Alptraum & Any

[Scorch]

WATCH THE FLAMES CLIMB HIGH INTO THE NIGHT

Alptraum’s immediate reaction to Scorch’s announcement of her horde of progeny is rather comical. True, most horses would assume Scorch to be the last mare on earth to birth even one child. That being said, no one thought Echion would have as many kids as she did, either. Even if Echion’s kids were for politics, and Scorch’s for love. Alas, daughter must differ if only slightly from mother; this is the way of the world.

“Believe me, Lagertha’s going to adore you. She’ll take one look and swoon… Warrior-woman wise, if you know what I mean.” A gruff chuckle comes haltingly from her anciently charred lips, lips which peel back over the bladed teeth beneath in a gruesome sort of grin. “And the only chance of you being a broodmare is if you happen to fall in love. Believe me.” The quip is rather dry, because hell, life without children would have been amazing. But life without Hestoni? Unimaginable.

Alptraum steps forward, joining Scorch in the iridescent light of the moon. When the nightmare’s scarred nose nears her own, Scorch accepts the touch without speaking, exchanging breath with the impressive mare. When she kneels, however, Scorch’s eyes widen slightly. The only time an act like this has ever been given was in fact given by herself, to Brunhild, the day she because a Bloodrider. Her chest swelled slightly at the memory, and at the pleasure of the meaningful gesture given to her by Alptraum.

“You will be made very useful here, Alptraum, more useful than any broodmare. And it’s comical, actually. We have had a male caller. He was rather… Upset by the reactions he was met with.” She chuckles. “Lagertha can tell you more about that incident, however. Seek her, and you will not be disappointed. In the meantime, I fear I must rest now or live forever in the form of a zombie.” A dip of her head. “I will soon be holding an initiation, should you be interested.”

“Good-night, Alptraum. And welcome, to the Jungle.”

Scorch

Khaleesi of the Amazon Jungle