U'by, High Reaches Weyr Dragonrider
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| U'by | |
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| Rank | Dragonrider |
| Location | High Reaches Weyr |
| Dragon | green Ekoth |
| Mother | Willouraiya |
| Father | Ghaverby |
| Played By | Alan Tudyk |
| Owner | K'zin |
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Description
Red hair has a way of pulling the eye, and U'by's is no different. It's cropped short but contrasts his blushed but pasty skin. Light blue eyes and pink lips pull attention from a slightly too-big nose, distinctive ears, plump cheeks, and an oval jawline that might seem a touch soft. The rest of him is a little soft, too. He's fit enough, but there's not a chiseled muscle to be found anywhere on his 5'9" frame.
Most typically seen in his doe brown riding leathers, U'by makes up for that relative blandness with the shirts he wears beneath them: they're loud. No matter what the occasion, whether they're woven or finely knitted, all of them are brightly colored and frequently patterned. Tropical florals seem to be his favorite motif, but on different days geometric patterns may be featured instead, from argyle to checkerboard to zigzags. His boots are plain, though, well-worn and a slightly darker shade of brown than his leathers.
WYSK
- U'by (once Willoughby) Impressed Defiant Doll Green Ekoth Day 8, Month 12, Turn 28 (Clutch: 33).
- He's of High Reaches Blood, but only distantly, never a ghost of a chance of succession. He was raised largely at High Reaches Hold, but spent some time as a student at Harper Craft before accepting the honor of search.
- He's a little neurotic. It's not so bad that he'd be deemed unhealthy, or so much that a dragon wouldn't choose him for a lifemate (obviously), but he's quite quirky.
- U'by volunteers in the archives, loves organization and organizational systems, and is frequently willing to help those who need it.
- Socially awkward, but a nice guy, U'by sometimes has a hard time 'fitting in', but he'll always give it his best go.
- He takes regular trips to Weaver and always returns with new socks.
- He wears loud shirts. Floral/tropical and otherwise. If it's cold, it might be a hideous and colorful sweater.
- If Pern has nerdy computer programmers, U'by would be one; insert stereotypes here.
- U'by is straight. (Girls only. Now if only he could stop being intimidated by them.)
History
Willoughby was born to holders Willouraiya and Ghaverby, third or fourth or sixth cousin, twice removed (no one can quite keep the exact relation straight) to the former reigning family of High Reaches Hold. As such, they didn't have much in the way of special privileges, other than being invited to Hold events as distant, but still Blooded, family. Willouraiya was good with organization, so she made her living helping as an assistant headwoman, and Ghaverby was an accountant for the kitchens.
Through family connections, and Willoughby's companionship to one of the more directly Blooded youths, the young man's parents arranged for him to spend some of his young teens as a student at Harper Hall. The only area he really excelled in was tending to the records. He had a neat script and a mind well-suited to organization and filing.
As such, when he returned to the Hold at sixteen, Willoughby took a position in the Hold's records, assisting the Hold's Harper and Records Keepers. Mostly it was a way for him to pass the time doing something he enjoyed, and in an environment where he felt comfortable. He was a clever lad, though never one to be considered socially apt, despite attempts by various cultured family members to refine him.
It was his choice, when the search dragon came, to go back to the Weyr and stand for the clutch. His parents didn't really understand, but at the same time, having managed to accidentally put off two suitable family-arranged fiancees with one mishap or another, they let him go without much of a fuss. A Blooded son (even distantly) who was unmarried at twenty-four was burgeoning on familial embarrassment.
As it turned out though, he just hadn't met the right kind of girl. Defiant Doll Green Ekoth took a long time in deciding on the sands on Day 8, Month 12, Turn 28, but the newly named U'by's surprise turned quickly to elation. He's never looked back with any kind of regret.
He was an exemplary student, at least when it came to book things. Ekoth was much more physically apt where her lifemate struggled to get with the program, physically. They helped each other, though, and made it through with mediocre success. Ekoth proved herself to be exceptionally agile, and so it was little surprise when they were snagged up by Icicle Wing to join their air-acrobatic brethren. Perhaps Ekoth just picked U'by because he has a strong stomach and always stays right with her. They're a solid pairing as riders go. He's been riding with Icicle since he graduated from Weyrlinghood and volunteering his time in the Weyr Records Room since.
Defiant Doll Green Ekoth
Hatched at High Reaches Weyr, Clutch: 33, Day 8, Month 12, Turn 28.
Description
Lime is a stand-out color, and it wraps the length of this petite but fit green. It's muted though, taking on a pastel hue. So many dragons are a color with shades, shadows, and highlights, but not Ekoth. This green is one smooth swath of the same even color, as though someone took the time to carefully wipe away all the bits that would give her character or make her unique. In so doing, however, she's taken on her own kind of uniqueness. Her hide looks soft, her frame delicate, complete with dainty tail and sinuous neck all make her look as though one wrong move might have her snapping a silky-hided wing, but closer inspection reveals fine musculature, her slightness lending toward agility and flexibility.
Temperament
Coming soon...
Public Impression Message
One, two, three: in quick succession, two blues and a green are thrust into the sands, their limbs and wings akimbo. The two blues are quick to seek out their chosen ones, both locals, but the green takes far longer, eventually stopping short in front of a young Blooded boy from High Reaches, whose surprise is only tempered by his joy.
Private Impression Message
Coming soon...
Mindvoice
Ekoth's mindvoice is as malleable as her temperament. It ranges from the ethereal and intangible, with a sensation of consuming calm to one that is very solid and can be anything she needs it to be, whatever fulfills her mission of the moment. Her voice falls into the alto range, and when she's more 'blank slate', her mind tends to come without a lot of visuals. When 'active', she uses whatever suits her needs of the moment. Notable is that when engaged in certain 'active' tasks, sometimes she cannot or will not use the same types of
Itchyspots
Coming soon...
Final Size
23.5
Inspiration
Ekoth is based on rebel "Doll" Echo from Joss Whedon's Dollhouse.
Relationships
Aishani: Weyrlinghood classmate. She's attractive and a girl, so he was intimidated and kept his distance, which suited her fine. They see each other around in the Records Room, but the dynamic stays in place.
Azaylia: Weyrlinghood classmate. Friendlier with her, but still edgy/intimidated by her.
F'der: His wingleader. They're 'friends' insomuch as U'by has friends as they have similar interests in archiving and bookish proclivities. They give each other book recommendations and have worked together for six turns (as of turn 35). That kind of 'friends'.
Gallania: Wingmate. Ghena's mother. Awkward, awkward, awkward now.
Ghena: Knioth caught Ekoth in a mating flight on Day 3, Month 5, Turn 35. He was lucky to leave the Guest Weyr without having a heart attack.
Tayte: Friendly-ish with her. He's still awkward and intimidated. Sensing a theme?
More to come...
RP Logs
U'by has been in a total of 8 total logs, 2 vignettes, and 0 game updates.
2014.09.02: Dinner Date
Who: Ghena, U'by
When: Day 13, Month 9, Turn 35 (Interval 10)
What: Ghena and U'by finally go on their dinner date. But there's less dinner than one might imagine for that sort of thing.
2014.07.23: The Only Thing For It
Who: U'by, Gallania
When: Day 3, Month 5, Turn 35 (Interval 10)
What: After the flight, U'by frets. And then sees Ghena's mother.
2014.07.23: A Knight and His Lady
Who: Ghena, U'by
When: Day 3, Month 5, Turn 35 (Interval 10)
What: Knioth wins the fair maiden's hand and the riders deal with an awkward after.
2014.02.14: Harmless
Who: Tayte, Telavi, U'by
When: Day 2, Month 1, Turn 34 (Interval 10)
What: Tela visits Tayte and her new baby.
2013.08.02: Used
Who: U'by, H'vier, Tayte
When: Day 3, Month 6, Turn 32 (Interval 10)
What: Tayte has a specific need, H'vier obliges. It might not have been what either of them wanted.
2013.08.02: Build Up or Break Down
Who: Tayte, U'by
When: Day 3, Month 6, Turn 32 (Interval 10)
What: Tayte started with Issues. After a rough couple of days, she makes a choice that's supposed to make it better. Supposed to.
2013.07.15: Tillek Tryst
Who: Alida, Jaecar "Farsights", U'by
When: Day 1, Month 4, Turn 32 (Interval 10)
What: Farsights sends word that he's in port at Tillek. The two spend an interesting evening together. But trysts always end with a dose of reality.
2013.07.12: Hostage Negotiations
Who: U'by, Telavi, Tayte
When: Day 21, Month 3, Turn 32 (Interval 10)
What: Tayte has a hostage after Solith's maiden flight. Ekoth acts as professional hostage negotiator. Telavi pays the ransom.
2013.07.02: Trouble With Perspective
Who: K'zin, U'by, Azaylia
When: Day 14, Month 2, Turn 32 (Interval 10)
What: Azaylia tries to comfort a rattled K'zin while dragons feed and chat.
2013.06.30: One Track Mind
Who: Tayte, H'vier, U'by
When: Day 14, Month 2, Turn 32 (Interval 10)
What: Tayte runs into another former Istan. Woefully, he doesn't remember that he's already seen her breasts.
Mentioned In... Logs
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Logs
U'by has been in a total of 8 total logs, 2 vignettes, and 0 game updates.
2014.09.02: Dinner Date
Who: Ghena, U'by
When: Day 13, Month 9, Turn 35 (Interval 10)
What: Ghena and U'by finally go on their dinner date. But there's less dinner than one might imagine for that sort of thing.
2014.07.23: The Only Thing For It
Who: U'by, Gallania
When: Day 3, Month 5, Turn 35 (Interval 10)
What: After the flight, U'by frets. And then sees Ghena's mother.
2014.07.23: A Knight and His Lady
Who: Ghena, U'by
When: Day 3, Month 5, Turn 35 (Interval 10)
What: Knioth wins the fair maiden's hand and the riders deal with an awkward after.
2014.02.14: Harmless
Who: Tayte, Telavi, U'by
When: Day 2, Month 1, Turn 34 (Interval 10)
What: Tela visits Tayte and her new baby.
2013.08.02: Used
Who: U'by, H'vier, Tayte
When: Day 3, Month 6, Turn 32 (Interval 10)
What: Tayte has a specific need, H'vier obliges. It might not have been what either of them wanted.
2013.08.02: Build Up or Break Down
Who: Tayte, U'by
When: Day 3, Month 6, Turn 32 (Interval 10)
What: Tayte started with Issues. After a rough couple of days, she makes a choice that's supposed to make it better. Supposed to.
2013.07.15: Tillek Tryst
Who: Alida, Jaecar "Farsights", U'by
When: Day 1, Month 4, Turn 32 (Interval 10)
What: Farsights sends word that he's in port at Tillek. The two spend an interesting evening together. But trysts always end with a dose of reality.
2013.07.12: Hostage Negotiations
Who: U'by, Telavi, Tayte
When: Day 21, Month 3, Turn 32 (Interval 10)
What: Tayte has a hostage after Solith's maiden flight. Ekoth acts as professional hostage negotiator. Telavi pays the ransom.
2013.07.02: Trouble With Perspective
Who: K'zin, U'by, Azaylia
When: Day 14, Month 2, Turn 32 (Interval 10)
What: Azaylia tries to comfort a rattled K'zin while dragons feed and chat.
2013.06.30: One Track Mind
Who: Tayte, H'vier, U'by
When: Day 14, Month 2, Turn 32 (Interval 10)
What: Tayte runs into another former Istan. Woefully, he doesn't remember that he's already seen her breasts.
Mentioned In... Logs
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