Wandering Her Old Home

[Linear]

Kakumei had her head lowered near the ground, sighing and nearly crying, "Where did it go wrong?" She wondered to herself, glancing at the sky and moaning, she knew she really shouldn't be wandering her old grounds, but she wanted to meet the new owner too.

[Rizpah||Midnight]

Midnight's head shot up a few yards away, hearing the moan and sounds of movement nearby. His strong, regal head lifted high to catch the scent of anyone nearby. He trotted cautiously towards the sounds and smells. As he came closer, he took in the look of the fae. She looked depressed. He wondered what was the matter with her. He was uncomfortable, not knowing what to say. He cleared his throat loudly enough to be heard, trying to get her attention. He shifted uneasily, watching her closely. "Why are you crying, good fae, and what is your buisness here?" he finally asked her, head cocked slightly to one side.

[Linear]

Kakumei looked at Midnight, was he the new owner? He seemed polite enough, but.. It still felt wrong, she felt it should be her land still. "Are you the lead stallion of this land?" She asked, looking him over quickly. She didn't want to start talking right away, for if he wasn't the new lead, she would feel horribly embarassed.

[Rizpah||Midnight]

He looked at her cautiously. "I am." he stated simply, his voice deep and authoritative. He wondered why she looked so sad.

[Linear]

She shivered slightly, so he was the one. "I'm Kakumei, the old lead mare of these slopes..." She said slowly, lowering her head in a bow, she felt scared, she had seen some leads harm the old leads in an attempt to keep them away from their lands.

[Rizpah||Midnight]

Midnight looked her over again, more carefully, searching her eyes. "My name is Midnight." he told her slowly, still watching her cautiously. "Could you tell me what happened to the herd here?" His voice was wary, but full of authority and confidence. He saw her trepedation and wondered at it for a moment, but he quickly realized what she was afraid of. "I will not harm you." he told her gently.

[Linear]

She smiled slightly, feeling relief that Midnight wouldn't harm her, she seemed less tramatized, less nervous, "I.. I don't really know.. I guess we sort of blanked out after the first few days of ownership, like we had not a care in the world..." She sighed, careless, something she told herself never to be.

[Rizpah||Midnight]

Midnight watched her wistfull face as she told him what she knew. He stood silent for a moment, his imposing frame solid and imovable. He looked over the mare carefully, as though turning something over in his mind. "You are welcome to stay here if you like." he finally said, watching her face and eyes carefully. "I promise you no status to begin with, but I will not send you away if you wish to remain." His voice was firm, but gentle as he layed out his offer.

[Linear]

Although no smile nor thankful was sought on her face, it was obvious she enjoyed the kind gesture, she nodded slightly, "If you do not mind, I would enjoy to stay a little while longer." She spoke distantly, her eyes seemed to turn a rustic brown, compared to their normal icy blue colour.

[Rizpah||Midnight]

Midnight nodded to her respectfully. "You are welcome as long as you wish." he paused as if considering something. "And if you choose, you are free to stay as a member of the herd for as long as you so choose." he smiled at her before turning and walking slowly away. He would let her think about what she wanted to do, respectfully leaving her to herself for the time being.