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To say that she was nervous would have been a severe understatement--she was so pale that it looked as if she were about to pass out. Right after Levi had accepted her request over Groanspring, Xiu had immediately began to regret her decision. What had she been thinking? She couldn't fight! She was too small--too weak! Not to mention that now that she thought about it, she felt like she was imposing on the Tatzel with her unusual request. She was certain Levi had better things to do than trying to teach a little Baku how to defend herself, like...um...

...Dance? She was truly ashamed that she didn't know much about the other ghoul beyond the fact she was an amazing dancer.

However, despite all of her insecurities, Xiu found herself wandering into the monster dorms at the appointed time. Though she had fought with it for a long while, she managed to get her long hair into a bun, and settled on wearing a pair of shorts and a t-shirt instead of her usual dress. If there was one thing she could claim to know about fighting, it was that the less loose or dangling things there were, the better.

Before she even reached the room, the Baku ghoul caught a whiff of the faint smell of candy corn. Hm? C-could that be...? Trailing after the smell, it wasn't long before she found herself in front of an open door. A quick glance at the doorplate determined that she had arrived at the right place and, with a deep breath, Xiu raised a hand to knock and alert the other ghoul of her arrival.

"L-levi?" She asked meekly, peeking her head hesitantly through the doorway. "I-I'm sorry to keep you waiting..."

Xiu hastily held up her hands, palms out, and shook her head. "N-no thank you, Levi! P-please, you don't have to go to any trouble!" True to Levi's assumptions, the little Baku was indeed very nervous, as her stuttering and fidgeting probably indicated. Playing with the bottom edge of her shirt, she shyly peeked up at the taller ghoul from beneath her bangs. In all honesty, she was still kind of surprised that the Tatzel had been so willing to accept her request.
"Um...t-thank you, Levi. For agreeing to teach me, I mean. I-I really appreciate your help!"

Sinking into the pillows beside Levi, Xiu chewed on her bottom lip and considered the question thoughtfully. "Why? I just..." How was she supposed to explain this? "There's...no specific reason I want to learn. I mean, no one has tried to attack me or anything but...it just feels like something I need to know." What would she do if she was attacked one day? With how she was right now, her only choices would be either to flee or to hang around and be a burden on her friends. Sure, when she was desperate, Xiu somehow managed to throw a good punch or a kick...but that was luck. Was she wanted was to develop a skill.

"...I-is that strange?" She frowned, tilting her head the other ghoul questioningly. She knew that her parents wouldn't approve of her learning to fight--they would call it barbaric for a Baku ghoul such as herself.

Name: Canzena
Age: 26
Nameday: 3549.11.27
Sex: Female
Sexual Orientation: Straight
Weyr: High Reaches Weyr
Rider Rank: Wingrider
Previous Rank/Craft: Weyrbrat (did study what weavercraft she could at the weyr)
Physical Description: Canzena has golden blonde hair, that seems as bright as the sun. It goes down to chest level, gentle curls giving her hair some bounce. She usually wears her hair down, unless she is riding or doing something that having her hair down could cause injury, in which case it is usually done in a braid. She has sapphire blue eyes that hold a light to them, giving her even more beauty. This young woman is only 4'11 and 115 lbs, but is in pretty decent shape. She wears pretty nice looking clothing, having an eye for fashion.
Personality: Canzena is a girl that has a lot of energy, she has no trouble transitioning from one thing to another with a lot of gusto. She loves being active and getting to interact with as many people as she can. From the beginning of her day to the end, this girl seems to go non stop, never seeming to slow down at all. While other people may grow tired as the day wears on, she seems to be as fresh as a daisy, without slowing down. The only time she seems quiet is when she is sleeping and even then she is on the go in her dreams. This abundance of energy, unfortunately, leads to her being very impatient. She hates having to wait for things, whether it is for a surprise or waiting until a lecture is over. Sometimes she will ask someone to hurry up, so she can go do something more fun. Or sneak a peek at a surprise, because she just cannot wait until it is time to open it. It makes giving her surprises or having her listen to discussions quite a headache. She can also be pushy, if she thinks someone is being too slow or can't keep up with her. Surely, it shouldn't take that long to do that chore or to get to the mess hall.

Along with her high energy, Canzena has a zest for adventure, she loves being out there. She loves going new places and trying new things, she feels it is what makes life worth living. After all, sitting around doing nothing is boring, life is about living. She wants to be out there having a grand adventure, not doing the same thing day in and day out. It is why she loves fashion so much, because it is an adventure trying out new designs and ways of doing things. Unfortunately, her adventurous spirit also leads her into trouble because she is impulsive. A plan, who needs one of those when she can just dive head first into adventure. She is one to act now and ask questions later, no need to wait when you can just learn on the fly. When a volunteer is asked for, she is one of the first people to have her hand raised. Consequences be darned, she is going to do what she is going to do, and she doesn't care if it gets her hurt. It takes others to remind her that she isn't the only one affected by her rash decisions. Her impulsiveness can get her hurt if she rushes into danger without being prepared. Or it could get those around her hurt, when they go along with her or try to stop her from doing something stupid.

She is also very cheerful, nothing seems to rain on her parade at all. She is one of those people who believe that things will always turn out alright in the end. She likes enjoying the day, feeling that any negative can be turned into a positive. Her cheerfulness can be infectious, since she likes wearing a smile on her face most of the time. She is also very sweet, wanting to bring smiles to the faces of others. In anyway that she can, she will try to bring some sunshine into the lives of those around her. That just seems to make her more cheerful, seeing others having a good time and happy. Behind all her cheer and sweetness though, she is secretive too. Having her father leave her and her mother, she hides how it hurts when people do not treat her or others well, much like her father did. She will think of ways to make them pay for it, but she never carries through with it. She keeps this side of her hidden, not wanting others to know when she is hurt. She doesn't like others to find out about her past, unless they are close to her. She sometimes worries that she isn't good enough for friendship or love, she hides these concerns though. While her cheerfulness is real, she tries to keep the negative emotions hidden, for fear it will scare others off. Underneath all of her sweetness, she is afraid of being abandoned.
Positive Trait List Energetic, cheerful, Adventurous, Sweet
Negative Trait List Impatient, Impulsive, Secretive, Insecure, Pushy
History: Canzena was the result of a gold flight at High Reaches, between a brown rider and the gold rider that had been in flight. When her father seemed to stick around for the first five years of her life, she thought the man loved her and her mother. However, one day he disappeared and she didn't know where he had gone. Her mother told her that he died, but the young girl couldn't believe a man so strong could die so easily. However, she just tried to go about her life, staying close to her mother. When she was older, her mother finally did admit to her that her father left them, which hurt the poor girl. However, when others seemed to pity her, when they found out, the young girl began to hide her hurt about it. Plus, part of her hoped her father would come riding back into her life, proving her still cared. She worried sometimes she wasn't worth it and that is why he didn't stay, but she kept that worry to herself.

When she was old enough, she fell in love with clothing and how beautiful it could be. So she tried to learn all she could from any of the weavercraft members that came into the Weyr. This kept her busy until she was old enough to stand as a candidate, having always wanted to be a rider. While she stood for the next several turns, she didn't give up hope that she would find her soulmate. She also continued to learn what she could about the weavercraft when she could. She worried that she would age out and have to find some other way to be useful in the Weyr. She knew she didn't have much time before aging out, however her world soon changed.

When the double clutch happened, she was on the sands, watching as the babies came out of their eggs. She loved watching each one and seeing what personalities they had. Then a blue began to make his way through all the candidates, seeming to be examining them all. When he got to her, he sat down and stared up at her with rainbow eyes.

I knew you were here, CanzenaMine. And you are worth more than you know. Let your Frieth show you how much you matter, you always have,the blue's voice came into her mind. She couldn't help but feel a bit of peace descend on her from the blue, her blue. She headed off to feed him some food, to start their lives together. She knew now that when he had been looking at the others, he had been giving them some encouragement, before coming to her. The next turn would find them doing their best in their lessons as weyrlings.
Other: She still looks out for her father, hoping she can find him one day.

DRAGON
Name: Frieth
Age: 1 Turn
Origin of Name: Frieth gets his name from David Friedman, the person who composed the song "Out of Thin Air" for the movie Aladdin and the King of Thieves.
Inspiration: "Out of Thin Air" was the second song featured in the third movie of the Aladdin series, Aladdin and the King of Thieves (which came out in 1996). Aladdin and Jasmine's wedding is crashed by the Forty Thieves,who are trying to obtain a special staff which houses a powerful oracle. This oracle can answer one question for any individual and it can be anything they might want to know. Knowing of this power, it makes Aladdin begin to think of his past. The Oracle hints to him that all of his questions about his past can be answered by his father, who is actually still alive, much to Aladdin's surprise. The song is one where Jasmine tries to convince Aladdin to find out about his father, that she can wait for him to return. Also, it is to remind him that he is special and didn't just come out of Thin Air. Aladdin tries to counter that his father was never there to teach him who he is, like Jasmine had her's. By the end of the song, Aladdin is convinced to find out about his father, knowing Jasmine will wait for him. It is a beautiful love song, while also being a song that shows we are sometimes more than we realize.
Color: Blue
Size: 33'
Physical Description: Frieth is a max size blue, so he isn't as fast or graceful as some other dragons of his color. He is decent in those departments, but he is better in the realm of stamina, having a higher level than many of his fellow blues. He also is pretty good in strength, though that isn't as good as the bigger colors. His proportions are fine for his size, all in the normal range.
Personality: Frieth is a dragon who is always trying to encourage others. He believes that everyone has the potential of greatness, even if it may not seem it. He tries to spot that potential in others and does is best to say what he thinks will coax it out. He loves to cheer people on, letting them know that they will always have someone in their corner for them. He is a bright beacon of hope, he doesn't want anyone to feel like they aren't good enough. Of course, in his eyes, even someone who appears to be tough skinned can have a light that they try to hide. He is also a calm dragon, that likes to bring comfort to others. He will try to give them a wing to cry under or a nuzzle to let them know everything will be okay. He tries not to let things bother him, knowing that it doesn't do anyone any good. Sure, he can get upset, but he tries not to dwell in it for long.

Unfortunately, this sometimes blinds the dragon to the negative about a person. He can be so focused on the positive, that he can't always see when someone is lying to him or wanting to hurt him. No, they couldn't possibly do that to him, that wouldn't be nice at all. They are all good people, they just need to have someone in their corner. He can be naive when it comes to the darker side of people and situations. It will take others to make sure that he doesn't get hurt too badly by the actions of others who would use him for their own gain. He also has a tendency to forget about personal space, never shying away from being close and personal. Surely, no one minds a little nuzzling here or a wing drapped over them there, right? He forgets sometimes that some people prefer their space. And it doesn't matter his size, he will show all the affection in the world. Plus, he has a tendency to stick his nose into everyone's business and be meddlesome. Come now, how is he supposed to help, if he doesn't know what is going on? So he tends to try and help people, even when they do not wish to be helped.

This is also a dragon who likes to have a game plan, there is no point in running into trouble. No, the less likely it is for himself or others to get hurt, the better it is. He likes to be effective when it comes to everything he does. So he will try to make sure that he has several plans at the ready, in case one of them goes wrong. Unfortunately, this also leads to the issue of him being indecisive when it comes to decisions. It takes him awhile to pick a plan and stick to it. After all, they are all good ones, but surely one is better for the situation than another. It can lead to people having to wait for him to act, because he doesn't want to make the wrong choice.
Additional Notes: Frieth has pretty long flames, liking to be effective when it comes to fighting Thread. In flight, he will chase after any green, to determine her potential. One day, he hopes to settle down with the dragon(s) that make his hearts beat with all the love he can give. He is also search sensitive, so he will be helping with finding more candidates.

Why Me: From the moment he hatched out of his shell, he knew that she was his. He knew she was a wonderful person, but knew she secretly doubted herself. No more, he would be her biggest cheerleader, reminding her that she has one person always in her corner. She is good enough and he will help her see that, he loves her too much for her to dwell in the shadows of doubt. Plus, he knows how she likes to rush head long into things, maybe he can bring a sense of calm and peace. And maybe she can help him learn to be more decisive in his choices, so he doesn't take forever to act on things. He loves her cheerfulness and knows together they can help a lot of people. They both want to help people feel and be their best, including each other. He liked the way she cared about others, just like he does, and want to brighten people's day. Maybe one day, Frieth will get to help his rider find her father. If not, he will always have her back and be her biggest fan. He knows she will do the same for him and help open his eyes more to the adventure of the world around them.
Dragon Art or Proof of Obtainment: NPC Disney Song & Harry Potter Clutch Contest Win

She cheered up a little at the reassurance, pulling her gaze up instead of letting it rest dejectedly on her tail. W-well if Levi said so...then surely there was hope for her yet, right?

A look of determination came over her face when she was presented with the task. She had never tried picking anything up with her tail before, so this would be her first attempt--an attempt that she was praying went well. Since she didn't have the longest tail though--it didn't quite reach the floor--she had to stoop a little first. "I-I'll try my best." She promised, before curling her tail firmly around the middle of Levi's. Then, with a deep breath, she tried to lift it.

She did manage to lift it upwards, but not very high--perhaps about 4 or 5 inches at most--and it was clearly very straining considering how violently her tail shook in an attempt to keep up the sudden, extra weight. Once Xiu decided she couldn't take it anymore (which was after a few brief seconds), she looked up at Levi wide-eyed. "C-c-can I...c-can I let go?"

Relieved when the weight was lifted, Xiu released her light hold on Levi's tail. She hoped that that had been a decent first attempt, but before she could dwell on it for too long, Levi had already begun teaching her about things she would need to know. Things that Xiu was having a hard time understanding, as shown through her knit brows and slight frown. Pinning? What did the Tatzel mean by that?

...And what was this whipping business? Did she mean that her tail could be used as a weapon? The Baku turned to stare at her swishing tail behind her, eying it with newfound excitement and appreciation. She never knew that it could be used as a weapon! The thought had never occurred to her--for the most part, the only limbs she thought that she would use while defending herself would be her arms and her legs.

"A-attacking? I-I um...well, someone did give me a few tips. L-like where to aim and what some of the weak points are." With her currently low physical strength, aiming for someone's weakest points seemed like the best strategy for someone like her. "I've never watched a fight though, no. A-and um...n-no, I've never seen anyone or anything pinned. How does it work?"

Oh! So pinning was...literally pinning someone down to stop them from moving? Xiu nodded to show that she understood this basic concept, but there was the question of how she was supposed to pin someone down. Did she just...leap at them and hope for the best? ...That didn't seem right. There was probably some kind of strategy to it.

Fortunately, Levi thought to demonstrate. Looking curious as the Tatzel picked up a pillow, Xiu stood up so that she could observe from a better angle. It was a little difficult for her to follow what was going on though--her gaze rapidly darted from the other ghoul's legs, to her arms, and then back down--as she went through the actions. That looked...that didn't look too hard, right?

"C-could I try that out after?" She asked, tail swishing behind her as she eyed the pillow. She definitely wanted to try learning that skill at some point, but it would take a lot of practice, she was sure. Caught off guard by the question, Xiu scrunched up her nose as she tried to recall what she had been taught.

"Well...um. T-things like stomping on feet, elbowing stomachs, kneeing boils between the legs..." Trailing off, she looked up at Levi expectantly. Was that a good start?

She obediently grabbed one of the larger pillows and hurried over to where Levi stood, nearly tripping over the end of the pillow in her haste. Fortunately, she caught herself before she could topple over, shooting a sheepish smile over towards the other ghoul. Well, that was a...good start, wasn't it? At least she hadn't actually fallen.

Putting on the most serious expression she could muster (though it came out looking more silly than anything), she scurried to Levi's side and watched very closely as she went through the first step. "A...a swipe." She repeated, murmuring this to herself as she mimicked the tatzel. She tried to follow her example, sliding her foot under where her opponent's--in this case, the pillow--feet would be. She repeated this a couple of times just to make sure that she got it.

Seemed like an easy enough first step! "Okay, I think I'm ready for the next part!" She chirped, clearly eager to go on and learn the whole thing.