It's great to meet you Stella

Phae's companion was already started to pick up her bonded's flirtatious nature, and was only all too happy to receive attention. Stella spread her pure white wings, holding on to her chest and bowing over it clumsily. Trilling happily, she began to burrow her way into Phae's mane, wrapping bits of sandy curls around herself. Her colors are beautiful...where did you get her? Stella conjured an image of the Earth God, although her perspective of him was quite different from Phae's. She sent this image to Phae's mind, who in turn nodded to the small chick. "The Earth God gave her to me." She explained, as Apollo could not share their bond. "He sent me on a quest - to either fall in love, or play matchmaker for two who would. " She laughed at the thought - a beautiful silvery sound. Playfully, she refused to disclose which option she had taken. What would Apollo think if he found out she was taken?

Stella, now having access to Phae's thoughts, as the mental bond had returned between companions, brought up images of Tolio - both of him laughing with her right here in the Endless Blue, and yelling at her in the Grove, as well as a ?. The little bird liked Tolio, and couldn't understand why he had refused to play with her. Not wanting to get into the details right now, either either of them, Phae sent back an image of Sohalia and Note together. That's how I got you. She explained silently to Stella, who only tittered and continued burrowing herself. Looking back to Apollo, she shook her head, as if not wanting to play the game right now. "I found a mare, Sohalia, who was seeking a mate. It was actually quite easy to find a stallion for her. She's incredibly beautiful and kind hearted. The stallion, Note, should consider himself lucky for each second he is allowed in her presence."

She tossed her mane slightly, as Stella's burrowing began to itch at her wither. As Apollo asked her how she'd been, she took a tentative step towards him. She didn't want to play games with Apollo, but she seemed unable to help herself. He was so...charmingly innocent she decided finally, also deciding that she liked that quality about him. The way that even speaking to her took a toll on him, was flattering. Taking another step towards him, until she was close enough that she was sure he could smell her sweet cinnamony-lilac scent over and above the salty ocean air, she smiled. "I have been dealing with drama" She said with an arched brow. Stella, ever eavesdropping in her mind, sent a picture of Levi. Phae mentally nodded, returning the image with others: Pluto, Leander, Faelene, Tolio, Tor, Valentine...Stella whistled a low note, and wrapped her wings around Phae's neck comfortingly.

Turning back to Apollo, she let her gaze wash over him, her eyes glittering mischievously. "But I'd rather not talk about that; not when i'm in such good company now." Just as she was about to fully close the gap between them, and press herself lithely against him, she realized how sweaty she had become during her flight. Hmm.. She pondered. She raised her muzzle to his ear, as she had done in the forest, whispering sweetly: "Catch me!" As the sounds left her lips, she leapt away from him swiftly, throwing herself into the waves. She pranced through the sand like a dancer, her knees gracefully compressing and extending as she moved over the surf. Tossing her head back with a silvery laugh, she jumped over an incoming wave and pranced deeper into the water, until she was covered up to her chest. She raised her tawny wings out of the water, using them to aid her into a half-rear. Stella, screeching, dislodged herself from Phae's mane, and glided to the beach. Laughing again, Phae pawed the air, beckoning for Apollo to give chase.

I did my best, it wasn't much.
I couldn't feel, so I tried to touch
I've told the truth, I didn't come to fool you.
And even though it all went wrong
I'll stand before the Lord of Song
With nothing on my tongue but Hallelujah