Round Robin Dance!

Writers: Suzee, Paula, Chelle, Ames, AL
Date Posted: 29th March 2011

Characters: D'ale, Shadux, Kenza, Wirnan, Zelanka, P'nal, Zathris, Benani, Petriv
Description: The harpers call for a Round Robin dance at AHH's Turns End Celebration!
Location: Amber Hills Hold
Date: month 13, day 29 of Turn 5
Notes: Turns End

D'ale

Wirnan

Zathris

Benani

"All right everyone!" The harper's voice rang out strong and clear,
carrying easily through the hall, even through the conversations that
combined made for a soft roar in the room. The stage was raised,
helping to gain the attention of those in attendance and his arms were
lifted high above his head to help matters.

"It's time for a round robin dance!" He motions to the other harpers
with him to offer accompaniment. "What's a round robin dance you
might ask? Well, my companions and I will play a song. You pick a
partner and dance! Then, we'll play a different song. You must leave
your current partner and choose a new one and dance with him or her!
Every time a song ends, you must pick a new partner for the new
dance!"

Zathris swept his napkin over his mouth, then pushed himself to his
feet to offer his hand to his wife. "My Lady, would you do me the
honour?" He leaned over, eyes sparkling as he spoke, his other hand
curled behind him in the bow. "I do believe I did claim the first
dance."

Petriv got up and bowed to his wife. Zelanka smiled and took his hand.

The first dance started out lively and Zathris swung her around the
floor. Benani's cheeks flushed with her happiness and the fun of the
dance as they clapped and swirled through the steps.

Wirnan joined in the dance with the first person who stepped up to his side.
He smiled kindly at the woman and was soon spinning her around the dance
floor in step with the music.

Kenza raised a brow to D'ale. "Care to join in or are you too chicken to end
up in the arms of some _other_ beautiful woman," her eyes twinkled as she
extended the challenge. Rising she moved onto the dance floor, wondering if
he would join her or if someone else would snatch her up as he dallied.

Zelanka and Petrvi took their place in the dancing floor.
"Been a while since the last one, I wonder if I still remember the steps,"
Petriv wondered.

"Nonsense, silly. It will come back to you," Zelanka assured him.

The music was energetic, the sort that set feet tapping and toes
wiggling. Zathris led his Lady out onto the floor and launched into
the dance without hesitation. His step was high and enthusiastic as he
kept up with the fast pace.

The musicians gave the dancers a little time to get acquainted with
their partners. But not too long, for the music came to a halt, the
harper called out, "Switch!" And another tune just as lively burst
forth. Zathris allowed himself a quick kiss from his wife before
taking the next partner. "Why hello Zelanka!"

"Hello, my lord," she managed a quick curtsy before they were swept
with the music. She was suddenly thankful that she was good dancer.

"I'm not much a dancer," he admitted to D'ale. "I'll leave it to the
hotshots."
Sipping his much-appreciated wine, he stomped his foot to the music.

"Your loss," said D'ale with a grin as he jumped up and curled his arm
around the raven haired beauty he'd brought to this dance. He swung
with the rhythm of the music. He enjoyed dancing and was looking
forward to many beautiful partners.

Benani nodded and dipped a curtsy Petriv. She held her ams out with a
smile for him to lead her through the next section.

The song wound its way around, sending pretty dresses swirling and
mens' feet pounding against the floor. Then it came to a stop and
there was a loud, "SWITCH" shouted by the harpers which was
immediately followed by another pulsating song. When next Zathris
looked, a woman he didn't know was in his arms and he smiled at Kenza.
"Hello there!"

Kenza enjoyed the dance with D'ale and was soon twirled into the
waiting arms of Zathris. "Lord Zathris, this is a pleasant surprise!"
She smiled at the Lord Holder as she placed her arms into his and
began the dance.

When the next switch was called out, Wirnan found none other than Lady
Benani in his arms. "My Lady," he took her in his arms and began to
move them across the dance floor.

From Zathris to Petriv, to Wirnan, Benani's mind was spinning along
with her skirts but she was having a great time. Smiles wreathed her
face along with the glow from the exersize. She did hope to dance with
one of the dragon riders soon.

Zelanka found herself dancing with a dragonrider. She did recognized him
wearing brownrider's knots. "My duty to you, sir," she said politely,
although she always felt slighty uncomfortable around dragonriders.

"And mine to you dear lady," said D'ale with an engaging smile. He
kept a proper frame and distance while sweeping her around the floor.

The tunes were keeping a merry pace, feet tapping and many of those
who weren't dancing stood on the sidelines, clapping along with the
beat. Round and round they went, partners changing every song.
Finally, the harpers announced the end of the round robin dance and
the beginning of a break - for both them and the dancers.

Benani laughed and clapped her way through the dance and several more
partners before the fun finally ended. She was only faintly
disappointed that she hadn't manage to nab a few steps with the
Weyrleader. She returned to her seat and fanned herself grinning and
glowing with the exercise.

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