Midday snack (Tairalese)

[Hrsegrl]

"AAAACHOO!" She sneezed for what felt like the millionth time that morning. Quinn had already had one coughing fit too. If the last Goldriders didn't care about the state of the records room she did! Of course the problem with not having enough workers was that you couldn't pull anyone from their regular chores to do this sort of thing for you. All Quinn had wanted was to look up the past clutch records of Igen and have them on hand should anyone ask about a dragon that was sent to another Weyr. It was her responsibility to keep up on those things. Besides it couldn't hurt to know a little more history about Igen. "AAACHOO!!" Quinn wiped her nose with the back of her hand.

That was it. She needed a break. Slipping her sandals back on, she set foot in the hallway and made her way towards the kitchens. The dress she was wearing had a red jeweled clasp around the neck and hung down her body loosely but she was thin enough that it did not make her look like a box. Besides then she looked like she was wearing jewelry without the annoyance of actually wearing any. The dress itself was of a light fabric, pink in color, that moved with her as she walked.
When she got to the Weyrhall she tried to slip through without being noticed. It was busy around midday and she only wanted a little snack so instead of bothering one of the serving drudges she headed for the entrance to the kitchens.

Quinn made her way in without much difficulty, the short staffed kitchen workers would hardly notice another woman walking through. Of course Quinn was looking for something yummy and not necessarily good for her. She would work it off later on a run or a swim. She slid past one young woman, lightly touching her shoulder before finding the bubbly pies. Just as she was about to pick the pie up off the table, a voice came from behind her and it didn't sound pleased.

[bakersdozen]

Taira was working a busy day in the kitchens and had a red ribbon in her hair (which meant she was a little frazzled) and then out of the corner of her eye she saw a quick glimpse of someone rushing through the kitchen where usually only workers are allowed. So she wiped her hands on her apron and walked in the direction that the person went and found them bending over one of the pies that was recently made for stock. Taira put her hands on her hips and cleared her throat and said, "Excuse me? Can I help you with something?"

The woman turned around slowly and turned out to be Quinn. Taira felt embarrassed immediately and quickly apologized and stumbled over some words and then took a sigh of relief and relaxed when she saw Quinn smile. "I'm so sorry to have jumped on you, thought you were one of the wondering weyrbrats trying to sneak some food from the back. If you'd like something I can make it for you fresh or you can grab something here."

Not really sure what to do next Taira quickly started doing busy work that was quickly around her, like straightening the pots or wiping down counters, little things that should be done but gets looked over when things are busy and the kitchens are short handed. Hopeing for Quinn to not be too upset with Tairas sudden outburst of pointing fingers. Waiting for a reply she kept tidying up around the area where she and Quinn were standing, still embarrassed.