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 Posted: Mon Oct 31, 2005 6:18 am
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Posted: Mon Oct 31, 2005 6:46 am
It's Cold When it's Freezing: Kourin, Kaga, Aiyana & TahatanCihiru Winter was quickly becoming something she wasn't fond of. The cool breeze was nice at first, sure. But the way the biting wind crept under her fur and chilled her to the bone mid-run really took a lot of the fun out of it. She found herself shivering; not wanting to move at times. She'd noticed other forest creatures growing longer, thicker coats, but hers was as short and sleek as ever. And horribly insufficient in blocking the chilled wind. Gusts were reminding her now; teasing her and poking her skin, causing her to shift her weight uncomfortably as she attempted to drink from an equally icy river. Kourin hated to think of herself as negative, but this wasn't enjoyable. At all. As she sighed to herself, she lifted her head to look around, hoping for something more productive to stroll along. Twiddle Kaga walked along the rivers edge, the winter chill making his skin twitch more often than ever. He shook his head, blowing breath out as he snorted. He sighwed inwardly when he actully saw the hot breath in the air. With a shake of his head again he continued walking, hoping the slight excersize may get him warmer. He spotted Kourin near the water and immediately brightened up. He let out a loud whinny, bobbing his head in the air and trotting over to her. Cihiru Kaga's whinny made it easy to spot him, particularly against the browning grass. She smiled inwardly, grateful for a distraction. Well, not a distraction so much. Maybe company was a more appropriate word. Yes, she was grateful for company. "Hi Kaga," she neighed in greeting. "How are you today?" Smalltalk never struck her much, but what else was one to do when there was nothing else to say? That's what smalltalk was for, she supposed. A necessary evil, in a way. "Too cold, if you ask me... And I know you aren't." Twiddle Kaga nodded a little. "I'm alright, but I agree, it's too cold." He said, blowing his breath out as if making his point more valid. He walked closer to her and stood beside her, hoping his body warmth may help a little.Aiyana walked along the rivers edge, a heavy deerskin coat on her slim body. A bundle was wrapped in her arms and she walked along, looking for Kaga. "There you are!" She said smiling. She spread out the blanket she ahd made for the stallion, and laid it on his back, tieing it in the front. "There you are." She said petting his nose. She smiled to Kourin and walked away again, going off to get more supplies to make trinkets and things with.Kaga watched as his friend walked away, and he pulled the blanket off himself. He took it in his jaw and flung it over Kourin, letting it nestle on her back. "That should be better." He said, smiling. Cihiru "That wasn't necessary." She snorted in response to Kaga's emphasis, though more jokingly than anything. The diffference in standing side-by-side was actually noticable; she could feel tensed muscles relax, though only slight, and it was still almost unbearably cold.
Kourin watched the human approach with a neutral expression; they'd never really had any interaction, and she hadn't a chance to form any sort of opinion. She recognized the girl as Kaga's companion, nothing more. And it was with an equally removed look she watched her leave. It was nice of her to bring him a blanket, though...
And too nice of him to give it to her. "Kaga." Her tone was chiding, perhaps. Not that she didn't appreciate the notion. "Don't try to tell me you're not cold." The mare turned slightly, to look at him more directly as she spoke. Twiddle Kaga smiled at her and shook his head. "I'm fine, really." He said with a nod. "And don't try to give it back to me, I'm very stubborn." He said grinning. "As long as you're alright I'm fine." He smiled and walked over to the river, lowering his neck to get a sip of the icey water. Takakun The young hunter sat in the shadows, his fur blankets draped over a small wriggling basket as the chilly air freezes his breathe. He watches the two grown soquilis gather by the river and gazes warmly at the basket, thinking one day, the little equine within would grow just as proud and strong. But for now he sat here, rubbing his arms furiously and wondering where was Ahiga was with the firewood...the boy had insisted on gathering them tonight, and was taking his own sweet time as Tahatan guarded their basket. Cihiru "So am I," she commented earnestly. "This could be problematic." And she grinned, laughing as much as a horse could.
Kourin followed him to the river with her gaze, only approaching once she saw him dip his nose for a drink. If he were to look at her then, he might have noticed a hint of rare mischief in her eyes... but he might not have had a chance to. The mare bumped him deliberately; leaning into her weight and attempting to push him into the chilled river. Twiddle Kaga laughed a little at her comment, glancing up to her. He suddenly felt himself being pushed slightly. The next thing he knew he was on his back, covered in icey water and with a dumbfounded look on his face. He looked up at Kourin and snorted at her, though he smiled at the same time. He stood up and shook off, purposely making sure to get close to her as he did. Cihiru Success! She leaned her neck away from the river to shield her face from the brunt of the splash, though Kaga's very intentional shaking still splattered her with droplets. "Are you cold yet?" Kourin straightened herself and peered over, her ears perked forward and her equine face wearing an impish expression. Takakun As the stallion was pushed into the river by the soliquous mare, Tahatan laughed silently from where he was half hidden. The plays of the soqulis often amuses him and he could spend hours watching them.........although the cold of the night when the big sleep comes is not making it that enjoyable...he squinted and pulled his rather threadbare shirt tighter around him Twiddle Kaga looked at her and smirked. "Oh I am so gonna get you for that." He said smiling. He walked out of the river and shook off again, shivering. He tried to hide it, but now he really WAS cold. "Hmm, now, what to do..." He pondered aloud, smirking at her. Cihiru Ah, the sweet smell of victory. Part of her wanted to gloat; to walk a circle around him and pause a short distance off, trying to goad him into asking for the blanket. But no, she was too kind for that, though she couldn't deny it might have been amusing. "Oh?" The mare grinned further still, almost daring him to 'get her back.' "How about..." she paused to pull the cloak off her back with her teeth and throw it over Kaga. "you keep that." Takakun Exasperated, Tahatan decided to get firewood himself. He grumbled...where did that boy go! But he didnt want to leave the basket alone, so he just went a little into the edge of the forest and began picking up good branches of drw wood. Stacking a solid amount, he returned to his place and began to expertly kindle a fire going, putting the smaller, softer woods at the bottom so they burned easily. Soon a crackling fire emerged, giving out much wanted heat and light. He grinned and shifted his precious silver basket closer to the heat and settled back happily. Twiddle Kaga watched as she gave him the blanket, and he shook his head. "No way." He said, slinging it back over her. "I'm fine." He said, trying to keep himself from shivering. He was very stubborn. "I think I have an idea." He said with a grin. He walked a bit closer to her, and circled her, ending up on her left side. "I think I'll just have to.." He trailed off, and suddenly shoved her hard with his head, hoping to knock her into the water as well. Cihiru Kourin had expected this. She even braced herself in advance, hoping to be able to hold her balance once he'd pushed her.
And failed miserably. The mare felt her light form topple at the force, and the river envelop her in what she considered to be an extremely uncomfortable embrace. "Now the blanket's wet too." Kourin rose to her hooves and pulled herself out of the water, droplets streaming off her pelt. "Some idea that was." Once again, she tossed the blanket over him (the task made far more difficult when waterlogged), and took to shaking off beside him, much as he'd done before. "Well then. Now what, wise one?" she teased, her tone hopefully carefree enough to be unoffensive. Twiddle Kaga chuckled and shook the blanket off. He laid it on a nearby rock, and looked over at her. "Well, I got you back, didn't I?" He said with a grin. He shook off again, shivering. "Well let's go find a warmer place, maybe one of the humans has a fire going?" He asked walking over to her again. Takakun the two soquilis were snorting at each other and kicking about, enjoying the winter air. Tahatan wondered what they were talking about, amidst the whinnying and snorts. It does seem that the mare was a little cleverer than the stallion and was attempting to throw the blanket over him... the hunter smiled...and patted his basket...."soon little one", he murmured. Cihiru "At least I had good intentions," she defended, still joking. Kourin really had been cold before. She was freezing now; she could have sworn her fur was nearly standing on end from the way her muscles kept twitching.
"Can't say no to that." The mare bobbed her head in agreement and set to finding this 'warmer place'; she started by taking in immediate surroundings and testing the wind for the tell-tale signs of campfires. Twiddle Kaga smiled at her and stood close to ehr, hoping maybe thier body heat together would be helpful. He looked around for the smoke of a fire, hoping someone near had one going since now they were both freezing, and the blanket was soaked as well. He ahd to admit, he didn't think hisplan through fully. Takakun He poked at the fire a little, and added one of the branches. Slowly he wondered if he should go looking for Ahiga...he has been gone some time...what if he is lost, he is just a boy even though Tahatan had already started hunting for himself at that age...his face grew serious as Tahatan stared in to the flickering flames. Cihiru She smelled the smoke before she spotted it, but it wasn't all that difficult to trace. The scent was strong, and the wind was calm enough now to be true, despite her earlier disdain. Kourin walked along its path almost absently, neglecting to call out to Kaga as she followed. Instead, she sniffed the air curiously, testing it once again as she neared what she thought to be her destination. Twiddle Kaga blinked as Kourin suddenly started walking away, and he raised a brow at first. He then smelled, and saw, the smoke ahead and followed after her, trotting to catch up. He walked beside her and was glad they found a fire, he was still shivering badly, and he was also worried about Kourin. He could tell she was more prone to the cold than himself, and he walked closer to her, hoping to warm her slightly, even though they were already heading to a fire. Cihiru The sound of hooves behind her pulled her attention from the potiental fire; she tossed Kaga a glance as he closed the distance between them before fixing on the smoke. "So, what happens when we get there?" She could imagine the scene at the end of the trail... A human or two huddled near a meager fire, as cold as or colder than they were. "Just walk up and say 'hi, can I have your fire'?" The mare still wasn't overly fond of humans. Twiddle Kaga chuckled at her comment and shrugged, in a horsey way. "I'm sure they'll let us stay with them for a little while." He said with a nod as they walked clsoer. Cihiru "That's not overly helpful." She snorted disapprovingly, though the smile never really left her expression. It remained even as the fire itself pulled into sight, with a human sitting at its side. "How about you greet him? Since you like people so much, and all..." Kourin paused a fair distance off; close enough to be seen but far enough to feel comfortable. Twiddle Kaga glanced over at her and raised a brow, the shrugged. "Alright." He really didn't understand her weariness of people, but he knew it wasn'y his business and he pproached the human with a friendly nicker. Takakun Tahatan shivered, his breathe forming misty clouds in front of his face, so much so he didn't see the two soquilis approaching, one a beautiful dark roan mare, and the other a frisky stallion, but he heard the clip clops of their hooves over the sandy grass and looked up. Twiddle Kaga looked down at the human, who looked as cold as he and Kourin were. He stood by the fire, then laid down, gauging the mans reaction to this. He hoped it was alright for them to share the fire's warmth. Cihiru She never really thought about it. Why she tried to keep contact with humans minimal, that is; it just was. If she had to explain it though, she probably would have blamed it on an encounter with a young child as a filly, and an over sensitivity to the emotions of others. Humans were so irrational and shameless; it drove her crazy. She hated the way emotions other than her own would push her to act or feel a particular way.
But that wasn't an issue now. Kourin watched the stallion's approach with only mild curiosity; it almost felt as though the cold was numbing her mind as well. She didn't really care what was going on, as long as there was some warmth involved somewhere. Takakun Tahatan stared awhile at the hulking soquili which pushed his head into his chest for a moment and then folded down by the fire. He was a beautifully scuplted dark oaken stallion with large curious eyes, while his companion standing a little off had blue midnight skin and gentle liquid blue eyes.
The hunter paused for a moment, then smiled shyly, glad to be in the presence of such majestic creatures of the land. Continuing to stroke the fire, he waited for the other soquili to approach, all the while listening to the bumps heard from the basket Twiddle Kaga watched the human for a while, and when he found this man to be no threat and he obviously didn't mind company, he looked over to Kourin and bobbed his chestnut head at her, telling her it was okay to come over.
His deep brown eyes then looked over at the basket near the man, and his ears perked forward curiously. He hadn't yet seen that basket, though he knew of many others around that would soon let out little foals to join them. Takakun His sharp blue eyes watch the male soquili sniff curiously at the basket, and he smiled... patting the lid a little, he pushes it slightly towards the bigger bethren. "when the little one comes out, he'll either be a Sora, or she'll be a Bri..." he spoke quietly, with much affection...Tahatan wasn't sure if the soquili would understand him, but it didnt matter as all were equal around the fire, and he would enjoy atleast someone listening to him on this lonely night. Cihiru The way the man gave a calm sort of acknowledgement reassured her, but in the end it was the fire's glow that drew her forward. She approached slowly, her hooves just brushing the tips of the brittle grasses. When finally she was near enough to feel the heat radiating from the flames, she stopped, and gratefully soaked up the warmth.
Kourin took the opportunity to observe the small camp then; the man and the basket both. This was the first basket she'd seen, actually, and her curiosity tempted her to lean forward and inspect it. It smelled of soquili, she could tell, but she declined further investigation, as the human was moving the basket then. "He has names chosen already?" She tilted her ears forward as she looked toward Kaga.
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Posted: Sat Nov 05, 2005 6:03 pm
Never Again: Kourin, Leonis & TaimaCihiru The evening was a warm one, for once; Kourin couldn't help but take pleasure in the lack of bone-chilling wind gnawing at her frame. It was a simple thing, yes, but such a pleasent one. That, combined with the steadily rising moon and a clear sky brimming with sparkling dots of stars had made a perfect platform for running... And so she did. The mare galloped with all of her heart, taking a rare chance to let herself go and allow her spirit to roam unbridled. When finally she slowed her pace, she rounded her run off near the river. This was her sanctuary; a place she went to think, relax, be alone, refresh herself, and even find company. It all depended on where on the bank she was - that was one of the things she loved about the river.
At this point, the mare realized just how high her spirits were. She felt as though the world was perfect and perhaps nothing could go wrong; the sensation made her smile to herself as she stepped into the river's shallow waters. She paced slowly along the bank, letting the cool waters flow in little splashes around her hooves. Leonis Leonis slowly stands up from his place crouched in the middle of the stream smiling a bit as he walks over to the mare drinking. He would place one wet hand on her and then in one quick motion mount her smiling and whispering softly in her ear. "Fly" Syrran Taima looked up. Someone else was splashing but it obviously wasn't in the lake where he was...Time to go investigate. Who knows who it could be afterall.
He bounded out of the lake and into the grass, the light of the sun gleaming against his silver coat. He neighed to invite the splasher to announce themselves to him as he continued to look for its scource. He had come across the river already, but where exactly on the river were they? Cihiru She only wished the illusion would have lasted longer. The hand against her had been her first warning, but the weight landed on her back too quickly for her to do anything about it beforehand. Kourin let out an alarmed whinny, raring up on her haunches and thrashing at the air with her forelegs out of instinct. She had to get this thing off of her... Hiabi herself had never attempted to ride the mare, and having a stranger attempt the foreign action startled and displeased her. It was unfortunate, for she would have loved to call out a welcome to Taima, had she noticed him. Leonis He smiles tangling his fringers in the mare's mane holding on for dear life as she bucked. He mentally cursed himself. This is not working... His legs would clamp down on her sides almost as if attempting to restrict her breathing and tire her out... though this would tire himself out at the same time. Syrran "Yes, its me Kourin. Its okay." He turned and nickered softly. " Calm down, please?" He wanted to comfort her but he couldn't, not with her in this state of mind. Instead he turned his attentions back to this stranger. He gave him a stern look and snorted. What could this stranger want with them? Leonis Leonis growls in frustration as his grip on the mare's mane becomes loosened by her bucking and by the spray which is kicked up. His closes his eyes as he lands face first in the water. Cihiru She heard Tai well enough. His voice was unmistakable, and reassured her it really was him. She could not, however, act on it. Part of her wanted to 'calm down' as he asked... She really did. But the hidden fear and raw instincts forbade it. As long as this stranger was in such a place that it both threatened her and made it impossible for her to defend herself, her concience would demand she do anything she could to prevent it.
Fortunately, for both the man and her state of mind, the torment didn't persist much longer. She felt his grip on her mane loosen shortly before his weight slid down the length of her back and into the water. The loud splash sealed her suspicions, and Kourin distanced herself quickly. Once she was far enough to gather her senses without abandoning Tai, she stopped and attempted to collect herself. At this point, the mare became painfully aware she was shaking, but looking to Tai was reassuring... Just not so reassuring she would let her heightened guard down. It was likely this human was still a threat, and she would do anything to defend both Taima and herself. Syrran He came closer to her but kept a good distance. " See? Its a bit better now isn't it?" He smiled and took one step closer. He noticed her shaking. He knew she wasn't fond of humans, but now it would be even worse. How would she react the next time she saw a stranger or if she is trained to ride?
"I'm sorry you had to deal with him Kourin" Leonis He closes his eyes looking up slowly at the horse. He fights down the urge to pull out his dagger and simply kill the beast instead he reaches into his bag and pulls out an apple muttering softly to himself feeling that the bread that had been made was now crumbs he would slowly advance towards the horse the apple outstreached. Cihiru "Better than?... Feeling like the difference between life and death depends on how quickly I get this thing off me?" Kourin doubted that was the meaning he had intended, but regardless, that was what was on her mind. "Probably." Her tone had steadied by now, and she was grateful. "Nothing to apologize for," she commented, and added a 'thank you' smile.
Kourin eyed the man with definite distrust, and backed as he approached with an apple. Now was not the time to make ammends; he couldn't be serious. Leonis He eyes the horse watching it back away barely able to supress the desire to wound such a creature he pulls out a small bit of crystalized honey and tosses it to the horse throwing the apple to its feet backing up a small ways and watching.
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Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2005 7:04 pm
Reserved: It's a great big world out there.
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Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2005 8:23 am
Shattered Dreams and Understanding: Loki & Kali
The clouds were beautiful this eve. The moon's glow blessed their tops, ricocheting around the many nooks, accenting their wonderous shapes and countours. Overall, it created something to the effect of night-light cotton puffs, with a sparkling backdrop, visible only from this heightened vantage. He loved all of it; the clouds, the dotted stars, the rush of wind whipping through his short mane and tail, and the feeling of lift under his wings. The sensation was almost euphoric... he danced in the air to express it, his small hooves pawing at the tips of clouds.
He was so engulfed, it was no surprise when the ebbing sunrise caught the colt off-guard. His first real warning was the glare of light on his still-sensitive eyes, for he'd failed to notice the glow against the horizon. He released an unpleasent squeal; not because of the night's end, nor the sting of sunlight in his vision, but because it was then he felt his wings weakening. Not just tiring, but dissolving. The feathers peeled away, leaving white and ashy grey streams behind him, before they disappeared entirely. Unsupported, his frame barreled toward the earth, causing him to cry out in terror and lash at the air as he tried to right himself.
"Loki... !" The filly leaned her neck forward near the trembling form, and nuzzled it with the best mix of urgency and gentleness she could muster. "Wake up, Loki!" she whinnied near his ears, and withdrew when she saw the colt open his eyes with a start. She would have given a relieved smile too, had his words not chased the expression away.
He wasn't sure if he should be grateful. While the cry was far more abrupt an awakening than he would have rathered, he was sure he didn't want to find out what happened if, some day, he actually hit the ground. Granted, it was only a dream. But sometimes, dreams felt so real. Would the pain feel real too? Would the death be real, even? Loki was far too young to be questioning, but sometimes circumstance turned out that way. "Get off me," he grunted. He didn't want to question.
She fixed him with a disbelieving glare. "'Thanks, Kali.' Anything for you, brother!" Snorting, the filly turned away from the still-laying foal and peered over her shoulder. "One of these days, I'm just going to let you fall."
Loki winced at the sting. He had always wanted to believe he was the only one that knew about the nightmares. He was the only one that knew his deepest fears and desires. Kali's willingness to shatter his illusion made him grimace, even as he pushed himself up on wobbly limbs to face the day.
Having distanced herself from the clearing where they had rested, she sighed heavily and slowed her pace. Guilt was gnawing at her; warning her she shouldn't have spoken so coldly. But what was she supposed to do?! It wasn't her fault he insisted on pushing her away when she tried to help him. It wasn't her fault he wasn't born with wings. And it wasn't like she was asking him to thank her for not calling him a freak; a disgrace to the herd. It wasn't like she was nagging him, telling him it was his fault...
Kali paused abruptly as realization struck her, and she hung her head with a pang of guilt. She couldn't blame him, now... She hadn't felt any responsability at all, despite the sadness, but she hadn't realized Loki might be burdened. How short-sighted, she chided. Selfish, even. The filly tucked her wings closer against her sides as she resumed her pace, though she had turned back to search for her brother, who had undoubtedly wandered off in a fit of rebellion that she had only just begun to understand.
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Posted: Wed Nov 09, 2005 8:41 am
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Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2005 8:10 am
Reserved: in the event Hiru becomes less lazy.
The sun was arching high in the sky now, casting its cheerful rays on an earth that was still eager to recieve them, for the warmth was welcome and the fuel it provided life was an acknowledged necessity. It wasn't just that, though. The practicality was there, yes, but beauty was present too. The light was a golden blanket; its cast was unique today. It didn't just brighten the landscape; it blessed it. The sun brought to it a new life and color, throwing a surreal golden glow on anything within its reach. The dewy grasses glittered like fireflies, while the oddly placid river shined as though made of rippling glass. It was a scene demanding awe through sheer magnificence, and most to lay eyes on it would dually provide. Even the wildlife respected this command; they altered their schedules to accomodate it. Typical laborers paused in their daily rituals to glance out over the landscape and admire it, and birds chirped with extra spirit, singing their appreciation in a delicate, avian chorus.
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Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2005 7:40 am
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Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2005 9:09 am
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Posted: Thu Dec 08, 2005 12:12 pm
Mutual Curiosity: Kourin, Hiabi, Niyol & ColonelCihiru "There..." And Hiabi draped the garmet over the petite mare's form, stepping back to admire her handiwork. It fit rather nicely, she had to confess. Better than she'd anticipated, as she had no experience whatsoever in equine sizes. The hide ran smoothly along her back, reaching down just past her barrel and and tying in the front with a durable thong. Fur lined the inside, visible at the edges in the way it poked past the sides. The blanket was not a decorated one, as was her fashion, but it was precise, and hardy, she hoped. It was the best she could do; the woman never had been handy with weaving. Kourin flicked an ear as the blanket settled on her back, and shifted her weight to crane her neck and sniff at it as best she could. The break in the wind was a welcome one; her still-short coat appreciated the substitute warmth. Especially with the declining temperatures, she couldn't say no to that. It was kind of Hiabi to provide it, and she thanked the woman with a nudge against her shoulder and a nuzzle in her hand... which Hiabi returned with a pat on her velvety muzzle."I am glad you like it," she whispered, smiling knowingly and rubbing her hand along the mare's neck. Natural.Flaw Niyol walked into the village, with a new cloak over his shoulders. He had finally gotten some sense and took the time to make one for himself, since the temperature had begun to drop. He leaned heavily on his walking stick, the cold was begining to cause him pain in his leg, as well as all the work to begin building the teepee for himself and his new Soquili companion.Colonel followed behind his two legger friend, he looked about for other signs of life, of the Soquili or even the two legger kind. He was begining to feel the cold a little, but it wasn't as bad for him just yet. These two legger types, it seemed to him, got cold rather quickly, probably because they were practically hairless. Cihiru Kourin was hesitant to pull away from the patting, but it was rare for them to venture so close to the village, and she was thirsting with a curiosity that couldn't be satisfied with just listening. Planting one last nuzzle, Kourin turned her head away from her companion and peered out over the establishment, soaking up the various bustling lifeforms and looking for something that might pique her interest. A child or two there, a woman working outside her home, and a man treking through the village with a pile of logs balanced over his shoulder. They were all relatively typical sights, and she felt her attention wavering in disappontment. There was, however... The mare peered more closely for verification, then nodded to herself and looked back over her shoulder to Hiabi. It was a twofoot and a Soquili, she was sure. - Worthy of further investigation, indeed!She watched Kourin's inspection fairly apathetically; it was an ordinary day with ordinary schedules, and ordinary people. The gaze Kourin fixed her with begged to differ, though. Hiabi gave her a slightly exasperated sigh, but the mare had already taken off down the foot of the hill, pausing once she'd reached the bottom to wait for her to catch up. Obviously defeated, and lacking a reason to object anyway, the woman followed relunctantly. Natural.Flaw Colonel spotted the mare coming before Niyol did. He whinned and nudged the two foot to get his attention.Niyol gripped his walking stick tighter when the large soquili nudged him. "What is it?" Then he caught sight of the two figures coming down the hill. A villager with a soquili. He knew it wasn't Foalen or Anpo..he wondered who it was? Cihiru She had anticipated the greeting, and was relieved to actually hear it. Approaching someone that knew you were coming, and welcoming you, was a lot easier than saying hello to someone you'd taken entirely by surprise and didn't really want to talk with you anyway. Slowing just a notch as she approached, Kourin neighed a hello.Hiabi was far less enthusiastic, and couldn't help but brace herself when she realized the mare was not approaching just a soquili, but an individual as well. Social interaction rarely went well, and she found herself pulling her buckskin coat tighter around her figure, perhaps a subtle apprehensive motion. Natural.Flaw "Hello.." Colonel attempted to speak the other Soquili, hoping he used the right words. He had been mostly just watching and practicing the right way to speak here, but it's a little difficult to see if you've gotten any better without someone else to practice with.Niyol shifted his stance and waved to the villager accompanying the other Soquili. "Hello." He nodded politely to her, then shifted his stance again. He'd much prefer to be at least sitting somewhere at the moment. Cihiru "Hi..." She grinned warmly, ears tilting forward in curiosity. "I'm Kourin." The mare nodded to the other, trying not to study him too blatantly in an effort not to offend him. After all, she had met so few Soquili, it was impossible for her to judge who was new and who seemed new just because she was isolated. "You are?..."Hiabi's response to the wave was a mere nod, but perhaps it was better than nothing. "Hello." His uncomfortable shifting made her mentally quirk a brow, and drew her attention to the walking stick he was clutching. The woman noted it, but vowed not to bother herself with whys. It wasn't any of her buisness, and she shouldn't care anyway. "Perhaps you should rest?" Natural.Flaw "Co-lon-el..." He seemed to have used the write woards, because the other Soquili understood him. That cheered him up a bit, his ears turned a bit and he studied her too, she was certainly different."I'll be fine." Niyol murmured and winced slightly before reaching up to brush hair away from his eyes. Cihiru "Nice to meet you, Colonel." She had been a little puzzled by the way he split his name into syllabals, but it was easy to overlook and she didn't dwell on it long. It didn't matter anyhow. She blinked at his inspecting though, tilting her head a little as she wondered what he was thinking. "Something wrong?"I find that difficult to believe. Hiabi bit her tongue, for once, and declined the notion to blurt whatever was on her mind. His aim was a respectable one; she could grant that. "If you insist." The woman shrugged idly, tugging again at her coat as she did so. "Hiabi, by the by." It felt awkward to offer her name first, as she almost never did, but the silence was gnawing at her and she was grasping at straws for conversation. Natural.Flaw "Niyol..." He felt awkward on his own with a stranger, he'd much rather have Foalen or Anpo around as well..it would make things easier for him. He could observe more and converse a little less.Colonel looked away for a moment, toward something he thought he saw move, then back toward Kourin. "Nothing wrong." Cihiru She could feel the nervousness; it was even more pressuring than uncomfortable silence, and made her painfully aware her effort had, once again, fallen flat on its face. She was yet again reminded why she'd stopped trying... She was a failure when it came to social interaction. Hiabi sighed inwardly, her expression sobering a bit. "Glad to meet you, Niyol." Still stinging from her failed attempt to ease the discomfort, she took an opportunity to straighten the longbow draped over her shoulders. A weak attempt at distraction, probably, but it gave her something to do besides fidget senselessly and stare into the distance. Kourin did not seem to share the sentiment. On the contrary, she was rather intrigued, and would have been entirely carefree if not for the feelings infecting her from Hiabi's displeasure. Shifting her weight, she turned her attention from one human to the other, until at last she settled her gaze on the stranger. He seemed alright; she wasn't particularly sure what it was bothering Hiabi. Pursuing further investigation, the mare took a step toward him and bent her neck to sniff at his hand.
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Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2005 7:04 am
Oops. Pay Attention Next Time: Kali, Sora, Alona, Cyrus & ZephyrTakakun The gray soquili, now grown and graceful, gently grazed through the grass, taking large nips as his ears twitch for oncoming sounds.
The wind was frosty, the long cold was coming, so they must do their best to keep warm. His long flowing mane fluttered in the air.... hanging gallow Alona trotted down to the meadow leaving Lilly, her keeper, knowing that she wouldn't roll herself out of the teepee until half past morning, Alona shivered a little when the frosty air hit her, but she shook it off. She loved winter, just as much as she enjoyed the fall. When she had reached the meadow she noticed a grey soquili and stopped for a moment. She had never met a grey soquili before, she knickered to see if it was alright for her to come any further. Takakun Hearing a soft knicker, Sora lifted his head, revealing bright green eyes framed by his long silvery grey mane.
He sees a brown mare with flowing oaken mane and tail, and whinnied a greeting to her. "Hello there...."
Now grown, he was less frisky, but nonetheless enjoys playing with the other soquilis. hanging gallow Alona was glad that he would have her company. She trotted over closer to him, she noticed his large bright green eyes that still seemed to glitter witha look of an exicted foal who just found another new playmate.
"Hello my name is Alona, I don't think I have met you before" she said in a cheery voice. Draculas Babe Cyrus had been walking around aimlessly as he wind nipped at his ears. He had been walking for awhile getting lost in the trees. He then heard a familiar nicker. He walked towards it finding the coffee colored mare Alona. He neighed to her and then looked at who she was looking at it. It was a silver colored stallion. He watched him, sort of eager to meet him. hanging gallow Alona's ears perked when she heard a neigh from someone familiar, she turned and and saw Cyrus. She neighed back for Cyrus to come met the new stallion(or at least to her a new stallion) and that she was happy to see him. Takakun Sora gave his usual horsy grin, and nuzzled her in greeting.
She was soft and warm, and had that musty scent of a soquili from the village.
"I'm Sora...and well..." he flicked his mane, "been some changes since the time of the falling leaves. good changes" he smiled shyly at her.
"perhaps you would care to graze with me?"
Moving slightly aside, he lowered his head and started nibbling again, showing his ease of comfort. Draculas Babe Cyrus walked over to Alona silently, he didn't have a good feeling for some reason. Something wasn't right. "Hello, Alona." He then looked at the new Soquili. "Hi. I'm Cyrus." he said rather lowly. His ears flickered back and forth uneasily. hanging gallow She nuzzled sora back in greeting and could feel the coolness on his fur with the a deep warmth hiddne underneath. Alona smiled back at Sora, "Where you a foal here then" Alona asking after thinking about what he said. Takakun Out of the corner of his eyes, Sora watched a large black soquili approached.
He recognised him, from the descriptions of Resi and lifted his head from the grass eagerly, "Ho, Cyrus!" hanging gallow "Hello Cyrus" Alona said cheefully, if anything was wrong Alona didn't notice, or at least didn't show if she had any attention to it whats so ever. However, Alona did notice Sora's long mane and wondered where on earth was the young filly Resi, she would have a ball with this stallions long mane. Draculas Babe "Do I know you?" he asked wearily and a bit confused. He hadn't thought he had met him before. Is memory was running in circles now trying to figure it out. His emerald eyes glanced at the ground for a moment then back up yo Sora's and Alona's. Cihiru It was a good time to romp, she felt. So good, she took little hesitation in flinging herself at the browning grasses, kicking her limbs up to the sky and rolling from side to side, reveling in the brush of dry grasses against her hide. Satisfied, she righted herself, giving her short mane an energetic shake before she realized leaves were clinging to her winter coat. Kali snorted indignantly, giving her ears a backward tilt and briefly beating her short wings against the wind. Once the reflex had worn off, the filly tucked them against her side, and shook frantically to rid herself of offenders. Watching them fly through the air and drift lazily to the ground left her content with this too, and without pondering it further, the foal shot through the thick of the forest like a bolt. Her limbs pumped effortlessly, and allowing herself to get caught up in the thrill of the run, they propelled her into a field before it occured to her just what was going on. - A populated one. It caught her off guard at first, and she skidded to a stop before pushing herself back a step. The apprehension didn't last long though; once she'd observed the inhabitants and confirmed them all Soquilis, she whinnied a meager greeting. "Um, oops. Excuse me... Hi! I'm Kali." And she let her bicolored gaze shift between the three of them. Takakun He trotted up to Cyrus and whickered. "yeah, Resi talks about you alot. Pleased to meet you, I'm Sora. Care to come grazing with me and Alona?"
He was really happy to finally meet Cyrus. According to his friend, the older soquili was fun. hanging gallow Alona was a little starteled at the filly that had just stumbled up, however she recovered from it. Giving Sora and Cyrus time to figure out where they had met each other and was glad to have a small break from a new forming tension, Alona greeted the filly with a smile. "Hello Kali my name is Alona" Alona said with a smile, however she noticed something on the filly much unlike what she had seen on any other soquili, this filly had small feather things on her body. Alona cocked her head to oneside as if in puzzlement and asked, "are those wings, i have never met a soquili with wings before" Alona turned her head to Sora at a mention of a name she knew"You know Resi" she said with a smile. Draculas Babe He smiled remembering Resi. He hadn't seen the filly in awhile. She always tried to get at his mane but unfirtunatly it was far to short for her to reach. "She is a very unique girl herself." he smiled. He listened to his words, "If your going to go grazing I should leave you to alone." he smiled, but it was fake. He looked down to see another Soquili. He looked at the filly, she had wings. "Good evening, Kali. I'm Cyrus." he gave the filly a warm smile with a look of confusion on his face. Takakun His head turned from one soquili to the other. Easily distracted, his instinct was to rush from the new winged soquili then back to Alona, however, Sora slowed himself and breathed. "hello winged one.....I've met your kind before as cousins. and yes, Resi is one of my best friends."
He smiled his gentle grin again, and winked to the winged soquili. Cihiru "Nice to meet you, Alona, and Cyrus," she beamed. After a moment though, the smile gave way to an expression with an arched brow. She'd never seen a winged Soquili before? That was... different. "Yup." The filly outstretched one and craned her neck to take a look at it herself. She turned back to the mare before speaking again though. "Really? That's kind of weird. My whole herd is winged. Well, except Loki. But he's weird too..." Kali's gaze fell quickly at this, and her expression sobered. She shouldn't have mentioned it; the foal picked up her eyes and bowed her head in apology. "Well, not weird. I think I mean.. different. Yeah, different." hanging gallow "I wonder how Resi is doing" she said half to herself and half out loud as if thinking and speaking as Sora responded to her, "I wonder why I havne't met you before Sora" Alona said smiling. Alona looked at Cyrus when he refused to graze with them and could see his fake smile, however she didn't say anything about it but smiled back as if she hadn't noticed. She wondered what was wrong with Cyrus it seemed unsual for him not to wanting to stick around and he seemed much more serious then what he had been when she had frist met him. chemicalstar Zephyr twitched his tail nervously... Was that a bee? Yes definitely.. it was a bee.. what other winged and yellow-black striped creatures were there on this earth that made that annoying buzzing sound... probably many, but he only knew about bees... so that was a bee and he would better watch out. He never liked those creatures, their sting was far too painful to endure. and this particular one was resting on the single apple that fell from the tree--in other words, his lunch.
He reared to scare the bee away but it didn't budge. he kicked the apple, but the bee simply flew a few inches up and then settled again on the crack on the red and delicious looking fruit, where the juice droplets could be seen. Zephyr gulped. He was hungry, though he now understood that he had too look for some toehr souce of food.
He turned away and started to walk, and after a few minutes of walking, he heard some other noises.... soquili? he twitched his ears and trotted in their direction. hanging gallow Alona was slightly shocked at Kali response. A whole herd of winged soquili's, and she hadn't met even one yet, and who was Loki, and why was he different from the other winged soquilis, she was all amazed with this new soquili. "May I ask" Alona said "Why is Loki different" she said with puzzlement. Takakun "I was surprised myself when I saw our winged cousins....but Wambli was a good friend, and fun to be with." He looked down upon Kali, half self reflecting on how much he had grown. thus he didn't notice the uneasiness of Cyrus.
He looked back to Alona, "This past fall my bonded little playmate wanted to keep me within the village, I wonder perhaps because big brother isn't with us. I haven't seen Resi much too...but I've heard she is grown now...like me." Sora gave a wistful smile, his missing of his friend clearly upon the silvery face. Takakun The scent drew nearer..so familiar.........
"Zephy!" The gray soquili half reared and raced to his long time friend, knocking their heads together. His childhood playfulness returned, and he nipped at Zepypher in jest. "Long time old buddy! how have you been!....wow...were you this small the last time?" Sora sniffed and grinned widely.
chemicalstar Zephyr thought he heard a familiar voice.. was it.... Sora?? but he couldn't have been... he was a foal last time they talked... but now in front of him was a handsome fully gorwn stallion... "Sora?" the foal asked in shock "Is that you?"
and the was another soquili there too though he doubted he knew her... Cihiru "Oh, um..." She gulped; figuratively caught against the wall. "Loki's my brother." Baby steps. Might as well get the easy part out of the way first. "But uh, Loki doesn't have wings." Kali cast her gaze to the ground a moment, her brows furrowing. She did manage to right her expression a little, but there was still sadness apparent on her face. "I'm sure you'll see her again soon." The filly's ears rolled forward observantly, and she cocked her head to the side, jumping on the opportunity to change the conversation's direction. hanging gallow "Wambli" she as puzzled, she hadn't met Wambli before either. "Well that does make sense on why I have not seen you before" Alona said smiling at Sora "Resi has grown too" Alona said excitedly "She may have a chance now at getting Cyrus's short mane" she said laughing a little as she imagined Resi and Cyrus battling over Cyrus's mane. Takakun Sora trotted around, whisking his long mane and tail. "Maybe it's little playmate's long hold on me during the time of falling leaves. Yeah it's me! C'mon, let me show you the others...that's Kali, one of our winged cousin, and this is Cyrus, you know the one Resi talks about, and Alona. I met her awhile ago too."
He smiled at Zephy through the corners of his eyes. hanging gallow Alona wondered how having no wings was different. She didn't have any wings she was a little puzzled at this but seeing the filly had rather not talk about it she decided to let it go. "Can you fly with your wings" Alona asked smiling, she wondered how it was to be able to soar into the sky.
Alona noticed a young foal that she had met before, "Hello Zephyr" she said watching to two meet each other and Zephyr having a shocked face of noticing his playmate looked different. chemicalstar Zephyr giggled at Sora "Wow you have grown!" thinking how fast he grew and then bowed to everyone whose names were called out "of course I know Cyrus! He is my biiiigg broo!" Zephyr smiled, but realized the black soquili was no longer with them. "I should probably go and annoy him sometime, I missed him so much!" he smiled.
"Alona!" he said... he was rather taken aback...he didnt remember ho pretty she was "How are you? " Cihiru Noting the mare's confusion, Kali dared to better explain herself; even though she wasn't particularly sure what the puzzling part was. She'd just have to tiptoe around the sensitive spots. "Well... our dad has wings. And our mom had.. er, has wings. And their moms and dads have wings! But Loki doesn't, so he's not quite like the rest of the family, right? He doesn't stop being my brother, but he's not the same. That's not mean, is it?" She blinked questioningly, then glanced over to the colt. "I guess you're Zephyr? Hello!" Kali gave a quick nod before looking back to Alona. "Sort of. I can't fly very far at all... they're still sort of small." She snorted her disdain, but it went otherwise unexpressed. Takakun "Hey you know each other? That's nice. I seem to just meet other soquilis. Perhaps been too long in the village."
Sora leaped to Alona, taking care to not trip on his mane. That would be embarrasing to say the least. "Where did Cyrus go? Doesn't he want to come graze with us?" chemicalstar Zephyr smiled at the other black colt "Yes I am Zephyr and it is nice to meet you! may i learn your name?" he asked to the winged soquili. These wings were very nice, he wished he had a pair but they would probably be burned to a crust in the accident... that happened a long time ago... he shivered and looked up. Takakun He peered curiously at Kali, somewhat surprised at her noticeable discomfort.
Feeling sorry for the small one, he leaned over and nudged her with his nose. "Come play. Zephy and I used to play alot.."
hanging gallow "I'm fine Zephyr" she said smiling at his enthusiam "and what no good have you gotten yourself into lately Zehpyr" she said laughing a little as she looked a the young mischevious colt. Alona turned to Kalie "Of course thats not mean, it just means that he unique to your family" she said smiling " and that makes your family unique as well, and you know, the best families are the unique ones" she said to Kali to cheer her up a little, "You wait and see, I bet one day that you wings will grow large and beautiful as you are and you will reach the sky, and when that happens I would love to watch" Alona said smiling at her.
Alona then turned to Sora as he leaped over to her. "I don't know where Cyrus went," She said with a little bit of a troulbed look on her face. "Its not like him not to enjoy the company of others" she said.She smiled "but i'm sure that he didn't mean to leave in such a hurry, i'm sure that he had something important he hadn't realize he had to do" she cheerful trying to cover up her concern about Cyrus's odd disapperance. "I agree you have been coped up too long in the village it is about time you met other soquilis," she said simling. Cihiru "Sorry, I thought Sora introducted me. My name is Kali." The filly was taken aback by Zephyr's sudden discomfort, but decided it best not to mention and pretended not to notice. She butted her nose against the stallion's shoulder instead. "But what do you want to play?" She reared and propelled herself in a quick circle around the group, but slowed after a single lap and turned to Alona again. "I hope so..." In truth, she was finding it difficult to be a family with just Loki. Or at least, what she thought a family should be. And it wasnt' because she didn't try. But where were the guardians? The watchful father and helpful mother? No, she knew where. Mentally, Kali chided herself. "If that happens, I'll be sure to show you!" The filly smiled proudly, giving the mare a quick and playful nuzzle before dancing in a small circle. chemicalstar Zephyr giggled at Sora and Alona "Well well well... i dont k now what to say... I was an angel lately" and he gave an evilish grin, feeling hyper to meet his old friends again. "Play? whee that sound slike fun! what are we playing?" he asked and the turned to Kali "Sorry, yes Sora did introduce you.. I must have missed your name, feeling so happy to meet new and old friends again! Will you forgive me?" he sincerely asked the black one. hanging gallow Alona was glad the the filly was cheered up. She enjoyed the Kali's enthasuim. "Oh, I'm sure it will happen one day, when you least expect it" she said laughing as Kali danced in small circle."Now what shall we play," Alona said looking at Sora.
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Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2005 8:31 am
Sugar, Spice, and Everything Nice: Loki, Alona & CyrusCihiru "Wait!..." The colt whinnied as he closed the distance between himself and the object of his attention, his small hooves crunching grasses with his stride. The being paid no heed, however, and took to the air with a rustle of feathers and a quick push against the wind. He reeled himself to a halt where the bird had been settled, following its ascent with a glowing gaze as he craned his neck with its path. When, at last, it escaped his view, fading to a mere dot on the horizon until it disappeared entirely, he heaved a listless sigh and cast his sky orbs to study the extra-ordinary ground. "Or don't." Loki snorted his discontent at it, giving his head a shake for good measure. hanging gallow Alona stood out in the meadow near the woods. She never seemed to want to stay near the village. She prefered the quiet area with its pleasents scenes out in the meadows or just anywhere but in the village. She was enjoying the sharp cold breeze when she heard a voice and saw a small grey soquili chasing after a bird. This foal was a new one to her also and she was interested in meeting the little one. Cihiru Begrudgingly, Loki picked up his gaze and threw a look at his surroundings. It was later than he'd realized; the sun was nearing its peak in the sky, and he became aware of just how nice the warmth really was with the onset of the winter season. He could feel the difference even through his increasingly scruffy coat. The colt would have taken off in a quick run of appreciation, but his eyes fell on on a figure in the distance that made him freeze in surprise. He thought he'd been alone... Mentally, Loki shook himself, and tilted his head at the stranger. After a moment, he took a few bounds toward her, and gave a small whinny in greeting. hanging gallow Alona neighed back to Loki in greeting, and that she would be pleased to met him. She watched the young grey colt bound playfull through the meadow. Alona looked up into the sky and watch the small white puffs of cloads float on by and hoped that maybe sometime before chirstmas it would snow. She loved the snow. However she turned her attention to the young colt that was standing in the meadow Cihiru "Hi!" The colt had paused his approach a fair distance away, but he shortened it now with a careful stride. "I'm Loki." He nodded his assurance at her, and tilted his head again. She was wingless, like him. So he wasn't the only one! Giving his short tail an anxious flick, he dared to take another step closer, and peered at the mare with bewildered eyes. hanging gallow Alona watched his expression of bewilderment on his face. "Hi Loki, my name is Alona," she said cheerfully "she cocked her head to one side and said "is there something wrong, is there a bug crawling on me some where" Alona said quizicaly as she walked around in a circle trying to see if there was a bug on her. Cihiru Her inquiry caught him off guard, and he blinked, scolding himself for being so obvious. No wonder Kali always knew everything he was thinking. And he snorted at this. "Huh? Oh..." The colt's initial reaction was to say yes, and play some overly elaborate dialogue that ended in at least a laugh for himself, if not both of them. But he decided not to, for some reason he couldn't pinpoint and didn't really care to puzzle over anyway. "Not that I can see." He stuck his tongue out at her briefly. "I just haven't seen another ground soquili... in a while," he lied, hoping she wouldn't be able to see that, too. "Sorry I worried you." hanging gallow "Oh, well thats good, I'm not very fond of bugs, especially ones that sting" Alona said gleefully that no bugs where there to harm her. However she noticed that Loki had said that she was a ground soquili, a ground soquili? Alona had never been called that before and wondered exactly what it meant, however she could tell it was something he wished not to bring up at the moment, so she would wait and ask when he was less nervous and uncomfortable. Alona had to think of what to say to the young colt..."do you like snow Loki?" she asked looking at the sky again. Cihiru "Bugs are okay, I think. Especially the fuzzy ones. Caterpillars. The ones with big wings are kinda nice too. They're pretty sometimes." He 'hmm'ed contemplatively, tilting his head again when she asked about snow. He knew what it was by mention, but... Well, he'd never actually seen snow before. "I hear it's pretty and fun and nice. So I guess I like snow. But I heard it's really cold too; I'm not too sure about that part. Do you?" hanging gallow "Of course it is really cold, but when it all melts it turns to water, oh and it is soo much fun to chase after snowflakes trying to eat them, oh! you will have a great surprise when the snow comes," Alona said joyfully. Alona loved the snow, she loved how it created a big white blanket on the ground, and she loved how when you ate a snowflake falling from the sky that it would turn to water in her mouth, she couldn't wait for the snow. Cihiru "I'll take your word for it..." He liked cold and all, but freezing cold was another issue entirely, and he had a hard time getting past that. He'd have to wait and see though, he told himself, if only for Alona's enthusiasm. It couldn't be too bad, right? "What else do you like?" Loki's ears flicked foward curiously. hanging gallow "Oh! I like alot of things, I like the fall because then you can play in the piles of leaves, and I like the wind because it feels wonderfully, i love the night with the moon and stars, oh! and I love to play games" she said enthusiactically. "What do you like Loki?" she said to him giving him a cheerful smile. Cihiru "Um..." The colt tilted his head again, actually thinking hard this time. While there weren't a lot of things he actively disliked, he hadn't really thought about things he actually liked either. "I like... spring, with the rain and the animals coming out of hiding after winter. And the sky, and running," and flying, he mused. Yes, he was sure he'd love flying. "And flowers, too." Loki blushed beneath his fur, knowing flowers were kind of a silly thing for a colt like him to appreciate. But they were pretty and peaceful, and many smelled so wonderfully. Some even tasted good! hanging gallow "Oh! yes flowers are wonderful too, but some of them aren't very tasty" Alona made a silly yuckie face as she thought about eating certain flowers, "oh! and running and racing is so much fun, even if you don't win it so much being able to run with the earth under you hooves dancing across the meadow, now that is fun" Alona said similing at the young colt, she was glad that he was cheeful. Cihiru Loki almost mirrored her expression, his overly active imagination and faithful memory reminding him just how badly some flowers did taste. "Yeah..." Leaving thoughts of bitter flowers behind, he rolled his ears forward and looked again at Alona. "Don't think of it like racing. Winning and losing. It's just running with someone else! And trying to keep up with eachother makes it more fun. Gives you a reason to run faster and try harder." He nodded thoughtfully, giving a soft, almost wistful sigh. hanging gallow Alona laughed when Loki mirrored her face. "Your right Loki, I never thought of it that way before" Alona said looking at the young colt "you know what, one day you going to be a very wise stallion" she said cheefully while smiling at him. She was amazed at how deep Loki was, and how he didn't fail at noticing every little detail of life. He amazed her of how bright he was, even though he was so young. Cihiru He winced mentally at her laugh; not that he blamed her, but his gaze drifted away for a moment. And he dragged it back when her words met his ears. "Thank you. I hope so." The colt smiled broadly for a moment, proud and appreciative of the praise. He hadn't heard anything remotely like it since... Well, since their mother died. How long had it been, now? His expression dampened, but he was still hoping not to be too obvious. He hated troubling others, even though he made it sound like he didn't want Kali to care when she tried to help out. He just wanted to take care of himself; be self sufficient and not have to bother anyone. hanging gallow "You are an interesting foal, Loki, but I enjoy your company," Alona said as she sat down in the grass. Her thoughts wandered as she looked at the sky. Troubling thoughts came but she shook them away, she tried not to think of the past too much, she wasn't very fond of it, however she was glad that she wasn't alone any more. She had lived a very lonely childhood, no parents, no other soquilis, no one but her, but she was happy it was gone,it was nice being able to talk to others about things that they liked or even just to play games, change was good. Cihiru "I'm glad 'interesting' isn't a bad thing." His nose wrinkled at that. Yes, interesting was better than different. He didn't think he liked being different. People looked at you funny for being different. Sometimes they made fun of you. Others treated you poorly or ignored you entirely. They wanted everyone to be similar enough to be the same. Or maybe it was just wind soquilis. He'd spent so much time wishing he had wings, he'd forgotten just how poorly some of them had acted. They looked down on the 'ground' soquilis, but why? He didn't want to look down on anyone. He wanted everyone to be happy, even though he didn't always show it. "Alona? What are you looking at?..." Loki blinked curiously and tried to follow her gaze to the sky, understanding she was probably daydreaming but wanting to avoid asking what she was thinking about. hanging gallow Alona shook herself from her thoughts, "Oh! i was watching the clouds, i'm trying to figure out if that one cloud looks like a heart or a moon" she said smiling to Loki. She didn't want to bother him with the thoughts of her childhood or make the mood depressing. "Interesting is always a good thing, I like things that are interesting, they give life more flavor that way" she said nodding her in agreement with it. Cihiru He double-checked the sky, trying to spot the particular cloud she was referring to. "I think..." The colt squinted and craned his head to the side. "It's a moon." Actually, he thought it looked a bit like a mushroom, but didn't want to correct her or sound disagreeable. "And that one's a star," he offered instead, looking back at the mare once he was satisfied. "Interesting is good, to a point." He wrinkled his nose as more exotic things came to mind. "After that, it's just weird. Like spiders, or those bugs that leave their skins behind. I guess it could be interesting, but I don't think they're very likable." Loki stuck his tongue out again. "Or how about a soquili that eats meat. Is that interesting?" Disgusting, if you asked him. hanging gallow "Your right that one does look like a star, i agree i think it looks closer to a moon than a heart" she said nodding her head. She agreed about the bugs and listened to him and nodded her head in agreement. "A soquili that eats meat?" Alona wrinkled her nose in disgust "now that, is just pure evil if you ask me, but then again...... maybe we would seem werid to them for just eatting grass, i always wonder how it is being a different point of view, and watch us to see what they see, I wonder how they would feel about us," she said half in thought and half speaking out. "Do you ever think of what it is like in another point of view Loki" she asked when she looked at him. Cihiru He was slightly taken aback by that, and it took him a moment to piece together an answer. On one hand, he did sometimes wonder what others were thinking. But on the other, he didn't really care at times. It didn't matter to him that someone else may not agree - it was still what he thought, and knowing what someone else thought didn't alter his opinion. "Sometimes, but," his ears tilted backward as he continued. "In the end, it doesn't always matter. It won't change my opinion." hanging gallow Alona giggled a little at Loki,"seeing a different view doesn't mean you need to change your opinion, but it is always a good thing to know about," Alona said looking at him "being stubborn is a good thing at times, it keeps you from having people push you around too much and it allows you to stand up for yourself, however sometimes being stubborn can be bad, if you don't watch you may end up hurting the people you love" Alona said looking off into the distance. Draculas Babe Cyrus had been playing with a buckskin ball filled with leaves at his teepee. He kicked it around, usually Lily joined him but she wasn't their. He then started walking around with it. He left it as he heard a specific voice. Alona. He also heard a new one. He had felt bad for leaving her earlier with Sora. The ebony stallion walked towards her voice. As he approached she was giggling and laughing. Then she started getting really serious. He cantered a little ways. He didn't want to intrude so he stopped and nickered to her and the little colt as he observed. hanging gallow Alona's ears perked up at the sound of Cyrus's nicker, she was still wondering if he was alright from yesturday he had left so quickly that it had her worried. She nickered back that he could come. She knew that Cyrus, if anyone, could cheer up the colt and give him advice. Draculas Babe Cyrus trotted over to the two. "Hello, Alona." he beamed. He looked at the colts. "Good evening. I'm Cyrus," he said in a soft tone. "Who might you be?" he asked rather curiously. It almost seemed everyday he was out he met someone knew which made his day great. He loved meeting new Soquilis. He watched the colt interested in his answer. Cihiru "Right." Loki didn't put much weight in 'hurting those he loved.' Kali got on his nerves all the time, how else was he supposed to stay sane? He didn't have much time to dwell on it though; an unfamiliar voice demanded his attention. He adverted his gaze to observe the new soquili, noting the stallion knew Alona already. "Loki," he stated simply, nodding greeting at the other. "Glad to meet you."
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Posted: Thu Dec 15, 2005 4:42 pm
Soquili + Mountain Lion = Pain: Loki & KagaTwiddle A butterfly landed on Kaga's head as he slept, the small orange bug settling down on his forehead. He opened one eye as he felt it, trying to see it he crossed said eye, looking rather goofy as he did. He lifted up his head, still watching the butterfly. The bug ahd thought it was on rock of some kind, so when it started to move, it was a bit scary. It flew off his head and over towards a flower, hoping this usually nice object wouldn't start moving out of the blue. Kaga watched it for a moment, and yawned, shaking his head, his mane flying about around him. Looking around, he wondered if any other horses were around, since he hadn't seen any for quite some time. Cihiru Loki occupied himself with a lengthly run; an opportunity to sretch his newfound limbs and accustom himself to a form that had at first seemed cumbersome. It didn't take long to convince himself this was a good change, though. He leapt easily over obstacles he'd had trouble with before, his hooves gliding with ample clearence as he made impressive jumps, kicking up dirt and trampled leaves in his wake. He could feel muscles propelling him faster, too, as the wind pushed past him quicker than before. Yes, this was a good change. Satisfied, Loki slowed his stride, settling finally into a casual trot just fast enough to make his nolonger-short tail stream behind him. Twiddle Kaga's ear spun around as he heard the familiar sound of hooves pounding the earth. He looked around, following the sound, until he spotted the shape of another stallion, a white one. He stood up, shaking himself off, before letting out a whinny to make his presence known. He strode over towards the other horse, his skin twitching as he felt a fly land on his side. He looked over the young stallion curiously, wondering who this new male was. "Hello," He said, with a slight smile, knowing it would get him nowhere to be rude. Cihiru He had almost expected someone to 'interrupt.' He'd been bumping into others a lot recently, for some reason or another. Not that he midned, it was just an observation. And it didn't particularly take him by surprise when a whinny broke the relative silence. Loki's ears twitched at it, swiveling curiously toward the stranger as he halted his pace. "'Afternoon." The stallion bowed his head politely, giving himself a moment to observe the other once he'd righted it. He couldn't help himself; his first thought was another wingless... Shaking his head as a sort of reminder, he warned himself to worry about it less. Kali had met several ground soquilis a few days before. Something told him he'd be seeing too many more to take note of it. Oh, right. "I'm Loki. You are?..." Twiddle Kaga noticed the other eyed him for a moment, though he couldn't help but do the same. The stallions tail was what intrigued him most, how very long it was! He shook the thought off as he heard the other speak. "I'm Kaga Kohaku, Kaga for short." He said with a nod. "Nice to meet you." He smiled a little, a bit lost for words. It seemed his recent non-exposure to the other horses had left him a bit dumbstruck at what to say, even though he was one of thier kind he was used to not talking, being with his human companion most of the time. Cihiru "Well then. Glad to meet you, Kaga." Loki added an earnest smile, and gave his tail an idle flick. "Am I boring you already?" The stallion tilted his head at the other, giving a teasing, questioning expression. "That's a record, I think. Usually, I at least manage to get past introductions!" he snorted, more at himself than anything, and only in jest anyway. "And to help myself recover - What do you do to pass the time, Mister Kaga?" He hoped at least one line would strike the other as interesting enough to spark conversation. If not, he wasn't sure what else he'd be able to come up with. Twiddle Kaga smiled, chuckling a little at Loki, though it was more of an odd nicker. "Well, I haven't really seen many others around lately, excuse my lack of conversation." He said, smiling a bit sheepishly. "And I do what everyone else does for fun; run, swim, eat." He grinned, "That last one is one of my favorites." He chuckled at himself and looked over to Loki again. "And what about you? You look like you had been running." He noted the other stallion had been breathing heavy when they first were introduced, and could see his muscles still flexing with adrenalin of the run. Cihiru Loki shook his head. "If anyone should apologize, it's me. For being boring, of course. But I don't much think it's worth worrying over either way." He gave a sort of equine shrug; tilted his head and bowed it in an 'oh well' motion. "Eating for fun? That's a new one." Ears leaning forward curiously, he raised a brow. "Guess I'll try that sometime. And ah, that..." The stallion's gaze strayed for a moment, but he returned it quickly thereafter. "Just trying to stretch a bit. Kali called me fat just last night!" Actually, he knew she'd been joking, but it felt right to reference it anyway. Anyone with functional eyes could see he was well muscled at best, and at least athletic at worst. "Thought I might go run off some of that excess weight. And hey, I think it worked." Loki paced in a small circle, displaying himself for scrutinizing. Twiddle Kaga laughed, nodding. "Well, Kali was it? certaintly was wrong when she called you fat. Now me," He did the same, walking in a circle to show off himself, "I'm fat." He chuckled, knowing it wasn't true. He wasn't quite as muscled as Loki, but he was nowhere near fat either. He did have a few excess pounds however, "I think I'd be up for a run, if you'd like to join me." He said, cocking his head to one side slightly, ears perked forward curiously. He hadn't had a really good run in a while, and hey, maybe he really could shed some of those excess pounds. Cihiru "Alas..." He gave an exaggerated sigh, ears even drooping slightly. "I don't think I can take you up on that. These tired limbs might object if I tried to make them haul me around at racing speeds much longer." Loki lifted a hoove as he referred to them. "Maybe some other time though, when I'm not feeling fat, lazy, and tired. Besides..." He lifted his nose to the wind, sniffing blatantly, his velvety nostrils flaring. "When lunch calls, you answer!" The decidedly sweet scent was taunting his senses, and didn't show any signs of fading, despite the gentle breeze carrying it away. Twiddle Kaga chuckled and nodded. "Alright then," He sniffed the air, catching a faint whiff of what Loki smelled. "Ah, now, that's a passtime I'm the master of." He grinned, trotting towards the smell, following his eager nose, and his even more eager stomach. He had eaten not long ago, but he was always up for another round. He glanced up, and spotted a few rather plump apples sitting in the tree tops, taunting him with thier scent and sight. He backed away from the tree, then lined up one back hoof with the trunk, and hit it hard; leaving a hoof mark in the bark. A few apples fell, and Kaga trotted out of the way, barely escaping one that would have hit him directly on the noggin. He grinned to Loki and picked one up, chomping it away in a few bites. Cihiru Loki, on the other hand, hadn't eaten in so long he couldn't remember if it was just (many) hours ago, or the previous day. It all sort of blurred together... All he cared was that it smelled delicious, and was relieved to find it 'ripe for the picking' rather than someone else's afternoon meal. At least, it was a comfort until one of them hit him square on the head. He didn't notice until after, Kaga was dodging incoming fruit assailants. "Should have seen that one coming." He shook off the initial sting, wondering briefly if it hit him hard enough to leave a knot later. Rather than dwelling on it though, he launched an attack of his own against the offender, snapping off a large hunk of fruit. Twiddle Kaga laughed, smiling at him apologetically. "I didn't think you were in the line of attack, sorry." He said, chuckling a bit still. He took another apple, eating it a bit slower than the first, though it was still gone in a matter of a couple minutes. "I love the apples this tree has," Kaga explained, and he nodded his head to show Loki the trees trunk. Along with the fresh hoof mark, there was a series of other ones alongside it. "I come here pretty often as you can see." He chuckled and finished off the last of his apple, smacking his lips together as he always did after a good meal. Cihiru "No harm done. I don't think, anyway." The apple tasted good enough he wasn't too worried about it, and he too grabbed seconds after finishing off the first. "I can tell," he commented between bites. Apples were something of a treat for him; there weren't any trees near the vicinity he inhabited. At least, not fruit trees like this one, and it was rare for him to happen accross one. Loki made a note to try and remember where they were though; the meal was definately worth the travel. Twiddle Kaga smiled, and his ear picked up a sound he'd heard before. He looked around, and spotted a large mountain lion, approaching them quietly. His ears flattened back against his skull, and he snorted, pawing the ground with one hoof. "Loki," He said, keeping his eyes on the predator, "stand back." He watched as the cat came running at him, the feline knew he'd been spotted, so he jumped and tried to wrap his large paws around Kaga's neck. Kaga wouldn't let it happen though; he turned as the cat flew through the air, and bucked him in the jaw. Cihiru He wasn't sure if the faint rustle of moving wildlife or the way Kaga peered around alerted him more, but he took no hesitation in doing the same. Loki's eyes must have fallen on the creature about the same time as the other's, because his ears pinned too, and he lowered his head agressively. Kaga's words fell on mostly deaf ears though; he didn't care to listen. Stand back? Not likely. This was an animal for which he felt no remorse. The sight of it sparked a fire in his eyes; it had been a while. The stallion pushed himself up into a rear, hovering briefly before his forelegs came crashing against the ground. He barreled toward the fallen feline then, warning it to run before he had opportunity to trample it. Twiddle Kaga was a bit surprised by the other's actions. He hadn't expected Loki to challenge the cat, as he was used to most other Soquili being afraid of the predators. He pushed the thoughts aside, looking at the cat, which, like Loki, didn't want to back down. "Not likely, horse." The cat growled at him, running to meet Loki head on. He jumped, trying to avoid the horses hooves, his jaw pounding with pain from Kaga's hoof. Cihiru It spoke to him? His disgust made him slide to a stop, pulling his haunches beneath him to center his balance. He failed to anticipate the leap though, and found the cat launching at him before he could react. Twiddle Kaga spotted the cat pouncing, and they all knew he had an opening as Loki stopped. Kaga was swift; but not swift enough. He managed to knock the beast off course as he ran at it, but it still got a hold of Loki's neck and back. Kaga snorted at it, but didn't try to kick or rear at it, he knew he'd end up hitting Loki instead. He watched, helpless, hoping Loki could help himself. Cihiru It was ok, he knew it would get ahold of him when he saw it jump. Telling himself it was going to happen made it a little easier to say it didn't hurt. He could deal with the sting, and had a better time keeping a cool head and the voice of reason. He had to stay calm. Loki reared again, lashing at the air with his forelegs. To his disappointment, the feline's grip didn't loosen. Rather, what he was sure was a pair of jaws clamped a muscle in his neck. Well, maybe it wasn't jaws, but this was pain he wasn't prepared for. He whinnied involuntarily, and tried to chase away his desperation. Think. Blood was beginning to stream down his leg... Think, think! Ah, yes. The stallion sidestepped quickly, throwing his weight against a tree and, hopefully, the cat too. Twiddle Kaga cringed and walked frantically from side to side, wishing he could help. He watched as the cat sunk it's jaws into his new friend, and he snorted and reared, though stayed where he was. His ears perked up though, as he watched Loki smash the cat into the tree. From the weight of the two together, the tree shook violently, and a bunch of apples fell from the tree tops. A few hit the cat on the head, making him lossen his iron grip on the stallion. He fell off the horse, and ran as fast as he could from the two horses and thier tree. Kaga reared in voctory, and trotted over to Loki, "Are you alright??" He asked, looking over his new friend. Cihiru Loki gave a heavy sigh as the cat took off for the hills, not daring to look back. "I've been better." He hadn't realized he was breathing so heavily; his sides heaved, and he could have sworn he heard his heart pounding around somewhere. "Been worse too though." The stallion managed a small smile, but he bent his neck the best he could to... well, observe the weight of the destruction. The claw holes weren't too bad, he was pleased to see. Just punctures with small tears; no gaping holes or anything. It was the bite on his neck that was producing the stream of blood spiraling down his leg. Oh, and causing that burning stiffness in his muscles. He could walk just fine though, and that was a definate bonus. "Could probably use a bath or something though. I smell positively disgusting." Blood had a horrible scent. Twiddle Kaga nodded a little. "Well at least you're alright, for the most part." He motoned Loki to follow him, and he walked in the direction he knew had a lake near it. "There's a lkae not too far, you can get cleaned up then. The smell of blood is just going to atrract more predators, so we should hurry." He said with a slight nod, not wanting to go through that ordeal again. Cihiru Loki was having a hard time deciding if he was satisfied with the outcome. Part of him was fairly certain he would have killed it, and maybe even wanted to kill it. Another part was far more compassionate, and miniscule though it was, it did make him wonder. "Lead the way." He didn't much want to fuss with talking about the potiental of other predators arriving, nor did he feel it an appropriate opportunity for casual conversation. He just wanted to follow quietly and have the tension end. Twiddle Kaga nodded a little, glancing back to Loki. He knew the stallion was still young, and it had shaken him pretty badly. He wasn't sure if he had ever been in contact with a cougar before, but even if he hadn't, Kaga hoped neither of them would again. After a few minutes of silent walking, Kaga turned and stopp, motioning with his head to where the lake was. "Right through here." He said, walking through the last patch of trees and brush, coming out to a large lake, the sun glistening off the waters surface. Cihiru He had seen a mountain lion once before. Well, he hadn't seen it so much as he remembered it. It was hard to forget, actually. The creature had killed his mother, and he wasn't likely to forget that any time soon. He tried not to think about it though; Loki found dwelling on it made him guilty, and feeling guilty made him irritable. Even moreso than usual. He wasn't fond of that. "Thank you." The lake seemed a little surreal; so calm and undisturbed. He didn't worry about marring a picture perfect scene though, and walked straight into the pool instead. Water was comforting against his coat, and soohted muscles that were beginning to tighten in protest. Twiddle Kaga nodded and watched him for a moment, though he wanted to leave Loki in peace for a bit. He had an idea, "I'm gonna go grab some of those apples that fell. No use putting them to waste." He said with a grin, and trotted off back towards the tree. He didn't eat any apples though, and he remained by the marred tree for a while before returning with the fruit, hoping to give Loki some privacy.
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Posted: Fri Dec 16, 2005 6:39 am
Not So Minor Annoyances: Loki, Alona & Sorahanging gallow Alona left Lilly alone sleeping in the teepee as she took off for her morning walk. She never really stayed in the village very long and wandered off to the meadow. She stood on the small hill that overlooked the valley, in which was a her favorite spot, and watched the birds flutter from tree to tree as the sun rose taking the frost from the gound. Takakun Sora shook his head, muttering about two legged humans and breakfast. In truth he was grumbling about how his bonded humans keep trying to keep him in the teepee during the season of long cold, but the gray soquili wanted to be in the forest and in the air that he loves. So he had took off and now was wandering the grounds outside the village, half sorry about leaving the boy back home...........
He caught scent of another soquili and looked up.."Alona! Hi...." he called out and trotted to her. Cihiru 'Hmm'ing softly to himself, Loki quietly enjoyed the morning chorus as he debated his daily plans. At times, it was a relief to be free from major responsabilities. He didn't have anything to do except worry about his own wellbeing and happiness. And therein lay a problem - He wasn't overly difficult to keep happy, often leaving him bored and at a loss for what to do. Times like this, he set himself into motion, and did his best to let his hooves do the walking. Instead, he occupied himself with... other things. Whatever came to mind.
And the immediate concern was the sudden realization that bodies really weren't designed to absorb physical abuse, and healing generally meant something had gone wrong to begin with. And he ached. The sores had closed relatively well, but he couldn't pretend the bite and claw marks didn't hurt at least a little. The stallion mentally noted to consider consiquences in the future, as he didn't particularly enjoy injury. Not to mention the way he had to narrate everything once Kali laid eyes on him and gave a panicked 'what happened?!' Sighing, Loki dropped the thoughts from his mind and cast a glance at his surroundings, as he hadn't really been paying attention. This field was familiar... hanging gallow Alona head perked her head up at the sound of a familar voice. "Hey Sora, enjoying the morning view" she said looking at the sun that had just reach the over the tip of the trees. Takakun He grinned, flicking his flowing tail. "Whatcha looking at?" he said, peering around her, "anything interesting? lemme see leeme see...."
He blew little wisps of ice breathe as circled her, his silvery hooves crunching on the grass beneath. hanging gallow Alona laughed "I'm watching the sun rise sora" she said smiling, She noticed another soquili out in the field, however she didn't recongize who it was. It was a large grey soquili, but the only large grey soquili that Alona knew was standing beside her. She wondered who it was, and if he or she had notice them standing there. Takakun "The sun rise?" His ears twitched and he stared for a moment, "It does look nice...all goldish........do you..." he got distracted, and turned his head, "hey who's that....?" Cihiru Voices? Loki's ears perked and swiveled curiously, quickly pinpointing their origin. One, too, seemed familiar... He trotted lazily in their direction, hoping to satiate his suspicions, and at least provide himself with company if nothing else. He could tell they were soquilis, anyway.
"Good morning," he called as he approached, spotting a figure he believed was Alona, and a stranger. Closing the distance confirmed this, and he nodded to himself. Yes, this was good. He liked the mare, and was learning to appreciate making friends. "Alona." Loki greeted her with a small bow of his head, catching out of the corner of his eye a look he believed meant she didn't quite recognize him. This made him smile broadly, a hint of mischief sparkling in his expression as he straightened his posture and looked to them both. Takakun Sora stamped his feet in greeting, bobbing his head, "hello. I'm Sora. " He grinned widely, seeing almost a complete double fo himself. The new soquili seemed slightly sleepy though, common in the time of long cold, so Sora swung his head, indicating to the ground, " care for some breakfast?" hanging gallow Alona tilted her head to one side, which in most ocassions when she was confused or thinking greatly about something, in which she was. She thought who could this be, and how does he know my name... thoughts reminded her of a colt that she had once meant named Loki, she had enjoyed his company and counted him as a friend to her, even for a colt he was quite thoughtful and interesting. She looked at the fine grey soquili and asked "Loki, is that you, my you have grown, i almost didn't recongize you at all" she said with a look of surprise and happiness on her face. Cihiru "Hello, Sora." It was customary for one to follow an introduction with his name; and usually, he did. His mind was toying with ideas though, and giving away his identity just yet didn't seem much fun. I'm afraid you've mistaken me for someone else. Loki is a friend of mine, he mused. He speaks well of you though; I was hoping it was you... The stallion nodded; he couldn't bring himself to jest with the genuine and kind mare. "Maybe." He grinned jokingly instead. "It's alright, I don't think I'd recognize me either if I had to look at myself." Loki glanced to Sora briefly, shaking his head apologetically. "Thank you, but I've already eaten. I wouldn't mind tagging along though, if either of you are hungry?..." Takakun The soquili seemed to have paused for thought. Usually speaking everything on his mind, Sora wonders what the other could be thinking. But he seemed friendly enough, so he gave a happy neigh back. "How bout you alona? what do you want to do?" hanging gallow Alona laughed as she said "oh! thats good..it is you i wasn't even sure if i was right myself, your name came to mind so i made a guess..." Alona was relieved that it was Loki, when she had met him she wasn't quite sure if it was him or if she had mistaken him for someone else. "I'm not quite hunger either, I sort of took and apple from my keepers basket this morning" she smiling "she normals leaves it outside for any passing soquili to munch on" Cihiru "Your keeper?" This was a new word to him, and though he was accustomed to picking up words from context, he couldn't figure out what she could possibly mean. What would leave an apple out for a passing soqili? Thoroughly puzzled, Loki caught himself tilting his head with a furrowed brow. He must have looked dumbfounded. Scoffing at himself, he righted his posture and hoped his embarrassment didn't show too blatantly. Takakun Sora noticed the puzzled look on Loki and laughed, "I hear my big brother says the word bond. Our bonded two leggeds who lives with us. For us we live in the village. Where do you usually roam? I haven't seen you around before....."
He swung over to Loki and smiled again, hoping the two would run with him. hanging gallow Alona looked at Loki oddly "yes my keeper, or the human i'm bonded to, i call her keeper just for short, ....don't you have one?" Alona asked. She thought all soquilis were bonded to a human, but maybe it was just a few, or some that weren't. She watched as he looked confused but straighten himself up to keep himself looking dumbfounded, she laughed to herself. Even now he kept his appearance of pride, but it didn't bother her, he was thoughtful, and he thought differently from other soquilis and at time he could be wise. She enjoyed his company and friendship either way. Cihiru Bonds? Humans? Village? The latter, at least, was a word he recognized... even if he didn't know where the village they apparently lived was. "... No?" He could feel heat rising in his cheeks, though he was proud of himself for staying mostly composed this time. Was everyone supposed to have a human? "I wander wherever seems right at the time..." And realizing that wasn't overly heplful, he added "Usually the forest, though." He must have loved the middle of nowhere, because he was fairly certain he'd never even seen a 'human' before. hanging gallow Alona watched Loki's expression. He apparently had never met a human before and it seemed to trouble him. "Well, not every soquili is bonded with human" Alona said hopeing to keep him from feeling embarresed or bothered "I didn't get to be bonded with a human until this fall, I use to wander around everywhere, however I was alone in doing so, ", she said turning her head to look at the trees. Her past wasn't something she didn't want to drag out in the open at the moment. Takakun "c'mon you two. the day is too young to waste away. let's run!"
With a turn, the gray soquili dashed away, his strong long legs taking him far in a matter of seconds.
His long mane and tail streaming in the wind, blood pumping, Sora gave a victorious neigh as he enjoyed the icy wind across his face. Cihiru Considering he wasn't 'bonded', that much was obvious. And not the least bit comforting. The following comment was consoling though, and he told himself not to let it get to him. Just shrug it off; no human hadn't mattered thus far.
Sora's impatience caused him to frown lightly. This wasn't wasting the day away... Since when was conversing and enjoying the company of others a bad thing? He didn't think you had to be running or eating or doing something productive all the time to make good use of a day. And as such, he was reluctant to follow the other's dash toward the horizon, and instead looked at Alona to see what she would do. hanging gallow She smiled at Loki and said "you'll have to excuse sora, he means well, he is just very playful and at time he tends to act much like a colt, but he is kind, but he is not fond of conversations." Alona gave Loki a small nuzzled him slightly on his shoulder and said " come on we best not keep him waiting, besides I remember you once said that you enjoyed running, and you told me it wasn't racing, so come on you couldn't have grown out of running yet" she stood looking at Loki to see if he would follow her down slope. Cihiru Frowns didn't suit him. He nodded his understanding, adding a smile for comfort. "Fair enough, but..." He took a few steps to get started. "I still don't think we were being wasteful. And of course I still like running." The stallion took off at a canter, pacing himself until he could tell Alona was nearby. Now, where had Sora gone?... He hadn't cared enough to pay attention at the time. hanging gallow Alona followed just a hair bit behind Loki smiling, she didn't want to go at full speed until they had found Sora but was glad that Loki still enjoyed running. She had agreed with Loki, they weren't wasting their time at all, infact Alona enjoyed having conversations with Loki, however she knew that Sora found it quite tedious at times, but she didn't want to hurt anyone feelings by completely ingoring them or being mean so she would wait to continue having a conversation with Loki when Sora either ran out of breath, or had to go home. However she hoped that Loki didn't mind. She realized that she was thinking far too much and not concentrating on looking for Sora who had dashed away first. She wondered where he had dashed off to. Takakun Having left them behind, Sora had forgotten to watch if Alona and Loki had followed. He had now reached the edge of the forest, and slowed to a trot. Glancing back, he was surprised to not see the two and paused. where are they... he wondered, half aware that sometimes in the excitement of the moment he tended to lose track of other soquilis. Chiding himself slightly, he wandered around the edge, half heartedly biting at any berry bushes. He had liked spending time with the brown mare, finding her warm and he wished they could atleast spend a day together.
He sighed....and stamped his foot. Cihiru He picked up his pace a bit once Alona neared, figuring it was best to find Sora as soon as possible without losing eachother in the process. And with that thought in mind, he sniffed questioningly at the air. Despite having far from a tracker's sense of smell, he hoped to find some clue of the other's whereabouts... Especially since the mare didn't seem to know where he wandered either. "Any ideas?" he called to her, still searching as he did so. Alona had known Sora a while, right? Maybe she'd have some clue as to where he went, because he sure didn't know. In the meantime, he took a stab at a guess and directed his path toward the forest. hanging gallow Alona realized that Loki didn't know where Sora was either. She looked around...hmmm...alona thought...if i was Sora where would i go... Alona pondered and notice Loki take off walking in the direction of the forest.. ah ha! ...Alona thought that would be the best place to look first... "My guess would be the same as yours" Alona replied, "He may have headed towards the forest, knowing him he is probably nipping on some berries" she said smiling as she got up beside Loki. Cihiru "About time something came up I could help with." Forest berries he could manage! Loki knew most of the area well, and from that point it was just a matter of time to get there. Not a very difficult task at all; there were plenty of bushes bordering the forest boundary, which was pulling into sight by now. As they neared it, he cast a glance around, and sniffed again. "Sora?" Ears perked, he listened for a response, or even the sound of movement in the distance. Surely he was around here somewhere... The stallion wasn't keen on wandering around all day looking for someone that just had to wander off. Takakun He was turning around in circles trying to n** at his tail. It was a silly sight, a grown soquili turning around and around, with silvery gray mane and tail whipping about. Sora laughed, a high neighing sound. Then he spotted to familiar soquilis and half reared. "there you are! where have you been!" He ran to them and started nuzzling Alona. hanging gallow Alona nuzzled sora back. "We have been looking for you silly" Alona said smiling at sora. "You took off without a warning chance for us to keep up with you" Alona laughed. Cihiru Movement caught his attention - he turned to look, but Sora was already racing toward them. And then awkwardness struck him like a load of bricks. Loki cast his gaze away and studied the trees instead, making a step or two to distance himself. He felt like an outsider, intruding on them but unsure how to dismiss himself without appearing even ruder than he did already. So he settled for admiring the landscape and doing his best to listen to the birds' cheerful chorus instead of eavesdropping. Takakun "I'm sorry....."but the look of delight on his face showed how he felt and he bopped his head, "come come....I found berries! Isn't the forest great..............there so much nice food...............I've missed coming here" a wistful look came onto his face. hanging gallow "Well on the bright side, I can always count on you to find food Sora, you have been couped up way to long for your own good" she said laughing at his enthusaim. Alona noticed Loki's attempt to make himself look less noticable. She walked over to him and said "come on, if you feel as if your intruding your not, I promise," she shook her head in agreement and followed Sora. Cihiru He really did try, but he couldn't ignore the entirety of their conversation. Mention of food made him wince; he still wasn't hungry, and having it presented in this manner didn't sound the least bit appetizing. "Easy for you to say." The stallion looked to Alona, flashing an understanding smile in an attempt not to spread his discomfort. "If you insist." Loki did turn and follow, but trailed a bit behind, not entirely sold on the 'you're not intruding' comment. Sora acted as though he wasn't even there; if that wasn't intruding, he wasn't sure what was.
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