It was a gorgeous late winter day; the temperature was cool but pleasant, the snow was melting, and through the barren branches of the trees the occasional birdsong could be heard. From a distance, the landscape could almost be a picture postcard.
Unfortunately, things weren't always the same up close as they were from a distance. Being close friends with a kalona who had never lived up to her race's nasty reputation, Seyx was extremely familiar with the concept of appearance being deceiving; however, there were times when he'd rather had been right in his initial misconception.
Today, he and Lessia had decided to go their separate ways and wander, as it was nearing the time that Lessia needed to indulge in her need to eat meat. Though Seyx never actually vocalized his profound disgust at that concept, the two were such close friends that Lessia didn't need words to understand how much her carnivorous appetites affected her friend. Consequently, the two always parted company on days that Lessia needed to eat meat, and both were happier for it.
Seyx had determined to head over to the foothill region for the day, liking the gentle rolling of the hills as he did. As he had flown in, he felt that his decision had been the right one as he surveyed the mostly snow-free ground, heard the birdsong, and felt the light morning breeze. But upon landing, Seyx's hooves had squelched into what was unmistakably mud.
Yes, appearances were definitely deceiving...
