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[Randa]

My adventures in these strange lands have been few thus far and I wish to expand on them immediately as my mother would have instructed me to had she survived the flood. My memory of that day and the few days I must have laid unconscious on the shore are spotty and vague at best, but I believe it must have been the same waves that carried me here. Where ever here is. I had met two others on the beach I landed on and of course I learned the name of these lands but I remain ignorant of the lands themselves, including how far away from home I am. Lips part and a sweet sigh is released on the faintest of breaths.

Lavender-blue eyes watch the mist from the heat of my breath mixing with the chilled air, trailing it as it fades away and then dissipates entirely. Truthfully there is nothing else for me to do aside from familiarize myself with this foreign soil, though I would much rather be back at home, whatever is left of it anyway. My travels before now have been extremely limited due to my mother and brother's insistence that the world is not safe for one of my beauty. I have always disagreed with them for I do not see myself as a one of the great beauties, but my mother is gone now and my brother has been missing (with his biological parents) for quite some time. I do miss him as he was as close to me as any biological brother would be and I hope to find him someday but for now, I suppose I am stuck. My hoofbeats cease as I come to the snow-covered shore of a river, noting a spot that is not covered in ice I approach it cautiously and dip my muzzle in for a quick drink; my mind happily going blank.

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The silent stallion has not been on these shores for very long; having only recently arrived and taken his place amongst the royal lines of Tuathia. Gamma was certainly not his cup of tea, but neither was Alpha; even the Devil has to have a right hand man, a wing man so to speak. Akiro was just that. Brawn and brains all rolled up into a neat and shining little package. A dangerous grin spreads across his face then; I will not be denied. Not this time.

Exploring has never truly been the forefront of Akiro's thoughts, so it surprised him when he suddenly felt the need to venture forth and explore this new world. Life here is so much quieter than the one he used to live; the one he remembered -what little of it he did- and so with a great sigh of unfulfilled desires he sets off; in any direction his limber legs carried him. He comes across a few here and there, and none of them seem worth his time; until he nears the River and she comes into view.

Stopping suddenly, Akiro watches as the palomino takes her fill before silently slipping closer; vibrant green eyes scan her, slowly regarding her as someone worth taking the time to talk to. The silent stallion approaches slowly, curiosity now winning the fight against his better judgement, and comes to a stop not three feet from her. His words are soft and elegant, misleading is what they were, and as he speaks one is compelled to listen to the hypnotizing melody he brings. "Greetings, M'lady. What brings you out here all alone?" Quite the charmer, yes?




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[Randa]

I am not alone in my spring ‘home’ for too long and perhaps I am grateful for it but truthfully I am a rather timid creature and meeting others has always been a bit nerve-wracking for me. I suppose my brother’s overbearing nature can be partially blamed for how easily I am swayed by others and my many personality flaws as they have been called. Lost in thought for a moment I do not notice the approach of the other until he is standing mere feet from my light frame. His words reach my ears and I turn my attention fully to him.

Lips pull up at the corners and I smile shyly in his direction, not in any act of coyness, I simply act how my nature demands I act. ”Hello.” My reply is soft and simple, despite my misgivings about the mannerisms governing this land; I know I must adjust to not having an escort to provide introductions. I speak once more, in answer to his question, ”I am here because I’ve nowhere else to go.”

Realizing that neither of our names have been spoken just yet glance away for a moment as another silent war goes on inside my head. There is no one around to properly introduce us, which I already determined of course, but I do not like that he has not yet told me his name. Shifting uncomfortably I force myself to speak once again and my lips begin to move in their melodic way. ”I am Daenerys. How are you known?” Always formal. Always soft-spoken. Never rebellious.

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Hello Her words float softly into the atmosphere on the warm spring breezes, and her smile is something Akiro has not seen in quite some time. It makes him smile, returning her warm welcoming gesture. I am here because I've nowhere else to go. A thought then enters the silent stallions mind; a thought he never imagined would come from him. I desire company. His lands were empty, yes; however he did not plan on staying there very long. So why then, did he feel the need to ask her to follow him home?

I am Daenerys. How are you known? Her questioning words catch Akiro deep within his own thoughts and for a few moments he is silenced. "Akiro is my name; Dark Gamma of Tuathia." The way the word gamma rolled off of his tongue sounded wrong to him, and it left an unusual numbing sensation in his mouth as he spat it out. Akiro silently promises himself then, he would never again use that disgusting term. Shaking his head to rid himself of the demeaning word, he again falls silent; the thought once more playing in his mind.

"Well then, Daenerys. Perhaps I can be of some assistance." Akiro begins, his green eyes remaining unchanged as he ponders the wording of his next question, "I can offer you a place to call home; if you so decide." It was unlike Akiro to meddle in his own emotions for long, and whatever twinge he was feeling earlier soon became still once more as silence now begins to drown them. He desired for her to accept his offer, though if she refused he would simply brush it off; he wasn't about to start a game of cat and mouse, there will come a time for that.




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[Randa]

The return of my smile lifts my spirits a bit and eases away the thoughts of my brother for just a moment; something that this stranger may never understand, but I remain grateful nonetheless. Noting that he seems mildly lost in thought I remain quiet and respectful simply waiting for him to speak; patience something I have developed since my earliest days. Without such a virtue I am sure my brother would have laid a hoof to my skin long before out of frustration and irritation. I smile once more as I realize that I have allowed myself to wander mentally as well and the stallion has spoken to me.

”Gamma?” I inquire softly, unfamiliar with the term but not doubting its importance. ”Nobility, I assume?” My crown out of habit remains upright as it always has even through my exile, the teachings of my now deceased mother not yet lost in the confines of my memories. Confusion drifts across my features as he shakes his head but I leave my questions where they belong; in my mind.

He speaks again and I must admit at first I am at a bit of a loss as to what he is referring to and then he solves the mystery moments later. A slow smile spreads across my features as a sense of relief beings to swell inside me before I rein it in; not too eager to go home with a perfect stranger. ”As much as it would please me to accept, Akiro, I find myself wishing to know you more before I commit myself to such an arrangement.” My tones are soft and placid almost but sincere, however not wanting to upset or anger him I offer up more of my time; myself. ”Walk with me?” Lavender-blue eyes peer at him with barely concealed hope shimmering as the desire to know this stallion better increases.


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The stallion was gentle natured, despite his dark alignment. As he sees it, there is no code to conform to, nor would he ever if one should arise. Soft spoken and somewhat light hearted, Akiro walks that fine line between neutrality and evil, tiptoeing across that oh so delicate cloud as if he were a leaf on a breeze. It comes easy to Akiro, this tremendous balancing act; his mother had always told him he'd catch more flies with honey rather than vinegar. And of course, she had been right. Do not mistake his kindness for weakness however; you can rest assured his dark nature is as vicious as they come.

Gamma. Nobility I assume? She questions the silent stallion and as the word once again reaches his auds he shivers in disgust. "Nobility... Yes." He answers quietly, more so to himself than the mare before him. As much as it would please me to accept, Akiro, I find myself wishing to know you more before I commit myself to such an arrangement. A slight nod is given before her next set of words are released. Walk with me? She asks of him and Akiro finds himself smiling, pleased for some unknown reason that she has taken interest in him.

"Where to, M'Lady?" Akiro asks sweetly; oh what a gentleman he could be. Smooth talking and dashingly charming, Akiro plays the part of hopeless romantic quite well. The young lad was every bit of his father; with the golden tongue and sexy looks to boot. Akiro laughs silently at his memories, St. Jimmy was knows for his..... promiscuous ways, but when it came to mother...... His heart was only for her. Akiro ponders a moment, what it would be like to lead a herd, and the idea of it seems quite appealing to him now.




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[Randa]

For a few moments during our conversation I allow myself to indulge once again in my own memories, they are the only place where I can see the beloved faces of my parents and eldest brother; all of whom are now deceased. I am the youngest in my family, my brother and I the only surviving members from the treachery brought to our lands. It is still hard to believe that they are all dead and I struggle with the concept I will never gaze upon their features again nor will they will be around to protect me from my brother’s strange advances. The thought of his pursuit of me sends a shiver down my spine and I quickly pull myself out of my mind.

The soft answer from the stallion brings a small smile to my pale features but I am also still confused but I let it pass until his next answer reaches my ears. ”I am pleased that you wish to accept my counteroffer, Sir Akiro.” Truthfully I am, he does not seem as devious as my brother and if I can handle him I surely believe I can handle this stallion as well. The mannerism of a lifetime spent in court dictates my responses and I do not notice the use of “Sir” or any of the following terms I have not used since before my exile. ”If it pleases my lord, I would very much like to walk toward those trees as I have had my fill of water.”

Awaiting his response as is the custom among my former kingdom as he is the male and therefore the lead in the situation as my station, my birthright, has been taken from me. Glancing away from him for just a moment I try to suppress my reactions to his undeniable charm and after a few calming breaths, lavender-blue eyes return to his. ”I am not familiar with the term ‘gamma’, would you care to educate me? My kingdom does not use such ranks.” I smile sweetly at him my gaze expressive and open.


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I am pleased that you wish to accept my counteroffer, Sir Akiro. Her words are sweet and gentle, and it leaves Akiro somewhat bewildered - did mares like this still truly exist? Most of the female variety now a days think themselves untouchable and lash out with venom within each breath. While this secretly appealed to Akiro, it was rather odd, he thought, to find a mare with words not laced with venom, but silk. If it pleases my lord, I would very much like to walk toward those trees as I have had my fill of water.

A soft laugh escapes the silent stallion as he nods in agreement, and he finds himself feeling surprisingly calm with the current situation; his boiling anger now only a slow simmer; this mare, this Daenerys, has brought out more and more of Akiro's father within the young lad, and as her unique eyes turn back to his, his smile grows. However, when her next question breaks the silence that smile fades and Akiro becomes rigid; the dull simmer now a boiling brew. I am not familiar with the term ‘gamma’, would you care to educate me? My kingdom does not use such ranks.

Akiro snorted silently, angered with himself for ever having used the term; and now, now she was asking him to explain his lowly position. A vicious growl bellowed deep within the silent stallions mind as he stares quietly into Daenerys' eyes, the fire within his own burning bright. Akiro was primped and polished on the outside yes, but on the inside -there lay a monster so deliciously greedy, he is forced to keep it locked away. Turning his eyes quickly from hers, Akiro sighs. He had to answer her; "Gamma is third in command, beneath Alpha and Beta." a short and quick reply.

Things will soon change....




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