good at goodbyes
Kromium's eyes are green steel upon her, making a study every every curve of her face. Standing beneath the cold criticism of his gaze she can't help but wonder upon the thoughts that churned within his iron plated mind. It is hard to see him as the same princely colt that had once traversed the island with oozing confidence. Lacking in hesitance, the young stallion strode confidently forward and she remained firmly planted in place. She contemplated whether or not she saw her father marked upon her features, the stallion that had stolen away their birthright with only a few well placed sentences. Somehow, his youth seemed snatched away as well. Hidden somewhere beneath layers of formality she grieved for him the life he'd lost to the cruel hands of political gain.
When he speaks, his tone is nothing but well practised and polite. Still hidden behind him, Karat is barely visible - making no attempt to follow her brother's actions. She'd just returned from Ischia, Kromium divulged, and curiosity pricked at the front of Mosrael's mind. If the iron clad stallion would allow it, she wondered if she might steal a few moments to ask upon the island and its welfare. Although distanced, she still felt a deep, pure love for her island. His question, however, is enough to distract her from such an attempt.
Thickening in her mouth, words and reason flee from her. How could she possibly explain to the youngling the complexity of her place there among them. There was still so much that she struggled to comprehend, so many questions that Klaudius refused to answer. Just as she was summoning her courage to date his curiosity a familiar voice stole away her words once more.
Approaching them from the side, Klaudius wasted no time on greetings, only daring to welcome Karat back from her time across the sea. He spoke of news lands and their need from protection and of Mosrael's return to Ischia. Something had happened, she realized at once, or was about to happen. Her brow creases as her heart shatters. Just as she felt that there would hope for them, that they could be happy -. He spoke as though he did not intend to return.
Before she could question him, he launched himself into the air veering off to where her ears were trained upon their twins at play. Without another uttered word towards Kromium, she galloped after him.
@[Kromium~Karat] sorry it took so long, I hope this is ok!