down this road [herd meeting]

down this road [herd meeting]

Psyche the DarkEmpress Posts: 380

Deceased

Mare :: Unicorn :: 15.3 hh :: 8 (ages in Orangemoon) Buff: ENDURE

RayoDeSoleil

02-06-2013, 01:17 PM

None spoke against her choices; in fact, most seemed to approve of them. This pleased her, bolstered her confidence. She had worried that this gathering would turn sour, particularly with the FrostHeart's recent return, but it would seem that they still looked to her for leadership. And if they supported those that she placed in positions of power, then that could only earn their respect for her... right? A quick sweep of the herd found Myrddin as he approached, stopped just a few feet shy of his queen. An amulet dangled from her nape; she lowered her head, allowing it to drop into the dust. Picking it up, she took a few steps forward. "A gift from the Time God for you, Haruspex." Gently - surprisingly so - she tried to hook the amulet over his horn so that he might shake it into place around his neck. [OOC | If not, just assume that she placed it at his feet.]

That done, she turned to the remainder of the herd, pride and defiance glowing for a moment in amber orbs. She was unaccustomed to showing even the slightest emotion, even one so innocent as a soft tone, a helping hoof. Especially one so innocent as that, lest they think her weak. But the look passed quickly, her lobes pricking to catch the voice of the wolf reclined nearby. She had once had reservations about allowing his into her territory, but he had thus far proven to be loyal and, it would seem, useful. Talk of an invasion was rather far-fetched - not that she doubted his word. No, she doubted the mental health of this Tio. Did he really think to take over the Throat with a handful of allies? Idiot.

Still, if he weakened our enemies, perhaps he, too, would prove useful. Or would he? Would she rather have Kri the Resolute, a known enemy, one that she was familiar with, whose alliances she knew, in power? Or some newcomer? After all, if Tio and his army managed to oust Kri, then they would be a force to be reckoned with. She knew better than most that the accumulation of power only fueled the desire for more - she ruled the Basin, but she would have the world. If she ruled the world, then she would find more worlds. Such was the way of it. This Tio - would he stop at the Throat, content to sit on his ass and bully his own people? Or would he seek to create an empire?

She was silent for a moment as d'Artagnan and Crowley voiced her own thoughts. It would be an opportunity, perhaps, for them to wreak some havoc of their own; but that was a conversation for another time and another gathering - not all of those here would welcome her ideals. She wondered briefly if Lupus would join them just for the fun of it - surely he liked killing better than most - and regarded him for a moment more. "d'Artagnan and Crowley are correct," she said coolly. "If this Tio makes idle threats, then he is foolish. And if his threats are true, then he is foolish to trumpet them so loudly. Either way, he would seem to be a fool.

"Still, it will not hurt to take precautions. It may be that he named the Throat as a distraction. I will not have us caught unawares." Again, she added silently, fighting the urge to seek Mauja out in the crowd. It would be unbecoming to say as much, even if the communication between them were silent. Locking eyes instead with Totem, who had volunteered to wander their borders, she gave her order. "Let's scout our borders again. Though we are surrounded by mountains, there may well be a crack or crevice we have missed. If you find anything, do let me know."

"Talk talk talk."