Jesper
01-31-2019, 06:43 AM
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Jesper rather enjoys the lack of conversation on the way up. Not that they could talk over the clop of hooves against the slate floor, which echo down the path ahead of them. In the silence, the fox reflects on everything they know so far. Jesper could hardly prepare for what awaits them at the summit; however, working together proved successful and so, the fluffy, white canine bets doing so at the next challenge would be instrumental. The male leaves his thoughts as the Queen of the Frost Pixie's looming voice drowns out their own footfalls. The canine dips his head slightly as she recognizes their triumphs so far. However, he cannot help but feel like their biggest obstacle is still to come.<br><br>A daylight blue glow can be seen as they march closer. While excited for fresh air, Jesper maintains his composure and place in line. He steps up beside Pteron and Ilma to create a unified face as his aquamarine gaze takes in the scene before them. They stand high above the lands of Beqanna, which momentarily, causes a surreal sensation to course his body. Jesper is grateful that the blizzard rages on beneath the clouds and, they bask in a winter sun. Paces away stands a curious tree whose leaves are snow-white and yet, it bears fruit of every color imaginable. Jesper studies the beautiful structure just long enough to catch a glimpse of the reflective surface in the trunk. Then, his gaze shifts to the enormous creature beside the tree. Jesper cannot recall seeing any such beast before and yet, he senses an air of neutrality from the Guardian.<br><br><i>Until it speaks,</i> thinks the fox to himself. His sensitive ears pick up the surround sound effects of the dragon's voice. He flattens them into his dense coat and closes his eyelids as the dragon's breath reaches their line. Jesper considers shifting back to equine form though, he quickly concludes that he would surely lose a fight with this creature, no matter what body he is in. The Guardian states that making it this far does not qualify them for the jewel they seek. He goes on to ask them a question. <i>Where is your purity?</i> Jesper ponders this for some time. The question implies that purity is a tangible item that could be stored. Furthermore, purity likely means something different to each of his comrades. The Guardian's next words leave a bitter taste in the fox's mouth. <i>Battle</i> should not be entered lightly. It should not be one's main method of resolving a conflict. In fact, he prefers to talk things out.<br><br>Jesper organizes his thoughts before Pteron's voice breaks the silence. Jesper listens and nods to his response - straight and to the point. He follows along as Ilma makes her points - very good ones at that. The fox stands proudly in line with the three equines, never advancing and never faltering. His aquamarine gaze locks with those of the Ice Dragon. Finally, he speaks. <b>"I concur with my comrades. I am no more pure than any of the three beside me. I certainly have given into temptation and, found myself lost in dark thoughts."</b> Jesper swallows his guilt back as he recalls the instances in which he acted impulsively. He quickly realizes that he has not answered the Guardian's question.<br><br>Yet again, he gets himself into trouble when using his words. The fox sighs before opening his maw for the last time (in this situation). <b>"I do not know where my purity is. I choose to act on the moral side of my proverbial compass. With that said, I will not battle. Why should we when we stand, before you, unified as one?"</b> Jesper keeps his canine snout up high, with pride, as he maintains his stance in-line with the equines. At this point, he can do nothing more except hope that their presentation helps the Ice Queen. After all, they came on behalf of her, in order to obtain a last hope for her true love. What could be more selfless, endearing and, pure? </div><div class="jespername">jesper</div><div class="jesperlineage">carnage x bethanie</div><div class="jesperpaw"></div></div></div><font size="2">devin's∇designs</font></center>