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[Day 10, Early Evening]

Jad hobbled out of the bathing room of Arkt'han's apartment, having just
bathed and changed.  The older rider had offered to let him stay here until
his own room could be excavated, or until a real apartment opened up.  The
youngish blond shook his head, focusing on the task of dressing.  If he
didn't
hurry, he'd be late.  Tina was waiting for him.  He quickly finished with
the
last of the buttons and limped out to the ledge.

"Yes, you look much better bathed," commented Billy, who had been waiting to
take the young blond down to the rendezvous.  "Come on.  Mustn't be
late...."

"Who all is going to be there?" Jad asked as he climbed up onto Chai's back.
"You mentioned that you where going to invite Michael and Sarilyn...."

"Yes, I did.  Michael'll be there...but we'll have to wait and see about
Sari."

        Sarilyn dressed unhurriedly.  She remembered very well the last
party she'd been involved with.  After she'd joined with Lunath, the one for
the new pairs.  The one where her father had almost ruined everything.  The
one where she'd spoken to him for the last time, as he'd left.  The one
where her mother had been named Lady of Nambrill.  She missed her father,
Alexirn, and wondered where he was.

        Tugging on her boots, she noticed the ring he'd given her, and she
toyed with it momentarily, before shrugging and heading for Lunath.  She had
an uneasy feeling about this 'party' or whatever it was.  Mounting, she
tossed her hair back, having decided to wear it loose for the evening....not
that anyone would notice.  Then she told Lunath where to go, and they took
to the air.

        Landing at the appointed spot, she dismounted, and tugged at her
clothes.  At least she looked somewhat presentable.  Tan pants, a
full-sleeved violet tunic, and black boots.  At least she was comfortable.
She leaned lazily against Lunath, waiting for everyone else, then looked up,
hearing the sound of wings.  She hoped she enjoyed this little imprompteau
gathering.

[Tag:  Everyone who's coming.]

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Sarilyn/Lunath,
Jeanette Bloomfield

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