Frost Fyre

wonder, wonder what you might do
you can't simply hide our dream in the blue

They arrived on the wind, answering their beckons with attentive gazes. Star swathed and snow ladened, the duo settled into place among foreign and familiar faces. Her days of feeling anxious in this crowd were, thankfully, over. She felt at ease with her companion by her side and the faces of her leaders lighting her way. Her leonine tail brushed the ground behind her, swirling and curling its way to her bonded's hind legs mindlessly as her emeralds watched the Lord and Lady.

She listened with intrigue, tilting her diadem to one side as her leaders spoke of contests and festivals. Her heart fluttered, her ears pricked, and a smile flickered across her dark lips. It sounded a jovial affair, and one she would be happy to partake in. She wasn't the fondest of foals and she knew little of games, but she could tell a story or two. The moons she had fared brought the unsteadiest of tides, however few they may be.

With her thoughts preoccupied by the of twinkling lights and laughter around the Basin, she almost missed the announcement of the Haruspex's absence. Altair nudged her sharply with his antlers, snorting at the tangents of her mind. She didn't miss the news, though. Her ears swiveled backwards, her heart fluttering with uncertainty rather than excitement. What would happen to the scholars? Who was to lead her?

Then her name, oh the melody it played as it delicately left the blush hued lips of her lady. Her name, as she was asked to rise, to become the new Haruspex. She inhaled sharply, suppressing a gasp. She wasn't dreaming, was she? The prodding of her companion to respond assured that this was reality.

"It would be my honor to accept, my Lady," She spoke softly, trying to hide her disbelief behind the dip of her head to each of her leaders. She, the mottled maiden, star cradled dove, and now, the Haruspex. She felt a comforting sense of wholeness in that moment.

She offered smiles and thanks to those who congratulated her, but she felt little joy. The loss of Ashamin's presence in the Basin wasn't easy for her to accept either. She had none to guide her now, and guiding was something she needed now more than ever. Her mind stayed wandering as the meeting spun on. She listened to Rexanna, smiling and focusing her attention long enough to offer herself to the festival as well. "I can help with the festival as needed," she chimed softly amongst those who had already spoken their allegiance.

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