Vita Nova watched with great interest as emotions bubbled to the surface between Koray and his father. It was a valuable moment for her. It showed Nova just who exactly she was dealing with, of whom she promised to follow and of whom is expected to keep her safe. Ashen colored lobes lay flat against her poll for a moment as she thought about this. Her heart summersaulted in her chest. It made her further realize how important it was that she make a good impression on Orhan.
She watched eagerly as Koray walked away in a huff, unsure if it was more appropriate for her to rush after him or stay behind. In the end the mare stayed exactly where she was, under the shade. She knew Koray clearly would rather be alone. Her gaze dropped to the sand at her hooves as the awkward silence between her and Orhan spanned for several more moments.
She felt so out of her element here. While Nova was confident in her abilities to be charm Koray's family, she wasn't truly prepared for the strained relationships he clearly had with those who lived here. So when Orhan apologizes, the young mare merely smiles sheepishly and holds his gaze for just a moment. "It's OK. Every family has it's own... issues." She said lightly, thinking briefly of her own family and it's long history of troubles and squabbles. When he speaks again, the mare lights up more, eager for the conversation she hopes is to come. She even takes several steps out from under the shade of the palm and walks toward him. But she stops when he speaks, taken aback about what he's asking her.
"N-n-no. No." She stammers at first, her mind a whirl with new questions about Koray, given the insight Orhan has offered. Should she be scared of him? If his own father were to think he'd bring a mare here as his slave, essentially? "I wouldn't let that happen."
4 | Mare | Evaline x Valentine | Smoky Back Splash | 15 hh | © Vinyl |
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