It was awfully hot that day, as if the sun was determined to give one last hoorah before Orangemoon hit. Hotaru was feeling rather outgoing that morning and had set out from the Foothills as fast as she could slip away from her mother and Stella's watchful eyes. Such a gorgeous day could not be ignored, it had to be thoroughly enjoyed and savored while it was there. Whether or not Raeden had decided to take her up on her offer to explore, which had been cried out to her twin in passing of the borders, Hotaru was ready and rearing to go. Careful to watch the skies for the ever observant Stella, the frail princess started out on thin palomino legs, giggling with every drumbeat she created with frosted hooves. Though she had no clue where she was headed, the fae still kept herself aware of where she had been, wanting to remember her way back. So even in the depths of flowering fields that glowed in every color beneath the sun's embrace, Hotaru knew the way back home. Small in her tender age, the foliage brushed at her shoulders at a good point and lifted high above her like skybound towers at bad ones. Even with vision impaired the unicorn carried on, giggles floating behind her on the air like butterflies cast loose from her maw in joy.

Silver locks with intertwined hairs of spun gold caught sunlight and dazzled an invisible audience as it glowed like moonlight and sunbeams. All that could truly be seen of her from the vantage point of an adult would be the top of her horn protruding from the thistle and perhaps a flash of dark strawberry coat as she jumped and played in an imaginary world all by herself. However play was eventually cut short due to an accident her dual painted eyes could not foresee. Ironically enough it was a physical presence that ended her play so harshly, though she mused later on that it likely hurt her more than him. All she knew was that she had swerved to avoid a tree and bam, someone was sleeping in its comforting shade, directly in her path. Of course she did not blame them, for they had done nothing wrong, but it didn't stop her from tripping over their large- far larger than her, dear spirits she'd never seen such a massive form- bodice, sending herself into an awkward jump to try and right herself. It didn't work out too well and she went sprawling in a daze, blinking multiple times to clear her vision. Gasping in horror once her thoughts stopped spinning, she leapt to frosty feet and bowed down to the stallion, blubbering apologies without even knowing if he was awake to hear them. "I'm sorry! I'm sorry! I didn't see you! Did I hurt you?" Her own legs ached, making her stand a bit funny, but she felt positively terrible for crashing into the poor slumbering man.

::ooc- this was written when my sleep pills were kicking my butt and I was half dead, so please excuse the sloppy writing and errors
::tag- Loki, Raeden

Where has Ru gone?!

Instantly, I am annoyed (Well, not really. I like the idea of chasing Ru down. Although we have grown, I still think of it as my duty to keep an eye on her, so I am acting annoyed). Anyways, I have no idea where she's gone. I think I heard her mumble something this morning, but I really can't be sure - she knew I was getting ready, and it isn't as if I could leave home without getting ready first. I mean, what if I meet my Prince Charming? I can't look like I've simply rolled out of bed and out into the world. Well...actually that is how I want to look - like it's just so easy to be beautiful, the way mama is, but of course, it isn't easy for me. And so, I woke early, cleaned my teeth and hooves, made sure my mane and tail were free of locks, and then set to ensuring my coat was free of burrs and grass stains. I almost wish we still lived in the stupid Woods - I didn't have to worry about cleaning the grass off of my light coat constantly....alas....

I too easily slip from Stella's view (What is that bird even doing? She never manages to follow us), and begin to look for Ru. I head south-west, at an easy canter. I like the canter best - it lets me stretch my legs and makes my mane and tail flow really prettily behind me. Maybe one day I will have magic like mama, that makes it glitter and shine? I would like that. As I move across the grasses, I am at least glad that she had gone exploring on such a nice day. Orangemoon is coming soon, and will bring with it lots of rain (Or at least I'm told. We haven't ever lived through that season yet).

Soon enough, her twin came into view. She was standing rather awkwardly looking down at something...Is she talking to a rock? Rolling her silver-flecked eyes dramatically, for any who might be watching, Rae slowed down to a bouncy trot, holding her head high as she pranced forward. As she neared, she tossed her small snout, causing her forelock to fall down on side of her muzzle. "Oh my gods Ru. Are you really talking to a ro-" Her eyes widened in alarm as she found it was not a rock, but instead a stallion. A big one. One of those....hi-birds, or something. Lowering her voice, she scooted to Ru's side. "Is it dead?" She whispered conspiratorially to her sister, lowering her muzzle slightly to sniff at the large body in the grass.

He hardly seems bothered that she practically tripped over his massive frame, in fact he snorts and stretches languidly along the emerald carpet as if completely unconcerned with the presence of the twins that gaze down at him like wide eyed babes. Raeden's whining has Hotaru's sea green eye snapping over to her, annoyance hidden beneath a calm submissive mask. Of course she wasn't talking to a rock how ridiculous could her twin get? Luckily the airheaded princess seemed distracted by the stallion at their hooves, whispering to the side at Hotaru as if speaking too loudly would cause him to lunge up and attack them like some possessed demon. Of course he did not, golden irises blinking open wearily to glance at them, still caught in Morpheus' arms. Huffing and groaning he rolled, drawing himself over and up to stand far taller than anyone Hotaru had encountered. He even seemed taller than Daddy! The nameless brute cracked and stretched, little sounds of delight escaping dark lips. Hotaru watched him wordlessly, and only then realized just how close she and her sister stood to him. Unnerved by his size and title of stranger, Hotaru moved to her left to close the small gap between her side and her twin's.

All it took was a small nudge with her shoulder, taking a few steps back, hide pressing against her paler counterpart. The little strawberry firefly didn't trust the giant stallion, and while her twin may scour the earth for her 'prince', the tri-toned fae was not keen on trusting him merely for his age and gender. He spoke with softness, a smooth honey sound that was meant to soothe and entice information. From behind her veil of alabaster locks she gazed at Loki soundlessly, level and cool. Finally she spoke, a gentle cadence despite its subtle wariness. "I'm Ru, and this is my twin sister Rae. Er, Hotaru and Raeden." Despite her slip up she tried not to feel embarrassed. Ru and Rae, that's simply who they were. It was the love, as hidden and hard to find as it was, within their bond. There was nothing else to define them, in her eyes. Ru and Rae, Rae and Ru. How else could she show her love for Raeden verbally? Should she try and say 'I love you' aloud, she'd likely be pushed aside or scoffed at, called a child.

What a sad relationship.

"We're only exploring." That's all that was offered to him, both out of shyness and lack of trust. With how she hid her left iris, there was no way she could glance easily at Raeden. Instead she tilted her crown fully, allowing Loki to see that she was meeting her twin's gaze. It asked how she felt about this, if she thought they should turn and head back for home, or if they should venture into this new meeting together.

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Tag: @[Loki];@[Raeden]
Notes: That was awful ;____; struggled to write it so I could get it up for you guys, hope the tag made up for the awfulness.