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so long and good night - any - michaelis - 11-30-2020 And what's the worst you take from every heart you break? And like the blade you stain, well, I've been holding on tonight. The moon was high in the sky yet it was encompassed by thick, rolling thunderclouds which rumbled menacingly throughout the densely wooded forest. Flashes of lightning danced nimbly amongst the dark clouds but the rain had yet to fall. The shadow child could certainly smell it coming – a freshness lingered in the air and he could feel the anticipation building throughout the forest. It wouldn’t be long now before the storm unleashed its rage upon the land. But the blue roan remained unconcerned with the threat of the looming storm. He would be well-protected beneath the thick branches of the towering trees and so he continued his meandering pace. The shadow child had finally returned back to his roots and he longed to reacquaint himself with his ancestral lands. He almost always travelled at night for his day blindness could quickly turn nauseating if he ventured anywhere without adequate enough shade to shield his eyes. Ever since the incident with giant fairies and traitor demon sheep (he only wished it had been a terrible nightmare), he had to turn away from the sunlight and let the night embrace him as if he were a long-lost son. But he flourished within her arms, and he happily continued his never-ending journeys throughout the whole of the continent under the cover of darkness uninhibited. As Michaelis passed underneath a particularly robust oak, shadow tendrils began to follow after him greedily. They latched onto his sides and continued to gather almost alarmingly until he was almost completely concealed within their loving embrace. They came to greet, to chide, to protect jealously, to remind him of his place within Beqanna for they missed him so. As they violently flailed for positions closest to his face, he never stopped moving but instead nickered soothingly to them in hopes of settling down for the rest of the journey. His mismatched eyes of yellow and warm brown glowed with a deep contentedness for he knew he would always be welcome here. The shadows began to relax and spread out amongst the trees once more after their initial greetings, yet some tendrils stubbornly clung to his skin and would do so for quite some time. But he did not mind their company for they would always willing open their arms for him and he would do the same in return. A sharp clap of thunder and the clouds finally opened up to drown the land below with a torrential downpour. Michaelis merely sighed softly and continued forward, a gentle smile upon his face. What an appropriate homecoming for the shadow child. ( The Shadow Child ) [I've haven't written anything in two years so please be gentle. Also any and all please talk to me cause I've missed writing but be warned I'll be rusty as hell] RE: so long and good night - any - Desire - 12-04-2020 i think i'm better on my own but i get so lost in you i think i'm better on my own but i'm so obsessed with you desire @[michaelis] RE: so long and good night - any - Beyza - 12-04-2020 B E Y Z A remember me when i’m reborn as a shrike @[michaelis] RE: so long and good night - any - michaelis - 12-12-2020 And what's the worst you take from every heart you break? And like the blade you stain, well, I've been holding on tonight. Michaelis had come to a conclusion over his careful observations throughout the years – people would always be drawn to the darkness despite themselves. For some it may be not unlike himself, comfortable and eager to blindly step into night’s fickle embrace. But most others stepped into the shadows hesitantly, guardedly. The shadow child found that many approached him because of a burning curiosity. He did not inspire trepidation in others so he remained approachable for those whom wished to gain a better understanding of the shadow tendrils that remained flickering about his face and body. His observation would come into fruition even on this stormy, dark night. A mare crosses his path and his long strides quickly break and subside to a quiet halt before her. The shadows thickly gather for but a moment and then spread back out once more whenever she appears to be friendly, settling down to graze along the sides of his neck in anticipation of their conversation. Although the tendrils appeared aggressive at times, the shadow child did not possess the ability to manipulate them fully. He could only use them as a sort of camouflage, concealing him from sight but even this was rendered useless during the full power of sunlight. His abilities when it came to controlling shadows were relatively harmless to those around him, but he remained content in the relationship he continued to have with them regardless. The stranger’s form blended into the darkness well, mirroring that of the night sky on a clear winter’s night. Her dark eyes were keen and intelligent, dare he even say hungry. He would have likened her to a viper, ever so patiently waiting to ambush its next unsuspecting prey. Michaelis quite enjoyed his tenuous dances with predators; he always eagerly waited for the surprises they held in store for him. He especially enjoyed watching them make their own impacts upon this easily impressionable land of theirs. He is not surprised that she does not introduce herself first – merely starts in with questions about the tendrils that continued to writhe about his body calmly. But before a word can even leave his lips, his very sensitive eyes catch the approaching movement of another for she glowed brilliantly through both the shadows and the torrential downpour. The tendrils instinctively recoiled away from her, gathering closely once again to hide him away. But she came to a standstill just outside of their circle – a slight hesitancy radiated from her. He hummed soothingly and they settled down once more, no longer threatened by the one whom seemed to emit light from her body. She reminded him of the days he once spent living in the Tundra, where he fastidiously avoided the daylight for it seemed to bounce off of everything at once when there was heavy snowfall upon the ground and his eyes could not bare that extra strain upon them. He laughs softly to himself when the newcomer also foregoes introductions in light of her inquisitiveness. But the shadow child couldn’t fault them for it, he frequently suffered from the same infliction. He even attempts to indulge them a little and coaxes the tendrils to drift further away from him and towards the two mares. They cling stubbornly at first but little by little spread further outwards stopping just short of the night-sky mare’s frame. The shadow child wouldn’t force them upon others, but instead would leave an opening for those who chose to step forward of their own free will. “I wouldn’t say that it’s a matter of who’s the leader nor who’s the follower. It’s a mutual relationship. Sometimes I can’t even predict what they’re going to do next.” For the night could swallow one whole if they feared it enough. It could be frighteningly still yet monsters could be lurking within its shadowy depths and one would never until it was too late. But it could reward those who were bold and fearless; Michaelis had happily accepted his fate and the shadows had become fond company. He smiles at the strangers in invitation and decides to start the introductions for he enjoys learning about others, especially those who expressed interest in his shadows. “I’m Michaelis.” ( The Shadow Child ) @[Desire] @[Beyza] RE: so long and good night - any - Desire - 12-24-2020 i think i'm better on my own but i get so lost in you i think i'm better on my own but i'm so obsessed with you desire @[Beyza] RE: so long and good night - any - Beyza - 01-02-2021 B E Y Z A remember me when i’m reborn as a shrike @[michaelis] RE: so long and good night - any - michaelis - 01-08-2021 And what's the worst you take from every heart you break? And like the blade you stain, well, I've been holding on tonight. He found the social differences between the two mares to be fascinating – they were like night and day. Desire was a sleek feline who seemed eager to weigh her nine lives up against her overwhelming curiosity. She was bold and self-assured in her advances accompanied by a beguiling smile that seemed to hint at a secret that he was not privy to. The night-strewn mare wasn’t afraid to step into his space nor did she hesitate in her almost-touches to the shadows that continued to flutter around his frame. Beyza, on the other hand, was guarded and cautious. She remained just outside their little gathering, unsure of her welcome amidst the shadows. Her curiosity was clear in her gaze but it was tempered with tightly reined self-control and a touch of uncertainty. But her coat was a boldness unto itself, unerringly piercing through the darkness and unwittingly drawing attention to her. One was not superior to the other in any one way. But boldness could easily lead to recklessness and great caution could lead to lost opportunities. He remained quiet during both of their introductions, content to let them ask any more questions or speak their thoughts aloud for he truly enjoyed the art of getting to know people. Desire moved closer into his space and he didn’t mind her forwardness. The shadows coiled together and became denser on his shoulder where she aimed her touch but she abruptly pulled back and they began to stretch back out once again agitatedly. Although they had determined them to be friendly, they would continue to jealously guard him despite Michaelis’ wishes otherwise. Amused mismatched eyes went from Desire’s smile and towards the small frown that briefly marred Beyza’s features before it flickered away. He could see the burning curiosity in her eyes and Michaelis was more than happy to bridge the gap between them. As he began to step closer towards Beyza and past the galaxy-touched mare, a couple of shadow tendrils trail away from him and daringly curl about her own shoulder in return for the previous almost-touch. They remained delicate in their touch, giving Desire the opportunity to escape should she well desire. He had already started forward whenever the night-strewn mare had asked him another question and he threw his answer back over his shoulder with a mischievous grin and laughing eyes. “Alas I was not born with them but cursed instead!” An irritated squeeze around his torso told him what the tendrils had thought of that particular answer and he merely chuckled in response to their disgruntlement. But it was true he had not been born with any special abilities, but now he possessed two of them. Although, moving things around with his mind wasn’t nearly as entertaining to others as was the shadows that continuously clung to his frame. The shadow child made sure to halt within a respectable distance of the blindingly white mare in case she wasn’t comfortable with his sudden approach. Instead, he stretched the shadows out temptingly towards her in invitation and tilted his head questioningly, “Would you like to come closer to them?” The storm continued overhead but it seemed to be lessoning in its wrath, slowing down from a torrential downpour and into a steady rain. He beckoned Desire closer to them with a gentle smile and a raised eyebrow before addressing them both once more. “Tell me, what have I missed? I’ve just recently returned from a long journey.” The tendrils seemed to grow around them, as if they wished to hide their little gathering away from prying eyes and interruptions. ( The Shadow Child ) @[Desire] RE: so long and good night - any - Desire - 01-12-2021 i think i'm better on my own but i get so lost in you i think i'm better on my own but i'm so obsessed with you desire @[Beyza] RE: so long and good night - any - Beyza - 02-03-2021 B E Y Z A remember me when i’m reborn as a shrike @[michaelis] |