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they are lost and gone forever, oh my darling clementine - Yael - 11-21-2016 @Rexanna and anyone else who wants to join! RE: they are lost and gone forever, oh my darling clementine - Rexanna - 11-24-2016 Rexanna It had been another difficult night to try and sleep. Her pregnancy made it difficult to get a full night’s rest with Frostfall’s chill settling in deep into her joints and spider webbing through her bones. Tembovu had another long night away from home, it seemed. As she woke she hadn’t managed to spot him around their sleeping area. A soft sigh slipped through her lips, wondering when she was ever going to get the chance to tell him the wonderful news while she was still hardly showing. It would prove to be more and more difficult the longer he stayed away from her. She began to wonder if she’d done something wrong. The aurelian siren was having an even more difficult time managing her emotions while in this state. It only seemed to prove worse the longer she stayed away from speaking to people all together. In an effort to try and relieve her mind, she slipped through the mouth of the cave. “Where go?” Came the exhausted question from her companion – a beautiful little marbled polecat as he remained curled up in his little nest. “I’m going for a walk.” She returned to him, her head swinging back as her oceanic eyes sought those of the little creature. She should have known that Marembo wouldn’t leave her alone for long. All she felt was a slight sigh on his end of the bond before she felt the familiar tug on the tresses on her tail from the little beast. Lowering her head to him, he ran around toward her head and grabbed onto her gilded horn with his tiny hands to pull himself up. Stepping gingerly across her neck, he settled in the crook of her withers, little hands comfortably gripping onto the golden chains that adorned the pale maiden’s body. “Let’s go for walk.” He mentioned in a not so groggy tone. Rexanna smiled to that, and began to set off, making sure her daughter Kiada was sound asleep in her cave. As she approached the cliffs as she always had, a sound caught her by surprise. The sound had a heavy feeling of sadness – were those cries? Immediately, the gilded mare wondered if something was wrong. Her pace picked up, despite her knees protesting, when finally a golden pegasus came into view. She didn’t seem familiar, as Rexanna tried to filter through the faces she knew and at least recognized somewhat. Yet, she still found a frown and a small amount of attachment toward the mare. She approached slowly, head held high as her dual toned tail flicked nervously against her hocks. “Is everything okay? Are you hurt?” She questioned softly against the wind of the cliffs. She wasn’t a healer, but she knew where Tilney slept. She’d be able to get him if she needed help. Or, if she simply just needed someone to talk to, Rexanna was always capable of lending an ear to those in need. "Talk." @Yael I'm so excited :D RE: they are lost and gone forever, oh my darling clementine - Yael - 11-30-2016 @Rexanna Ahhh me too! RE: they are lost and gone forever, oh my darling clementine - Rexanna - 11-30-2016 Rexanna Perhaps the concern was laced far too strongly against her pale brow. It was quiet, aside from the wind howling and the chill as it crept up her spine. Marembo’s blue gaze landed directly on the woman who stood precariously on the ledge of the sharp cliffs. At first, he wasn’t too worried. She did have wings after all, but with a mental nudge from his bonded he had to admit that it was sad, and that his bonded wouldn’t allow such a thing to occur on any given night or day. He remained still against her withers as Rexanna stepped a bit closer, still allowing the gilded pegasus her space. And she listened, diligently, as the mare spoke with an accent that seemed so foreign and yet beautiful all the same. “But I –” A small frown formed its way on Rexanna’s pale lips. She nodded along, aware that the woman couldn’t see her do such a thing, but still it was the effort that was noted. “Pain is one of the worst things someone can experience.” She began, her voice soft and as soothing as possible – pressing into her maternal instinct from the pregnancy that bloated her sides. “I know saying things like ‘it’ll be okay’ doesn’t help. So I’m not going to say them. But I will tell you that life has a funny way of making everyone it’s pawn for heartbreak.” She admitted to her, hoping that the line of heartbreak she, herself, had felt would be over now. With her words, she took one more step closer, feeling the wind as it raced against the faces of the cliffs, brushing up and pushing her dual toned mane into the air, the chains following suit. “But there’s others that have experienced such hard times. And that’s where friendship is found. I have suffered loss and heartbreak, and I will be your friend, if you just step back and talk with me for a bit?” She questioned, cocking her head to the side, ever hopeful despite the chill that racked her spine. "Talk." @Yael <3 RE: they are lost and gone forever, oh my darling clementine - Yael - 12-04-2016 @Rexanna RE: they are lost and gone forever, oh my darling clementine - Rexanna - 12-05-2016 Rexanna Wasn’t the gilded woman so lucky that the pegasus didn’t turn and scream at her? She waited with baited breath, oceanic eyes glued to the gold woman with a fondness for her. They were similar in more ways than one, both on the inside and on the outside – except where the pegasus was gilded entirely aside from the dark patches that dotted her wings, Rexanna simply wore a blanket of gold upon her pale back. The only noticeable markings were that of the mascara markings that dripped down her face and crawled up her cheekbones, and that horribly marred “C” marking that was etched into her flesh so many seasons ago. Finally, as Rexanna studied the woman, she stepped back from the ledge without saying as much as a word. She finally stepped back far enough to turn and view the Aurelian siren as her eyes fluttered across the mare to see if she was okay in her physical body. Though Rexanna stayed quiet, Marembo squeaked a hello as he felt the woman’s gaze land on him, and sympathy raced its way through Rexanna’s body as she noticed the tear streaks and mess the woman seemed to have found herself in. “You should be sleeping…” Rexanna allowed the woman to finish speaking before answering back. A brisk walk on tonight’s chilly night wasn’t going to hurt her. She had lived in the Basin through multiple pregnancies to know what she could handle and what she couldn’t. So she offered the mare a warm smile and a small dip of her jeweled crown. “Oh, don’t worry. I’m fine. I’m more worried about you!” She admitted, offering another small sympathetic smile. “Why don’t you come back to my home and we can get warm and cleaned up? There’s plenty of space.” She questioned with a tilt of her head, stepping back to see if the woman would want to follow. Tembovu was off on his own duties for the night, and it left plenty of space in the little cave Rexanna had found for the two of them. Surely the King wouldn’t mind, knowing that the ex-thief had managed to help a herd mate in a dire time of need. "Talk." @Yael <3 if you'd like for Yael to take Rex up on her offer, you can PP Rex leading Yael toward the cave! :D RE: they are lost and gone forever, oh my darling clementine - Yael - 12-07-2016 @Rexanna I hope that's ok! Let me know if it's not, and I'll change it :) RE: they are lost and gone forever, oh my darling clementine - Rexanna - 12-09-2016 Rexanna “Okay.” And after a few quiet moments, allow Rexanna to lead her to the beautiful cave the ex-Thief had made for her family. On their journey, Yael asks a question and Rexanna’s head swings around to better hear her – ears pointing in the direction of the sound. Slowing down some, she waited until she was beside Yael before answering. “My name is Rexanna. My companion here is named Marembo.” She answered swiftly, nudging her nose toward the polecat that seemed pleasantly happy to have company for once. “And your name?” A small tilt of her head for formality, but it wasn’t long until Yael replied her own name. “It’s a pleasure to meet you Yael.” She offered the gilded pegasus another gentle smile. It hadn’t taken long for them to arrive at the cave. A simple hole in the rock type of look to it. Many years or so of stone accumulating on top of stone, compressing it into some type of deepened hole with a beautiful view of the cliffs on the edge. Adorning the top, a large tree grew and span its roots around the opening, allowing for more view of the little miniature caves on the sides of the wall as they reached out from the center. Rexanna always paused in her step to take it all in, until she turned to look at Yael who had just turned to look at herself and tears return to the brim once more. She began to thank her and apologize and all Rexanna wanted to do was hug the poor woman. Instead, she gestured to the inside of the cave, where the light from the outside world was just enough to illuminate the large area. Inside, little beds were made for two companions and Marembo, thankful to have his bed back, hopped down from Rexanna’s withers and headed straight to his little nest, his blue eyes never leaving the two before him. Rexanna then turned to Yael and smiled softly. “A little kindness goes a long way. You just never know when you’ll need it the most.” She admitted. Then, turning her head away from the gilded woman, she pulled over a few dry branches from orangemoon to make another little place for Yael to stay and warm up with – or even to clear the wetness that adorned her face from her tears before settling down. “Are you new to Helovia?” Her head tilted slightly with the question, her black markings that adorned her face were stark in contrast to her questioning and bright blue eyes. “I’ve only been here three years now.” She gave the information easily, unsure of what else to say unless Yael had questions. "Talk." @Yael it was perfect <3 RE: they are lost and gone forever, oh my darling clementine - Yael - 12-18-2016 @Rexanna I am so so so sorry to take a long time! Was rough on the work front and then sick :\ RE: they are lost and gone forever, oh my darling clementine - Rexanna - 12-18-2016 Rexanna Rexanna hardly noticed the confusion as it came across Yael’s face. Perhaps if she had, she’d be able to better elaborate, but the ex-Thief figured as they warmed up that the pegasus might have some questions that the gilded woman could answer, to help give insight and comfort. Yet, as she moved further into the cave and silence overcame her and Rexanna offered a few questions, Yael responded with a thickly accented “thank you” and fluffed her wings for warmth. Soon enough, however, Yael’s words came into the brisk air as a response. Immediately Rexanna smiled gently, remembering her first few weeks and a few of the terrifying encounters she had endured during the first month or so she spent in this new and overwhelming land. As Yael paused, unable to finish the words, Rexanna cleared her throat gently as she shifted her weight. “Overwhelming?” She questioned with a slight tilt of her head, the chains adorning her forehead shifting with the movement. “I was the same when I arrived, don’t worry.” She assured before Yael spoke again. “I hope one day I can repay you.” Rexanna’s smile only grew a bit brighter, and with a slight shake of her head began to speak. “We’re herdmates, it’s honestly the least I can do. Besides, having friends in a world that can be far too lonely is at least something everyone should have.” A small nod finished her set of words. And to respond back to Yael’s other questions, she situated herself to get a bit more comfortable, to settle in for stories and tales of her time in Helovia, of questions the mare might have that nobody else might be able to answer. “I do, yes. I’m not sure if you’ve met him yet. His name’s Tembovu. He’s the King here. And no, this little one is going to be my fourth one.” She admitted, while Marembo shook his head from his place, wanting Rexanna to correct herself and say five, but the pain of having to speak of your first child being a stillborn was not something that the ex-Thief wanted acquaintances to know. “I had twins before now. One of them is missing, that’s where Tembovu is right now. He’s looking for him.” She offered the information easily as a small frown creased the corners of her lips. “What about you? Do you have children?” She questioned quietly, hoping not to step over any boundaries. "Talk." @Yael no worries <3 it's been a busy time :D RE: they are lost and gone forever, oh my darling clementine - Yael - 12-20-2016 @Rexanna Loving this thread. ;) RE: they are lost and gone forever, oh my darling clementine - Rexanna - 12-30-2016 Rexanna As the gilded pegasus shakes her head, Rexanna’s own head tilts a small amount. She found it strange, seeing as it seemed Tembovu knew of everyone in this land, that the fact he hadn’t met one of the herd members was almost as surprising as finding the pegasus on the ledge of the Cliffside. Aside from that, Alysanne hadn’t met her either! Oh, how very strange. Yet, as Yael continued on and mentioned all those she had met, the only one Rexanna knew was little Erthe. She offered the pegasus a small smile with that information. “I haven’t met the other ones, actually. Though I met Erthe when she was just a tiny thing.” She mused pleasantly. “Do you have a position here?” The words were thickly coated in accents but the ex-Thief could make them out. She shook her head briefly to assure Yael if she, too, didn’t have a position in the large herd land of the World’s Edge. “No, I don’t. I haven’t quite found my groove here. Though, I used to live in the Aurora Basin for many seasons. I was a Thief for them for quite some time.” She admitted, offering a pleasant smile. “I left to live here in the Edge so my children could be with their father.” She noted as well, though she’d be lying if she said she didn’t miss the Basin at all. When Yael spoke of her children having wandering souls, it soothed a few of the nerves the gilded woman had. Rein was like that, Kiada even more so. And she hoped the gilded woman was right that the colt would return to her side as everyone seemed to think he would. “I hope so.” She admitted, turning her head slightly away to gaze outside the cave entrance. Then, Yael chuckled and admitted she had thirteen children. Rexanna’s eyes widened slightly and she offered a small chuckle of her own as she looked to the mare. “Thirteen? Oh my goodness.” Another small chuckle escaped her lips. “I can’t even imagine that amount!” She paused, her tone getting a bit more serious toward the end. “Was it nice having such a big family?” It was a serious, quiet question. Curious of the answer as Rexanna only grew up with fake families or her own extremely tiny one. She wanted to know if it was worth it, having so many children and a giant family, or if it was too hard on one’s emotions. "Talk." @Yael <3 sorry for the wait! I'm loving it too :D RE: they are lost and gone forever, oh my darling clementine - Yael - 01-02-2017 @Rexanna RE: they are lost and gone forever, oh my darling clementine - Rexanna - 01-08-2017 Rexanna When Yael begins to speak again, mentioning her time in the Threshold and hearing the term Aurora Basin, Rexanna’s ears immediately perked up in curiosity. “Romina.” A warm smile grew across her features at the memory of the small doe-like child. Her eyes lit up at the memory of the cold icy herd land, though part of her grew sad at the circumstances of her leave. At least Yael was here, willing to listen and seek information that the ex-Thief could supply. “Romina is a wonderful child.” She remarked quietly. “Her mother and I were quite close when I lived in the Basin. Our children were born close to the same time, we spent a lot of time together because of them.” She admitted, a smile tugging on the corners of her lips. “There are four herds in Helovia. There’s us, the World’s Edge. We’re the furthest west you can get, as I’m sure you saw with the Cliffside. The Basin is located in the most northern sector of this land, with a beautiful array of mountain peaks, plenty of snow, and the northern lights that glisten nearly every night. Closest to the Threshold, though a bit north eastern is the Hidden Falls. I’ve only been there once, but I’ve heard its beautiful and full of waterfalls and greenery. Then, in the south, there’s the Dragon’s Throat. I’ve never been in the Throat, as it’s surrounded by a rather large moat. I’m not sure how anyone but pegasi get access, to be honest.” She paused, eyes seeking those of the pegasus in front of her in case she had any questions or seemed confused about anything. “Each land has their own God as well. The Edge has the Moon Goddess. The Basin has the Time God. I believe the Falls have the Earth God, and the Throat has the Sun God.” She noted as well, hoping the extra information might give the mare something to think about in the meantime. Though conversations shifted as they typically did, and Rexanna’s mind began to dance around all the things that Yael painted in her mind. Following along with what Yael was saying, Rexanna couldn’t help but begin to feel a bit reminiscent of her own past. She hardly had a family as well, and now she was a mother of three beautiful children and a part of a giant herd. She couldn’t have really asked for anything better at this moment, and so her gaze softened on the gilded mare gently as she paused and lost herself in thought before continuing. “It sounds like you have a wonderful family.” She admitted quietly, her smile resting softly on her pale features. “I didn’t have much of a family when I was born either. I come from a primarily unicorn land called Halyven. Evidently, I was a product of an affair between the Queen and the General of the army. My mother was put to death by the King and I was banished and forced to believe I was nothing more than a servant. But, war has a funny way of involving itself in the worst ways.” She paused, eyes seeking Yael’s once again to see if she might be following along or have questions. “The King had tried to fend off the Pegasi for as much as he could. But I was his last weapon. He brought me to him, told me I was a princess that had been hidden away for safety – meanwhile I had no idea who my mother was or the circumstances of my birth – and sent me off to become the mate to the Prince of Aciend, the land of the pegasi.” She reminisced quietly, shaking her head slightly to try and remove the bald face of Calstron from her mind – still entirely unaware he now lived in the same herd that she did. “But regardless of that, I never thought I’d bear children until I came here.” She admitted, trying to push off the mention of her stillborn for a little bit longer. "And what a blessing it is." "Talk." @Yael <3 RE: they are lost and gone forever, oh my darling clementine - Yael - 01-15-2017 @Rexanna Care to end it here? Feel free to powerplay her falling asleep/whatever you want Rexanna to do at the end :) Hope they can meet up again soon! |