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Thought I'd died and gone to Hell // Mary - Rebelle - 08-29-2019 My tongue clicked against the roof of my mouth a few times as I looked around. I got the feeling I had left the area I had originally landed in. Not as many flowers, more rocks. Goodie. I just love rocks. I kicked one, just to watch it clatter into a mostly leafless bush. Boring. I should have stayed in the dead flowers place, at least there was that weirdo little dragon girl to pester. This seemed pretty desolate so far, so disappointing. I was in the mood to wreck someone's day. The night dark shells of my feet clip againt short grasses as I wander deeper into this new realm, searching for some kind of life. A scrawny brown mouse scampered across my path, scrambling for cover. My foot shifted quickly, snagging the frantic creature's tail between my hoof and the earth. It was fascinating, watching it writhe and twist in desperation. My hoof ground down a little harder, making the mouse squeal. And then it was gone, dashing into the undergrowth with half its tail bloody and worm-like under my foot. I sighed, scrubbing the blood speckles off my hard foot in the grass. So much for that. Stupid thing got away. My ears twisted back at a sudden noise. Someone was approaching. I looked over my shoulder with eyes narrowed, tail flicking back and forth gently. If I needed to, I could always fly off, but this might be worth investigation. @[Mary] RE: Thought I'd died and gone to Hell // Mary - Mary - 08-30-2019 Long May She Reign MARY @[Rebelle] RE: Thought I'd died and gone to Hell // Mary - Rebelle - 08-30-2019 It's a mare that comes close is plain, except for the gleaming crimson I can see shining at the end of each leg when she walks. Shiny toes. I'm shinier, but they're still pretty. Like hooves made out of frozen blood. My mouth twitches as I glance in the direction of the escapee rodent as she comments on it. "No, I don't suppose it was." I agree blandly, blinking up at the grey lady. "Their wormy little tails always sort of freaked me out. It looks better this way." A gentle shrug lifted a wing, blue and pink feathers rustling slightly. My brows raise in mild surprise at her direct question. "Now who's not being nice?" The words come out saucily, head tipped over to one side as I grin at her. "Loess, huh? I must have crossed a border at some point... So who are you, the welcoming committee?" My finely scaled nose crinkled in mock concern. "You should probably work on your approach. Not very, ya know, welcoming." My voice dropped into a stage whisper as I confided my assessment. The landscape stretches out behind her, open and wild. Further off, rocky hills and then mountains grow toward the misty sky. It could be a good place to get lost for a while. My mocking tone drops away as I turn back to the grey mare. "I'm Belle, by the way. Who're you?" It's almost an afterthought, but I am curious. I haven't met anyone outside my own family, and burning bridges before I've even built them may not be the best way to get on with my life. @[Mary] The belle muse is strong today RE: Thought I'd died and gone to Hell // Mary - Mary - 09-02-2019 Long May She Reign MARY @[Rebelle] RE: Thought I'd died and gone to Hell // Mary - Rebelle - 09-04-2019 One finely scaled brow quirks upward at her admonishing tone, and I glance back to the fragment of mouse flesh at my feet. It's coated in dust and coagulating blood now, lifeless. My game has made for an awkward first meeting with this female, and thats as far as I regret it. I huff a bit impatiently as she lectures on this so called Loess. My ears prick only when she gives her name, which I set aside for future reference. Mary. A name as plain as the mare it belonged to. My teeth show in an icy grin as she wraps up her spiel, head tipped lazily to one side. "If I strike you as weak, then by all means, run me off. But this seems like an interesting place so far. Mind if I hang around?" I am intrigued by her claim that this was no place for weaklings. Fragile feelings and thin skins made for boring interaction. Where was the fun in walking on eggshells and hoping no one got mad at you for breathing? Gods knew I'd had enough of that. No, here I might actually find challenges beyond daily survival. It might be an option worth exploring, if I could get away with it. In an utter switch on my demeanor up till now, my face ignites with a beaming smile, a happy, girlish little crow hop bouncing me like a child. "Gee, miss Mary, I'd be ever so happy to call this place home." I giggle, a sound so foreign to me, I almost don't recognize it as mine. My vibrant wings flutter like a butterfly's, and for all the world, I could pass as a happy kid. Batting my eyes, I look at her like she's everything I ever wanted to be in life. @[Mary] RE: Thought I'd died and gone to Hell // Mary - Mary - 09-07-2019 Long May She Reign MARY @[Rebelle] RE: Thought I'd died and gone to Hell // Mary - Rebelle - 09-10-2019 She thinks she's so clever, threatening me with dragons. If only she knew. Dragons have had an influence on my life since the day I was born, and I had spent the last little while in the company of my brother. His temper wasn't as bad as some, but I wasn't a stranger to the dangerous glow his eyes sometimes took on. As often as not, I was the cause of his ire. Sometimes on purpose, sometimes not, but either way, it was easy to do. I smirked as she turned, shaking my head doubtfully. "I don't think that'll be an issue." Not for me, anyway. They might have an issue with me. Most horses did, and it was better that way. Today though, I'd play nice. I followed gamely along at the grey mare's hip, stepping lightly as a fairy. What could I do for the kingdom? An interesting question. No one had ever asked me to do more than stay out of the way. A bit of honesty, then. "I don't know what I'd be good at." Maybe they needed a professional pest. Someone particularly good at inciting violence. A dark giggle escaped me. "Probably nothing that involves making friends. I tend to rub others the wrong way." A shrug rippled my shoulders as we walked. "What kind of things do you usually have newbies do?" I asked her, genuinely curious. There seemed to be more structure here than I had expected. Following her through the scattered trees, I looked around, familiarizing myself with the lay of the land. It was a nice enough area, pretty in a way. Open enough to not be suffocating. That was important. Wherever I ended up, I had to have escape routes. I could put up with a lot, as long as I had a way out. @[Mary] RE: Thought I'd died and gone to Hell // Mary - Mary - 09-10-2019 Long May She Reign MARY @[Rebelle] RE: Thought I'd died and gone to Hell // Mary - Rebelle - 09-16-2019 I followed her obediently, kicking at random stones in our path. Her description of the available jobs in this kingdom is all very interesting. However, I'm doubtful as to where I might fit in. There seemed to be an awful lot of rules involved in dealing with the general public, and I sort of didn't roll with that? It was super tempting to just bail while I had the chance. Super tempting. But I had to remind myself that anything was better than where I'd come from. I could pitch in if it meant a little bit of security. I could put up with quite a bit if it meant I never had to see my mother again. "Um... whatever, I guess. Just put me anywhere." I shrugged again. It didn't really matter. I'd fight anyone over anything, and it didn't make much difference if that was physically or verbally. I got the same satisfaction from crushing souls as I did from crushing bones. Not that it needed to be public knowledge just yet. As long as I had something to do, I'd be fine. This Mary seemed comfortable navigating here, like she'd lived in this territory all her life. Not that I had much to compare it to, but the rocky landscape seemed like a decidedly dull place to spend a childhood in. Unless that child was really into rocks and scrubby trees. "So like, are there kids around, or did everyone just kind of migrate here after puberty?" I asked, looking at the landscape. There were plenty of hiding places and switchbacks to get lost in. Probably plenty of other horses to fill in the cracks. And dragons. Couldn't forget those, now could I? @[Mary] RE: Thought I'd died and gone to Hell // Mary - Mary - 09-19-2019 Long May She Reign MARY @[Rebelle] |