Your King Asmodeus | ||
Your Queen | ||
The Second None | ||
The Herd Name, Name, Name | The Sub-Herd Name, Name, Name | |
Allies Name (Land) | Enemies Solomon (Cove) | |
The Rules
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Posted on August 29, 2020 at 04:26:42 PM by CAIN
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All he could see when he looked at the pretty palomino was her youth. All he could see was Paisley. He wouldn't have known what to do if the filly had challenged him outright for the Desert. Would he have taken it easy on her? Forfeited the match? Hopefully he'd never have to find out, but he knew he had other horses to think about and their care and safety had to come first. Could she promise to keep them safe? She was also pregnant, another problem. She couldn't fight in her condition so where was this mate she spoke of? Cain had yet to see him in the Desert. Did he desert her in her time of need? It concerned him and he found himself already feeling protective of the young girl before him. Someone needed to do it. Where was her father? Did he know what his daughter was up to? When he confirmed that he hadn't met Kaiju yet, he saw the surprise in the filly's eyes. Seems she didn't know he wasn't here yet either. He didn't like seeing the flicker of sadness in her eyes. The father in him wanted to beat this Kaiju just for putting it there. When he said that he knew of Xiomara, that seemed to make Galexia happy. Seems the older mare was her role model. Cain found himself wanting to take a visit to the Shore then to meet her and find out what she thought about this endeavor. Was she in full support of her former herd mate or did she care about the dangers Galexia was putting herself in? He thought he might offend the girl when he told her they weren't meeting under pleasant terms but she only looked curious. When she proclaimed that they would be friends, Cain pricked his ears in curiosity himself, this time. She said she wouldn't kick anyone out and the herd would remain his as long as they understood she and Kaiju were superior. He scowled thoughtfully but bit his tongue. In a way, it was something he could work with, since at least then he could still provide protection to the herd but at the same time, would they bow before such a young couple? He was wondering if she didn't exactly understand the full burdens of being a lead mare. He nodded toward her rounding barrel. "I would say you're already well on the way to growing the herd, Galexia. My concern is that you're putting yourself in harm's way and your child along with you." His gaze softened, not wanting her to think he was scolding her, but offering fatherly wisdom. "I have daughters. I would hate to see any of them pursue a lead mare position while pregnant. If your mate stepped up, then I would be more supportive but where is he?" The young mare then admitted that she wanted him close because her and her mate knew little about running a herd. He let out a soft breath because he could have already guessed that, but it wouldn't change a thing. The girl was ambitious and she had her mind set on this. But why? Luckily, she went on to tell him. She confessed she wanted her child born into something more. She went into a tragic love story about her own parents. Cain flinched when she said that her mother was killed. But what of her father? "Being born into power doesn't automatically give you wisdoms and immunities, Galexia. I wasn't born into power. I fought for it and I've continued to fight for it. My oldest, Akello, isn't treated any different than my other children. He understood that he would need to fight for a herd himself some day if that's what he wanted. I understand wanting more for your children. I fight so that my own will have a safe home to grow up in with a family that loves and supports them. You don't need the power of a crown for that." Looking down for a moment, it occurred to him to tell her a little about himself. But how much? She admitted that she was related to Warsaw and Rougaru and he scowled again but kept his face neutral. His distaste for Rougaru was obvious to any that saw them together on the Crossing but he had never got the chance to meet Warsaw. He only knew of him through the rumors behind the war that ravaged the islands. "When I originally took this place, I wanted power because it meant I would need to bow to no one. I could do whatever I wanted, whenever I wanted." He looked back up at her, choosing his words carefully. "But as time wore on, I found that my selfish actions were not gaining me any respect or trust. I thought those things would be given freely to me because of my title. I was only hurting others and therefore, hurting myself. I decided to turn over a new leaf and I found new purpose in making this place a sanctuary for the ones that had their freedom taken from them. I starting giving others a choice. They could call this home or simply stay as a guest. In return, I would guarantee their protection and offer them anything else I could while they stayed here. I have fought for my herd, bled for my herd. Anything they ask of me, it is laid at their hooves if possible. That is the daily sacrifice I make for them. Are you willing to do the same?" He searched the young mare's expression, wanting her to fully take in what he was saying. Could she commit to this? Did she truly understand what she was getting herself into? Cain_stallion_6yo_Gypsy Vanner Mutt_16.3hh_black and white tobiano coat_white mane & tail_dark brown eyes_bound to none_Salem Desert Father to: Akello(xVihaan), photo by JNix@Shutterstock |
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