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 Posted: Mon Mar 06, 2006 1:42 am
Storm leaned over and nuzzled at Balrog. "Its going to happen soon," she said, a bit out of breath. "Very soon."
Kamiki didn't look insulted by Balrog's absent acknowledgement. She didn't acknowledge him, either, instead she continue to hum quietly to herself, putting the final adornments on the current basket she was working on. They baskets looks so plain at first - a pale wicker color, and white and brown feathers for decorations collected from wild fowl.
Though without skilpping a beat, she put down the fisnihed second basket and quickly, effiently, began to weave a third. She was well-practiced at basket making, and the form started to appear within minutes of her labor.
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Posted: Mon Mar 06, 2006 1:45 am
Balrog's ears flicked as he glanced over to the woman's handiworks only briefly. "Three baskets? You think that you shall dam three foals?"
He swelled with pride. Stormwild truly was a fine mare - she had bore that poor excuse of a soquili - that ground soquili three foals - and it appeared that she would do no less for him. "This proves that it wasn't that other 'horse's' doing for your numerous foals last time." He stood straighter. "And here I am by your side now... not absent and probably chasing other tail like he."
Balrog was never shy about boasting his own accomplishments - even when labour was close at hand for Stormwild.
It also helped cover him, as Balrog had no clue what he was supposed to do.
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Posted: Mon Mar 06, 2006 1:47 am
Storm glanced over to the working woman, then back to her mate. "I'm not sure. I heard there are a lot of mares out there that are heavy with foals. Perhaps she is just getting a head start?"
Something inside her turned, and the pinks of ears grew pale. "Please help me down, Balrog, I need to lie down..."
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Posted: Mon Mar 06, 2006 1:50 am
Balrog harumphed at the dissuasion of the number of baskets - content to believe what he wanted to believe.
However, before he could protest her command was followed. He nodded and leaned against her, helping her steady herself and carry her heavy weight as she sunk down to her knees.
"This is good, Storm - they are fine, strong children - that's why they are so heavy. If I do say so myself, you look much fuller than you did when I saw you with foal before."
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Posted: Mon Mar 06, 2006 1:55 am
Storm layed down on her side, breathing heavily. She wasn't trying to hide her pain very much - she was fine with letting Balrog see the effort she was putting forth for him. She panted and snorted, wiggling a bit in an attempt to get comfortable, to no avail.
Kamiki finished threading the third basket and then was quickly at Storm's side. She smiled and lay a hand on her, gently stroking her belly, mumbling a few human words under her breath.
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Posted: Mon Mar 06, 2006 1:58 am
Balrog's ears flicked back at the approach of the human. He stamped a foot and clacked his teeth at her as he stepped forward himself, leaning down to nuzzle at Storm's muzzle.
"You're doing well. You are strong - stronger than this pain, Storm. Push! You are giving birth to our future!" He coached.
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Posted: Mon Mar 06, 2006 2:02 am
Kamiki backed off at Balrog's threat, but didn't look scared.
"Its okay," Storm said, "we need her for the baskets."
But Kamiki seemed content, for now, to just stand aside and let Balrog take the spotlight.
Several minutes, and much whinny-ing later, the first foal was born. Small, fragile, and a solid shade of sickly grey, the baby was scooped up by Kamiki, this time pushing through to Storm quickly and resolutely. She said a quick prayer and placed the hardly responsive foal into the basket.
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Posted: Mon Mar 06, 2006 2:05 am
Balrog crowed a whinny of triumphant pride at the birth of the first newborn foal. The sight of his first child nearly lending a foal's youthful energy into his steps. It was only Stormwild's wheasing, not yet complete struggle that kept him from capering about the clearing.
He watched carefully as Kamiki placed the newborn into the basket - ready to n** at any sign of rough handling, although his concern was unnecessary.
"You're doing beautifully, Storm! One fine foal thus far!"
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Posted: Mon Mar 06, 2006 2:12 am
"There's definately... more... coming..." she panted, her tail managing to flip in a proad way.
Kamiki weaved the first basket sealed, then took a decanter of oil from her pouch. Continuing her prayer, she wiped the basket's wicker with the oil. Satisfied with her work, she gingerly set the basket down at Balrog's feet. The basket was heavy and warm, and slowly, over the next few minutes, colors began to gradually seep into the wicker, from the seams outwards. It would take several hours for the baskets to reach their full luminosity.
Once the first foal was born, the other two came relatively quick...each emerging with dull grey coats, and darker grey manes. Kamiki took each one the moment they were free from the mother and repeated the ritual before Balrog could so much as even determine the gender. Between Kamiki's rush, the birthing fluids, and the overall blandness of the foals, Balrog couldn't even be certain if they sported wings.
When the third basket was finally sealed and blessed, Kamiki soundlesslly gathered her tools. With a smile and a quick pat on Storm's muzzle (and Balrog's if he would let her), she started to accent back up the mountain to her teepee.
Storm had yet to move, content with trying to catch her breath.
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Posted: Mon Mar 06, 2006 2:18 am
Balrog paced around Stormwild throughout the whole process, checking frequently on how her progress was coming - often reluctant that he did as the birthing process is not a very glamorous event.
As much as he would loathe to admit it as well, the human did her work capably and efficiently. He watched with awe as the baskets were sealed and blessed, the colors seaping through them.
He tried to interpose himself once or twice to try to get a better look at his three offspring - but he knew the process was delicate. But he would have given his fetlocks for a better glimpse to see if they sported wings... or if they would be fine strong stallions.
He was also ripe with questions. "They will develop their markings as they slumber, right? Are they males? Do they sport wings?" But most of them fell on either occupied (in the case of Stormwild) or incapable of understanding (with Kamiki's) ears.
Finally, however, they baskets were sealed and he (tensely) allowed a patt on his nose (with eyes that said that this was Kamiki's 'reward' for all of her hard work - and she was lucky to grace his velvety muzzle with her hands). Balrog settled next to Storm, pulling the baskets closer to their sides.
"Three baskets..." He mused, pride filling his eyes.
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Posted: Mon Mar 06, 2006 2:23 am
Storm nuzzled them happily, almost splitting at the seams with pride. After she caught her breath, she gazed up Balrog with adoration, feeling the closest to him now then she ever had. "They will be beautiful when they are ready to emerge," she said, putting her cheek to on the baskets and feeling the warmth seeping from inside.
"Watch after them while I rest?" she asked after a few tranquil moments.
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Posted: Mon Mar 06, 2006 2:26 am
Balrog whickered in contentment as he lay by Stormwild's side, their baskets surrounding them. "Of course I will." He replied, no taunt or arrogance in his voice for perhaps the first time Stormwild had heard.
"Rest well. You deserve it."
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Posted: Mon Mar 06, 2006 2:28 am
Storm curved her neck around one, making sure the other two were snugly fitted between Balrog and herself and closed her eyes, quickly drifting off into a exhuasted sleep.
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Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2006 10:24 pm
Originally Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2006 10:24 pm JadeEye ((*throws an RP post out as tempting bait*)) Ilianna had spent most of the afternoon with the apple tree, eating the juicy fruits and napping beneath the branches when she grew tired of standing about alone. Now she was awake, fully rested, and in better spirits. Surely there had to be someone out there she could talk to without getting the impression of being disliked. She trotted leisurely back towards the open grassland area, humming a tune she had learned from her granddam when she was just a foal. Libra07 As king entered the clearing, he heard a beautiful tune. As he stopped he looked about the clearing and noticed the strangest marked soquili he had ever seen in his nine seasons of life. But That didnt mater to him. He gave a freindly whinny to the striped mare and hoped that maybe she would reply. Kamiki  Narci was resting on a secure branch of a large tree. He had grown accostumed to lounging about, waiting for lovely young mares pretty enough to warrant his attention to come about. He noticed from his high vantage, a white and striped young beauty trotting into the feild, eating the remains of an apple core.
Target located, he glided out of the tree and circles around above, using his semi-transparent wings and the sunlight to cast emerald and sapphire lights over teh mare's white fur. Meeki Chaos grazed quietly in the open. His body was tense and rigid despite his poor attempt to relax. His eyes kept roaming to Glamrock's baskets and that.. damnable Danzleikr. If he didn't care for his 'sister', he would have no problem charging the other stallion. For now, he will content himself with fantasizing about the morbid act.
He turned his head to look in the other direction and eyed a black and white mare heading towards the area he was near. Snorting, he continued his gaze, paying her no mind and hoping something worthwhile might capture his attention. This land needed more unicorns. JadeEye The mare paused and shifted her shoulders slightly as though steeling herself for some grand ordeal, yet the whinny from the strange stallion caught her attention and she turned her head about until she spotted him not to far away. Finally, life! She brightened and responded with a softer, yet equally pleasant whinny. She went to move forward to greet the stranger properly, but as she went to move, she noticed the most peculiar thing happening to her coat. What was this green and blue that flickered over her coat? Curious, she turned her gaze upwards, searching for the source, and found that she was being circled by one of the most brightly colored soquili she had ever seen. Kamiki Narci's eyebrow twitched a bit as he saw the other male enter the scene. Bah, way to rain on his parade. No worries, though, Narci considered himself a much more admirable catch.
When the tiger-filly finally noticed him, he shot down a dashing smile and circled down to the ground. Despite his brilliant colors and confident aura, the male was small framed and short, much smaller than a normal Soquili. He basked his wings in the sunlight and walked up to the mare.
"Good day," he crooned, having to look up slightly at her. Nel_Zelpher_2005 Helaku snorted softly as he watched the black and red stallion. This seemed to be his day for running into the strangest Soquili... This one looked angry, though. This puzzled Helaku. Curious, he started towards the other male at a cautious walk. Libra07 King Noticed the male soquili hoovering abouve her but was suddenly distraced by the Unicorn he had seen the previous day. He gave him a glance but soon after he started to trot over to the mare.(( my horse actually struts when he trots, he looks really good when he does it though becuase he can do it fast, slow and even stretch his strides)) JadeEye She couldn't help but look a LITTLE awestruck at how bright and flashy the blue and green stallion was...and she thought -she- was something out of the ordinary. Her confidence boosted considerably though; surely he wouldn't think her to be something odd. She didn't even notice the strange unicorn stallion down the way, at least for right now anyway. "Hello," she responded cheerfully with a coy grin, not looking the least put-off by the male's smaller stature. A quick glance told her that the browny-red stallion was heading this way also...excellent! She wanted to meet others and it never hurt if they were all stallions. Meeki Chaos continued looking around and spotted a male slowly heading his way. A smile danced upon his lips at the caution the stallion showed towards him. Such things tickled him... red. Maybe it wouldn't hurt to meet the lesser races in this land and kill some time until he can get Danzleikr alone. Would his fury never cease?
Tossing his head back and letting the wind blow through his long red hair, Chaos gave in with a reluctant sigh and walked over to meet the strangly colored stallion. Kamiki Well, wasn't it just getting crowded? Narci internally scowled as he noticed an impressive (not that he would admit it) unicorn stallion approach as well.
He didn't like the odds here. He wanted mares, not other stallions.
But he was determined not to let his confidence waiver. He turned his attention back to the tiger mare and let his eyes roam, not-so-subtly, over her withers. "My name is Narcissus, but you may call me Narci" Nel_Zelpher_2005 Helaku's nostrils flared slightly as he relaxed a tiny bit, though he kept a prudent amount of caution. After all, that horn looked sharp, and Helaku was no fool. Although...he had to admit, the innate arrogance the other stallion seemed to exude grated on his nerves. But it wouldn't do to show that. He inclined his head in a slight nod. "Greetings." Libra07 King noticed the colorful stallion land. His colors may be beautiful, but king didnt care. King may be plane looking compaired to most stallions but he was still proud. As he trotted up to the pair he had that proudness about him.
" good day to you both" he said as he came to a steady and slow hault.
" I would like to offer my name to you, I'm King" He said as he carefully looked at the two beautiful ones. He figured that the Blue one wanted this mare, and had no intentions of taking her, for he was still infatuated in the blue mare with the souless black eyes. JadeEye "Hello Narci...and hello King," she added, now that the two males were now both within speaking range. Both seemed pleasant enough and she either didn't notice the blue stallion's obvious examination of her hind or she didn't care enough to comment because she was flattered. Lia definately liked positive attention. She tossed her head lightly to throw a curl of mane away from her eyes as she dipped her muzzle in a psuedo-bow. "It's a pleasure to meet you both. My name is Ilianna, but you may call me Lia if you would like. I was afraid I was the only soquili out today, but I'm glad I was mistaken." Meeki Chaos arched a brow as he got closer to the stallion. He seemed to resemble a raccoon. How strange it was though the features did have a striking quality to them nonetheless. Probably popular with mares though. They seemed to like that sort of thing.
"My...my, raccoons come in all shapes and sizes these days," Chaos muttered dryly before curtly adding, "Well met." Kamiki Narci returned the bow, making sure to flip his shimmering mane dramatically as he brought his neck back up. "Well met, Lia."
He took a quick glace at the other stallion, then took a step closer to the mare. "I was napping in a tree," he said, boasting a bit. For being able to nap in a tree is not a feat most horses can acomplish. "Wasn't worth getting up for anyone short of a vision like you." Nel_Zelpher_2005 Helaku stiffened slightly in irritation, then forced himself to relax as he eyed this other stallion. Hmph. He didn't look as hardy, or as strong. If this...male...decided to keep up his insults, Helaku felt confident he could take the horned one on. Then again, that could just have been the brashness of youth. Who could tell? "Indeed," he said mildly. "Although my dear mum Delphia looks more like one, we're descended from Soquili kind like any other." He glanced at the other male's horn and tail. "And what kind of Soquili might you be?" Libra07 King was amused by this stallions attempts of impressing but quickly added in,
" i myself cannot do that but i sleep where i can" King looked at the mare again but not in a fondling way, He was just simplyadmiring her pattern, how diffrent it was. The others stallions print was indeed impresive but king wondered how he would be able to camouflouge in a situation that called for it, he couldnt hide in the trees forever. JadeEye Lia looked a bit shocked at the blue stallion's statement of sitting in a tree, finding it to be intriguing but also amusing to visualize. She couldn't help but hide a smile as she thought of something as large as a soquili roosting on a branch like a common sparrow. "I daresay I've never seen a soquili in a tree before," she attempted to say without chuckling, casting a look at King who she gave a nod to in acknowledgement. "Myself...I think I would prefer the solid earth to sleep upon...but perhaps I would think differently if I had wings of any sort. Us earthbound soquili have to make do with what we've got, I suppose." She dared to wink at King before turning her head to look at Narci again, admiring the bright sheen of his wings. His coloring had to be exaggerated with him standing next to her since she was so monochrome in comparison. Unless you counted the light pink on her cheeks in response to Narci's compliment. Kamiki "Well, its certainly an experience," he chimed. "Of course being small helps in edition to the wings." He flapped him for emphasis.
"I am new to this valley," he said, forcing himself to talk abuot something other than his wings. "Have you been here long?" Libra07 King bowed his head in Lia's responce, and was flattered that she gave him a wink, he didnt blush how ever but gave a small smile back to her.
He looked about that valley as the two chatted. Particularly noticing the raccoon patterened soquili and the Black Unicorn. King had indeed seen a Unicorn or two in his life and so this didnt bother him or cuase him to be curious about this one. What made him so was the aprticular feeling that the unicorn Gave. King thought that perhapes another day he would go and talk to him but for now he turned his attention back to the two before him.
" indeed" He said as he just sat and listened to the two. JadeEye Lia brightened when Narci mentioned he was new. Now she didn't have to worry about sounding so silly if conversation about the valley had come up. "I'm quite new, actually," she admitted to Narci, sighing softly. "I arrived just after sunrise this morning." She looked to King to ask him how long he had been here, but found him looking aside towards a large greyish stallion and a black stallion with a crimson mane and tail. From a distance, she was only able to see what looked to be a defect coming from the black stallion's head, not the fact that it was a horn of some kind. Curious, she tilted her head, whisps of mane curling over her forehead. "Do you know them?" Lia asked of King, wondering perhaps if he was wishing to go talk to them instead of herself and Narci. Kamiki lostlinx I have a question. Are we allowed to try in the Newbie flat if we are not going to co-own it. Just to give the person a better chance? ((I think Sirenz said ealier that you can't claim for a friend.)) "Just this morning?" Narci smiled at her. "Not surprising, though. No other reason why a mare as fine as yourself would be walking alone." He puffed out his chest, impressed by his own charm.
"What caused you to leave where ever you came from?"Meeki Chaos trotted towards the unique group that consisted of the black and white mare he noticed earlier, a short and flamboyantly colored winged soquili of some sort, a brownish stallion and a white and pink mare. The colors were almost enough to make him feel sick to his stomach but they might provide a little amusement. JadeEye As King greeted the white mare, she gave her a glance and a friendly smile before turning to Narci, who was shamelessly using his charm to full advantage. Lia colored a light pink again over her cheeks but it disappeared as easily as it had cropped up, thanks to a carefully drawn breath and exhale that didn't make her look silly or flustered. "Well, I mostly left on my own accord...I didn't feel comfortable with the home herd because they treated me oddly because of my stripes. They're all mostly normal colored...socks, blazes, and paint markings, I mean. My granddam was one of the few odd ones there. My mother said I got my stripes from her, but she only had a few about the forelock and on her legs." She looked off into the distance wistfully as she remembered her family. It was a shame she wasn't able to give proper farewells, but she felt it was better that way. "And yourself? Did you come from a large herd?" Movement from the corner of her eye caught the black stallion with the odd head ornamentation moving closer so she turned to look at him curiously, her icy blue eyes kept from staring at the horn by instead focusing on how...intense...he looked. Kamiki Narci stiffened atliitle as the intimidating red and black unicorn came closer. He was confident he could out-impress a ground Soquili.. but a unicorn/ Fillies had this...thing about unicorns. They tend to swoon. Bah.
He tried, instead, to keep himself focused on Lia. "That's a shame," he said, sadness in his voice. "I think you're uniqueness makes you...well, unique. Stunning. Intriguing." Narci did his best not to give a knowing smile to King. "A diamond amoung coal, you know. Just looking like everyone else can be so boring."
He tossed his emerald mane again. The clouds finally cleared and he could feel the sun beating down on it, meaning it was a perfect time for a shimmer.
"My herd was very small, actually. Too small. Its why I chose to explore the world." Meeki Chaos arched a brow to the brown stallion. He wasn't aware his physical appearance reflected that of his inner feelings and thoughts. In fact, he made a habit of appearing almost frigid and unemotional. Perhaps it was little more than a lucky guess. "Heh," was his only reply to King.
His eyes had just settled on the black and white mare when another seemed to draw his attention. Turning, he found himself gazing into large green eyes and gruffed, "You're even worse than Glamrock!"
For the first time this evening, Chaos looked simply incredulous at the white and pink mare. She looked like she didn't have a mean bone in her body. In fact, she looked as sweet as fruit from a fresh grove. Chaos had died and gone to hell. Libra07 King looked agerly at the stallion for making taht coment to Sundance and for the first time since he came here he just burst
" Is that how you talk to fillies, you inconsiderate. " He cuaght himslef in the sentence and calmed himself. But he still looked to the stallion with no backing down in mind, he may only stand 14.2 hh but that didnt matter to him. (( sorry Meeki I had to make it a little interesting ^^ hope you dont mind)) Meeki Glamrock giggled. "I am a unicorn and the thing upon my head is a horn. It's not really that sharp. It seems to be sharper on the males of my kind, however, it is also both a blessing and a curse."
Glamrock pushed herself up into a standing position and moved around her baskets so that she could lower her head in a proper greeting. "My name is Glamrock, Sir Catacus and it is a pleasure to meet you." JadeEye Lia didn't appear as though she was going to swoon over this unicorn male, but she was curious. However, until he was close enough to converse, she politely kept her attention to Narci. She didn't flush this time; perhaps she was growing used to the peacock's downpour of flattery. "Well thank you," she said graciously, giving him a coy smile as she lifted her head proudly. "I'm glad that soquili out this way are a little more accepting of differences. My home herd was so easily spooked by anything remotely new because they're all so superstitious. Ridiculous, if you ask me. Markings are just markings, not a sign from above..." But then she glanced away again as the black unicorn had come abreast of the group and she looked up to meet his gaze just before it was diverted to a nervous looking mare that had been chatting with King. When King started to speak harshly, she looked concerned, but not enough to look nervous herself. Meeki "Well, at least you have sense," Chaos stated stoicly to the pink and white mare, "But if you'll excuse me for a moment..."
Chaos turned to King, nostrils flaring. "I apologize wholehearted. Ding was it? You see, not all of us strut around like a stallion in heat that had just reached maturity. Not all of us flaunt ourselves and drool at every female that comes within sight. You continue showering the mares with your drool and running around looking for the first chance you get to mount a mare and I'll speak to them however I wish? How's that for a deal, Ping?" Kamiki Narci listened, his green tail flicking back and forth absent-mindedly. "Yeah, I've never had the 'pleasure' of interacting with anyone who thought that way. I mean... just because you're colored differently..." he took a moment to think of an example. "Like flowers. They are colored all kinds of ways but no one really thinks them odd. Or a 'sign' or whatever."
He waved his wings in the sun again. "Just plain lucky, if anything."
He pawed a bit at the grass. "Well, no matter now I suppose. From what I've seen we've got Soquili of all shapes and sizes 'round here. I'm sure you're feel nothing but welcomed" JadeEye She beemed at Narci, pleased with his way of thinking. "If only others would think that way...so many problems would be solved. I feel almost at home, except for this little tiff..." A shoulder roll indicated the growing argument between King and Chaos, which she turned to look to for a moment. Lia peered at Chaos with a mixed expression on her sleek, striped face. She was mostly amused at how skillfully he could snap back at someone, twisting his words about in a way that was both scathing and crude but made some sense. Though, truthfully, she hadn't noticed King trying to impress her as much as Narci did, but she thought that perhaps this black stallion had more insight into King's character than she did. It was best to keep her muzzle out of a stallion's battle. Her blue gaze turned to look at King to see how he'd respond, a brow lifted almost in a challenging manner that more or less said "are you going to defend yourself?" Libra07 " you say i do that? when have i ever done that? So what is it wrong to defend a friend, when some Jack a** Unicorn that thinks he's higher up in the line then the others that to him are infirior to him? And So what if im trying to make friends in this land? Does that autimatically mean that im trying to, as you put it, Mount every mare i see in sight?" Kings nostriles were also flairing and he had a madness in his eyes as he continued on.
" So if this is the way you veiw life and all others, i feel sorry for you, but you have no right to inquire staements that are based on fausle pretences! And My names King you dumb nut" King was inferiorated and wouldnt back down. He just stood his ground ready for what the Black Unicorn might try.(( sorry meeki but im having fun with this XD your making me think!)) Swampieestar Sundance watched the whole event unfold. King was so small compared to the unicorn. She would have backed down and bended to Chaos but not King. The mare kept her head low and suddenly found the ground interesting. She didn't want to become part of the argument so she realized that she would have to stay of the side of Chaos for the time being. "King, don't be so brash." Sundance would have shivered if she hadn't lifted her head. "You both have the right to say what you want and I thought that you, King, would think above such comment. Of all the Soquili to be so one track minded I never thought it would be you." She hadn't know why it angered her so much but something clicked when he began to accusations as well. Sundance turned to Chaos. "I have sense enough to know that insults will get everyone nowhere and we'll all be stuck in an endless loop." Meeki "I doubt you've known this mare for more than a couple days. Do you call everyone that has the ability to bat their lashes a friend? You discredit the meaning behind the word when you toss it about so loosely. Also, I would like to remind you that you were the first to become judgemental. If I remember correctly, the only thing I had stated was that she was worse than Glamrock. Did I mention in detail what I found to be worse than Glamrock? No. Are you going to valiantly defend every mare in this land that receives a less than positive comment? Big hooves to fill."
Chaos shook his head in mock pity. "It was too easy to rile you up. It's not nearly as fun when one resorts to childish insults such as 'dumb nut' and 'jack a**'. If you were trying to impress these mares, I'm pretty sure you flopped worse than a fish out of water." Libra07 King realised Sundances words And Eased a bit, relaxed his muscles.
" your right, and i am sorry i've done such" Kings voice was calm and he looked to the black Unicorn, But this look had anger but enjoyment in it, one that king didnt express very often. Kamiki Azure shifted on his hooves uncomfortably. He didn't like physical confrontations, for many reasons. For starters, he was small. Also, he knew his strengths were in his beauty, wit, and charm...not his muscles. But most importantly, he hated the idea of getting a nasty scar, or ripping the skin of his thin wings.
But he didn't want to look like a pansy, either. So he fought his temptation to flutter away and took a protective step in from of Lia, holding his head high. He didn't say anything, though, beacuse he didn't want to imply he was interested in becomming involved. Or taking sides. JadeEye Lia mentally sighed. Such harsh words being exchanged... She passed Sundance a ghost of a smile, thinking her to be the most rational out of the bunch involved, and listened to Chaos speak. The unicorn did have a point. Several actually, but she didn't audibly agree nor disagree. Instead, she bent her neck to nibble at the feathering of her forehoof, pulling bits of plant matter from the delicate fibers, hoping this would all pass over soon. Libra07 As Chaos said thoughs last words Kings just wiffed it off.
" As a matter of fact I do, Im not trying to impress either, i find that trying to impress some one is far lower then flirting, And whats wrong with showing a little kindness? And I'm not riled up yet" King stopped as he took a deep breath in trying to shake off what he felt like doing and he just breath in deeply. JadeEye Lia heard Chaos speak again and lifted her gaze, finding his expression and voice to lack any sort of sincerity to it. While she appreciated the gesture, it had no calming impact on her; in fact, it spurred her to raise her head again and gave him a sensible, matter-of-fact look. "No sense in apologizing if you don't mean it," she remarked evenly, not trying to start another fight, but simply stating her mind on it. "If you are not sorry for it, then there's no reason to waste breath on trying to suit the rest of us, hm?" Too often had she fallen victim to false apologies and felt the word "sorry" was thrown around carelessly like leaves on a stiff wind. Libra07 King knew that such a stallion as he could have not ment that response, he was filled with hate for the 'common'. But he decided it was best to leave things be and the said.
" I let things go to far, but i my self am not sorry" As king spoke he realised that his first impression wasnt the best on these soquili and they would most likely not talk to him. But now he feared even more so that the black Unicorn may have made them think that all he was after was a mount. He kept thinking to himself this isnt true and that as long as he knew it he shouldnt let it bother him. Swampieestar Sundance let out a soft breath. All this fighting going on and it seemed only she would speak up. Her eyes darted to Chaos and his less than believable apology. "I'm sure that you've had much practice with your apologies regarding you temper. You need to learn how to control it rather than try to beat others in a screaming match." Sundance wickered lightly and shook her muzzle. "We all need to try to tolerate eachother. We don't need even need to get along to tolerate but i see that there is more to male unicorns then I was told. She didn't care how he took her comments but she knew that they were itching to come out. "I accept your apology though..." Kamiki Azure looked surprised that Lia was interjecting herself. Azure didn't know what to do. Do nothing and look like a pansy. Take a side and risk...well, just wasn't worth it.
So.... he stood there and looked pretty. Something he did very well. Libra07 (( ok this will be after what Chaos says)) King noted this and just said, " I will be talking my leave now, i dont expect any one here to like me now" King still being proud, walked away from the awing crowed and thought : ohh what an eventful day this was: Meeki Chaos studied the black and white mare for a moment, carefully considering her words before responding, "I am going to have to disagree. I believe one should do the right or proper thing regardless of if they mean it or not. Surely there is some merit in doing the proper thing and the acknowledgement that it was needed in the first place? But if you want honesty... I do sincerely apologize that the three of you had to see me lose my temper like that as I highly value first impressions. However, in no way do I regret what I specifically said to him and would love a chance to introduce him to my horn." Chaos grinned from ear to ear then, a genuine yet menacing smile.
Turning to Sundance he replied, "I wouldn't control my temper for a harem of ebony mare unicorns willing to do my every bidding. I can tell that I have overstayed my welcome though so I will bid you ladies and the colorful gentleman there a very pleasant evening." Ignoring King, Chaos walked off. JadeEye "I prefer honesty, myself. Keeps me from wondering," she responded to Chaos blandly as he turned to walk away. Alas, it seemed that the group was breaking apart. Probably for the better. Lia watched King amble away also, frowning slightly. She never claimed to like or DISLIKE anyone, even at this point. She had nothing against soquili that stated their mind; especially since King's heart was in the right place. The mare sighed heavily and rolled her eyes skyward in a "heaven help me" manner before turning to see if Narci had fled. He was still there, surprisingly, though he didn't look particularly into the dissolved fight. She lifted a brow at him. "Well, -that- was exciting, hm?" JadeEye "I prefer honesty, myself. Keeps me from wondering," she responded to Chaos blandly as he turned to walk away. Alas, it seemed that the group was breaking apart. Probably for the better. Lia watched King amble away also, frowning slightly. She never claimed to like or DISLIKE anyone, even at this point. She had nothing against soquili that stated their mind; especially since King's heart was in the right place. The mare sighed heavily and rolled her eyes skyward in a "heaven help me" manner before turning to see if Narci had fled. He was still there, surprisingly, though he didn't look particularly into the dissolved fight. She lifted a brow at him. "Well, -that- was exciting, hm?" Kamiki Meeki ((You have the prettiest stallions, Kamiki. I don't think I've seen many of your females though. Stormwild is the only one that comes to mind. )) ((this should be all mine: http://kamiki.net/Gaia/pets/soquili/mysigs/I think I have more stallions.)) Narci was still there, and followed Lia off.
At her question he just shrugged and tossed his mane nonchalantly. "Mmm.." he said, trying to look uninterested. "That unicorn seems pushy and rude. I think true stallions should be example of tact and grace."JadeEye "Oh, I don't know," she said absently, flicking an ear back to listen to both of the retreating stallion's hoof falls until they were gone completely. "There's a time and place for grace and tact, but also a time and place for speaking your mind. I think they were both in the wrong, in any case."
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Posted: Sun May 06, 2007 6:55 pm
The violet mare named Kamiki lay down in the soft grass on the hilltop. From the corner of her eye, she watched two stallions meander near the edge of the creek. It was a dapple grey named Sequoyah and a spotty pink and grey young buck named Xandir. She had been watching them for a quite a while, drawn to their back-and-forth. It was almost touching, how much Xandir loved the dapple grey. Elicit, forbidden... like the stories the two-legs would tell around the fire place. She smiled to herself and ninnied a giggle as Xandir took a step closer to Quoyah, barely brushing his side. The grey stallion's ears lowered in embarassment, but he didn't budge.
Kamiki's little voyeur excursion was cut short by the landing of Azure, the brilliant blue flutter she had been seeing recently. He nuzzled behind her ear as he took a seat next to her. “What are you doing?” he asked, following her gaze to the stallions in the distance.
“Just entertaining myself,” she said, nodding towards them. She strained her ears but could not make out what the two friends were saying to each other. They were two far away and they were speaking in low, soft tones.
“That's sweet,” Azure said, taking a closer look at the pink mane of Xandir, smiling approvingly and not even realizing it was a stallion. “I found a fresh patch of wild strawberries up the mountain a bit, on the Southern side.”
“Oh did you?”
Azure nodded and smiled smugly. “I could show you, if you would join me?”
Kamiki tossed her mane and tilted her head. “I think... I would like that.”
Azure's tail flipped happily and stood up, shaking the grass off his coat and nudging Kamiki to get up. She complied, lazily getting to her hooves and streching. She lowered her hair, raised her shoulders and stretched out her wings to their full span. Azure watched approvingly and nibbled the spot behind her ear.
Kamiki snapped her head away and gave him a coy look. She wasn't ready to jump into any kind of romantic fling... not just yet. Azure still had a lot of work to do. “So take me to your strawberries,” she said, rearing up pawing at the ground.
Azure looked up at mare, much taller than him when she was standing up. But he puffed up his chest and hopped off the ground, taking flight, his blue wings catching the sun. He flapped his wings and headed towards the south, peeking over his shoulder and beckoning Kamiki after him. The violet Alicorn smiled back at him, spreading her wings and flying after.
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