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Post by Jazzi on Dec 24, 2006 0:14:21 GMT -5
Optics shifted, staring intently at the pool of silver liquid. Paper-thins expanded and recurred softly, quickly. Lips pursed slightly. A sigh, exhaled loudly; hesitantly.
My mother.. she wasn't happy unless things were just right. Which meant two things; she was a terrible mother, and she was never happy. God, I...
Her voice trailed off gently. Expressionless facade became fragile, vulnerable.
I always wondered what happiness is, anyway. Is it contentedness? Being satisfied with what we have? We'd all slowly starve to death in our own filth if that were the case, but hey, at least we'd be..
Her gaze finally shifted back to meet his.
...happy.. [/color] Her lips twitched slightly, and a smile crossed her maw. Cold optics softened so beautifully.[/center]
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Post by Demon//Wing(Zeb) on Dec 24, 2006 13:41:50 GMT -5
Lucifer let his gaze meet hers and a soft smile played at his maw.
Happiness is... he paused, lowering his crown till they were eye to eye.
Happiness is many diffrent things. It is, most of all, fragile. Be content in what you have found, but always reach for the stars, is what my dam would say. Lucifer finally let the smile win and it softened his look. He no longer looked like the black demon every one thought he was at first glance.
Lucifer reached slwoly and tugged at her aud, softly and yet still firmly. You can be happy here. He murmured.
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Post by Jazzi on Dec 24, 2006 15:05:06 GMT -5
She looked away, debating within the confines of her own mind. Gaze shifted upward, reading the clouds. She shook her crown softly, sarcastically. Looking back at him with gentle, yet wounded eyes.
She drowned herself when I was three. To be content is to be satisfied. I am not easily satisfied. I am grateful for what I receive, because...
She shifted her weight, turned her gaze back to meet his.
Do you know why people pray? I used to think it was because it meant something to them, to be grateful. Now I am not as naive. I know it is because they don't want to be crushed like bugs. [/color] She smiled sweetly. You're not going to crush me.[/color] She nodded, finally deciding. The embers in her eyes flared up and died down. She studied his features critically. And nodded, truthfully, sincerely. I guess I could be. I suppose I should stay. But, I...[/color] She sighed softly, humorously. I have nothing to reach for.[/color] She dipped her crown respectfully. In the manner of a low-ranking mare to her King. He had proved himself in her eyes. He was capable of real feelings.[/center]
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Post by Demon//Wing(Zeb) on Dec 24, 2006 15:57:20 GMT -5
Lucifer snorted and shook his head.
You have much to reach for. You just have to look. he told her and then touched his maw to her forehead, telling her she need not bow to him.
Lucifer smiled and stomped his front hoof. Perhaps we shoudl continue the tour? he suggested.
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Post by Jazzi on Dec 24, 2006 16:02:02 GMT -5
She nodded in understanding, lifting her head to full height. Inked muzzle touched to his for a moment. Ivor cord slapped at her flanks gently. Coal optics met his, then looked at the path that wound away.
Very well. Let's continue [/color] she murmured, pulling away and picking up a lofty thrice down the trail. She halted a few yards away, and turned back to face him. Thank you[/color] she said, and it floated back to him on the wind. For everything.[/color] She continued down the dirt path, turning to wait for him at the first bend.[/center]
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Post by Demon//Wing(Zeb) on Dec 24, 2006 16:06:53 GMT -5
Lucifer smiled and stood there for a moment. He felt that some how that this was the first and last time he would every hear those words from her. With a shake of his head, he brought himself back into reality and loped down the trial towards her. He slid to a stop he came next to her and motioned toards the west.
I think we should go there. he told her.
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Post by Jazzi on Dec 25, 2006 1:55:48 GMT -5
She followed a good distance behind. Muscles rippled elegantly beneath her silken pelt. Sun filtered through drapes of silver sashes. As if she were a reflection in a pond. An illusion.
She halted beside him, following his gaze with her own. A brow cocked critically. A soft sigh rumbled in her chest. A soft, yet firm smile crossed her tainted features. She shook her crown softly in defiance.
I'm not expecting you to be someone you're not. No one ever changes. At least not in any way that really matters. In fifteen minutes you have gone from directing me to asking of my opinion. I'm not weak. I can handle whatever it is you're really like. [/color] Her features tensed, and she stood to her full height. I'm tired of everyone, always trying to help me. Underestimating me because of my gender, my history. I can take care of myself, I can protect myself. You're the leader of this herd. Act like it.[/color] She watched him for a moment. Her gaze wavered only for a moment. She looked away, tossing locks of silken cord into the breeze. I -- I'm sorry[/color] she murmured. Marble talons beat the earth rhythmically as she turned west and loped off. Sash arched, riding the current of wind created by her fast pace. As if a newborn flicka, she tossed her dial, gaining speed as she seemingly flew over the ground. Hooves barely striking the earth; delicately, and yet with an air of defiance. [/center]
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Post by Demon//Wing(Zeb) on Dec 25, 2006 12:46:56 GMT -5
Lucifer raised an eyebrow, but wtached her lope off. After a few seconds, he lunged forward and then started after her at full speed. In a few minutes, he caught her and slide to stop in front of her.
Stop. he commanded, crown raised and nares flaring. He snorted and stomped his front daggers against the ground. Annoyance seem to ripple through him like a wave. Know this, Chaos. I am leader and a king. I lead my herd with honesty and fair justice. You save I am pretending to be 'soft' to you. Tell me, did it ever accure to you that I may be a gentleman? With a commanding voice, he issued his question.
After a moment of letting her ponder, he rapidly moved forward and bit at the tender flesh of her shoulder. Biting hard enough to draw blood and yet soft enough to feel very little pain, he left his mark. He stepped back, blood dripping from his maw. Left on her shoulder was a bite, marking her as his.
You are now mine. he told her. after a few moments of silence, he turned and bounded off.
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Post by Jazzi on Dec 27, 2006 19:22:54 GMT -5
Cocking a brow, she watched him lope off. After watching him a moment, she strained her audits forward. Hesitantly, she followed at a brisk walk. Slowly, she gained speed until she tagged along at his hindquarters.
Tossing her crown defiantly, she halted before him, sliding on marble talons. In desperation, she cocked a hind flint, eying him warily. Narrowed optics shifted slightly, cold and distant, in their sockets. Paper-thins expanded and recurred quickly, drawing oxygen after her long stretch.
I'll have you know that I have not doubted your bedside manner since the moment I stepped onto your turf. There is no doubt in my mind that you are, indeed, a 'gentlemen'. There should be no limit to your courtesy and kindness toward your mares, but when it comes to leading us, do not doubt your own judgment and ask for ours; I have seen all too often what that does to a kingdom, and I will not have it happen to yours. [/color] She stood her ground fiercely. Limbs set hard and straight. Her stance was as if her arms would be set akimbo. Slowly, her confidence ebbed away. She turned away from him, loped a few strides. Then stopped, sighed. And turned around. According to a certain philosopher, and I'm paraphrasing, if a being feels affection for another, and they feel they can't control the other, they act negatively toward it -- sort of like an eighth grade boy punching a girl.[/color] She paused for a moment, lifting her gaze to meet his.[/center]
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Post by Demon//Wing(Zeb) on Dec 30, 2006 22:55:35 GMT -5
Lucifer studied her for only a few silent moments. After his voids gentled, he walked forward, slowly and dilibertly. his gaze kept her as he shortened the distance between them.
Is that so? he almost purred. Is that how you feel? Or how you are defining me? He question was simple, but the tone of his voice said both her answers would effect what he did from there.
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Post by Jazzi on Dec 31, 2006 13:18:13 GMT -5
She sighed dramatically. Met him half way. Her limbs trembled slightly with weariness. But her strong gaze held his.
I -- I'm not really sure. It could go both ways, I suppose, but.. [/color] She looked away. Composed herself inwardly. I'm terribly sorry, because I've never been one to play with emotions, including my own, and now seems like an odd time to start, but it looks really appealing and I can't help myself, and yet I'm scared as hell.[/color] She blurted it out almost all at once. She took a large breath, and waited, almost holding it.[/center]
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Post by Demon//Wing(Zeb) on Dec 31, 2006 14:56:17 GMT -5
Lucifer raised an eyebrow and gave a chuckle.
what are you scared of exatily? Me and what i might do? Or what you might do? he asked. His tone was gentle and somewhat amused.
He stepped forward and gave her a quick nip on the neck. Then he caught a few strands of her mane and tugged gently.
Because you have no reason to fear me, my vix. he said quietly.
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Post by Jazzi on Jan 2, 2007 20:04:39 GMT -5
She shifted her weight subconsciously as he approached her. The gentle pressure of his tugging. She tensed. Then relaxed to his touch.
Oh, I do not, do I? I believe you. But the aspect of love has.. has eluded me for so long. It's tempting to soar through the air, shouting, and straddle it from behind. [/color] She sighed, amused at her own words. But I think I'll restrain myself.[/color][/center]
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Post by Demon//Wing(Zeb) on Jan 2, 2007 22:20:01 GMT -5
He chuckled. Of course. Follow me. he told her. Lucifer turned and started walking away.
OoC: Gah. Writer's block.
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Post by Jazzi on Jan 3, 2007 4:24:57 GMT -5
She let her breath out quickly. As if she had been holding it. Brow raised slightly. She followed, a look of utter confusion marring her delicate features.
Truly and sincerely, she was clueless. Icy gaze held him intently. Despite her completely trust in this bronc -- Did she trust him?
Implicitly.
Despite her trust, she was.. nervous? Her stomach fluttered. The only sound was the drumming of her heartbeat. The gentle thudding of her hooves on the terrace.
And yet she allowed herself to be led away like a young school girl.
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Post by Demon//Wing(Zeb) on Jan 3, 2007 16:18:35 GMT -5
Lucifer glanced behind him to see if she was following. Indeed she was. He smiled and enetered the valley. Slowly, he made his way towards the western edge. He stopping the middle of what looked like thousands of flower buds. He smiled. This is my favorite part of this terra. he told her.
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Post by Jazzi on Jan 4, 2007 16:29:53 GMT -5
Chaos followed him attentively. Her stride gave away her excited manner. She halted at his flank. Icy optics grew large with awe.
It's.. it's.. I.. [/color] She felt herself struggle to find words. She gasped as she saw it, as if her breath had been stolen. Amazing.[/color] Her gaze scanned the valley silently. Etching it into her mind. The way the grass swayed in the breeze. The color of the flowers that dotted the acreage. But she could not hide the slightly crestfallen expression that marred her delicate features.[/center]
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Post by Demon//Wing(Zeb) on Jan 9, 2007 18:41:44 GMT -5
Lucifer felt a surge of pride at her compliment. He had only shortly decovered this small pacthed afer his claimance and he found sinerity here. It is where I wish for my queen and our foals to stay, away from the pressures of the herd, until they are ready, atleast. Lucifer murmured, walkeding forward a few steps. He turned to find to find her crestfallen features and snorted. Is something the matter? he asked gently.
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