Splish Splash [Open]

[Yakura]

Krii wasn't even sure she was supposed to be this close to the river. She had been warned that the faster flowing parts could be dangerous, but she hadn't been paying a particularly great amount of attention at the time. As it was, she was tired of staying in the confines of the Weyr. She wanted to move and roam about, as did Prim. The green flitt had become quite annoying, objecting loudly when Krii went about her chores. Upon finishing said chores, Krii had decided that she deserved a bit of relaxtion. Prim had approved of this whole-heartedly.

Krii had been told by another (she couldn't remember who. Again, she had not been paying attention) that there was a part of the river that formed a pond and was safe for swimming. After thanking the man profusely and promptly forgetting his face, Krii bounded off, wondering vaguely if she would get in trouble for leaving the Weyr. Prim had assuaged her doubts with a series of high chirps and many soft, reassuring nuzzles. She was just as eager as Krii to get out of the place.

"Now watch over my clothes," Krii cautioned, gesturing to her shed garmets. Prim trilled an affirmation, settling herself on top of the mass of pastel colors, most of which were green. The green flitt watched her companion placidly, finally stretching out to soak up the rays of the sun. Bereft of most of her clothing, Krii had slipped into the swimming pond as quickly as possible, not truly wanting to show anyone anything. She was taking a large bet, swimming almost-naked save for a very short pair of bottoms, but the day wasn't overly warm and it would have taken her clothes quite awhile to dry.

Krii allowed her mind to wander. A gold had Risen. That meant a Clutch, which meant Candidates. Others like her and herself. Krii dipped her head under water for a moment, still thinking. This all would lead to Impression. She of course had high hopes, but that was all they were. As much as she wished to Impress, she couldn't help but have her fears. She was merely a Healer, and an apprentice one at that. She had a flitt, a cheery little green thing, but that was completely different, wasn't it? Sighing, Krii swam towards the shore to retrieve the little bit of scented sand she had brought with, returning to the center of the pond again. Still contemplating, she began to wash herself, or at least attempt to. She wasn't paying attention in the slightest to her surroundings, and Prim wasn't doing any better, having fallen asleep almost promptly.

[Glace]

"Aah, shards! Not again ... " Lace's sweet voice said as she trudged lightly along the path, her pretty blue skirt brushing against her sandaled ankles. Her long, thick hair was pulled back in a braid today, slung over one shoulder and making a calming contrast against her brown-hued short top. Lace's eyes were currently glued to a small scrap of hide that she held with her long, graceful fingers, not quite paying attention as to where her feet were going.

Some wherry-brained, disrespectful weyrbrat had taken away her bag ... again! Lace was not extremely mad ... but rather more irritated than anything else. She wanted to get done with her current weaving project -- and how could that be so when her bag kept on being moved? The pretty girl distinctly heard the gentle rush of water, but her thoughts were so very triggered on the small note the brat had left her.

However, when she suddenly caught sight of a green firelizard lounging on a pile of clothes, she had to hurriedly step to the side before tramping on the poor thing ... and she took a misstep on a patch of loose dirt and completely lost all sense of grace and balance, waving her arms rather wildly as she began to topple over the water. Of course, such an action had the note flying out of her hand and she plunging head-first into the water.

Alright, so a little plunge now and then should never be a problem ... if a person knew how to swim. When Lace broke the surface, she managed to latch onto the shore and cling there, eyes closed and panting.

Dear, dear goodness! Wait. There had been a pile of clothes, then that meant ...

[Yakura]

Krii had finally found a moment of peace, after much mental turmoil, it seemed. She had come to the conclusion that worrying at the current moment would do nothing to better her predicament, and opted to relax instead. The water was relaxing and Krii soon found herself bobbing gently, red-gold hair a fiery nebulae around her head, drifting in the pristine waters. Until Krii was abruptly swamped by someone else joining her in the swimming pond.

Her first thought was on of surprise and curiosity, and she glanced over, eyes not truly focusing on the other. Second was modesty and she obligingly covered her chest with her free hand, just in case the other was a male. As it turned out, the newcomer wasn't. It was another girl, who was apparently unable to swim if the way she was clinging to the shore was any example. Worry replaced the other emotions and Krii gave up her modesty, paddling swiftly over the the other Candidate.

"Are you all right?" she asked breathlessly, grabbing onto the bank beside Lace, still completely oblivious to her own topless predicament. Prim woke up slowly, kreeling drowsily to Hers and wiggling forward a bit, toppling gracelessly off of her nest of clothing. The green flitt came to a stop before Lace, staring at the girl curiously, green head tilting to the side in question.