[private] Only know how to fly - Magnus

[magnus]

I wanna give you wild love, the kind that never slows down
I wanna take you high up let our hearts be the only sound

It is easy to fall into these patterns of diplomacy, although it was not always a natural talent for the buckskin stallion. He had been trained first and foremost in the art of war, and it was the drums of it that he had been most inclined to. He had enjoyed—perhaps too much—the steady beat of them in his head, the thrill of the challenge, of battle. He had been accused of being a warmonger and having a thirst for it.

It had taken a long time, perhaps even death, before he learned how to muzzle it.

It had taken longer still for him to learn the finer art of peace.

Still, he enjoys parts of it now, appreciating the kind strength of the mare next to him. “I wouldn’t have guessed you to be the kind to hide. I’m glad to know that you’ll be braving the world.” When she pivots to talk of their warrior Queen, amusement causes his gold-flecked eyes to spark. “I would hate to be the one foolish enough to challenge her.” He had seen just a hint of Kagerus’ fierce nature, and he knew that she wouldn’t hesitate to run the sharp edge of her antler’s blade clean through an opponent.

He dips his head at her support, face warming. “Regardless of whether you have the power of not, the gesture is appreciated all the same, Ilma.” He glances out over the kingdom surrounding them. “I remember when the Reckoning first hit Beqanna. The chaos that ensued was similar to what is overtaking her now. The faeries entrusted Offspring and I with this land, and we worked together with our peers to turn her into a sanctuary for those who needed a place to rest their head. I’m glad to have the opportunity to do the same again.” He shakes his head, ridding the memories like dust pluming from his coat.

At her next line of questioning, he frowns in thought, finding her eyes once more.

“Several dozen, more if they are families comfortable with one another. Tephra is a large space with a lot of habitable area. It’s one of the warmest areas in the winter, which will be ideal for those fighting the disease.” His mouth thins as he swallows back the concern. “Should anyone from Hyaline need to come here to rest and recuperate, they will find a safe place here. I would be honored to look after your own.”

I wanna go where the lights burn low and you're only mine

@[Ilma]