Abusing Power

Writers: AL, Devin
Date Posted: 31st October 2009

Characters: N'vanik, Zelle
Description: N'vanik checks up on Zelle and lets her know that he's working on that party.
Location: Dolphin Cove Weyr
Date: month 5, day 17 of Turn 5

N'vanik

"Up and about I see."

"Yes up and about." Zelle agreed as she hobbled toward her chair. She'd been walking around for a good twenty minutes by Healer's orders but she was ready for a rest. "They're still not letting me go yet, but I'm getting closer. How are you, Weyrleader?"

"I'm good," N'vanik said. "What's going on with you, besides walking?"

"That's pretty much it at the moment." And it was enough. Zelle still tired out pretty easily. She would be so glad when she was back to her old self again. "What about you? Still Weyrleader, I see. No one's run you out yet."

"I'm sure there's a few that would like to. I'm not to everyone's taste." There was satisfaction in knowing they couldn't do anything about it.

"You're always going to have people who aren't happy, no matter who the Weyrleader is." Zelle knew she had heard grumbling and praise from various people regarding N'vanik. "I have to admit, I used to be one of the ones who wanted to run you out."

"Really? What changed your mind?" He sat on the edge of the bed.

"The way you act. You seem like you care." Zelle shrugged. "That was the first thing. You handle the wings well, especially for someone so new to such a position. That doesn't mean I agree or support all your decisions, but you've earned my respect."

He nodded. For a moment that was all he could do. Then he said, "Thanks."

Zelle grinned. She wasn't sure if the Weyrleader was uncomfortable by her admission or annoyed by it. Either way, she wasn't going to let it bother her. "Hey, don't say thanks, you earned it! By the way, when's my party?"

"Next month. I haven't got an exact date, but I made some arrangements." It depended on when he could get an update from the caravan leader.

"Really?" Zelle's eyes lit up. Wow, the Weyrleader was really going to throw a party! "And here I thought you were just saying that to cheer me up."

"And then disappoint you when you didn't get a party? Nah. Besides, like I said, it's a fun way to abuse my power." He smiled.

"If that's how you're going to abuse it, I'm certainly not going to complain!" There were a lot worse things N'vanik could be doing, such as running the Weyr into the ground and incurring the wrath of holder and dragonrider alike. But he wasn't, so all was well with the world. "I'm looking forward to it already!"

"Any special requests?" Party planning wasn't a skill of his and he hoped other people would come up with some of the details.

"Well.." Zelle glanced toward the curtain that gave her privacy from other patients. "Just something that's here so the others here can participate. Make sure there's something that will make people laugh." So many dragonriders were there because of injuries and their moods were often dark. Maybe the party would help lighten things.

"Laugh. Okay." He would pass the suggestion on to the caravan leader. Many caravans had entertainers, including some that did humorous acts.

"A lot of people here need to laugh." Zelle stated as she finally gave voice to her thoughts. "Especially the ones who were hurt really badly...or permanently."

He nodded. "And they deserve to have a good time." They deserved more than that, but there was only so much he could do. "Thanks for coming up with the idea."

"Yeah well, it's probably one of my better ideas. I don't have many, so I guess I'd better cling to the ones I do have." Zelle grinned and then glanced up as a healer stepped into the room.

"Pardon me, weyrleader." The young journeyman smiled to the bronzerider. "It's time for her therapy."

N'vanik made a face. "Lucky you. I'll let you know when I have a date."

"Thank you, sir." Zelle stated as she slowly got to her feet.

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