i dream in phosphorescence Posted on April 9, 2024 at 03:47:07 AM by Helios
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The two flaxen chestnut stallions made their way deeper into the territory. The salty tang of the ocean on the air gave way to crisp, earthy smell that belonged distinctly to the Dunes. The sea breezes followed them inland, stirring the sand along the peaks of the surrounding landscape. Lionheart spoke not long into their walk, asking about patrols. It encouraged Helios that already the other male was thinking of the further details of his duties.
The Arabian nodded amicably, glancing at the taller draft. "My hope is to have you focus mostly on the borders of your allotted land. That would be from the main oasis near the Desert border, up to our northern border with the Badlands, down to and along the coast. It can be a daunting area to cover, but you will be supplementing my regular trips along the border's entirety."
Helios was glad to see the tops of palm trees in the distance as they topped a particular ridge of sand. The whole of the Dunes swept out and away in front of them. He could envision the spits of oases across the span of his desert home. It made the finely boned male puff with renewed pride, his dark eyes flashing in the bright light. Helios never felt that he could thank Antares enough for placing his pride in someone so new to the land, however devout he'd been. The thought of Antares turns his mind to Niyat and how sorely he'd lacked in attending to her, to truly deserve the faith she'd placed in him.
"I hope you find peace and prosperity here, Lionheart, as I strive to."