Sticks And Stones

[OPEN] Sticks And Stones

Morrigan Posts: 93

Hidden Account atk: 4 | def: 7 | dam: 7

Mare :: Equine :: 16 hands :: 7 Orangemoons HP: 63 | Buff: NOVICE

Pongo :: Bongo :: None Xyroca

#10

11-10-2014, 08:23 PM

I stepped back to give him room as he slid down the slope, my lips tugging back into the most miniscule of grimaces as I realized that I must have upset him in some way. My auds flicked back ever so slightly as he walked back towards his pet rock, crimson gaze softening at his unnecessary apology. Gently I shook my head, wishing I could explain to him why I felt the need to distance myself. "You've not offended me in the slightest, Bucephalus." With my words, I took only a step or two closer to him to show that I would keep him company, yet still held a distance. "It's just...Difficult for me to explain. I don't mean to offend you, nor do I mean this in a personal sense. I just..."

I didn't want to offend or anger him, and I looked down at my hooves while I shuffled back a bit, lowering my crown just enough to let my forelock hide my face. Looking back up with half of my gaze on him, I took a deep breath and sighed. "I'm sorry, I just don't trust you yet." There, as blunt as I could ever be. Would he demand an explanation? Would my words turn him against me into a petty retort? I certainly hoped not... To date (although it was indeed a short amount of time) Bucephalus had not given me any reason to distrust him. He had been friendly, kind and patient, and that alone terrified me. I had grown used to negative remarks, comfortable with being ignored, and suspicious of any that treated me any differently. Especially the males..."I don't really trust anyone."

Well, now that I was completely uncomfortable, I dropped my gaze to look anywhere but at Bucephalus, settling for his pet rock. Why was he even trying to change that thing? And by singing, no less? I let these rambling questions distract me, to give me a false sense of courage and comfort as I waited for the stallion's response.