Posted on November 12, 2019 at 00:47:10 AM by Evanescence
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Even now looking at him as he watched her, she almost felt bad. He looked like he was walking on egg shells, afraid one wrong move would spook her. And the bad thing was, she knew it could. She was still very much flighty and survival tendencies made her react on instinct above anything else. It would take some time for that to level out, but she could see that he wanted to take things slow, to keep the atmosphere as calm as possible for her, and for that, she felt grateful. She just didn't know what he would want from her now that he'd taken her from Ruger. She knew the season and she knew her body was stil fertile and open for business and yet the thought of a stallion touching her in that way made her sick to her stomach right now. She had been taken by force too many times to count so it made the act in itself vile and unwanted. But oh, how she yearned for children. She knew she'd have to get past that reaction some time. Just maybe not today. When her gaze met his, he gave a small smile and she found herself returning it. She felt her body relax a little, an instant reaction his mild demeanor gave her. She couldn't help but ask about the island though. The air felt tense and stuffy, like it was harder for her to breathe and she didn't like it. Yet he seemed more confident when he answered, saying there were big changes going on but that if she stuck close to him, he would keep her safe. Safe. The word in itself made her tense a little, doubt overtaking her mind, but she fought against the instinct. He meant well and she knew it. Finally, she gave a nod. "Okay." She didn't know how close she would be able to get herself, but she could follow his lead since he was the only one she knew around here anyway. He said her name then and started to say something, but his words trailed off. Her ears strained forward, wondering what it was he was trying to say but then he looked out over the waves and said nevermind. Her own ears flicked back, uncertain again as she glanced at the ground in her insecurity. She could only think the worst if he didn't feel comfortable telling her. For a moment, when she glanced at him, his gaze seemed almost distant, pained even. But then it was gone and he looked back to her, telling her he had another mare named Nampeyo and that they should meet. Evanescence swallowed nervously at the thought of being around other horses but she gave a little nod. "Okay. I will look for her." She offered. If that was something he wanted, then she could at least try, right? At least he wasn't telling her to go introduce herself to the lead stallion or anything. He then asked if he could call her a nickname, Evie. Her eyes widened at first and her lips parted in surprise. A shiver of something foreign yet warm passed through her and she found herself holding her breath for a few moments before she reminded herself that she needed to breathe and she probably needed to answer. Swishing her tail and ducking her head in embarassment as she let out her breath, she stuttered out an answer. "Y-yes, that's fine." His next words took her by surprise even more so though, her head snapping up to meet his gaze as he said that she was not his captive. He said that she was free to come and go and that if she stuck around, he would keep her safe. Again, she felt that feeling of having to tell herself to breathe and she swore her heart stuttered a step at the words. But could it be real or just a trick? She tried to tell herself otherwise but the past haunted her at every turn. "I...I want to stay." She finally answered. It felt only right, since he'd fought for her and she had nowhere to go, no one else to go to. She didn't really know anyone on the islands except for him and Ruger. Evanescence_mare_4yo_Belgian/Percheron Mutt_17hh_blue roan coat_black mane&tail_dark brown eyes_bound to none_Tinuvel Inlet |
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