i dream in phosphorescence Posted on January 30, 2025 at 04:20:03 PM by Helios
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Sand and dust stung the stallion's ashy nostrils as he loped along the outskirts of the Dunes. More often than not, Helios found himself immersed in his own thoughts when on patrol. Experience had taught he that he could not be lax at the borders between the Dunes and the rest of the Salem territories. Even when he was as vigilant as he could be, travelers and enemies still deigned to enter his lands unbidden.
The tension in his chest bloomed into a shapeless thing when a lone figure crossed his field of vision near the shoreline. From his position afar, Helios could tell immediately that it was not Lucifer -- the black draft beast who insisted on continuing to trouble him. No, this figure seemed smaller, golden where Lucifer was pitch. His nerves slackened at the realization. The Dunes lord loosed a call to the other figure, urging them to come and meet with him before wandering any further. Then he altered his course so that he might intercept the stranger.