i am a leaf on the wind

She could sympathize with the girl’s skepticism over Gods. She didn’t grow up with Gods, and she doesn’t really understand why this land has them and other’s don’t. Why would the Gods only be here? And really, why would they care about mortals? Lyanna has never see any of the Gods before, but she knows the Moon Goddess visits when Alune summons. She knows that in the Veins of the Gods, horses are granted quests and if they success, ultimately the power or companion they seek.

If nothing else, Lyanna has no reason to lie. She isn’t lying, to the extent she knows anything about the Gods. But perhaps everything she has learned had been a lie. Perhaps it was a trick on the new girl. In which case, by extension, she might be lying to Ru. Though she didn’t mean it, if nothing else. Her intentions are good, but Lyanna has rarely been anything other than good. There is no reason to be any other way, and so, she enjoys the simple life that comes with honesty and kindness.

The girl sighs, when Lyanna stops her escapades. She feels bad, not meaning to take away from the girl’s fun. But she also can’t let her wander the Edge alone, because she is not a member, and she’s probably get a stern yelling at from Tembovu if she just looked the other way. Or a disappointed glance from Alysanne, which is about the last thing she ever wants. She does not want to disappoint her friend and mentor, and now, her Queen. “You can tour with me, but no running ahead, okay?” But she motions that the girl should lead. There’s nothing in the Edge that’s a secret, so Lyanna isn’t worried about steering her away from anything.

But apparently, Lyanna’s next question is even worse than telling the girl she can’t go exploring. Her jaw clenches, anger or hurt or some mixture of both crosses her face. It seems Lyanna can’t do much right with this girl. Perhaps it’s a good she doesn’t have any of her own children. She might be a terrible mother. The mare shakes her head in a clear “no”. Lyanna starts walking through the forest now, letting the girl lead where she may. Perhaps she’ll simply leave, having quite possibly grown tired of the tri-colored buzz kill Lyanna seems to have become today. Perhaps though, they will still explore, and Lyanna is game for that. But she adds, because it would be wrong not to, “If you ever want a home, you can find one here.” It’s simply a initiation, one with no real expiration, and no pressure. Everyone deserves a chance to live here, but no one will ever be forced.

watch how i soar.

lyanna