syden
He knew she was wrapped around his metaphorical finger by the way she smiled at his touch, her skull gentle in its touch against his own. He kept his voice low and silken, to keep her drawn in, to keep her close to his body, and kept his eyes kind - he would not betray this moment by letting his eyes show his intentions. He was a damn good player, and he was starting to consider keeping this mare around for more than just the season. Perhaps she would join him at the Gates, and even though he was no recruiter, he wanted her there all the same.
She matched his pace well, despite his height, and he continued to let his shoulder rub gently against hers, reassuring her silently that all was well. His head turned to meet her eyes, finding them bright and searching, while his own showed nothing but kindness. Had this mare been more rough, more rugged as himself, he would have no problem asserting himself and taking what he wanted. But she was delicate, and he refused to break her. He wanted to reassure her, to get rid of her fears, to make her love him so she would go along with whatever he wanted. He had no idea if she was that weak-willed, but the prospect of such a stunning toy excited him.
Her laugh was exactly what he wanted to hear, and he lets out a quiet nicker at her soft touch of her poll to his cheek, and her voice was quiet as she spoke in response. He saw the troubles in her eyes and stopped his movement to nibble lightly at her mane, tugging it playfully; he wouldn't allow for a future toy to be bothered with troubles. "I've always wished to explore the sky." He glanced at her wings before turning his head up, to gaze at the sky through the leafy expanse above. "Do you wish for a permanent home, little raven?" He felt confident using a pet name, giving her a playful smile as he used it, before returning his gaze to hers once more, making sure he only portrayed sincerity in both silken tone and body language. "I know your presence at the Gates would only make it lovelier."
>> drawn to the things you cannot find <<
