A Relaxing Swim? (Open)

Jenesys had been placed into chores that were light duty. Granted he could lift and clean and do chores many of the other Candidate could but the Healer had been adamant that he not do anything too strenuous...at least for another sevenday or two. Apparently he hadn't healed as well as he could of due to high Reaches wanting to just get rid of him. The Healers there didn't even want to touch him but once in Sabishi the Master Healer there saw what he needed and tended him immediately. It would just take longer then first expected for him to heal properly. He'd asked if he'd be able to have more children in the future but the Healer hadn't given him a definitive answer...he wasn't sure witht he damage done, but as long as Jenesys followed the Healer's orders, in a few months time the Healer would check him again to see if their body had truly healed.

That left Jenesys with a lot of time on his hand and not much to do. His favorite time was in the crèche with the children, it was the only time he smiled and though he wasn't allowed to pick any child up that was more than fifteen pounds he enjoyed his time there. Now that the children were down for their nap and there was nothing else to do he'd decided to go out to get some fresh air. The lake was his first choice and he soon found himself settled in the soft grass that circled the lake. He didn't notice the movements in the water immediately, simply enjoying the sun and the light breeze that wafted over him.

Jenesys blinked at the voice and looked around curiously. It took him a moment but he eventually turned his eyes to, not the surrounding area, but to the lake itself. Blinking he looked at the figure a moment before slowly shaking his head in the negative. However, just because he said no didn't mean he wouldn't get closer and at least talk a bit. After slowly climbing to his feet Jenesys walked over to the edge of the lake. There was a tiny overhang and he sat on it before allowing his feet to dangle over and submerge in the lake water.

"Maybe another time...the Healer doesn't want me overexerting myself," he said softly, even if the water did feel incredible against his skin. "I'm Jenesys..."

Jenesys nodded to Khetzar in thanks. "Thank you...I don't think I'll be under their care too much longer," he reassured gently as he watched the other Candidate swim about. He'd never really done any physical activities aside from running around after his siblings helping his mother. He cocked his head at Khetzar's question and shook his head.

"Not really. The Weyr more then likely believes I ran away or was kidnapped, but I went willingly. I'm fairly sure that if the Weyrwoman knew I was here she'd be upset...after all if I was going to Stand why not for her dragon's eggs...but that wouldn't be a reason for me to return," he said softly, slowly swinging his legs in the water.

"What Hold did you come from?" he asked, he though perhaps from somewhere more southern. There weren't many places in the North were one could swim comfortably, no matter the season, and it appeared that Kheztar was an avid swimmer.

Though Jenesys had never been to the other Weyrs or Holds on Pern since he'd never been on to travel. However, with as much as he'd been in the Record's Room and been tending to the maps that were stored there...he knew where it was on Pern. He wasn't too familiar with Fort but did know a tiny bit...but not much.

"I wish I knew why they were so against Sabishi," he said softly before looking further out on the lake where he could see one of the resident Kohaku's bathing. "They're beautiful...and they're just like the other dragons so why fight over Candidates and not share...they're different yes, but aren't all dragons important?" he asked. "Just cause you're different doesn't make you a...a freak..." he said, his voice slowly becoming more of a whisper as his eyes drifted down to stare into the water...at himself.

Jenesys was pretty sure it had nothing to do with being jealous...more a fear of something that's different...or a thirst and hunger for control. That he'd believe above jealousy. His fingers picked at the knee of his trousers, picking off invisible lint before Khetzar's next words made his heart stop. To say Jenesys was shocked by Khetzar's words was an understatement. He stared at Khetzar a long moment before he pulled his feet out of the water and wrapped his arms around his knees.

"You wouldn't say that...if you knew what I was..." he whispered harshly, more angry at himself for the way he was reacting then from Khetzar's words. For one he couldn't believe he'd even let that little bit of himself out. This was a new start...no one would known who or what he was and he'd start over and when he earned a dragon he...he...it'd start all over again. It would be the High Reaches Records Room all over again during a Queen Flight and every one would know he was a freak and...and even Sabishi wouldn't want him!