A Change in Schedules
Dragonsfall Weyr
Amber Hills Hold
Vintner Hall
Healer Hall
Hidden Meadows
Dolphin Cove Weyr
Dolphin Hall
Emerald Falls Hold
Harper Hall
Printer Hall
Green Valley Hold
Leeward Lagoon Hold
Barrier Lake Weyr
Sunstone Seahold
Citrus Bay Hold
Writers: Devin, Jane
Date Posted: 25th November 2009
Characters: N'vanik, K'hetah
Description: K'hetah and N'vanik discuss drill schedule changes.
Location: Dolphin Cove Weyr
Date: month 6, day 2 of Turn 5
"Ahh. I was going to come and see you today," K'hetah said when he caught sight of the Weyrleader still at the table after the midday meal. The dining cavern was starting to empty and K'hetah set his empty plates down. "Are you off to do anything now?"
"I've got a list of things to do today," N'vanik replied. "But, you happen to be on that list. So, what's on your mind?"
The other bronzerider settled into a chair at the table. "Just wanted to make sure you were kept up to date with the introduction of the changes we discussed."
"Have you tried your ideas out with the Wing yet?"
"Have started to. Some things needed a gradual introduction." He nodded. "Everything's going well - so far. Threadfall didn't end in chaos because the wing didn't drill together every day." He thought there was more effort put into the drills, too, but that would take a little longer to be sure about.
"That's good to hear. I've been thinking of setting up a rotation for all the Wings. Two days of drills, then a day of other duties like sweeprides and transport duty. I'll make sure all the Wings drill the day before Fall," N'vanik said. "I'm going to set up a meeting with all the Wingleaders next sevenday to let them know the plan. If it doesn't work, obviously, we'll try something else."
"I can do quick ask around Cyclone to see what comments there are about the new arrangement - and report at the meeting if you like." K'hetah shrugged. It was all very well the Weyrleader and Wingleaders liking ideas but they could be blinded by their ownership of them. Wingriders were often blunt about the failings of any idea and knowing what every level of the wing though could give a better picture of how the reality was developing.
"Good idea. This is a big change. We've all got to work together, so it's good to know what everyone thinks." N'vanik knew he could simply dictate changes to the wings, but he wanted his riders to know that their opinions would at least be listened to.
"If it's all right with you -" and K'hetah rather thought it would be since the Weyrleader was so recently a wingrider himself, "- I could let them know if they'd rather not talk to me - complain to me - they could come to you directly with any concerns. It's obvious I'm in favour of the changes so people might have some reservations about saying what they think."
If there was anybody who felt that way K'hetah hoped it was none of his doing. He certainly endeavoured to make his wingriders aware that he was always willing to hear them out, regardless of his own opinions.
"Sure, I've got no problem with that." Although N'vanik thought if they were uncomfortable talking to K'hetah, they weren't likely to feel more comfortable talking to him. "I'll tell the other Wingleaders that in the meeting, too. All the wingriders should be able to voice their opinions, to them or to me."
"Good. Anything else you can think of that I need to do?"
"Nothing right now. Thanks again for bringing the idea up." This could be another way to maximize their still low number of riders. With a bit less strenuous activity and a little more rest, the riders might be able to perform better in Fall.
"I'll leave you to it, then," the Cyclone Wingleader said, getting to his feet and picking up his plates again. "Enjoy your afternoon."
"You too."
Last updated on the November 30th 2009