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Take what the water gave me; Amet, Tangerine - Circinae - 10-11-2017 -Oh my love, don't forsake me; Take what the water gave me- Circinae RE: Take what the water gave me; Amet, Tangerine - Amet - 10-12-2017 if there's a light at the end, it's just the sun in your eyes Gryffen had left Amet with a plethora of unanswered questions, but also with the promise of another discussion at Sylva's first (annual?) party. He fully intends to attend, with the hopes that Ciri will join him, but first he hopes for a conversation with Circinae. Perhaps she can shed some light on the shadows the white wraith had left behind; she had seemed to be on pleasant enough terms with the reigning leader of Sylva, but more importantly, he has grown to trust her and her judgement. It seems that the water-wolf has a similar idea. Her lilting voice carries over the leafy trees and Amet heeds her call, heading swiftly towards his crystalline lake. He has a surprise for her, as well, but business first. Especially in light of Sylva's return to glory. The Dragon King pulls away from the trees and whinnies a greeting to the emerald mare. His swift trot slows to a comfortable walk and he flashes a smile at Circinae. "You have interesting friends," he says in jest as he comes to a halt before the wolf shifter, his amber eyes turning from her to sweep over the calm surface of the lake. "Do you believe he can be trusted?" the gilded King questions quietly as his mind continues to mull over the conversation with Gryffen. He longs for Hyaline to be safe, above all else. He has interest in power and in being powerful, but it would mean nothing if he could not offer a sanctuary to those who decided to join him. It makes him think of Heda, in Loess... she had been regal, but almost cold. Did they have other allies? Or would they be targeted? And would Amet want to loan his own people, risk their own lives, should she be overrun? His lips droop into a frown and he sighs in frustration. "A party will be a nice distraction," he muses quietly to the moss-colored mare. Amet @[Circinae] @[Tangerine] RE: Take what the water gave me; Amet, Tangerine - Circinae - 10-17-2017 -Oh my love, don't forsake me; Take what the water gave me- Circinae @[Amet] RE: Take what the water gave me; Amet, Tangerine - Amet - 10-19-2017 if there's a light at the end, it's just the sun in your eyes Amet's inquiry is heavy, he knows, and the answer it yields will probably not be a simple yes or no. So when Circinae pauses to consider what has been presented to her, the leather-plated King waits patiently. His bright amber eyes watch the calm surface of the lake until the water wolf breaks the silence between them. He is attentive as she speaks, considering every option, but can't help the way his lips take a downward turn when the moss-colored mare tells him to forget about trust. It seems lonely to keep everyone at arm's length. And exhausting. All he has ever wanted is for others to trust in him. And to find someone to place his own trust in. Amet thinks of Jah-Lilah and her words on love. His mind drifts to Ciri, then, and the trust he has in her. He thinks of Offspring, Warrick, Tang. He thinks of his siblings. How could he keep himself from trusting in them when that's how he wants them to see him? He sighs quietly, the sound born of frustration and fatigue, but when Circinae nudges gently at his scaly shoulder, his lighthearted demeanor returns. He flashes a smile at her, proud that his decision to separate Hyaline from Nerine had not gone unnoticed across Beqanna. He has a strong ally in Tephra now and, as Circinae has aptly noticed, a less-than-strong ally in Loess. A quiet chuckle breaks from his muzzle, though the options that his emerald companion has proffered do pique his interest. Amet mirrors her, his own gaze turning towards the lake for a moment before he tosses his head to motion across the lake. "I'd like to show you something," he says casually before pivoting his narrow frame and walking leisurely towards the western side of the crystalline basin. As they walk, Amet considers her offer. There is truth in her statement - he worries, but not about Heda or Loess. "It's actually Tephra that I worry about. Offspring is a strong and capable ally, but I know this does not remove him from Gryffen's potential targets. I do not want Hyaline stuck between a warring Tephra and Sylva." Amet is fond of Offspring and of the friendship they have fostered. He could not (and would not) rebuff the molten King for the chance at a new alliance. A truce, though... That could do. "I don't doubt your capability, Circinae," he says with a hint of humor, "So yes, I would like for you to meet with Heda. I trust that you will make the right decision in terms of our future relationship with Loess." Color him curious, the young King is almost excitedly anxious to find out what the emerald mare has in mind for the hills that sit just beyond Hyaline's southern border. They come to heel along the western treeline, just in view of the lake. Before them grows the sapling redwood tree that Kolera had planted only a few days prior to this conversation. It's nearly six feet tall now, coaxed to grow quickly by the bay mare's new powers. His lips twitch into a smile as he turns his amber eyes to Circinae. "It's like the trees of Taiga, yes? It was a gift from Kolera. A symbol of Hyaline's rebirth, of sorts." He pauses, mulling over his thoughts briefly as his gaze moves back to the tree that is so different from the rest of his home's topiary. "I'd like for you and your tribe to name it. And when you come back from Loess, I hope you will consider replacing Tangerine as my Advisor." Amet @[Circinae] RE: Take what the water gave me; Amet, Tangerine - Circinae - 10-20-2017 -Oh my love, don't forsake me; Take what the water gave me- Circinae RE: Take what the water gave me; Amet, Tangerine - Amet - 10-21-2017 if there's a light at the end, it's just the sun in your eyes "If Kerberos still leads Ischia," Amet confesses to Circinae, "then we are on good terms. His daughter and I are friends," and Kerberos cares for his family more than he cares for anything else. It has been nearly a year since the leather-plated stallion had had a chance to visit the lavender family. Perhaps he is overdue for another visit. "Nerine, though... I don't believe I would be incorrect to say that our relationship is rocky, at best. Something that I'd like to amend in the future." Amet had never wanted to end on bad terms with Nayl, but it was the price he paid for an important decision, one that he does not regret. The young stallion is still unsure of how to feel about an arrangement with Gryffen, even with the emerald mare's insight. It's a decision he will need to make soon, he knows, but perhaps one he will need to make on his own. And he does not fail to realize that potentially finagling with his alliance with Loess could leave him in need of another friend. "I hope that she can," he answers, and mirrors the water-wolf's chuckle. It's not much longer before they are standing in the company of the redwood. The Akhal-Teke doesn't expect Circinae to respond in the way that she does and he shifts uncomfortably for a moment before he realizes that it's a good reaction. He offers her a gentle smile, his amber eyes meeting with hers as she finally turns her incredulous gaze back to him. "You will," he says confidently, his chest puffed out in pride. "When do you plan to go?" Amet @[Circinae] RE: Take what the water gave me; Amet, Tangerine - Circinae - 10-23-2017 -Oh my love, don't forsake me; Take what the water gave me- Circinae @[Amet] |