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[OPEN] strangers make the best confidantes [Petra Welcoming]

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Petra ate her fill in the delightful meadow that Kahlua brought them by. Even though on the brink of starvation, she had paced herself, not wanting to appear gluttonous. She felt ever more guilt with each mouthful but consciously pushed those thoughts out of her mind. I am to move forward now.

She also took a moment on their journey to bathe and right her appearance now that she had a companion. They had happened upon a body of water with good depth and a solid bank, much to her relief. She had dipped her hooves in rather gingerly at first and then finally allowed herself to feel comforted by the water's embrace. But only briefly as she needed to concentrate her efforts on removing the caked on layers of dirt and grime that also held in them her past misery and grief. She was happy to wash them away. Her bath revealed her previously hidden gleaming gold coat though hardship had taken its toll and it was not quite as shiny as it should have been. Her long masses of hair became untangled albeit not without some difficulty. Her ribs and hips still protruded as the last remaining outward evidence of her ordeal, but she would fill out in due course she was sure.

She was more than a little relieved when her companion turned their discussion away from the melancholic tone of their initial conversation. Petra was content to provide solace to those in need and indeed enjoyed being a sympathetic ear, but she needed to focus on happier trains of thought. I am to move forward now. It was her inner mantra. She kept a peaceful mien throughout the remainder of their journey, listening intently to what the young queen told her about the land she governed. It felt evident to Petra that Kahlua took a degree of pride in ruling the Edge, and made a point of peppering the conversation with polite questions allowing the mare to discuss further the thing she loved so much.

When they finally reached their destination, she took notice of the shattered glass wall. Her companion seemed somewhat perturbed by its presence. Alright, we will not make mention of the wall. Kahlua happily invited her into her home and called out to her herd. Petra was apprehensive, but she stood up straight and held her head high, as her mother had taught her, ready to begin the new, and hopefully happier, phase of her life.

Petra walks. Petra thinks. Petra talks.
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RE: strangers make the best confidantes [Petra Welcoming] - by Petra - 06-18-2014, 10:15 AM

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