[private] Desolation comes upon the sky // Wishbone+Tahti

[Scorch]

WATCH THE FLAMES CLIMB HIGH INTO THE NIGHT

With a tactical precision that impressed Scorch considering their inexperience and age, the two girls from different kingdoms worked together to overcome the might of a worthy opponent. When Tahti crashes mercilessly into the twilight-colt, the mentor extended some magic to her ankles, ensuring a pillowed landing; a bite would heal in a week, a twisted ankle would bother the girl for months.

Wordlessly, Scorch watched approvingly as Wishbone dealt the killing blow, blood trickling down her bay neck. Her creation dissipated into the air around them, and she brought herself back to her body, eyes refocusing on the girls before her in a way they somehow hadn't been before, despite her meticulous attention to the scene at hand. They were sweaty; she smiled her approval.

"Yes, you put them to excellent use, Tahti." Her gruff tone sounded almost friendly as she swiveled her eyes to address the Hyalinian girl, small but fierce. "You have an excellent instinct; do not let that go to waste. Beqanna is always needing more warriors." Finally allowing a smile to show through her tough-shit facade, the mare rested the expression a moment upon Tahti before turning to address Wishbone.

"While perhaps less tactical, you never hesitated or tried to do something fancy or impressive. You got the job done - and although some might find it offensive, I've always maintained that it works." Her eyes were hard, hoping that the child would understand her meaning. "And if it works, then you've won."

Straightening, she addressed both girls a final time, a cool winter breeze shooting along their spines to usher them away. "Thank you both for attending - you may expect more training at a later time, and I expect you both." Smiling, even if only a little, the mare dipped her head and turned to other matters at hand.

Scorch

Once Khaleesi of the Amazon Jungle

@[Wishbone] @[Tähti] - decided to wrap this up seeing as timelines are all wonky now. I had fun! You can write in subtext that there were other training sessions, including diplomacy and history <3