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Is It Worth The Journey - Morrigan - 10-13-2014 The hardest part of all of this is that I knew my way back home, I knew that it was as easy as turning around. All I would have to do is turn around, follow my own hoof prints until I could find the familiar comforts that I so missed. But I couldn't bring myself to even look over my shoulder, I didn't want to return. I wanted to escape the memories, run from my troubles and begin anew. Yet I was haunted with every step, visions and voices mocking me, telling me that they had won. Indeed, I had let them get the better of me. And because of this, I found myself here... In a new land that I didn't recognize, full of new potential for good or bad. The possibilities were endless for me now, so long as I tried to walk along the best path for me. I could only hope that the Gods would grant me a fresh start. Deep red orbs scanned my surroundings, eying the winter wonderland that I had found myself in. The cold and silence embraced me as snow clung to my ebony coat, hiding the marking that laced my back. Perhaps this would give me my advantage with any strangers. It would prevent any of them from judging me based off of my markings, prevent any superstitions. My auds flicked back into my thick mane, stopping for a moment to think as I looked back at the tracks behind me. Hooveprints and trails from my mane and tail dragging in the snow tattled on where I had been, but the more I walked, the more snow covered older tracks. The more of my history became covered. Who was to say that anyone here would view my markings as ominous? There was no reason for such a rumor to start. There was no reason for me to hide who I was. And with that thought, I gave a hearty shake to remove the snow that had built up along my spine to fully show off the beautiful design of a silken web. The smallest of soft smiles graced my lips as I continued on my way once more. OOC: Open to any! RE: Is It Worth The Journey - Bucephalus - 10-13-2014
Table by Tamme<3 Feel free to tag Buce in any posts; permission is given for force against him provided it doesn't kill or permanently maim him(ask about the latter) RE: Is It Worth The Journey - Elsa - 10-13-2014
RE: Is It Worth The Journey - Morrigan - 10-13-2014 The beating of wings broke the silence, and I lifted my gaze to the heavens just in time to watch a Pegasus lowering himself to the earth in a whirlwind of snow. Politely I waited for him to land, coming to a standstill as I watched the flakes settle around him. Nervously an ear flicked back as I positioned myself so my body was facing partially away from him, ready to bolt if necessary. My eyes never left him though, my thick mane settling against my neck and shoulders like a scarf, the wind dancing with the ends that had been laying on the ground. As the stallion began to approach, I instinctively took a solitary step back. A friendly lad, wasn’t he? I gave a respectable dip of my muzzle towards the Pegasus, listening to his introduction and memorizing his name as I watched him for a few moments. Before I could decide on whether or not I could trust him with my name, we were joined by another winged creature. This time, a mare that chose to walk towards us. I had not yet a moment to speak before the mare began her own speech, offering more information than I could possibly stand to ask for. My right brow raised with curiosity at the pair, maroon optics darting back and forth from stallion to mare while I quietly judged them. I offered her a respectful nod as well, wondering what exactly a “Mason” was to begin with. Both winged creatures were taller than myself, though the mare, Elsa, was not by much. Such a welcome committee, had I walked into Pegasus territory? ”Morrigan.” I said rather quietly, my husky voice carrying a guarded tone for the time being. The silence returned rather awkwardly as I watched them, completely still save for the ivory and ebony hairs that tickled around my crown. Finally, though it was really only a few seconds that had passed, I spoke once again. ”Indeed, Miss Elsa. I am new to these lands, I find myself unfamiliar with your title as well as where I am.” RE: Is It Worth The Journey - Elsa - 10-17-2014
RE: Is It Worth The Journey - Bucephalus - 10-23-2014
Table by Tamme<3 Feel free to tag Buce in all posts; permission is given for force against him provided it doesn't kill or permanently maim him(ask about the latter) RE: Is It Worth The Journey - Morrigan - 10-24-2014 Respectfully I dipped my muzzle to each of the winged beings, politely listening to each of them as they spoke. My attention was directed to the mare donned with a snowflake, noting how picturesque she was in the winter wonderland environment that surrounded us. The cold didn’t seem to bother her in the slightest, rather it suited her. Auds flicked as she described the various lands, my curiosity growing as she explained just how different some of the territories were. My crown tilted to the side as she mentioned how the Basin was filled with racist unicorns…How unusual. In my homelands it didn’t matter whether you were plain, horned or winged. I gave a nod to reassure her that I would make sure to stay away from the Basin, not wanting to even risk the thought of approaching them out of fear of what they might think of a mare such as myself. As the stallion began to speak, my gaze shifted towards him while the corners of my lips tugged into a slight smile as he explained what a ‘Mason’ was in these lands. Why, this land grew more and more interesting and unique by the second. A single brow raised as he mentioned that he was new to the Dragon’s Throat, surprised at his bold question that suggested I follow him to his new home and be ‘new together.’ Almost instantly I became nervous, hiding my ears behind my crown and burying them into my mane. The idea of following a stallion was difficult enough. I was unsure if I could live in a desert, it was an environment I had never been exposed too before. Truthfully though, the idea of coming to a herd in hopes of finding a new home brought on a wave of emotions that became difficult for me to understand. Yes, I wanted to belong somewhere. I wanted a home where I would be appreciated rather than condemned, and this stallion had shown very little signs of dislike towards me, if any at all. Scarlet orbs darted towards Elsa, as if to silently ask her opinion. Though I wasn’t sure if her opinion would even help in my decision, as I began to realize that the reason they were both here was to recruit for their herds. ”Oh, I-uh…I-I’ve never done well in herds before…” I admitted quietly as I stepped back, looking to the ground and once again hiding away like the little filly who was being scorned. Could I possibly look any more pathetic? Knowing how I must have looked began to make me angry, and my brows furrowed as I fought my inner battles before these two that were awaiting a response. Mentally I began to scrap and scrounge together every ounce of pride and courage that I could find within myself. Pulling it all together, pulling myself together really, I raised my crown with feigned confidence. “As much as I would love a new home, I’m simply unsure if I would really be welcome anywhere.” RE: Is It Worth The Journey - Elsa - 10-27-2014
RE: Is It Worth The Journey - Bucephalus - 10-30-2014
Table by Tamme<3 Feel free to tag Buce in all posts; permission is given for force against him provided it doesn't kill or permanently maim him(ask about the latter) RE: Is It Worth The Journey - Morrigan - 11-03-2014 What was this? Neither of them seemed upset at all at my inner turmoil, nor showed any signal that they would hold resentment should I pick the other herd. I felt my heart jump a little with excitement, a reassured smile gracing my lips as I listened to them both speak words of comfort. Why, I felt as though I could soar with them with the hope that was beginning to swell within my chest. They were right, I could always change my mind later. Perhaps it was not so hard to leave herds here compared to before? ”Thank you, both of you. Both herds sound lovely, but…I’ve never been to a desert before, I should think I would like to see that. If you don’t mind walking, I will follow you, Bucephalus.” I took a tentative step forward, wishing for just a moment that I had wings such as theirs to speed up our travel. I felt guilty for grounding him, but I was sure he would have expected as much for asking a wingless mare to follow him. Before leaving, I turned my head towards the wintery vixen. ”Thank you for your help, Elsa. I’d like to see you again, if that’s alright?” Perhaps Elsa could become a friend? She certainly showed more kindness to me than I had seen in a long time, Bucephalus too of course. I had a hard time trying to decide between the two, and I didn’t want anyone to feel upset at my choice. Just because I chose one herd didn’t mean I couldn’t have friendships with those in other herds, right? Slowly, I reached my muzzle out to her in a friendly gesture. She didn’t have to reciprocate, but with a burst of courage I felt it was necessary in one of the first steps of solidifying my new life and new relationships. Once we had finished talking, I turned to the stallion and waited for him to lead the way. OOC: Short, crummy post. This will be her last one for this thread, really hoping that these two can get her character developing! I don’t want her shy forever, that’s what Jahzara’s for, lol. |