I snort, not entirely sure I believe Father's tale. After all, how would someone's heart go on beating after it were removed from their chest? And how would they be able to walk and talk? I give him a skeptical look, trying to gauge the seriousness of his answer. Of course it seems that father is always serious, but perhaps there is something that would make him grin?
I am less concerned with serving a higher purpose and more concerned with the fact that apparently I am a part of this kingdom. It is strange to think that even though I live in the mountains, I am a part of a place like this. It's a little unsettling, like being told the ground beneath your feet is, well, a beating heart, but it's not entirely unpleasant either.
"Doesn't a kingdom need a king, father? What about-"
My questioning is cut off by a stallion calling out to my father. I startle a little, eyes wide, prancing in place as if I could outrun danger. But the gray stallion approaching doesn't seem dangerous, just… odd. And he smiles. He grins like I have never seen either of my parents do and I am charmed instantly. I return his greeting eagerly, noting the flicker of flames with wonder.
"I'm Anguisette. I'm not a princess though, am I, Father? Its's very nice to meet you Kushiel. Why are you on fire? Could I do that too, if I tried?"
I glance at my father's eyes. It hadn't occurred to me that red eyes might be abnormal, but I know that mine are a rather plain brown.
"Yes. Maman says I look like her when she was a filly."
I circle the tall stallion (of course, everyone is taller than me. Will that always be true? Maman isn't very tall either.) trying to discern the secret of his flames.
daughter of Gryffen and Minette