Solace
. . .
Together they follow the sound of the water, talking as they walk. The more Thal says, the more she reminds Solace of her twin brother, Svedka. The Heart of Hyaline - as he was known - as a wanderer at heart, a curious soul who never met a stranger. "There are many wanderers who call Hyaline home."
Because of her twin, Solace understood the yearnings of the adventurous types - even though she has never felt those same stirrings. She found meaning, and sanity, in her duty. Her never ending obligations to her family and kingdom anchored her. She would be lost without it.
But still, she understood that she is peculiar in this, and she had never held others to the standards she sets for herself. Luckily, before she can loose herself further in these musings Tahl is asking for more clarification, and Solace is happy to answer.
"The Peacekeepers primary role is to Protect Hyaline and her inhabitants, but they are not asked to stay at all times. Many residents frequent the common lands regardless of rank- for enjoyment and duty. Peacekeepers may also be requested to accompany diplomats as a precaution - or even serve as scouts."
Solace halts as her fetlocks kiss the water's surface. The babbling waters work away the grime which has accumulated around her heels and cools her bones.
"I would love to show you," she adds as her inquisitive gaze returns to the steel colored mare. "No obligation of course, but we could certainly use your energy if you thought Hyaline was what you were looking for. "