When the dawn is still dark (Shatter Me, Diplomats, any)

[Malka]

Faith is the bird that feels the light

when the dawn is still dark.

She had not expected to wait long and that expectation was fulfilled as she was approached by two horses. They are strikingly different in their own ways and she offers them a soft smile as she steps across the border to greet them. The pair arrive shortly after one another and the black and white stallion is first to introduce himself, followed by the red roan mare.

"Pleasure to meet you both, Tiberios and Eld," she returns the greeting with a soft flickering of her ears and a slight shimmer in her eye. "I'm Malka from the Amazons," she offers and gives a short pause before continuing. "My lady, Scorch, has sent me to solidify an alliance among our kingdoms and so that I may learn the healing ways of your waters," she explains. There was so much more that Malka wished to learn about the 'Falls and her own history, but that was something to bring up at a later date.

Eld speaks again and Malka gives a soft laugh. "It is not as far as it may seem when one has wings," she replies. She was not sure if either horse had seen her before she had shifted back to her painted form, so they may not understand her words, but it was something she was sure they would see during her stay here. Malka much enjoyed her quetzal form as it was easiest to get around and allowed her to explore areas she wouldn't normally be able to explore in her equine form.

Malka

immortal, quetzal-shifting Erinak of the 'Zons