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Post by Suwert on May 12, 2008 16:18:19 GMT -5
Karl nods and sighs. "I don't think I want more than that right now. But that was something you didn't dare have back at the Hall. At least not with my interests." He stops eating and stares at a wall for a moment. "It was hard enough when we realy got serious, even with the help from the headwoman. And privacy was nonexistant most of the time." Karl either doesn't care about Rory's relationship with a greenrider, or doesn't realy understand what the implications are.
Suddenly, for a moment, he seems about ready to fling his cup across the room with anger but then he sighs and deflates in his seat. She said he shouldn't let the bad memories rule him, but it was hard. There were so many compared to the good ones. But at least he had the good ones. Karl chuckles and sits up a little, a slightly silly grin on his face.
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Post by hrsegrl on May 13, 2008 17:51:59 GMT -5
"Hahaha. Another reason why I'm glad I was brought up at the Weyr. The so called, 'loose' morals are actually beneficial to people who have different preferences than the rest of Pern. Not only in type of person, but in how many. Promiscuity is actually a good thing here, the more children the better and as for men loving men, well green and blue riders are usually geared toward men. I myself, prefer men, though I don't dislike women. I wouldn't worry about people being in your business here. Unless of course your the Weyrwoman or Weyrleader. Then everyone wants to know."
Rory laughed. He ignored the drudges sudden changes in attitude. Obviously life outside the Weyr was frustrating to those who were different. "If you want to talk about him to me, I promise I'll be a good listener. I've had my share of losing love, though not in the same way."
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Post by Suwert on May 15, 2008 12:31:35 GMT -5
Karl nods and sighs. "Maybe someday, just not today. But I might take you up on the offer later, and in a place a little more private."
He smiles. "At least I can get some company without having it get too serious. I dont think I'm up for serious right now, least not in that area. But at the same time, it is quite ...enjoyable." He blushes slightly. "And not having to sneak around will probably be an improvement."
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Post by hrsegrl on May 17, 2008 5:27:49 GMT -5
Rory smiled. That was a good a thing here. Karl would fit in just fine. N'zule would probably love to meet him but he doubted that the greenrider could be found today. Riders didn't have as much free time because of their dragons and the preperation for the day when all of Pern would have to trust them to fight thread.
He personally hoped that Thread was not coming back. At the same time he knew it was wishful thinking. Rory didn't want to lose N'zule to that menace. He finished off his stew and knw he wouldn't be able to eat his roll. Saying he was full would be an understatement.
"Just let me know. I think you are going to like it here." The drudge was not concerned about Karl in that respect though he did worry the Harper would get taken advantage of because of his naivety.
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Post by Suwert on May 21, 2008 15:44:38 GMT -5
Karl shrugs and grins. "I hope so." He stands up after finishing his food so he can return the dishes to the kitchen. As he turns, he bumps the rear of his back against the side of the table, winces, and mutters to himself. "Shards, forgot traveling makes them painful." He attempts to cover the wince and heads back toward the kitchen.
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Post by hrsegrl on May 21, 2008 16:14:09 GMT -5
Rory wondered what the man was saying under his breath but only caught the words travelling and hurt. "You alright? I could take you to the infirmiry if you need something for pain. Its not too far from here and you may need to learn your way there anyway."
The drudge was pretty sure that having a little fellis around wouldn't be bad. Then you have some stored up and if the Healer runs out, your alright. He smiled to himself. Of course he would think like that. The harper could probably talk them into giving him some even when they claimed to be out. Being a drudge definately had its downsides. Following Karl to the kitchen he waited for a reply, though he didn't care either way. It was up to the Harper.
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Post by Suwert on May 21, 2008 16:16:52 GMT -5
Karl sighs. "Probably should. Back is bothering me." He wasn't planning on leting Rory see why his back bothered him if he had his way. "SHould introduce myself to the healer staff as it is. Lead the way."
Karl tensed his fists for a moment as memories of his childhood came back. If he never saw his father and brothers again, it would be too soon. He fought to control his feelings. He didn't need to let things out here. It was too public. And he didn't want to inflict his past on anyone else.
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Post by hrsegrl on May 21, 2008 21:39:31 GMT -5
Rory shook his head in amusement, "Your first day here and you've already injured your back. What have you been doing??" The drudge was joking around, of course. He better not say anything else that could get him in trouble. "There is a woman journeyman healer here. Can you imagine? Most women don't get accepted at all and few of those pass from apprentice to journwywoman. I wonder if she is finding the Weyr more accepting of her than the Hall, as well. "
Homosexuals and women were treated nearly the same sometimes. Hold women were not free to be promiscuous. They had to marry and remain faithful to one man till death parted them. That way the man could be sure her children were his. It was a sad thing really. Rory's best friends were women. He found them all to be truly delightful.
When at length they finally reached the infirmiry Rory realized what time it was. He really couldn't stay too long. He had to get some fix it things done before riders began to complain. Then he needed to get the girls and Nishor from the Creche.
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Post by Suwert on May 28, 2008 20:31:17 GMT -5
Karl nods and sighs. "Old injuries. Traveling and the weather didn't help." He was not planning to say how the injuries occured. At least not to anyone who didn't realy have to know. He was likely to have a talking to by the healers but they tended to know how to keep their mouths shut when he asked.
As they reached the infirmary, he caught Rory's need to get on. "Rory, thanks for the help. I'm sure I'm keeping you from things you need to do. Head on. I'm sure if I need help, I can find someone." He waves Rory to head on as he heads into the infirmary, the motion looking somewhat subconsious, as if he was use to having to get someone on their way. A slight smile is on Karl's face as he does.
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