there's no religion that could save me
no matter how long my knees are on the floor
i'll pick up these broken pieces 'til i'm bleeding
if that'll make it right
They haven’t been there long before stallion takes shape beneath the downpour. Nihlus perks his ears, almost eager to meet the other kingdom’s diplomat; as it is, he’s no longer aware of what he’s created. The rain is a part of him; it’s like wearing skin, or breathing. While the skies are dark, he doesn’t think “wow, I’ve magically created nine hundred thousand water droplets,” in the same way that he doesn’t thin ”wow, I took eight thousand breaths today.” It simply is.
Alas, nice things must end quickly. When the old man recovers from the shock of finding a living horse on his borders, he immediately addresses the rain. Nihlus’s ears peel backwards. His lips open, a retort quickly upon his tongue, when Brennen quietly reprimands him. Swallowing his comments, Nihlus sends father and son a black look through glowing blue eyes. "A pleasure, I’m sure,” He utters when introduced to the stallion. Texas. What a strange name.
When the Queen arrives, the storm has moved on, and above them, the sun shines.
"The ‘Zons were very helpful in the upheaval process,” He comments nonchalantly, curving his neck to ease an imaginary itch. "And they will continue to be very useful, if I’m not mistaken.” Yes, he is rubbing it in their faces that the Amazons are basically their best friends. And no, he has no shame. None at all.
He straightens easily, though his eyes meet Shatter’s with a coolness. This offer of hers does not ring well in his ear drums. "While it is not my decision to make, Your Majesty, I must admit that this small request sounds like a grab for members.” He shrugs, a gesture similar to a human raising their hands as though submitting. "But I will be sure to relay this new information to our king.”
Did I mention the fact that Nihlus is shameless?

