... Yeah there was a good possibility she liked him, he didn't back down and now he was growing... he even had a Dragon too who said those things as well...
Was it a contest anymore? Or just to see who broke down first and let the other know? Or wait... maybe he just wanted to prove himself superior by making her like him and then casting her aside because she was a useless wild woman anyways... Tears started to bubble up around her eyes and suddenly a flurry of colored hides appeared only to dive down and wrap and drape themselves around Linda. Croons filled the room as a bunch of heads started to nuzzle against her. Linda's arms wrapped around them as she murmured each and every one of their names as she tried to calm down.
Tomorrow... ugh why did she have to go see him and give him that egg without someone else around.... The morning spar... maybe she should just not be there... No she can't let him feel that he won or got her or something... She would just have to act herself and seem like it didn't matter or concern her... Yes that was it, but she wasn't going to wake him up but she could just leave him a note then and then go wait for him. Well not wait that wouldn't be good... maybe train after she takes care of her fire lizards? Yes maybe that would be good. Slowly she just started to get more relaxed as she smiled towards Hana and the fair "Its alright you guys, it is going to take more then that to make me break you got that."
~~~The Next Morning~~~
Linda hardly got any sleep, as per usual, only getting at total a few hours. Quickly she hurried to get ready and got some high energy food to start out her day before nibbling on some meat. Hana and the rest were fast asleep still, they didn't ever match her sleeping schedule which was good they needed the sleep. Linda couldn't read or write, well mostly, but she could write little tidbits especially when sending notes. Quickly she wrote down that she would be waiting for spar. Well in lesser words then that but hopefully it would make sense still.
Slowly she started to walk around, frowning as she realized she didn't know where his room was really again. It took her a bit though and finally she found them so she just tried to walk in quietly to look for a place to put the note without being noticed.
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Post by Zirin on Jul 22, 2012 18:53:40 GMT -4
F'ro's night had been... rather pathetic at best. His rest had been fretful, despite his best efforts to clear his mind and sleep. Stupid woman! Where had she picked up such a dirty trick? Clearly she must have been getting training from someone else or something, for there was no way she had gotten that good that quickly. Of course, F'ro adamantly believed that it was all a hoax to win the contest they had going between them. While he had finally fallen asleep eventually, his restless mind had kept Apperointh from sleeping deeply, so the dragon was quick to notice that someone had come into the room.
"Nn... Lin?" F'ro mumbled sleepily as Apperointh pressed into his mind, forcing him awake with an image of the woman, though the dragon made sure to let Firo know that it was reality, and not a dream. "You haven't come to cuddle up against me again, have you?" He called out, trying to sound as confident as he normally did, though his voice cracked nervously for a moment at the end and he was forced to yawn in an attempt to cover it up. Really though, why would she be here... she had gotten the dress and everything, so there was no reason- Sparring! Oh shards he had been so distracted trying to rid his mind of the stupid thoughts that had taken root there that he had forgotten all about their agreement. Shards he wasn't ready to deal with her! He was still feeling flustered about her actions the previous day.
You must work hard to keep your thoughts and emotions under control, F'roMine. It would not do to remain as easily affected as you are. We must become better. The brown also wanted a chance to get some real sleep, and his rider running off to work off some steam would give him the chance. It wouldn't do for Linda to think she could get the better of him with these rediculous mornings either! So, with a huff, he tried to throw himself out of bed to get ready, though in his sleepy stupor he only succeeded in catching his foot in the sheets and falling off the bed. For lack of anything better to do, he let out a quick stream of expletives.
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Post by jovia on Jul 22, 2012 19:03:56 GMT -4
Linda actually didn't learn from anyone really, sure she had watched how some girls treated others a bit and learned like that but... Mostly it was just to mess with him, at least she hoped that was all it was. Linda's face was unemotional, she had pretty much the entire night to get over her own freak out and push it all down and away. Some people said that wasn't healthy though, but frankly it hasn't given her trouble before so she didn't listen to them.
It didn't seem the quick in and out would work either as F'ro seem to mumble her name causing her to freeze. Her gaze moved around and then settled on Apperointh, well at least he looked well enough. Oh yeah he must be still half asleep, a scowl went across her face as she didn't bother speak up but rather fold her arms in front of her and just stare at him. Did she hear a tint of nervousness in his voice that she was here to cuddle with him? She couldn't really tell with the yawn and all.
"Look, the only reason why I showed up was try to leave a note saying to meet me for a spar later. I figured since it was the first day I would allow you to sleep in since it was on such short notice." Linda huffed a little bit but only stood there as she waited to see if she was to go or not. At least she explained why, though with how tired he was who knew how much he would remember late. However when he fell, and let out so many expletives... Linda couldn't help but just start to laugh, quickly biting down on her own hand to try to keep quiet for others still sleeping though. Oddly enough she tasted a bit of blood too, oh well probably just a nick or something she ignored it. After she removed her hand, getting in control of her laughter, she just grinned and spoke up. "Need some numbweed now hmmmm?"
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Post by Zirin on Jul 22, 2012 19:28:19 GMT -4
"No, I don't need numbweed!" F'ro turned a rather lovely shade of red as Linda laughed at him and was beyond glad the darkness of the room would hide it. How cruel! He was tired and still half asleep, she could hardly blame him for being clutzy. Coughing to hide his grumble he rose and got himself ready, surprised that Linda was actually waiting for him. He didn't bother putting on more than his pants, well aware that his things would likely get ripped in the process.
"I'll do just fine with these early mornings alright? I just had a lot on my... a lot to do last night. That's all. I'll still beat you even if I'm tired." He shot out as he grabbed a small pouch with numbweed and bandages. While he doubted they would get too into it with Apperointh to deal with, he knew they'd both come out with bruises. He also grabbed up his tea and waterskin, grimacing at the idea of drinking it cold... but he didn't want to fight without at least a little something in his stomach.
"Well come on then. I'm up, let's go girl." He couldn't bring himself to look at her as he strode past, "I plan on having you pinned long before the sun rises."
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Post by jovia on Jul 22, 2012 19:54:51 GMT -4
Linda just smirked as he retorted that he didn't need numbweed, oh she was going to have fun beating him up a bit. That is what she needed, instead of thinking odd things about this shardin brown rider.. Was a nice good fight, wait was she admitting that he put up a good fight!! Quickly she shook her head and kept the scowl on her face... At least he was getting ready so they could get this over and done with. Then she could just go hide out somewhere or travel in the forests today since she didn't need to be at the infirmary barring an emergency.
"Uh huh, and of course disrespect my wishes to face you when you are at 100% in spars so when I beat you, you don't start whining about how I cheated AGAIN" Linda kept her scowl up, at least she wouldn't be using her weapons at least though she wondered if he really would be okay fighting... No just from a healer standpoint since she didn't want him to die and harm Apperointh of course.
Well at least he was ready to go, though he didn't look at her she didn't try to care right now as she headed to the training area. "uh huh, you forget I am used to these early mornings while you fell out of your bed face first apparently. Just try not to let yourself get hurt tooo much by tripping over your own feet alright?"
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Post by Zirin on Jul 22, 2012 20:32:20 GMT -4
"Oh don't worry. I just need a moment to wake up is all, idiot." He retorted, completely oblivious to her inner monologue. Of course, he was having his own silent rant about how she was assuming he wasn't going to put up a fight. "Well I don't have any wounds for you to poke this time." He grumbled, still sore about that particular loss. He would have been fine if she had fought fairly! He grimaced as she started teasing him about his inability to get out of bed.
"Didn't you know that's how I always wake up? No quicker wake up call than the floor." He grumbled; it was yet another thing to feel embarassed about. At least he had gotten up! She should consider herself lucky that he would put forth such effort for a stupid girl! "Maybe I'll make sure to get nice and hurt just so you have to rub in the numbweed, healer." He rolled his eyes, and aside from that stayed relatively silent during the walk.
Soon enough, they had reached the grounds and he tossed down his things and took up his stance only to frown. There was something he hadn't considered, and his sleepy mind had been too focused on not thinking about the previous day that he hadn't noticed before but... Firo had never sparred in the dark before. This was not going to end well, he realized.
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Post by jovia on Jul 22, 2012 20:48:01 GMT -4
Linda just completely and utterly ignored him on the way to the sparring grounds. She was used to fighting in the night by whatever light her eyes could go by or relatively dark with just the sounds. But that was trouble incarnate if it was pitch black of course. On those types of nights with no light from something in the sky she tended to stay huddled up safe even if she wanted to go out. But tonight there was at least some light from the Weyr if not the sky as well. So she was perfectly fine.
Once they got there however Linda just grinned as she saw him take his stance. Quickly she discarded her belt with her weapons and items on it. That way she wouldn't be bothered by them or her instincts use her blades, which would be trouble. Slowly she got into her stance and just watched him a little bit, wondering if he was going to start or not but maybe she should just comment about some of the things he said earlier.
"uh huh..... like I said last night apparently you just want my touch." With that however she rushed forward as she tried to duck down and move her legs to hopefully sweep his out from under him. Not waiting for him to attack first this time.
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Post by Zirin on Jul 22, 2012 23:03:08 GMT -4
Whether he realized it or not, Firo wanted to simply fight to take his mind off everything. Strange, how dealing with Linda was both incredibly frustrating as well as wonderfully relaxing, if only because he had to focus only on the sparring if he hoped to come out on top. It was one of the few things he had to put forth such concentration on, and thus was a welcome change from daily life, though he'd never consciously admit that to the girl. Stranger still was the knowledge that fighting her would take his mind off of his current problem; her.
"I- no! You were the one being all touchy feel-y!" He shot back, well aware that he was flushed pink and once again thanking the darkness of the night for hiding it. However, the moment of indignation gave Linda the opening she needed. As Firo swung to where he thought she was, the sharding girl ducked down and knocked his feet right out from under him. Letting out a quick 'oof' as he hit the ground, F'ro was quick to roll and regain his footing. His eyes tried to pinpoint where she was, and believing he saw her, F'ro swing his fist in the hopes of hitting her side. He was used to having his eyes lead his fighting though, so the dark would have an easy time playing tricks on him.
"Hanging off me and acting all girly. Had someone slipped you wine again?"
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Post by jovia on Jul 22, 2012 23:17:49 GMT -4
Linda was actually looking forward to this too, she hadn't really been able to fight anyone at night before and she just wanted to see if he was good or if she was good at fighting others in such darkness. A grin spread across her face though as she seemed to have found some buttons to press on him at least. It was nice feeling on top, he had been pushing her buttons for who knows how long now? It was about time she got to give it ALL back to him.
"Awwww but you were the one to start it... and you apparently want to finish it now hmmm?" Linda just grinned again as she heard him hit the ground and just seemed to be a little bit proud of herself. But wait he wasn't at his best... even his swinging was easy to get around as she in fact crawled away. Swiftly she tossed her boots off as she had an idea to really torment him. Now she could be silent as she moved besides the rustle of her clothes... Not much she could do about that but maybe she could freak him out enough he didn't pay attention.
Running around to behind him she just smirked and gave a little laugh. "Nope no wine, awwww did sweetie not like it?" Almost instantly after she spoke up she dodged to the side away from where she was with her voice. Only to reach out and try to tickle his sides before rolling away and speaking again in another direction. "Or are you somehow actually falling for a wild girl like me hmmm?" With that she dodged again and went to instead pin him from behind.. Well more like try to pin him with his arms behind his back and keep him standing for now.
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Post by Zirin on Jul 22, 2012 23:56:16 GMT -4
"F-finish?" He mentally berated himself when his voice caught in his throat. "The only thing I plan on finishing is this fight." He scowled as his fist met only air. She had been there! He was sure she had been, but where was she now! He swung his head about, trying to figure out where she was. Shard this stupid lack of light! Her voice popped up from behind and he spun quickly to hit her, though once again there was only air to greet him.
"Oh I liked it. I adored seeing you act like a proper woman, fawning over me like you rightfully should!" Well, that was a lie. He liked it because she had been so close, because he could smell the healing slaves and the wild on her, because they had k- No. That train of thought could stop right there. He liked it because she was giving in to him. That was it! He didn't hear her movements, and as such the hands on his sides caused him to yelp in a combiantion of surprise and ticklishness. Once again, she was gone before he could land a strike. It was then it dawned on him; she wasn't having the trouble he was having... no... she was toying with him. He wasn't just missing, she was making sure he was aiming in the wrong places. She had found his weakness and she was exploiting it. The sharding girl!
He stopped moving all together at her accusation. Him? Fall for a crazy, improper beast of a woman like her? She was frustrating and crazy and got on his nerves every time he saw her. Clearly he only kept her around because she put up a good fight. It wasn't in any way, because he liked her! The memory of the previous day flashed through his mind again and he faltered. That was just.. surprise! Yeah, that was it. And it had kept him up all night because it was so wrong, or something!
"If anyone is falling for someone here, it is you falling for me!" He shot back stubbornly, despite the slight delay in his answer. Then, in the blink of an eye she was attacking again. As he felt a hand close around his wrists he moved to kick out behind him, though the movement ended up only causing him to pitch forward as she pinned his arms, and with a gasp of surprise he fell facefirst into the ground, groaning in embarassment.
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