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Summer was upon them, though in some areas it seemed too hot. In others it seemed too cool. Vahill was the first to come tom ind. Whenever Cadomir dared venture from Vahill that is. The boy king took a weaving, winding path through the Celestial Forest that day. Social lands were a great place to pick out prospective members for Vahill, or even just Altus in general.The grullo bronc was accompanied by one of his guards once more. One he knew as Seraphiel. The brute was of his own lineage. Though Cadomir was irritated by his presence. It was as if the czar had a draft for a shadow. The blue occulars of the young king swept through the trees. He was completely alert now. Still the badger faced czar limped with each step. The memory still just as sore as his shoulder. He lost to The Meta. Rightfully so however, he should've known better. Cadomir would learn as he grew though. The chocolate tendrils that lay atop his head managed to snag multiple twigs on his journey now. Collecting them within their depths. He'd work them out later though. The grullo bronc swiveled his ears with each interrupted step he took. "Cadomir." Cautioned the towering brute. The czar's ears fell backwards in mild annoyance. "I'm aware." The czar uttered a response to his accompanying guard. His movements stopped. There was a shifting in the forest around them. Everything seemed to stand at attention to the towering creatures of Seraphiel and Cadomir. "Hello? You can come out now, you've been detected." The king's words fell in confident tones from his labrums. His nares flaring, though unable to detect a scent. He decided they must be downwind. The heftier brute shifted uncomfortably behind him. While Sera was his cousin, Cadomir found himself a bit irritated with the overbearing presence lately. The obsidian stained brute was even more insistent now that  Cadomir was injured. Understandably so, but it was still moderately annoying. Cadomir did cast a backwards glance toward the guard with interest. The large obsidian hessian was staring off into the distance. Cadomir's blue gaze traveled in time with Sera's line of sight. There was a shifting figure in the distance. Though the sun marred any features that made the creatures distinguishable. Tagged:Open | Words: 380 | Notes: Ughhh sorry :/

[alkyone]

Alkyone felt as though she had been wandering in this forest for years. She didn't mind, of course, because she was going to see the lights at night and that was exciting for her. Beyond the night time phenomenon, this forest resembled every other forest that Alkyone had ever traveled through and she was beginning to find it tiresome. The night time excitement was great and all, but eventually, she was hoping to be free of this maze. The mare tossed her long flag and let fall against the backs of her legs, lacking any breeze to stir it back up again. She supposed another good part about being in the Celestial Forest was that she was escaping most of the terrible summer heat. The shade provided by so many tall trees brought relief to equines searching for cooler areas and Alkyone certainly appreciated that. She pivoted lightly and swept through the tree line, bodice rolling with the momentum her long pistons creating, each dagger digging perfect cresents into the ground, powering her forward through the forest for a brief run. The breeze picked up, naturally, as she made her way through the forest, giving into the exertion and exhilaration of a run that included a frolicky leap over a log and splashing through several puddles that were surprisingly deep. She ducked in behind a thicket for a quick break, her sides starting to heave. She'd run a good ways and was maybe not in the shape she had been in while living under her parents' rule. That had a lot to do with wandering around this forest though. There wasn't much room to run and not a whole lot to eat either, once you got sick of the leaves. Alkyone shifted her weight and exhaled shortly, only to freeze in surprise when a voice called out, "Hello? You can come out now, you've been detected."

Well that was unexpected. Alkyone bared her teeth at herself in annoyance. She should have been more aware of her surroundings. The mare picked her way out from behind the bushes, cranium held high to dismiss any embarrassment. It wasn't like she had been hiding on purpose, after all. She was faced with two stallions, one of which had the most interesting spikes on his head. Alkyone eyed the mutations curiously before switching her gaze to the other horse, one who loomed somewhat and was bigger than the spike-headed stag. When she looked back to the first stallion, she noticed that he was wounded. Given that fact that he was accompanied by someone, Alkyone figured she didn't need to point this out, even though the observation was on the tip of her tongue and she nearly bit her tongue in order to cut the compulsion off. It wasn't likely that this fellow had the same compulsive need to know whether or not he was injured. It was even more unlikely that he couldn't feel pain. Alkyone had a feeling he was aware of his injury, if only because of the way he held himself. She blinked once and said, rather apologetically, "I'm sorry if it appeared like I was hiding from you, that was not my intention." Alkyone thought about that for a second, made a face, and explained, "I just needed a rest." After that, the slender femme shut up, deciding that she'd babbled enough in their direction and should probably invest in continuing her breather, considering she'd hardly had time to rest before she had been called out like a sulking filly.

It just then occurred to her that these stallions might mean her harm and Alkyone narrowed her eyes at them, pausing. She was ready to flee at any time and given the sheer heft to one of them and the injury on the other, Alkyone was betting she could out-run them both, should she need to. That would be another reason to seize more oxygen while she had the chance. 


tagged ;; sid with cadomir
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notes ;; hope it's alright that I posted here!

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A feminine voice responded to his statement. An apologetic one at that.Though he noticed she grew more defensive. It took him only moments to realize that two stallions together, while she had nobody around was probably intimidating. His posture relaxed a bit, as he made sure to pay attention to his injured leg. "Sera, will you give us some space please?" The grullo king uttered softly. Though it was polite. The larger, draft stag moved off, setting up a circle of patrol not too far away from the king and his company. Cadomir swiveled his blue occulars towards the grayed femme. "No need for apologies. You're a welcome surprise, and I have many unwelcome ones in my position." Cadomir explained the the smaller femme gently. He was always attentive with the posture of others. At least recently. The badger faced stallion's cranium remained frozen in place as he studied her."I am only so cautious usually. Please do not feel threatened by our presence. I'm merely seeking new creatures to invite into my herd. Seraphiel over there is very kind, though his size may say otherwise. I'm Cadomir, the Altus King. He insists on coming with me in travels since my injury." Cadomir explained once more. He felt parts of his father coming out in him lately. He didn't want her to fret so tirelessly at his presence. At his cousin's presence. The hulking obsidian brute could still hear the two speak. Though Cadomir kept his eyes  on the mare, Sera knew better than to impose. Cadomir took some time to study her. Alike his own set up in fibers, this mare had a rather unusual set herself. A duo-toned mane. The same colours that decorated his father's hide. Her brown eyes fit so comfortably with her overall design. Not to mention her obvious Arabian descent. Cadomir hoped she would not grow uncomfortable beneath his gaze. The horned king could sometimes stare without meaning to. His weight shifted backwards, as his left foreleg grew tired of the support. It was getting better now. The pain more manageable. "Why are you traveling alone, or rather where are you traveling to? We could accompany you if you'd like. I can only imagine how perturbing it is for a femme to travel the lands alone. Especially with all sorts of demons lurking about." The horned king offered to the smaller femme. As he came back from studying the nymph, he noticed the smells of the land. The overwhelming smell of summer. The damp ground in the forest, hidden beneath forgotten pine needles, and abundant moss. Cadomir briefly stole a glance away to admire the simple ways of nature. Tagged: alkyone | Words: 442 | Notes: This will get better!

[alkyone]

"Sera, will you give us some space please?" Said the horned stag. Alkyone tilted her dainty cranium, bright orbs watching the two stallions curiously. The larger of the two backed off and she relaxed slightly, muscles releasing some of the corded tension beneath her silver pelt. "No need for apologies. You're a welcome surprise, and I have many unwelcome ones in my position." Alkyone made a curious sound, shifting her weight as she evaluated this horned beast before her. His position? He must be royalty somewhere. Alkyone was familiar with the lands and allegiances here, but she didn't know much about their royals. This fellow had what appeared to be a bodyguard of sorts, which was interesting, and perhaps alluded to this position he spoke of. Alkyone hoped he wasn't anything too impressive, because her ignorance would be embarrassing. "Thanks, I think," she murmured, keeping a weather eye on the speaker. He continued to talk, introducing himself and his accompaniment, and with his words came a wash of embarrassment as she realized her misstep. Apparently he wasn't just royalty, he was the one calling all the shots. Cadomir, it appeared, did not seem offended. Neither did Seraphiel. She took the time to extend a quick bow of her curvaceous cranium in greeting to both of them, making sure to extend the courtesy to Seraphiel silently, not wanting him to feel left out, even though it was apparent that Cadomir did the talking for the both of them. Alkyone appreciated the reassurance of her safety, even though she was burning beneath her silky silver pelt. "I- I did not realize who you were. I'm Alkyone.." The mare trailed off with uncharacteristic uncertainty, unsure of how to address the King of Altus. Was there some sort of courtesy she was supposed to adhere to? Alkyone knew little of the customs here. Her father had been lead of his own herd and land, and had insisted on very little title-calling and respectful scraping. She did not know what Cadomir here insisted on, and so, spoke candidly.

Alkyone noticed that Cadomir was watching here and bowed her dainty cranium slightly, boa curving elegantly. She was watching him back. He was a very interesting creature. In her old herd, with her family, she hadn't known many horses with mutations and deformities such as his. A half-sibling of hers had been born with extra eyes, and he had been ostracized somewhat by many in the herd. Alkyone had been in the process of leaving and had not taken a side. Given he belonged to her father, and her father was protective of his children, Alkyone assumed now that the many-eyed colt had gained some status eventually. Here she was, seeing a horned king, after all. Alkyone was, despite herself, impressed with him. "Why are you traveling alone, or rather where are you traveling to? We could accompany you if you'd like. I can only imagine how perturbing it is for a femme to travel the lands alone. Especially with all sorts of demons lurking about." Alkyone pursed her lips briefly, thinking over her answer. "I'm new to these lands, actually, just finding my way around. I wouldn't mind being shown out of this forest, I've been wandering in here for several days." Once again embarrassed, Alkyone ducked her dished cranium, big brown orbs dropping his gaze as she struggled briefly with the burning sensation that swarmed up over her thin skin. She was easily embarrassed in front of kings, it seemed. She chuckled suddenly though, thinking of his words, and admitted with some amusement, lifting her orbs to his once more, "To be honest, Cadomir, I'm more concerned about my lack of direction than any demons. If I can't find myself, then how will they find me?" Her lack of acknowledgement to his title was so perfectly Alkyone that she hardly noticed her own irreverence. It seemed as though her earlier uncertainty had passed. It was instinct to speak with such independence and irreverence, without meaning any disrespect, considering the way she offered humor to try and ease any awkwardness.


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Cadomir noticed each change in posture she made. Though he made no note of it. The nymph introduced herself as Alkyone. He gave her a slight nod of his head as he listened to her speak. Explaining she was lost, though her quick comeback was a bit of a surprise. Cadomir quirked an invisible brow at the smaller creature. Listening to each heavy footfall, and pause Seraphiel made as he moved through the forest. "It's not so much that they can't find you because you are lost, the demons I refer to know these lands very well. Especially if you're new to these lands, I'd tread cautiously for now... I'd be more than happy to show you the way out of the woods, I could show you my home back in Altus if you wanted, or even just the kingdom herself. Plenty of places to explore and make a home. Unless you had something else in mind?" Cadomir trailed off now, hoping he wasn't coming off too strongly now. The heavy steps of Seraphiel's daggers approached. They were not frantic, although the obsidian beast looked uncomfortable. Cadomir's head swiveled to make eye contact with his guard. The tension on the large draft's face was very apparent. "There seems to be an approaching pack something heading in an opposite direction. I can still smell them, and have spotted their tracks. It's probably best we move out of the forest quickly." The deep tones of Sera rumbled across the space between the three of them. Cadomir nodded in response to Sera's words. Glancing back at their new company, and offering her a rather challenging smile "Well, we better not linger here then. Tell me how you feel about competition Alkyone." Sera groaned in protest to the words. Usually he had such a hard time keeping up with the younger stag. Though he worried for the King's injury. Cadomir seemed to loosen up when not dealing with Altus affairs. Though he sort of was now, it was much less serious than his previous dealings. The visit with Meta, and Maim had soured the young King's mood considerably in the past days. "Are you sure this is wise, Cadomir?" The brute cautioned, glancing towards the mare as if to encourage her to back him up, despite being a stranger. "Oh quiet. I'm fine, and it was you who suggested us leave quickly." Cadomir smirked with triumph now. Imploring Alkyone with his expression to take his offer. Tagged: alkyone | Words: 410 | Notes: Awh yis

[alkyone]

Cadomir replied to her and Alkyone was relieved to note that he had nothing to say about her irreverence. She hadn't really expected to run into a royal here and perhaps should have been better prepared. Where she came from, she had royal blood, but that meant nothing here. Her lack of respect might be taken badly, but it appeared like Cadomir did not mind. That was reassuring. She cocked her hind leg, long piston flexing with the movement as she tried to pass off some of the remaining tension from her earlier run, muscles cording and releasing as she tilted that hind hoof forward, stone's tip digging into the ground as she tilted her cranium, curious harks pricking to catch every word with fascination. At the conclusion of his speech, the femme shook her cranium, the spray of mane falling over her forehead shifting over one doe orb, until she tossed it away, lips pursing thoughtfully. "I have no plans," she informed him, thinking over his offer. It hadn't been offered with any promises of force should she decline, even though Alkyone trusted in her ability to out-run this wounded king and his heavy assistant anyway. Fearlessness presided where caution should have, though Alkyone did ensure to think over his offer with thoughtful pensiveness. It wasn't a decision long in the making, however. She had no other way of getting out of this forest, given how long she had been wandering in its depths. That lack of progress did not indicate anything good about her own directional skills. Plus, she was Altus, right? It would be good to know where those lands were, at the very least. Alkyone nodded decisively. "I would be honored if you would show me to Altus," she told him, harks pricking back up as Seraphiel approached. "If there is a convincing argument to be made for your home in particular as well, I'd love to hear it," she added, a teasing lilt to her light voice.

All humor fled from her features at Seraphiel's words, however. Alkyone stiffened, coming to full attention, her Arabian tassle lifting in preparation for flight. Her situation was worsened by the fact that Seraphiel did not mention what the pack was, leading her imagination to flood her mind with images of slavering wolves with huge fangs. Alkyone was all set to take off when Cadomir's words startled her into stillness once more. "Well, we better not linger here then. Tell me how you feel about competition Alkyone." She couldn't help but straighten up as much as she could, fear momentarily derailed so that she could respond to the challenge. "That depends. How do you feel about losing, Cadomir?" She asked in response, snarkily, with a bright flash to her vivid orbs, inviting the king to join in the humor that suffused her voice. Her heart was already thumping hard to the sound of pack pack pack in Seraphiel's voice running through her mind over and over. Her Arabian lineage said she could beat almost anyone in flight. It was the advantage of being light-boned and slender. Where a heavier horse could break her, they would have to catch her first. "Are you sure this is wise, Cadomir?" Once again, words slowed her mental momentum and Alkyone met the bigger stag's worried gaze, her own orbs widening slightly. Oh, right. Cadomir was injured. Surely if it was something serious, he would not have suggested this contest? Alkyone was fairly dancing on her toes; if this was a challenge she herself had issued, she would be flying in the wind right now. Cadomir's words only solidified her belief that he was truly fine. She hoped that he was, so that she might beat him fair and square. "How about this? I will give the two of you a head start, so that you may set the pace as slow as you need, and you can lead the way to Altus." Her smirk was absolutely wicked.


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notes ;; ahahah she's such a snarky little shit