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Temptation was on his way back from visiting his wonderful mother, Succubus. My my, she was such a hoot! The encounter had been incredibly ridiculous and his mother was lecturing him on how he had been 'gentle' to mares lately. Well unlike his twin brother Damnation, Temptation wasn't finding violence to be as satisfying at the moment. He was enjoying using the persuasion skills he had attained from his mother to get whatever he wanted. He was having no problem doing just that either. His mother was also in a sour mood because his father had gone off for a few days leaving her completely 'unsatisfied'. As IF that was what he wanted to hear as a son to these creatures. But alas, he left the situation in good humor and enjoyed his mothers hormonal lectures.

As he walked underneath the naked tree branches and towards a more familiar valley, he wondered where his other family members had been lately. He was constantly seeing his twin brother, so luckily that kept him busy. But when it came to all of the others he really had no clue.

Oh well, he thought. It was time to get his day going, and to see who he could find and run in to. He needed some good old entertainment and he was hoping to find some very soon. "Where oh where is my next victim today?" he then murmured, while sniffing the air for any signs of life. "Eureka." he then said with a mischievous grin. The jackpot was on it's way soon...

He had picked up the mare's overall scent in the air, but before he knew it he could also smell her blood. Blood? Was someone else hunting her for a different reason? Temptation was confused. He couldn't smell another Soquili around him. So why the hell was he smelling blood in the air?

Just then, he heard the mare's voice. Alright, well something was chasing her. Should he intervene? I mean, he was bored as HELL. And he pretty much could take on anything. He was born with a great intimidation and a wonderful blood lust. Once the scent of blood became apparent around him he could only get excited. He didn't have fear in his eyes. Just the determination of testing his own strength in the manner of a game. This could be fun.

He quickly progressed into a gallop and wondered if flight was necessary to catching up to the ruckus. After a few minutes went by, he was about to hit the skies until seeing a very bright figure just paces in front of him. Aha, so a bear was chasing her. It was a very large bear indeed and he could feel the mare's pain and anger at the situation. It must have been unfair to be powerless. The bear didn't look very strong but it definitely had the upper hand because of claws and teeth. Ah well, Temptation could be the savior she needed for the time being... though what could he get out of the situation? Only time could tell.

So without further ado, he sprinted as quickly as he could and allowed for his wings to quicken his pace. He was just seconds away from the bear, and when he was able to reach the creature's path he rammed his body into it and watched it fall many inches away from the mare. "You aren't going any farther." he then roared, while flaring his teeth and raising his shoulders. "You'll have to go through me to get to her." Silly bear. It'd be best if it ran along now. But it did pose as a very tasty snack if it decided to give up it's life.

Temptation was not surprised to see that the bear had chosen to retreat. At least the creature wasn't a complete idiot or waste. But it was entertaining to watch it skit away in utter shame. Nature was certainly glorious when you were on top. And he knew how the top felt every day of his life.

He may have been dazed for a moment, but his thoughts were interrupted when the mare spoke. It sounded like she had thanked him. He turned his much calmer face towards her and noticed a not so friendly expression back. Oh? So she was a feisty one? Why were most mares so grumpy nowadays? There must have been something in the water. It would explain where his mother came from as well.

"Please, how could I leave a damsel to be distressed." His tone of voice had returned to it's usual smoothness and his shoulders lowered so he looked less intimidating. Before he could add any other tidbits or words, his ears flicked at her next comment and he felt a chuckle erupt in his stomach. Well, at least she knew what he was in species and what he was capable of. He hated when dumb mares approached him all like "omg, what wings are those?!" They never lasted very long.

So, with a turn of his shoulder, he maneuvered his body so that he was facing the mare more normally now. "I don't believe in eating mares. That would be a waste, especially when they have other uses." He was always rather blunt and to the point. But that was what made him, him. "But anyways, you can relax a bit if you'd like. I ate this morning and was over-satisfied.." His mother was extra grouchy when they hunted, so she decided to kill an entire family of deer. Let's just say he had over-stuffed himself for quite a few days... "So how the hell did you get a bear chasing you?" Such a thing made no sense to the stallion, naturally.

So it was just as Temptation had suspected. He had stumbled upon one of those mares. He could sense how uncomfortable she was. But why? He has absolutely no idea as usual. Now, the next question was... should he care? He supposed it could be entertaining to show he cared to say the least. So ahoy into the conversation he went! What else did he have to do today, anyhow?

"It's a pleasure, Cetra. Call me Temptation." Most were surprised by his name. He was getting quite used to explaining it and really didn't mind if others judged. His parents had their own naming rituals and he found himself a good chip off the old block. He took after his mother quite well in that regard. "And hm, I see. You were just trying to be a good civilian in the forest." He understood it wasn't the mare's initial fault that the bear misjudged for her actions. "Unfortunately a mother bear is not to be reckoned with. I've never understood the parental thing myself, but it's a close bond I guess." So yeah, her interference was obviously not rewarded until he arrived, obviously.

He decided to move around and get the mare off her 'toes' a bit more. He could sense her utter displeasure so he decided to heighten it even more. So he walked in a circular motion and kept his eyes on the ground, chuckling along the way as he spoke. It was as if he was speaking to a doll of some sort or a creature that was much inferior then him. "Well, it was my pleasure in helping such an innocent beauty." he paused. "But why do I sense some fakeness in your words? Don't you feel that cold, harsh anger that's in the air? I am curious as to why? Has a Kalona gotten you're tongue before? Or maybe someone else's that you know?" Hm. That was his guess at least judging from his other conversations of the past.

He then raised his eyes and looked to hers, stopping his circular motion quite slowly. "And I suppose you have a debt, but I haven't decided what that is yet."

Another reason Temptation was greatly entertained had to do with the fact that the mare didn't have much fear for him. She definitely hated him, and he could imagine it all had to do with him being a Kalona and all. No matter. He could only amuse himself more with each of the mare's hints for the situation. She was a fiery one towards him! Maybe she'd burst into flames right before his eyes. The land was full of weird creatures like that.

He decided to stop circling her, mainly because his legs were getting lazy. So he stopped in a usual facing-her position and watched her with a smirk. "See now, here's where you are wrong. It kinda is my business. If you have some beef with my breed, then I'd like to hear it. Just because I enjoy hearing all the stupid s**t my 'brethren' do as a species." Ugh, morbid creatures they were. He hated most Kalona as much as he hated flowers!

"You see, I come from an amazing family. And although we share the same attributes as other Kalonas, we are at a much higher level. That isn't to say we aren't evil and do bad things. It's kind of hard not to when your father is completely destructive and you're mother is a succubus monster." Well, hopefully that would give the mare some insight on where he was coming from even though she didn't ask. But in honesty he did just love talking about himself and his parents, hell, he could do it all day!

"And goodness. I have other pawns that I use to create mischief in this world. I wouldn't try and convince or 'make' you. You're much too... pink and fluffy. Completely unbelievable." A small chuckle left his mouth and he grinned with a usual smile. "So what, am I the only one who will be talking? I can go all day here. But if you'd like to contribute somehow, I'm all ears." And teeth, since that's what her expression kept showing.

He was quiet as she spoke about herself. He could sense her honesty and was glad she wasn't attempting to make anything up. Sure, her story was sad. But unfortunately it was life- in the sense that for those unlucky enough, most Kalonas would ruin lives. Most Kalonas never understood the consequences of their actions. Most also didn't understand the value of another's life. Temptation would be the first to admit that his family wasn't perfect and that he had done some very stupid things to other creatures. But he'd never intentionally crush another's soul without understanding guilt or remorse. Or without having a real reason to.

"I am sorry for your family's troubles." he finally said, while nodding appropriately. "But like I said, Kalonas are pieces of s**t, plain and simple." Well, that was a start to the conversation. "Please please, you have every reason to hate. Hell, if I were you I'd kill on sight. But that would be suicidal if anything." He cringed his nose together as if thinking of some other alternative. "I myself am a fan of revenge, I see nothing wrong with it. If I were you I'd go after the monster that destroyed your family." Eh, but some creatures didn't find peace that way. He and his brother were just lucky to have it all simple like that.

He wasn't surprised that she was accusing him of the obvious, and he laughed rather loudly before shaking out his mane. "Oh yeah, I have done a LOT of dumb things. But they were always fun and in my own good spirits. We all have to survive in our own ways." His tone of voice then changed from somewhat playful to more serious in a manner of seconds. "But you know, I have a family pride to carry. And although I have my own morals, both good and bad, I can never follow such insanity. Such.. worthless bloodlust." Hm. And it seemed Kalonas were never going to leave the land as a species. When he thought about it, it was why his family existed. To be different. But that was hardly enough. Not everyone could always be protected.

"Nothing wrong with being pink and fluffy." he also added, as if changing his mood back to a more normal one. "That's the way mares should be. If it was dark and gloomy or something I'd be freaked or kinda grossed out." And that would be just... weird. Or too resembling of his mother.

Her question was enough to prove that she was lightened in the mood, and he was glad. At least he had proved himself against her first impressions. But if she were smart she would understand each of his words individually and carefully. He didn't admit to being anything close to saintly or good. He just admitted to being different then his fellow Kalona asses. But no matter. Their current conversation was too interesting to bring in violence. Unlike his brother, Temptation enjoyed persuasion and conversation to blood and violence. It was more impressive to be witty then just full of brute strength. It was also more fun in general, and less messy.

"I'm sorry to disappoint, but I eat bunnies quite often." he smirked at his own comment and loved hunting for the little rascals as a hefty snack. "I just meant I get so tired of mares who act almost too similarly to myself. It's... frightening. And I wonder if they are actually mares." he could only chuckle as he thought about it and was glad to be staring at not one of those mares at the moment. She was probably confused at why he'd bring that up, but Temptation was never a liar. He preferred honesty even if it could offend those around him.

"So." he tilted his head and watched her young eyes carefully. "You seem less afraid or angry then before. Are you actually trusting me?" he slanted his unusual eyes and grunted in delight. "Do you think that is a good idea? I wonder..." Maybe he had allowed her to get too comfortable? But that was the fun in it all!