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[adiana]

Halima Lotus
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How dare they? How could they take me from my home to throw me in these lands filled with savages? Xynder said he did it out of love but what does he know of love? He's never even smiled since I can remember, and isn't smiling what people do when they love someone? Well, he's certainly never smiled at me and neither has Hathor. Who do they think they are? Orisis? No. They are but mere equines such as myself; why can't they behave accordingly? If those two had not interfered, I'd be back at my barn feeling my baby kick and my mother's soothing carasses on my nape. Instead, I am completely alone and lost, and I refuse to go running back to either of those heathens! Why is life out here so great anyways? Whether "captive" or "free", I still have to graze and I still will reproduce. Why couldn't I have done that in a place where I will always have cover and food in my stomach? Life is the same, either way you cut it. And now I have to do it on my own, without the slightest clue as to how.

I miss my mom, I whisper to myself, head tucked as I walk. Optics glued to the floor, I continue on my way to nowhere. Only a few more steps before I notice a small stream filled with random chunks of ice in my view range. I hesitate, but eventually look up and take in my surroundings. Weeping willows litter the land, and had I been in a more favorable mood, I would have thought that they were beautiful. Maybe it would have even made me happy and not as afraid. But instead, the winter coated land only enhances my anger at my siblings. They left me to rot in a snowy Hell.

I sigh heavily, sides vibrating shakily. It's clear that I am about to cry, so I clench my jaw tight and grind my teeth to prevent it. Only babies cry. I'm not a baby, not like Hathor said I was. I need to think of something else, and quickly. I stare down at the stream desperately trying to find something, anything, to clear my head. I stare at the water intently, trying to find something interesting. The stream... How could they..... isn't totally frozen... what am I supposed to do.... why not? The stream isn't totally frozen, the stream isn't totally frozen.... My trick works and I have momentarily forgotten my pain. It's enough to send my tears back to where they came from, to my relief. I find myself actually curious as to why this tiny stream is not entirely frozen. Why has it not hardened all over? I place a hoof daintily in the icey water, nudging an ice chunk loose from it's hold. Brow furrowed, I continue to experiment lest my mind wander where it should not.

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The bay stallion plodded through the snow as he moved through the glade in search of whatever he could find. In his mind, he was hoping to catch the attention of a nice little mare. His ears were flicking about as he took in every sound and every scent of every corner of this place. Every shadow was noted, and every movement of any bird or creature was sighted. As the stallion moved onward, he came to a halt when he saw the figure of the mare in front of him. His ears lifted up and his head raised as he eyed her. She seemed to be staring at the river. Moving over to the river, Axel was almost checking to make sure he looked presentable, not a hair out of place and then he turned to the mare. He lifted his head and took on a more graceful step as he moved toward her.

His aim was not to startle her, but to try to catch her attention, to make her swoon over him and wonder who that handsome blood bay stallion was. He tucked in his chin, arching his neck as his mane lapped against him and tail billowed slightly behind him. Once Axel came near the mare, he took a more comfortable stance, stretching his neck a little again, before speaking to her, "Hello there." He said. Of course he was out to claim a mare and give her a foal from him, was that not what most stallions were out to do? He was going to be honest about it at least.

((Sorry it sucks x.x ))

[adiana]

H a l i m a L o t u s
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I'm in mid-pout when some stallion comes prancing into view. I stare from the corner of my eye, not bothering to raise my head for many moments, I watch as he walks towards me. I lift my crania and stare, not worried about his impression of me staring at him for so long. At first, I'm angry. Who did this stallion think he was, stepping in on my tizzy fit. But it soon dawned on me: this is what I want. I need a stallion to take care of me; I have no idea how to survive out here on my own. This could be the opportunity I was looking for.

This in mind, my demeanor changes immediately. I take a glance back at myself, horrified of my own dirty appearance. I lip at my mane, dragging my teeth through it trying to smooth it down. What stallion would want a mare who looked like a drowned rat? I look at the dirt caked around my hooves, wandering if the color of the dirt would just blend in with my speckled hide. I grow anxious as the stallion finally comes to a halt before me. I arch my nape slightly, trying to subtly model for him. Hello there. I squeak in efforts to subdue a squeal of happiness. Finally I could have a home again if I play my cards right. I can't help the soft smile that creeps onto my face. I have to take a moment of silence to compose a rational answer before speaking. H-hello. I glance down at my hooves, unsure of what to do next. Do I tell him my name first or should I wait? If I tell him now he may think me over eager and leave. And if I don't he may think I'm being rude, which is simply just not the case. I stand, slightly perplexed by my inner turmoil for a few moments. I finally open my maw to speak again but quickly close it. Instead a hum comes out from my vocal chords and I leave it lay.

Ooc. Sorry it's terrible lol just wanted to get it done for you

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