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Post by epic on Jul 17, 2011 20:53:17 GMT -5
zoet Zoet trotted along in the hilly terrain, happily enjoying
the scent of the mountainous landscape. Everything up
there was just so crisp and fresh. The smell invigorated
her and she was more peppy than she had ever been.
Slowing down to a brisk walk, Zoet noticed a small pool
of water on the edge of a cliff. She walked over to see if
it was safe before she climbed down into it, but when she
saw that it was she gladly waded in. Lilly pads littered the
surface, and many creatures shared it's shallow waters.
Dragonflies flew all around, chasing each other with
measurable majesty.
Zoet felt like everything was clear here.
Everything made sense.
She was inexplicably happy.
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Post by aPPY on Jul 20, 2011 0:46:30 GMT -5
» Keanu calmly trotted forward, passing into a new territory. He hadn't been in this area before and he had no idea what awaited him. He thought he was in the south, not one hundred percent certain but possibly ninety percent? Of course, he could be wrong and be completely lost and turned around in these new places. He looked to the sky as he continued on, the sun beginning it's doesn't on the horizon. Soon the sky would be filled with stars and he would be able to hopefully know where he was. If not, it was alright. Maybe being a little lost would be okay, because then he couldn't find his way back where he came from, only able to look forward.
» He lowered his head, looking forward again instead of up, watching where he was going so he couldn't get any more lost than he already seemed to be. The ground was frosted over, hard packed and frozen from the winter just a few weeks before. Snow still lay on the branches of the trees and along the ground, dripping from the days heat but still there. He shivered, letting out a deep breath of air that caused a small puff of fog to come out of his nostrils. It was still quite cold up here near the mountains, even with the hot spring sun to warm things up and the cloaking humidity to keep the heat in. He carefully shook his head, mystified at the difference in the weather here, opposed to the other places he had been.
» Keanu's ears pricked forward at the sight of another horse. A painted figure in the distance, wading in a small pond on the edge of a cliff. He slowed to a walk but continued forward, interested but not overly enthusiastic at the appearance of someone new. He had met quite a few other horses in the time he had been in these strange lands, more than enough to sate his nonexistent need to be around others. If she didn't want to talk to him, that was fine, but if she did he wouldn't mind either. He was getting better at talking to strangers, not always assuming the worst right away but always being cautious as well. He had found that the social interaction was good for him, sometimes putting him in a better mood before he set off again.
» He nickered to announce his presence, although quietly but he assumed the mare had heard him. He didn't want to sneak up on her; he would rather give her the chance to leave if she wanted, before he walked all the way over there. He did keep walking though. He had found that most everyone was more than happy to talk with someone new, even if he didn't quite understand why. It would forever be a mystery to him, those horses who were so friendly and open with everyone else. Ready to be friends, unafraid of who they might actually be. Not expecting anything bad to happen in the end. He thought that he should probably be more like everyone else, and he was trying, he really was, but his paranoia was always rooted in the back of his mind and he couldn't bring himself to be so trusting with others. He just couldn't. So he settled for this; for not running away at the first sign of life and actually offering to start a conversation with the stranger.
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Post by epic on Jul 24, 2011 21:00:00 GMT -5
[ zoet
Zoet twisted her head at the sound of another horse's
greeting. She was still wading around in the cool water,
which was starting to give her a chill. It had started
snowing whilst she had been in, and it was most
definently time to step out and into somewhere warm.
After pondering these thoughts she once again turned
to the horse. Odd color, Zoet thought.
Nonetheless, she walked over slowly, sizing up this
odd stallion. As she was mulling him over, she decided
that he looked to benormal enough. She stopped about
fifteen paces away and mouthed hello. Steam was coming
out of her mouth as she greeded him.
Snowflakes were raining down on her pelt as she stood,
awaiting a reply from this stallion.
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Post by aPPY on Jul 25, 2011 9:21:06 GMT -5
keanu
Keanu twisted his head to look to the skies as small snowflakes began to rain down. Snow? In Spring? He must really be far South, then. Or maybe it was just the last of this weather before the seasons changed to summer, when the heat would beat down them and make all of the moisture disappear. The mare walked up to him, mouthing a hello as steam curled out of her mouth. Yes, it was quite cold here, so much so compared to the other territories right now. He nodded once, "Hello," he returned, out loud as his breath faded into the air as well.
The mare didn't seem all that intrigued by him; not startled by his appearance, which was clean at the moment, showing off his scars to their advantage against his ivory pelt. Perhaps she was just as ill equipped socially as he? With nothing to say as they just both stood there awkwardly, waiting for the other one to take that leap forward. He assumed he must appear strange to the mare, just wandering about on his own like a lost cub or something. He didn't think that most did that anymore, usually finding some place to settle after a little searching on their own; creating trusted friends among a herd of any size. Keanu didn't really believe that would ever happen to him. He was destined to be alone; his confused brain paired with a skittish personality did him no good.
"I'm Keanu," he stated, filling the silence. He was really trying to be friendly, not not run and hide as he had so many times before. It was such a large leap to take but so far it hadn't been too difficult for him. Maybe with a little practice and more exposure to unknown equines he wouldn't be as awkward around them. He should be comfortable with other of his species, right? Unless, of course, there was reason to be uncomfortable. Keanu sighed inwardly, pushing away his thoughts that seemed to just run rampant through his head. He couldn't seem to focus on one thing lately, everything just a jumble. He shook his head once, just a little, as if to dislodge the words and clear his mind. He looked back to the mare, waiting for her to reply; hopefully with her name so he would have something to call her instead of 'the mare.' He silently swished his tail, the strands hitting his legs and stomach before falling still once again. The snow continued to fall slowly, sticking to his coat and starting to pile up; although blending in with the whiteness of his hair.
// 449 words
its alright. (:
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Post by epic on Jul 25, 2011 18:12:01 GMT -5
[ zoet
Zoet took a small step forward, and with her airy personality,
not really here nor there she replied to the stallion in an
indifferent manner, My name is Zoet. The steam that
protruded out of her mouth vanquished in the air within seconds.
Snow had now begun to pile up around them. She knew she
wouldn't be able to stay in this cold forever. Time was ticking,
and she had to judge whether to trust this stallion or not.
The ice of the lake she had been swimming in was starting
to freeze over, and chilling breezes surrounded them where they
stood. All other animals were tucked away, warm and cozy, this
left the two feeling even more alone. More isolated.
Zoet again wondered what the ideals of this stallion were. He seemed
...reserved and quick to panic. The mare could feel his anxious energy
from where she stood. Though Zoet did seem to have power, and she
was the airy mare she was fabled to be, this didn't surprise her. A lot of
horses had no idea of how to affiliate with her and her personality.
She was friendly enough, and didn't hate company, but she didn't
pray for it either.
The two stood motionless as the snow storm began to fall around them,
now blocking entries to any passageways or aids of comfort. Their life-
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Post by aPPY on Jul 26, 2011 13:27:26 GMT -5
keanu
Zoet. At least she had given him her name, she trusted him that much. Maybe he didn't appear as strange as he thought? He couldn't be sure, unless he asked someone, and he most certainly was not going to do that. He shifted nervously, unsure of what to say now. The silence continued to grow, like a dark cloud in the air. The snow continued to fall and he shook his head, dislodging what had began to build up there; the icy flakes melting into his mane. Perhaps he should leave, he introduced himself, he spoke, that was enough right? He looked to the skies again, realizing that leaving was more than likely not an option. The snow would make going anywhere at a distance very dangerous, coating the ground with water and ice. He had to stay here, he had to think of something to say.
He took a step forward, not towards the mare, or away; just forward. They both needed to get out of the snow, he could already feel his insides cooling because of the rapidly dropping temperatures he was exposing himself to. "Is it always this cold here?" he asked, finally having something come into his head that could be used to start some sort of conversation. He flicked his tail to the side, water and snow flinging off of the thick strands and onto the snow covered ground. It was as if this terra didn't experience any other season but winter. The cold didn't really bother him, but he hadn't been in an extreme climate for quite some time, and he wasn't sure he would be able to handle the cold here. Did it at least clear up during the summer? He didn't want to be stuck here forever; he was sure he'd end up sick.
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not much to say. *shrug*
i think keanu's getting a cold. D:
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Post by epic on Jul 28, 2011 17:53:18 GMT -5
zoet
It is not always cold here. The climate changes
drastically on the mountains. This mountain we are
on is the highest in the south, and therefore the coldest.
Zoet stood straighter and shook her pelt to loosen the flakes
of snow and the gathering ice that clumped onto her coat.
The snow was getting thicker, and now falling in patches. It
didn't look like it was going to clear up any time soon.
To make things go by a bit quicker Zoet asked, Would you
like to find somewhere to get out of this storm? Zoet's
airy personality wafted around them like smoke, seeming thin
and cool. The 'smoke' surrounded the two as the she awaited
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Post by aPPY on Jul 29, 2011 0:06:01 GMT -5
keanu
The coldest part of the territory. Great. Of course he would choose this section to travel to. He nodded once, snow falling off of his back as he stepped forward, "That would probably be wise," he said, his breath hanging in the air before fading. The snow continued to fall down on them, becoming thicker the longer they stood there. He picked up a trot, moving quickly under the cover of the nearby trees and shaking his body to rid himself off the white flakes. He shuddered lightly, goosebumbs covering his flesh. The air was cold around him, making his leg ache slightly. It was almost healed but it still pulled if he moved too fast or used it for long periods of time without rest. He tucked his head to his chest, breathing out against the skin and warming it, but for only just a moment.
He did like the snow; the temeratures so different from that of fire. It let him feel something different, the idea of fire wiped away for a few moments as he was lost in the white brightness of the snow on the ground. Perhaps the nightmares would stop if he stayed away from all that reminded him of the fire? He would have to isolate himself up here in these mountains that had snow year-round, but at least he would get some sleep. Even now, Ember was just a ghost in his mind, someone from his past and not an active memory as she had been so much lately.
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cant write. D:
so short.
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Post by epic on Jul 31, 2011 22:22:42 GMT -5
zoet
Zoet nodded to this stallion. He seemed even colder
than she. Zoet stepped forward yet again, crushing
the snow underneath her petite hooves. The snow
packed under her, and she slumped down into it,
appearing shorter than she was.
She cocked her head, trying to escape a small breeze
that threatened to make her even colder. Already
chilled from the bitter cold, she had made up her mind.
No doubt about it, she needed shelter, and some kind
of heat source. The mare shook her head, tossing her
mane from side to side while asking, Would you like
to find somewhere to stay for the night?
She left it at that, and awaited for a reply. Zoet started to
shiver and shifted, trying to escape the cold. It seemed as
if it was getting even colder. If that was at all possible.
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Post by aPPY on Aug 1, 2011 14:09:51 GMT -5
keanu
Keanu nodded, stepping forward and sinking into the snow as the mare had done. The cold brushed against his skin, a sharp gasp coming from his mouth as he gritted his teeth and shivered again. His legs had nothing to keep them warm, the many scars spider webbed across the surface and cut into the muscle he did have; but mostly it was just skin and bone. His teeth started to chatter just a bit, the cold seeping into his body. He pushed forward, high stepping to keep from plowing through the cold fluff and spraying it up against him. A place to stay would be great, somewhere out of this unusual cold. How did the mare stand it? He huffed, his breath coloring the air as he shook his head. His shoulder twitched a few times, the cold making his muscles spasm. He wasn't used to the cold at all; mostly staying in warm places until now. His body wasn't adapted to this kind of climate.
He quickly followed the mare, hoping there was at least some place to go. At least there were trees around, and he could get out of the snow if that's all there was. He would still be exposed to the cold, but if that was the best he could do, then he would just have to deal with it. The mare seemed to be getting cold as well, her body shivering because of the temperatures. That wasn't a good sign. She lived here, right? Shouldn't she be able to handle the extreme temperatures? He fought to keep his breathing even, telling himself it was going to be fine. They just needed to find some sort of shelter until the weather heated up. As long as they were out of the direct cold, with something besides snow around them, it would be fine. Right? He hoped so.
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