08-15-2016, 09:21 PM
I was in the darkness; so the darkness I became.
She wasn’t sure of the mares intentions, but they seemed innocent enough. Topsail knew Offspring well enough to know that if he himself were actually searching for information, he would come looking for it himself, and not send this timid kitten in his place. The girl also harbored no ill-will in her mind, though her heart was off limits to Topsails probing. So with that in mind, she offered the other a smile, though the lifting of her lips did not reach the honeyed depths of her eyes. It was a well-practiced art of hers, one she took great pride in. Take from them everything, but give them nothing in return.
With the half smile on her mouth, Topsail regarded the filly-mare carefully. So timid, so shy…so out of place in the Valley. The Valley had no time for meek souls; it was perfectly content to chew them up and spit them out again. Fortunately for Rael Fire, Topsail knew something of compassion. “Its fortunate for you that I know Offspring quite well, otherwise I would wonder if you weren’t a spy. Dangerous times to go exploring other kingdoms searching for information, child.” she admonished, clucking her tongue like a motherly hen. “If I did not know Offspring, I would hold you here as a spy.” It was the truth; anyone else would be meeting an uncomfortable fate. The grulla queen stepped forward, circling the young mare slowly. “That should tell you something about the Valley. We protect what is ours and we look after our own, especially in light of recent events. If you have any more questions, then I trust you’ll bring your king with you the next time, and I will be glad to answer then.” she said, a note of finality to her voice.
Topsail
Queen of the Valley