08-29-2019, 11:13 PM
The seasons had seemed to blend together in the time that passed since Aten had stepped down from Taiga's throne, and in time, he had learned to live with his current situation. He was no longer openly hostile towards Wolfbane and Lepis, instead learning to work with both of them to a degree. He'd agreed to take a trip to the Island Resort on Lepis' behalf, as an ambassador for Taiga, along with Lethia, and had expressed his desire for himself and Wolfbane to reach a common ground and agree to work together to protect Taiga should the need arise.
He was friendly toward their foals in an effort to appear civil in their eyes as well; he didn't need their negative thoughts. He was kind towards the strangers that appeared on the border, he welcomed visiting diplomats, he made regular journeys to find new recruits...
In all, he was doing the same tasks he would have done as King. Just this time, it was a different title.
Due to a number of matters, Aten had not paid a visit to Nerine in quite some time, and had also not forgotten that he was due to have a meeting with Heartfire. They had agreed to do so at their last talk, when Aten had informed her of Wolfbane and Lepis' arrival and the position he would take to protect his home. That was the last he'd seen of the mare for some time, for they had each become busy with their positions in their respective kingdoms.
He felt a bit degraded since Taiga and Nerine were technically sister kingdoms, one being the sub division of another, but he knew Heartfire wouldn't take such a matter personally. She had her own plans, as Aten did. In time, though, they'd grown from wanting revenge and a gift just so he could stand on equal ground with Wolfbane and Lepis.
If he received a gift at any point in his life while he still lacked the throne, he was doing so to ensure his home's welfare. He didn't view that as a truly selfish method, since in his mind, it was a just reason. He would be protecting Taiga, his loved ones; the desire to take back what was his had quelled in his heart, if only for the time being, no matter how many moons or seasons into the future it took for the blaze to be lit once more.
Aten did not anticipate Heartfire's arrival on this day, until he caught her scent. Normally, Turul would've informed him of an impending arrival, but the Gyrfalcon was currently off on a hunt. During those times, Aten let him have his peace and quiet, unless it was an urgent matter. When not needed, he allowed the raptor to give into his instincts; after all, he couldn't quell them, and shouldn't try.
The golden stallion was grazing when he caught Heartfire's scent. He lifted his proud head, seeing the beautiful blue roan mare heading his way. Her white sabino markings stood out clear against the red season's backdrop, her white blaze accentuating the striking features of her face. Her speckled coat glistened with good health, her silky mane and tail blowing when a light breeze came by.
Aten dipped his head when Nerine's leader greeted him with a 'good morning' before requesting they take a walk together. The stallion briefly reached through the link to see if Turul was busy, and he sensed no impending anxiety from the falcon, indicating he was on the lookout for his prey and not in the position to hunt yet.
He quickly made his small request for Turul to be within reach of Lethia and her foals should she need anything, glancing in the direction he'd last left the pretty buckskin, Owin, and Popinjay, before turning his almond gaze back to Heartfire.
"Good morning to you Heartfire. I am glad to see you are in good health," he offered as he fell in step beside the mare. She clearly had a reason for coming here today, he could see it in her eyes.
"I am hoping to hear that things in Nerine are in good states as well."
@[Heartfire]
That is great; Aten will be happy to see her again
He was friendly toward their foals in an effort to appear civil in their eyes as well; he didn't need their negative thoughts. He was kind towards the strangers that appeared on the border, he welcomed visiting diplomats, he made regular journeys to find new recruits...
In all, he was doing the same tasks he would have done as King. Just this time, it was a different title.
Due to a number of matters, Aten had not paid a visit to Nerine in quite some time, and had also not forgotten that he was due to have a meeting with Heartfire. They had agreed to do so at their last talk, when Aten had informed her of Wolfbane and Lepis' arrival and the position he would take to protect his home. That was the last he'd seen of the mare for some time, for they had each become busy with their positions in their respective kingdoms.
He felt a bit degraded since Taiga and Nerine were technically sister kingdoms, one being the sub division of another, but he knew Heartfire wouldn't take such a matter personally. She had her own plans, as Aten did. In time, though, they'd grown from wanting revenge and a gift just so he could stand on equal ground with Wolfbane and Lepis.
If he received a gift at any point in his life while he still lacked the throne, he was doing so to ensure his home's welfare. He didn't view that as a truly selfish method, since in his mind, it was a just reason. He would be protecting Taiga, his loved ones; the desire to take back what was his had quelled in his heart, if only for the time being, no matter how many moons or seasons into the future it took for the blaze to be lit once more.
Aten did not anticipate Heartfire's arrival on this day, until he caught her scent. Normally, Turul would've informed him of an impending arrival, but the Gyrfalcon was currently off on a hunt. During those times, Aten let him have his peace and quiet, unless it was an urgent matter. When not needed, he allowed the raptor to give into his instincts; after all, he couldn't quell them, and shouldn't try.
The golden stallion was grazing when he caught Heartfire's scent. He lifted his proud head, seeing the beautiful blue roan mare heading his way. Her white sabino markings stood out clear against the red season's backdrop, her white blaze accentuating the striking features of her face. Her speckled coat glistened with good health, her silky mane and tail blowing when a light breeze came by.
Aten dipped his head when Nerine's leader greeted him with a 'good morning' before requesting they take a walk together. The stallion briefly reached through the link to see if Turul was busy, and he sensed no impending anxiety from the falcon, indicating he was on the lookout for his prey and not in the position to hunt yet.
He quickly made his small request for Turul to be within reach of Lethia and her foals should she need anything, glancing in the direction he'd last left the pretty buckskin, Owin, and Popinjay, before turning his almond gaze back to Heartfire.
"Good morning to you Heartfire. I am glad to see you are in good health," he offered as he fell in step beside the mare. She clearly had a reason for coming here today, he could see it in her eyes.
"I am hoping to hear that things in Nerine are in good states as well."
@[Heartfire]
That is great; Aten will be happy to see her again