Neverwhere appears from the gloom, a silver ghost in all these dancing shadows as Lilli approaches. The specter materializes beneath the Taigan trees in a reassuring presence that is absolutely the dappled mare. Hearing the familiar voice call out through these haunted woods causes her initial apprehension to subside and Lilliana emerges like an apparition herself, a red-gold phantom that shimmers beneath what little light breaks through the fog.
Her ears prick forward alertly as she steps between the two trees and as she spies Neverwhere standing there, affection sweeps across Lilli's face in one broad stroke. Whatever the reason that the dappled mare has found herself here, Lilli is pleased to see her.
The trees, apart from the mammoth trunks that stand guard, are hard to see today. But Lilliana makes a point to tilt her head up, picturing the impressive umbrella of branches that linger above them. The glance is only a moment, there is nothing to see while they stand buried in a spring fog and the crimson mare turns her attention promptly back to Neverwhere. There is a teasing shrug of her shoulders, an easy roll that comes comfortably enough. "What can I say?" she admits, "Old habits die hard."
She can't help but tease Neverwhere. The beginnings of a playful smile are never far from her youthful features, those blue eyes always ready to brighten with the mirth that lingers so close to the surface. Lilliana closes the remaining space between them and takes another step towards Neverwhere so that the mare can see her more clearly - so that there is no confusion where the fog and shadows end and Lilli begins. She can the stark white of her friends face, the dapples that adorn her neck, the creamy mane that has started to collect small droplets of water much like her own. While not an overly chilly morning, the damp hovers with the fog and it can easily settle on an idle body.
But the presence of Neverwhere drowns out the damp and numbs whatever bite there might in the chilly spring air.
Lilliana tilts her head slightly to the right, perplexed by the dappled mare's statement. "See more?" she asks, wishing that she would illuminate a little more on the subject. Lilli doesn't fully understand what she means but it doesn't stop her from offering assistance a heartbeat later. "Can I help?" The fog doesn't help, she thinks. What is Neverwhere doing wandering through it? It's already easy enough to get lost in.
The red on her face bluntly stands out and Lilliana can feel.. something surging beneath Neverwhere's coat. Anger? Frustration? Lilli reaches her muzzle out and offers her friend a tender, tentative touch on the shoulder. Whatever is brimming beneath that lovely coat, clouding her keen mind, it will be okay. Everything will be okay. (She has other thoughts on where fates and destinies come into play but this feels safer, something she has carried with her from Kagerus and the dreamscape.)
Lilli smiles gently to her, hoping that she can at least briefly ease whatever has left Neverwhere so heated. "Guilty," she murmurs as her weight shifts back. The soft smile quirks on one side, "I heard there was a mare wreaking all kinds of havoc over there so I came to see what exactly you had been up to." But all joking aside she adds, "What are you doing in Taiga? I'd offer you the scenic tour but.."
She motions with her head to the fog around them, the only explanation needed.
Her ears prick forward alertly as she steps between the two trees and as she spies Neverwhere standing there, affection sweeps across Lilli's face in one broad stroke. Whatever the reason that the dappled mare has found herself here, Lilli is pleased to see her.
The trees, apart from the mammoth trunks that stand guard, are hard to see today. But Lilliana makes a point to tilt her head up, picturing the impressive umbrella of branches that linger above them. The glance is only a moment, there is nothing to see while they stand buried in a spring fog and the crimson mare turns her attention promptly back to Neverwhere. There is a teasing shrug of her shoulders, an easy roll that comes comfortably enough. "What can I say?" she admits, "Old habits die hard."
She can't help but tease Neverwhere. The beginnings of a playful smile are never far from her youthful features, those blue eyes always ready to brighten with the mirth that lingers so close to the surface. Lilliana closes the remaining space between them and takes another step towards Neverwhere so that the mare can see her more clearly - so that there is no confusion where the fog and shadows end and Lilli begins. She can the stark white of her friends face, the dapples that adorn her neck, the creamy mane that has started to collect small droplets of water much like her own. While not an overly chilly morning, the damp hovers with the fog and it can easily settle on an idle body.
But the presence of Neverwhere drowns out the damp and numbs whatever bite there might in the chilly spring air.
Lilliana tilts her head slightly to the right, perplexed by the dappled mare's statement. "See more?" she asks, wishing that she would illuminate a little more on the subject. Lilli doesn't fully understand what she means but it doesn't stop her from offering assistance a heartbeat later. "Can I help?" The fog doesn't help, she thinks. What is Neverwhere doing wandering through it? It's already easy enough to get lost in.
The red on her face bluntly stands out and Lilliana can feel.. something surging beneath Neverwhere's coat. Anger? Frustration? Lilli reaches her muzzle out and offers her friend a tender, tentative touch on the shoulder. Whatever is brimming beneath that lovely coat, clouding her keen mind, it will be okay. Everything will be okay. (She has other thoughts on where fates and destinies come into play but this feels safer, something she has carried with her from Kagerus and the dreamscape.)
Lilli smiles gently to her, hoping that she can at least briefly ease whatever has left Neverwhere so heated. "Guilty," she murmurs as her weight shifts back. The soft smile quirks on one side, "I heard there was a mare wreaking all kinds of havoc over there so I came to see what exactly you had been up to." But all joking aside she adds, "What are you doing in Taiga? I'd offer you the scenic tour but.."
She motions with her head to the fog around them, the only explanation needed.
LILLIANA
i left home on account of snow
(buried all the things i know)
(buried all the things i know)
@[neverwhere]
but it's all in the past, love
it's all gone with the wind