There's a song in your lung and a dream in your eye.
It is the curse of all children, to be born with such youthful naivety that blinds them for a time to the trials of the world around them. Certainly Joscelin had been so when she had been a child. But then the eyes begin to open and the world is seen in a truer fashion. The tragic realities surrounding them begin to intrude upon the childish happiness, teaching the young that the world is not rose-colored. For some, this takes longer. But for others, for the less fortunate ones, this happens early in life and is almost always accompanied personal tragedy.
In many respects, Anguisette is fortunate that such has yet to befall her. And perhaps it never would (one might hope, though this is so rarely the case). For her part, Joscelin would do everything she could to ensure that girl before would not suffer the same fate as she had. True, she had survived, come out stronger for it even, but at what cost?
Anguisette’s question surprises, causing her small head to lift slightly as her golden gaze scrutinizes the young girl intently. She could well understand the desire to learn. Especially her desire to learn of battle, given the proclivities of the Jungle. No, that is not what had startled her. What did surprise her though, is that she had come to Joscelin for mentoring.
It is true Joscelin had won the battle against Killdare, proving that her instincts are sharp and that she has a natural knack for the art of war. But she is hardly experienced. She would need more battles under her belt for that.
She considers the smaller filly for a long moment before speaking.
”I don’t have any doubt you would do well, and I would be happy to teach you what I know. But it’s actually not much. I’m not nearly as experienced as some of the other women here. So why me?”
As soon as the words are out of her mouth, she realizes how harsh the question might have sounded. She doesn’t wish to discourage the girl. Hastily, she continues.
”We could mock.”
Joscelin
Tiphon x Elysteria
I'm sorry this took so long :/