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 Posted: Wed May 17, 2006 9:39 am
(( This is a closed RP please dont post here unless you have mine or Cihiru's permission. Thank you ))
The sky was bright, a deep blue that seemed to be utterly fathomless. Waya's dark tail flicked against the long sweet grasses as he sighed. He'd always enjoyed looking up at that sky, and knowing that it was the same sky that everyone else saw. That thought alone had comforted him through some long and lonely nights, more so in his childhood than now. He chuckled softly to himself, a smirk pulling at his lips. He wasnt so very much alone now was he? No Princess had made sure of that. Unwittingly he'd found himself thrust upon the role of protector for her herd. It was small yet, but...he wasnt alone.
His blue eyes scanned back down to the ground as he took in a mouthfull of the sweet grass, his mind still wandering. His life had changed drasticly since he had set hoove in this place, The food was plentyful, the soquili, in general where nice. And...as of yet he'd not seen a single peditor that had the guts to attack even a foal. It wasnt a bad thing to be sure, but having lived all his live on guard.. it was too good to be true.
Waya's ears swivled back and forth, listening to the world around him. The wind blew through the tall grass and swept over the plain towards him, toying with his long ebony tresses. He sighed and again raised his gaze to the sky, truely content in this moment of peaceful bliss.
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Posted: Sun May 21, 2006 12:29 am
Peaceful might not have been a word Loki would have used to describe the moment. Eventful, enlightening, or trying maybe, but by no means was it calm or quiet. That seemed to be the way things had been going, and one way or another, he was just along for the ride.
A ride he most certainly wasn't leading. "Kael... This way," he corrected, motioning with his head.
The response was nothing short of mournful, with a dramatic last glance that quickly shifted to the jovial, excited trot it should have been. "Where're we going?" he questioned, pulling astride his father and fixing him with a gaze full of anxiousness.
"I suppose we'll find out once we get there. We are adventuring, after all."
"But how will we know when we get there?"
"You'll know," he assured, bobbing his head a little. "Just keep an eye and an ear out, okay?" Loki nudged the colt with his muzzle, who in turn gave a fervent nod and bounded a few leaps forward before resuming his prance through the underbrush.
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Posted: Sun May 21, 2006 12:11 pm
The hoove beats through the underbrush reached Waya's ears like thunder. His charcoal ears flicked back behind him as he lazily lifted his head to greet the newcomers. First out of the thicket was a small colt, who's fur was like that of cream. A small smirked tugged at the corners of his lips, for the little one reminded himself of how he had been in his happier days. Striding not long behind the colt was his father, white as snow and a brillant contrats to the deep greens of spring about him.
Waya's ebony tail lashed against the ground, brushing away the grass as he swollowed his mouthful. "greetings." he said softly, his baritone voice grumbling from deep within his chest. Waya was not one for much converstation with strangers so he politely nodded his head and went back to grazing. his long mane covering his crystal blue eyes from sight. His tail flicked against the grass again as he contently returned to his meal.
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Posted: Mon May 22, 2006 9:37 am
Fully taken in by whim, it was no surprise the sudden greeting caught the colt's wavering attention unaware. For a brief moment he stopped still, wide-eyed with bewilderment. There was no time for amazement with his concience though, so it faded almost as quickly as it had come, leaving behind an innocent grin and curiously wagging tail.
"Heya," he called, before Loki had opporunity to stop him.
"Mister," he added at a whisper. And "afternoon" was the accompanying introduction, with a polite bow well-suited to its friendly tone. He did pull alongside the foal though, and stood protectively with Kael's young form.
Bobbing his head not unlike his father had, and scarcely bothered by the correction, he dared to take another step forward. "Hello, mister."
He didn't seem too concerned with the other's disinterest either. The prospect of meeting someone - a stranger - for the first time far outweighed any concerns with deceny; not that he had much notion for them to begin with. Kael just fixed the stallion with his pale-hued gaze, and stayed his itch to inch closer.
"I'm sorry if we've interrupted you." Loki gave the other a sideways glance, thinking for a moment maybe they should just move along and let him alone. His son's expression was convincing persuasion though, so instead he took a stab at striking conversation. "You're a good deal harder to spot, and hear than we are, I'm afraid. I hope you'll pardon the intrusion."
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Posted: Mon May 22, 2006 3:51 pm
"No worries." he replied to the white stallion before him. "plenty of grass to go around, and no one should have to halt their fun on my account." he added as a small after thought. His blue eyes gazed through his thick mop of hair as he looked over at the colt. A smile once again pulled at the corners of his lips. He tossed his head and for a moment the hair from in front of his eyes left his line of sight clear. "Im Waya." He said, addressing them both. "Its a pleasure to meet you." he added at length, his baritone voice nearly a soft whisper.
The Stallion pawed at the ground in front of him, and turned his gaze towards the heavens. "I suppose I would be. Your coloration stands out against the green of the grasses. But you look strong and able enough should anything come after you." he commented, noting the strong physical apperance of the white male before him. "A fine day for a walk...." he remarked finally dropping his gaze back to the two before him.
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Posted: Tue May 23, 2006 8:30 am
'No worries' was one of the more pleasent responses he could have recieved, and his smile broadened at the sound of it. "I'm glad you think so," he said earnestly, giving his tail an idle lash.
There was a tint to the stallion's expression hinting he might have continued too, but the colt interjected before he had opportunity. "My name's Kael. Nice to meet you too!" Though he introduced only himself, he did manage that much, at least.
He did seem vaguely disapproving, but no reprimands were made. They could cover the finer points of politeness some other time. "I'm Loki. Well met, Waya," he finished with a nod. The following comment caught him slightly off-guard though; for a moment he was almost bashful.
And despite his father's inner embarrassment, Kael practically swelled with pride. "Really?" he exclaimed, giving the stallion rapt attention. How come Loki had never mentioned anything like that? It sounded exciting.
"Thank you," he replied simply. He did like to think so, and certainly hoped so, for his family's sake. The thought of harm coming to any of them was an unbearable one. The abrupt change in conversation didn't leave him long to ponder anyway. "Can't argue with that." It was an undoubtedly temperate day.
"Can we?" the foal murmered, and peered over his shoulder at Loki, then back at Waya (whom he'd taken an obvious intrigue in).
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Posted: Wed May 24, 2006 2:19 pm
A deep chuckled escaped the magestic black stallion as the little colt tossed his two cents into the converstaion. "Its a pleasure to meet you Kael." he said, still lightly laughing. "As well as you Loki. You have a very bright colt on your hands. Very much like his father in ways, Im sure." he said, a smirk pulling at the sides of his mouth. This colt did after all remind him of himself, back when life had been happy and the world was new. Everything was full of wonder and excitment then.
"If you would like to go for a walk, I wouldnt mind. One can use company now and then." he said, the truth of that stament pulled from his heart. For one who had spent most of his life alone, to come to this place of thick green grass and warm sun was truely amazing. At times he did long for that still silence that he had come to love, but the laughter of friends was quickly over taking his heart and dusting off the hard shell that he'd put up around himself. The warm rays of light caressed his charcoal fur as he lightly snorted, ebony tresses flicking against the ground as he shook his past from his mind. "That is of corse.. up to you Loki." he added at length.
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Posted: Tue May 30, 2006 11:22 am
A softer smile washed over Loki's features; less amused and more sincere. "Thank you, but I do think he takes after his mother..." Eyeing the colt's painted coat in combination with his cleverness, he finished "in more ways than one." He would not have wished it any other way though, and his proud contentment lit his expression.
At least the foal didn't seem to mind his fatherly notions. Kael accepted a fond n** at his mane with toleration, though it pulled his attention from Waya only briefly. "Can we?" he repeated, butting his nose against one of Loki's thick forelegs.
"I heard you, I heard you." Loki huffed a snort in response, but his gentle smile never faded, and it echoed in his tone. "Well," he paused, eyeing the two of them with a suddenly jovial expression. "Sounds to me like Waya's calling us passable company, Kael. Who're we to say no to that? Let's go." The mustang gave his son a gentle nudge; encouragement he scarcely needed.
He was practically in motion already, but he met the allowance with a broadened grin, and took an energetic bound forward as if to lead the way. Nevermind he hadn't the slightest idea where he was headed; someone would correct him if he got too far off track, right?
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Posted: Tue May 30, 2006 2:11 pm
The dark stallion chuckled softly and shook his head at the exsited colt. "well now, he certainly has spirit and im willing to bet that comes from both his parents." he said with a chuckle eying loki with a knowing look. He sighed softly and started off after the dashing Kael, whom at a word had darted off ahead. "Seems he gathered too much engery just standing and listening to us talk." he observed watching the young one.
Chuckling he followed after through the tall downy grasses. His tail lashed behind him and the suns rays warmed his charcoal back. Waya's blue eyes watched ahead of him in an attempt to keep an eye on Kael but he knew his father had that well undercontroll. He took this time to speak to Loki on a more level term now that the colt was happily springing about. "How long have you lived in these lush lands? Would this be considered a good year or is food always this plentyful?" he asked, pausing to take a mouthful of the sweet grass.
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Posted: Wed May 31, 2006 9:41 am
"It's possible," Loki replied noncomittally, a grin curling his muzzle. In truth, he would never have thought himself a particularly spirited individual, but perhaps that too was in the eye of the beholder. And he supposed he had his moments. Isilme, on the other hand... She had enough spirit for three. "He had plenty beforehand, I assure you." The stallion didn't sound particularly bothered though. In fact, Kael's youthful energy was fairly refreshing. It was a far sight different from the impatience he sensed in some adults, and had a curious way of renewing his perspective.
Giving Waya a final nod of sorts, he turned his gaze to the foal trotting ahead and pushed himself into motion behind him. "I grew up here." The stallion seemed to take a moment for thought, figuring mentally just how long he'd really been in the area. "Three seasons or so, I suppose? Not long, really." Though he was grown, Loki was still young, and even his lifespan didn't seem like much at all in the greater picture. "You shouldn't have trouble finding food, though it does get sparse when the snow covers the ground."
He paused briefly at that, craning his neck over his shoulder to peer at the adults. "What's snow?" Kael interrupted suddenly, reminding his father he really had been paying attention. And not only was he listening, but he had not lost track of his thirsting curiosity. It shined still in his eyes, accompanying a soft innocence held there.
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Posted: Wed May 31, 2006 8:52 pm
Waya nodded softly. "Sounds like any other place... Yet.. Is it me or is these something timeless...something that clings to the soul and sucks one in? I already feel like I never want to leave.." Waya surprised himself with how much he opened up in that simple statment. Normally he would keep such things to himself. Perhaps this place with all the friendly faces was cracking the hard outer shell he had worn for many years. Yet, deep down her feared the friendships and close contact to others, it seemed that when he got close to others, when he felt happy..they went away. He'd learned that leson only on. When he was young a colt barely older than Kael was now, he'd been taken care of by a two legger. One day, one harsh winter day the two legger started coughing. That night was very bitter cold..and the next morning.. and every morning after the two legger was never seen.
Waya snorted softly and shook his head from his day dream, two often had he dwelt on the past. His braided tail flicked against the ground, braids he'd worn since he was a colt. Braids that reminded him of his past. He chuckled as Kael's question bit into his mind. "Whats snow? My that you are young Yet." with a coy smile he dodged around the question. "You'll see what it is this winter im sure. "
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Posted: Tue Jun 13, 2006 7:22 am
Waya's response was a far deeper one than he had anticipated. The stallion took a moment to absorb it, merely flicking an ear and swishing his tail at first. "It is like most, I expect. Fortunately, I don't think you'll find much - if any - reason to leave." It might have sounded like an offhanded comment on the surface, but Loki hoped it would comfort without imposing awkwardness (for his sake, and the other's). And perhaps he was not the most adept at handling more personal matters; lightheartedness was his way, but at least he tried.
"I don't want you to leave either," he said simply, pausing suddenly to give one of his little hooves a stamp for finality. His intention might have been vague at first, but he added "then I couldn't meet you again... And Dad says good company is hard to find." He gave his short tail a flick.
"And worth treasuring," Loki finished, nudging Kael with a soft smile.
The colt distanced himself in jovial indignation, but he was not indifferent to the subtle praise, and received it with earnest appreciation and another grin. Waya's answer to his question did cause his ears to wilt though. That was not as conclusive as he had hoped. "Winter's so far though. And how will I know when I see it?" Yes, that was a problem indeed. "I would want to recognize it, at least."
"Well," the stallion interrupted. "Snow is cold, and white. It melts when you touch it, and falls in flakes, like frozen rain drops drifting from the sky." He renewed his smile, and dipped his head to Kael's eye level. "You'll know when you see it, I promise. And I think you'll like it."
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Posted: Wed Jun 21, 2006 1:07 pm
The dark stallion smirked softly and nodded his head. His blue eyes glanced over the valley, the thick waving grasses, grains and the green leafy trees in the forest. The stream a little behind him full of crystal clear water, No.. this place was paradice and he was stay here as long as he felt it was home. Home, now that in itself was an interesting consept.. He tilted his head softly and chuckled. He'd never really had a Home. The little colts words broke into his thoughts and he smiled, leaning down to look the little one in the eyes.
"True enough..." he was deeply honored that he would consider him good company, normally he kept to himself and was distant and quiet. Yet something about this pair had brought him out of his shell for a time. "and If I left I wouldnt be able to meet you or your father again. So I suppose I shall have to stick around." he said at length with a chuckle.
The colt seemed lightly put off at his offhanded remark about the snow, he wanted to know more about it, yet deep down, although he could admire its beauty... he hated snow. He hated the cold as well, So it was a sore subject to discribe to eager minds. He was glad when Loki stepped up to the plate and descibed it to his son. "Yes, You'll know it when you see it. After all... there is nothing quite like it. "
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Posted: Wed Jun 21, 2006 2:31 pm
The painted foal met Waya's gaze with pure delight, a broad grin stretching his velvety maw. "Good! I'm glad," he replied earnestly. It may have been a simple comment, but it was clear he revered the acknowledgement. To know the stallion really wouldn't leave... That was a wonderful certainty.
"Nothing at all?" It was a rhetorical question, made clear enough by the way he peeled his gaze away from his elders and restarted his aimless trek. The prospect was exciting though; something he had a hard time wrapping his mind around. Most everything he knew had something almost like it. The trees, birds, rodents... Even grasses varied only slightly from eachother. Just how different was this snow?
While he did prefer the warmer seasons, Loki wasn't particularly bothered by winter either. His coat grew plenty thick to compensate, and despite how little he appreciated the 'scruffy' exterior, it did come in handy. "We've a while yet before we have to worry about it, anyway. Might as well enjoy the warmth while it's here," he commented, nodding briefly.
"Oops," was the awkward response. Admittedly, Kael hadn't been paying much attention... The voice (familiar though it was) startled him and interrupted his train of thought, and by the time the foal found himself stumbling, it was too late. "Ow," he grunted as his form connected with the ground, and he shook his head a little. "... That was kinda clumsy." Stealing a glance over his shoulder, Kael snorted in annoyance at the twiggy offender.
Oops? Loki blinked deliberately, then pulled himself toward the laying foal once the circumstance sank in. "Only a little." He hoped that's all it was - A little oops. "Are you alright?" he asked, and lowered his head to Kael's eyelevel.
"Yeah..." he murmered, trailing off. Something in the corner of his eye had snagged his attention, and he stole a quick glance about them. "Is this where we were going?" Loki had intentionally neglected to enlighten him, so he wasn't sure. It seemed a neat place though, even if he did lack the vaguest idea as to where they might be.
((Feel free to play with the location if you'd like, I don't have anything in mind.))
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Posted: Sat Jun 24, 2006 10:35 am
Waya chuckled softly and nodded his head. The others where right after all, Winter had left these lands and wouldnt return for a few more months at lest. Summer was now in high bloom and brought with it the long warm days. His tail flicked against the ground as he turned his head to the location that the colt had been.
Loki wandered over to his son at the word 'Oops' and he did hope that the little one was alright. He smirked softly as he too slowly approched the clumbsy foal. "Perhaps a Little, But we all have our clumsy moments." he commented with a smirk.
The Stallion raised his gaze to look around them, a waterfall cut through the canyon around them, and the lush green grasses hugged the edges of the water. Shade was abundant and the cool breeze coming from over the water was indeed welcome. "Yes, I think so." He said at length.
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