First postie! -- Dolphin Hall

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Date Posted: 17:06:32 06/07/06 Wed
Author: Rey _Olga_ : Odette
Subject: First postie!

Rey rammed the short dagger into its plain, serviceable sheath, and straightened. She'd been leaning against that boulder for nearly an hour. Olga, her 'bonded' dolphin, swam in the cove, blowing water on her Apprentice friend occasionally. The Apprentice adjusted her rank cords- something that Odette had just distributed- and pulled her hair into a short runnertail.
"Is Graythorn coming back with you?" the calf asked, lifted her head above water so speak.
"I hope so. I still have to run this whole thing by Odette, you know." Rey stroked her calf's nose with a carressing touch. "I just hope I remember how to use the boats. I certainly can't swim in this!" She motioned to her dress, which she had pieced together at night. It was dark blue, with full skirts, and a fitted bodice. She'd gotten one of the female Journeymen to help her with that stage.
"No need, Rey. Theresa told me you were here, so I came out." The MasterDolphineer had crept up behind the Apprentice so quitely that Rey almost fell into the water.
"Master Odette! I didn't see you!"
"Of course not, I didn't want to be seen," the Master stated. Her lips curved into a warm smile.
"May I go to the Hatching Feast at the Weyr? Olga and I have discussed it, and she wants me to go see my foster-son." A slight pause followed her question. "I have not seen him since I joined the Hall," she added, quietly.
"When will you be back, what do you propse to do there, and will your foster-son be coming back with you?" Odette was quite business-like, something that annoyed Rey to no end.
"I will most likely get back sometime after dark, I will visit Graythorn, meet his friends, find out who Impressed, and the new wingleaders. We may have to work with them during Threadfall," she rattled off, having prepared them beforehand. She knew that the MasterDolphineer would not allow her to go unless she did something constructive while there.
"Bring me back news from Headwoman Gisella, and ask around for a spare eggpot. No sand, no egg, just the pot. Can you manage that?"
"Yes, Master."
"Then you may go. Enjoy, and if your foster-son wishes to stay with us for a night of so, we have room in the male barracks."
"Thank you, Master. I'll be going now. Olga, be good, and don't come looking for me. I'll be back tonight. 'kay, little one?"
"'kay, Rey! Have fun!" The little dolphin feinted a splash at her dolphineer, causing both dolphin and Master to chortle. Rey was not so amused, but she managed to get out of her cove without tripping on the hems of her skirts. The last thing the two heard from her was some vague muttering about 'sharding skirts!'

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