Post by Kelpie-River on Sept 17, 2017 16:00:01 GMT -6
Kalakara | Brewer | Post 8
Kali resisted the urge to snap at Cygnet, either with words or their fangs as the brewer huffed off, showing little regard for the situation the horses of Torrine found themselves in. It was difficult to put one's future into uncertain hands, especially when a cruel and violent death was most assuredly the outcome should they be caught. Freedom was sweet, but was it worth the risk of death to these prisoners? As much as speed was of the essence, surely one must empathize with the prisoner's terror, at least a little. Kali supposed that voluntarily sacrificing one's freedom was enough to make any horse short tempered, though, and let their thoughts slide back to the present situation. Turning their attention back to the group, Kali listened as most of the remaining equines made their decisive choices, either to make the break for sanctuary, or to remain shackled in the camp.
Their heart soared as Daemyn announced his plan to return with them. They had so deeply feared that he would remain duty bound to keep himself chained to the little princess, and therefore would sacrifice his responsibilities as a father to fulfill those as a Guardian. Images of the family reunion flashed through Kali's head, and they had to remind themself that the group wasn't out of the woods yet...or into the woods, as the case may be. There was still a long way to go before the palomino stallion was home with his children again.
Kehei's disappearance and reappearance with her son, as well as the sudden emergence of Cygnet from the underbrush catalyzed Kali into action, forcing them to gather their thoughts so they could urge the group towards the next step.
"The Flight may be strung out, but so are we," they stated, as they glanced around the clearing, as if expecting Flight members to come crawling from the woodwork just at the mention of their name. "And we have other horses who we need to meet up with once more," they added. Oh how wonderful it would be if they could just sneak everyone out under the Flight's noses, but with the need for stealth, and the arduous journey through Inaria and into the Wilds once more, Kali feared it was an impossible hope to believe all of Torrine's prisoners in the clearing could escape unscathed.
"We have no more time to make new plans," the Overo said, glancing up to check the position of the sun, which was difficult due to the clouds. They managed to estimate that perhaps three quarters of an hour had passed since their arrival, or somewhere about thst. "Those who are going, follow our lead," they instructed. "And to those of you who will stay, may Cascade keep you all safe. We will cherish your selflessnes." With these words falling softly from their lips, Kali turned to make their way out of the clearing, assuming all who were leaving would follow behind them. They couldn't stand the guilt of leaving the others behind while standing before them any longer. It wasn't fair that the Talorians weren't free in their own homeland, nor was it just that they had to faction themselves thus. Kali wondered if Cascade had some reason for putting this challenge before her subjects. Whatever reason that might be, Kali certainly didn't know.
Wc: 561
Kali resisted the urge to snap at Cygnet, either with words or their fangs as the brewer huffed off, showing little regard for the situation the horses of Torrine found themselves in. It was difficult to put one's future into uncertain hands, especially when a cruel and violent death was most assuredly the outcome should they be caught. Freedom was sweet, but was it worth the risk of death to these prisoners? As much as speed was of the essence, surely one must empathize with the prisoner's terror, at least a little. Kali supposed that voluntarily sacrificing one's freedom was enough to make any horse short tempered, though, and let their thoughts slide back to the present situation. Turning their attention back to the group, Kali listened as most of the remaining equines made their decisive choices, either to make the break for sanctuary, or to remain shackled in the camp.
Their heart soared as Daemyn announced his plan to return with them. They had so deeply feared that he would remain duty bound to keep himself chained to the little princess, and therefore would sacrifice his responsibilities as a father to fulfill those as a Guardian. Images of the family reunion flashed through Kali's head, and they had to remind themself that the group wasn't out of the woods yet...or into the woods, as the case may be. There was still a long way to go before the palomino stallion was home with his children again.
Kehei's disappearance and reappearance with her son, as well as the sudden emergence of Cygnet from the underbrush catalyzed Kali into action, forcing them to gather their thoughts so they could urge the group towards the next step.
"The Flight may be strung out, but so are we," they stated, as they glanced around the clearing, as if expecting Flight members to come crawling from the woodwork just at the mention of their name. "And we have other horses who we need to meet up with once more," they added. Oh how wonderful it would be if they could just sneak everyone out under the Flight's noses, but with the need for stealth, and the arduous journey through Inaria and into the Wilds once more, Kali feared it was an impossible hope to believe all of Torrine's prisoners in the clearing could escape unscathed.
"We have no more time to make new plans," the Overo said, glancing up to check the position of the sun, which was difficult due to the clouds. They managed to estimate that perhaps three quarters of an hour had passed since their arrival, or somewhere about thst. "Those who are going, follow our lead," they instructed. "And to those of you who will stay, may Cascade keep you all safe. We will cherish your selflessnes." With these words falling softly from their lips, Kali turned to make their way out of the clearing, assuming all who were leaving would follow behind them. They couldn't stand the guilt of leaving the others behind while standing before them any longer. It wasn't fair that the Talorians weren't free in their own homeland, nor was it just that they had to faction themselves thus. Kali wondered if Cascade had some reason for putting this challenge before her subjects. Whatever reason that might be, Kali certainly didn't know.
Wc: 561
