Sky Dancing

After a lazy afternoon of being combed, trimmed, painted, oiled and even waxed and buffed in Kainudy's case, Andromeda tries to finalize the evening plans with the reluctant dragon.

Kainudy says, "So.. this Sky Dancing thing is safe, right? No explosions or anything?"

Andromeda nods, "Oh yes it's safe. We also do it in space, where it's probably a bit safer, but that only works for Chirr'T'Thar. Most races don't like a vacuum."

Kainudy says, "I still don't see how you can maneuver at all in vacuum.."

Andromeda blinks, "We do even better in vacuum than we do in atmosphere. Our wings catch and move with the solar winds."

Kainudy thinks o O { If they do this in vacuum, I guess there isn't much sex involved.. }

Andromeda purrs, "Course, a lot prefer to sky dance in atmosphere, as you aren't sealed up for an hour afterwards."

Kainudy says, "I certainly wouldn't want to be sealed up. I can't hold my breath for an hour."

Andromeda nods, "So we keep to atmosphere then. I wasn't sure if you were capable of surviving in space or not."

Kainudy says, "I could survive for awhile.. but I couldn't maneuver."

Andromeda looks startled, "You can survive in space? Well, we do have the jetpacks we let the children use. The one's whose wings are too small yet."

Kainudy clears her throat. "I think you misunderstand. I said I can survive in space.. not that I'd enjoy the experience. }:)"

Andromeda blushes a bit, "My apologies then Kainudy. You seem very reluctant to join me. Is there something you'd rather do than sky dance?"

Kainudy blinks. "I'm just wondering if it's something I can handle is all. I'm not used to being.. well.. coddled."

With a twitch of her whiskers Andromeda frowns and purrs, "What do you mean by "coddled"?"

Kainudy waves a hand about.. "You know.. having things toned down so I don't get hurt. I'm not used to being the most fragile person in a group."

With a sudden wave of understanding the young felitauress nods, "I can understand that. Well, Sky Dancing is just fun. You're supposed to fly near your partners without touching, and the speed is adjusted for the slowest in the group. I don't think we'll need to do anything special for you."

Kainudy whews, "That's good to hear. }:)"

Andromeda grins slightly, "Course, you can guess what affect all this flying close without touching has on us, can't you?"

Kainudy says, "Musses your fur?"

Andromeda tilts her head and looks at Kainudy, "I can never tell when you are joking or serious. It gets us very worked up emotionally. Afterwards, you will probably have a lot of Chirr'T'Thar asking you to spend the evening and night with them."

Kainudy chuckles.. "You all have way too much energy, you know that?"

Andromeda bounces playfully at Kai's comment and purrs, "Well, we nap a LOT, so we kinda store up. ;)"

Kainudy rolls her eyes. "I somehow doubt napping is the sole cause. So, where do we go for this dance?"

Andromeda bounds up and snugs Kainudy, purring, "So you'll go? It's just over the outskirts of town, so we don't interfere with air traffic."

Kainudy says, "Don't you mean 'distract' any air traffic? Let's go then. }:)"

Andromeda gives Kainudy a quick kiss without thinking and leaps into the air, her wings now a blazing glory of a Phoenix. The paint job went very well.

Kainudy flies after her, a bit more subdued to match the waterfall motif painted on her own wings.

Andromeda dives down and lands where several other felitaurs are gathered, all brightly painted and decorated.

Kainudy lands next to Andromeda, looking over all the colorful felitaurs.

Kainudy idly wonders how many other aliens have managed to keep up with the Chirr'T'Thar this far.

Andromeda jumps into a couple groups and snuggles around with them, then pads back to Kainudy with a box of streamers and lights."

Kainudy blinks. "I don't suppose you fly kites?"

Andromeda wrinkles her nose, "What's a kite?"

Kainudy says, "A colorful paper wing with streamers.. never mind. }:)"

Andromeda looks at Kainudy for a second then shrugs, "Here, tie these on my wingtips and tail, and I'll tie some on you. And a few lights too, helps people keep track of each other as it starts getting dark later."

Kainudy figures out the little clips at the ends of the streamers, and begins attaching them to Andromeda. "There's no special significance to our decorating each other, is there?"

Andromeda frowns, "No. It's hard to decorate yourself, so you have someone help you. What did you mean?"

Kainudy continues to work, "Oh, I just never take anything for granted with alien cultures if I can help it. }:)"

Andromeda chuckles, "Always a good rule to follow, and one that we need to remember ourselves as we set up new trade lines. You...think a lot like my brother does Kainudy." ;)

Kainudy hmms, wondering if the was a compliment, insult, or merely an observation.. then decides she really doesn't want to know.

Andromeda smirks, "And I'll bet my brother will have the same look on his face when I say he thinks a lot like you do. ;)"

Kainudy grins, "Probably."

Andromeda flourishes her wings, the streamers pulling out behind her and the lights leaving trails on your retina, she purrs,"Ready? See those balloons up above? We'll keep the altitude between the lowest two balloons. Speed is kept lower there."

Kainudy nods and spreads her own wings, getting used to the feel of the streamers.

Andromeda looks at Kainudy, "Very beautiful. You'll attract a lot of attention. Now shortly the Chirr'T'Thar going to the upper altitudes will leave first...there they go. Sigh, that sight always does something for me."

Kainudy watches the formation, and thinks of kites..

A group of about 50 felitaurs leap into the air, a cacophony of light and color as they spiral around each other and up into the air."

Kainudy says, "How often do aliens participate in this?"

Andromeda hmmmms, "It's fairly rare. Not too many aliens that can fly who want to join us."

A second, and then a third group of felitaurs take to the air, the sky slowly becoming a whirl of flying fur and streamers.

Kainudy notes the spontaneous 'coordination' of the flyers. Must be handy in space to know the position of everyone else automatically..

Andromeda purrs, "Our group is next. Ready?"

Kainudy gets ready to leap, "Ready."

Andromeda whispers "Now" to Kainudy as the remaining 20 or so felitaurs leap into the air, looking like an explosion of light and feathers as they move skyward, several spiraling around each other. Andromeda motions of Kainudy to take off first.

Kainudy leaps into the air and beats hard to keep up with the formation.

After Kainudy has sufficient altitude, Andromeda leaps into the air after Kai, flying carefully around and near her as they approach the level of choice.

Kainudy spirals around like some of the others, watching closely how things are done.

How things are done is apparently a matter of choice. As much as the laws of physics will allow, the felitaurs pirouette, spin, loop and waltz around each other. They seem to move from dance partner to dance partner, spending time with every felitaur they can, just enjoying the thrill of flying.

After a few minutes of looping and diving with Kainudy, Andromeda flashes Kainudy a wink and a smile and dives off to another group, as a few males and one female loop towards Kainudy, curious.

Kainudy hmms, and tries a few loops and pirouettes of her own. Thanks to her shorter wingspan, she can do more in less space.

This truly impresses the four felitaurs, and they alter their patterns to match Kainudy's, flying very close at times, but never touching. Well, an occasional brush by one of the streamers, but that's all.

Kainudy gradually begins to remember the things she did when she first grew her wings, like 'standing' on her tail and spinning around like a top until she's dizzy..

Unsurprisingly, the curiosity of the other felitaurs soon has all 30 whirling around Kainudy's corner of the sky. Enough to make anyone a little dizzy. Andromdeda's chuckling voice can be heard somewhere.

Kainudy finally comes out of her fugue and starts to notice the crowd.. "Eep.. er.. hi there. }:)"

The sky dancers all purr their greetings to Kainudy, though as they flit by it's hard to catch it all. But mostly it is a friendly greeting, compliments on flying so well with such small wings, and several propositions to spend time after the dance.

Kainudy just keeps quiet for now, and goes into a hovering soar to rest her wings..

A slight sound of wings approaching from above, and then with a disorienting lurch Kainudy finds herself in the arms of a felitaur male who purrrs, "I noticed you were tiring, and thought you might like a rest."

Kainudy blinks in surprise.. "Errr... thanks. I'm Kainudy, by the way.."

The male grins as he loops below the marker balloons, "I'm Starbuck. Yes, I know, you've been in the news lately."

Kainudy blinks again, "News? What news?"

Andromeda pulls out a big fuzzy broom and sweeps the room clean of sleepers.

Starbuck leans forward and head rubs with Kainudy and purrs, "You are an incredible dancer in the sky Kainudy."

Kainudy smiles at the compliment, since she hasn't done any of her really fancy stuff yet. "Thank you. I'm curious as to what you've heard about me? }:)"

Starbuck grins, "Oh, just that a mysterious winged saurian who is a friend of the Skygazer's and drives living miles long ships is visiting Chareka and seeing the sites."

Kainudy says, "Oh.. I don't really 'drive' the Stelya-rhyan though.."

Kainudy grins, "And technically, I'm a dragon."

Starbuck shrugs, "The news is rarely 100% accurate with someone as exotic as you. A dragon? Intriguing. What's a dragon?"

Kainudy grins again, "Fly me to the top of the formation and I'll show you."

Starbuck ponders and grins, "If you agree to see me afterwards? I'd like to learn more about you, and show you some of the Chirr'T'Thar hospitality...unless you and Andromeda have already made promises?"

Kainudy says, "Well, I don't have any dinner plans yet.."

Starbuck nods, "Then it's a deal. You wish to go all the way up? I assume you mean while still in breathable atmosphere?"

Kainudy nods, "Just up to the top level balloon."

Starbuck beats his wings strongly as he arcs upward, using this as an excuse to hold Kainudy very closely to his torso, causing many appreciative stares, and a few mews of disappointment.

The male felitaur finally passes up to the top of the formation next to the balloon delineating the upper level of flight. About two miles up.

Starbuck purrs, "Is this what you wanted Kainudy?"

Kainudy says, "This will do fine, Starbuck! Just let me go and watch. }:)"

Starbuck leans over and kisses Kainudy lightly on the mouth and lets her go.

Kainudy blinks at the kiss, but doesn't let it distract her. She goes into a corkscrew dive, leaving glowing arcs of gold, blue, and green ectoflame in her wake.

The wild patterns of the other felitaurs breaks up and forms an open space for Kainudy to perform within.

Kainudy paints the air with glowing clouds and streamers, letting herself go..

The felitaurs, having more curiosity than common sense, explore the flame. Those touching the gold flames feel a buzz, as if they were charged up with energy. This is not too unusual, so most brush that off. The blue flames give a full "headrush" kind of feeling, and they really whirl off after this. The green flames however...well, the flights were sensual to begin with, and many signs of obvious arousal have been evident for nearly an hour, and those that touch the green flame feel an orgasmic wave flow through them. This of course becomes very popular in short order and the rules about no touching go out the window. Kainudy can note by watching the other felitaurs that yes, it is possible to mate while flying.

Kainudy makes her way to the ground, where she can watch the chaos. "Well, at least they know what a dragon does now.. }:)"

Starbuck is waiting on the ground for Kainudy, having only had a taste of the green flame. He chuckles, "My, no wonder the Skygazer's like dragons so much."

Kainudy chuckles, "Don't jump to conclusions. Copernicus tolerates me. }:)"

Kainudy grins wide, "He'd say I was trying to manipulate things again. }:)"

Starbuck grins as Andromeda lands nearby also, "Well, he's a fool then. So, you ready for dinner, and the rest of the evening?"

Kainudy says, "Dinner.. yes. I need a recharge after all that.."

Andromeda grins as she rubs up against Starbuck, "So that is magic? Now I understand why my brother enjoyed it. Mind company Kainudy?"

Kainudy says, "Don't mind at all. And it wasn't exactly magic.. but something close enough."

Starbuck hmmms at Andromeda, "Regardless it was fun. You made quite the impression Kainudy. So, what do we want to eat?"

Kainudy says, "Anything but fish. }:)"

Starbuck hmmmms, "That leaves things rather open."

Andromeda hmms and nods, "Maybe a buffet?"

Kainudy grins, "Ever had Moa?"

Andromeda mrrrrrrrrrs, "My brother brought me some. He told me about his hunts of those things with a wolf and a..a mouse? You want to catch one? Should be plenty for the three of us."

Starbuck just shrugs, spending his effort looking at the two lovely females.

Kainudy nods, "Do you know which hunting park they were released into?"

Andromeda hits the comm stud on her armband and churrs a few words, then a growled reply and she nods, then purrs, "It's a bit of a flight from here."

Kainudy says, "Lead the way, flight-leader Andromeda. }:)"

Andromeda grins at Kainudy and Starbuck, more than simple food hunger on her face, she leaps into the air and heads south.

Kainudy follows along, still trailing her lights and streamers.

Starbuck follows from behind, appreciating the view.

It takes a good hours flight at Kainudy's speed before they pass through a force wall and into a slightly more open patch of forest. A few hatchet faced giant birds can be seen here and there.

Kainudy fluffs her wings out before refolding them against her sides.

Andromeda grins, "So, we want to do this as a team?"

Kainudy blinks, "I don't know how to hunt like that. I'd be happy to just let you two bring one down though. }:)"

Looks at Starbuck and Kainudy and purrs, "You mind being alone for a bit as we hunt Kai?"

Kainudy says, "I don't mind. It'll give me a chance to rest up."

Starbuck grins and starts to say something like "Good you'll need it" when Andromeda cuts him off by grabbing his ear and purring loudly, "We'll be back shortly."

The two felitaurs take to the air, leaving Kainudy alone next to a small stand of trees.

Kainudy lays herself out on the grass and watches the stars.

Partly due to Kai's influence, the two felitaurs are really wound up, and you hear some roars and dives, and one short explosion.

Kainudy thinks, o O ( I wonder if they have any microwave feathers to cook it with? )

A flare feather goes up about 1/4 of a mile away.

Kainudy had always found hunting to be a chore, herself. It must be nice to still have some animal instincts..

After a few more minutes, three more flares go up, spelling the letters "K" "A" "I".

Kainudy hmms, and gets up. She looks around for the likely source of the flares, and heads that way.

The remains of a still smoking Moa become apparent. Nearly 1/4th of it looks charred a little, but the rest is raw. Andromeda and Starbuck have already started in eating a little.

Kainudy grins, "That was quick." She quietly hopes the smell of blood doesn't draw more of the birds, and helps herself to one of the more cooked portions.

Starbuck shrugs and Andromeda chuckles, "Seems our male for the evening got a bit impatient. ;)"

Starbuck blushes a bit at that.

Kainudy hmms? "Impatient?" She doesn't comment on the 'our male' part..

Starbuck crunches through a leg bone and then swallows, "Ah, I just wasn't in the mood for a long hunt. Normally you don't use demolition feathers in a hunt."

Kainudy says, "Oh.."

Kainudy nibbles on her piece, after removing the feathers.

The larger feline predators devour large portions of the bird, occasionally stopping to lick the blood out of each other's fur.

Kainudy actually chews her food. }:)

Kainudy thinks, o O ( Kamots would fit right in at a Chirr'T'Thar picnic. )

The two felitaurs watch Kainudy slowly eat and Andromeda purrs, "I thought you've had Moa before? Is it overcooked?"

Kainudy blinks, "It's just right. Why do you ask?"

Andromeda shrugs, "You're eating so slowly."

Kainudy says, "I like to savor it. }:)"

Starbuck grins, "Some things are best done slowly. Sometimes."

The group finishes off it's repast, leaving the carcass to the scavengers and fly off to the Skygazer tower, taking one of the few "private" rooms. Andromeda curls up on the padded floor next to Starbuck and purrrs, "So Kainudy, did you have a good evening?"

Kainudy nods. "Better than I expected. I used to love flying just for fun. }:)"

Andromeda is rubbing up against Starbuck. She's spent all her time the past few days with Kainudy. She purrs as she nibbles on Starbucks ear, "I'm glad Kainudy. I plan on ending the evening with even more fun. I've been... neglecting myself the past few days Kai. I think Starbuck here would be happy to have you join us, but if not, you're welcome to stay anyhow. Surely after 1200 years you could use a bit of companionship?"

Starbuck rather shyly grins at Kainudy.

Kainudy blushes a bit.. "I'll let you go first, just to refresh my memory.."

Andromeda leans over and kisses Kainudy again, then turns to Starbuck and whispers "Slow, to savor it" and the two start kissing and nipping along each other, following patterns that should be rather familiar, if 1200 years distant for Kainudy. After a while, Andromeda, still under Starbuck, curls a wing around Kainudy and tries to draw her closer, "So, that help your memory?"

Kainudy nods.. "Makes me feel my age too."

Starbuck whispers into Andromeda's ear and she chuckles, "So, would you like to feel a bit younger?"

Kainudy blushes, "Well.. be gentle okay?"

Starbuck purrs, "Of course we will Kainudy."

The evening passes, and the morning sun rises before the two felitaurs and one dragon curl up to sleep after spending a wonderful evening together in the truest meeting of two cultures. Andromeda and Starbuck doze off immediately, leaving Kainudy nearly a sleep, snuggled warmly between them.

Kainudy thinks, o O ( I am sore in places I'd forgotten I had. And I still miss you, Khryss.. )