The other woman’s disappointment does not seem to last long, instead swiftly giving way to renewed determination. Noel tilts her head slightly, quietly considering this small revelation. It seemed very like her children, that dedication to seeing things through even if it is a terrible idea. She’s not quite sure where they had gotten that from (she’s also not quite ready to admit her own mulish stubbornness).
A faint smile tugs briefly at the corners of her lips when the star-studded mare asks if she tried. Noel answers honestly. “No, but my children have.” She pauses briefly as she recalls the day, smile deepening as she does so. “It was a rather funny spectacle, and an utter failure.”
Noel has just enough mischievousness in her that she does not leave it at that however. The sheep might not be easily prodded to move by equine hooves, but she does have another idea that might bear consideration. Shifting slightly, her gaze turns to a small crop of hills just visible past the stony cliffs. After a moment, she returns her attention to Anuya, expression speculative.
“If you truly wish to get them moving,” she gestures vaguely in the direction of the hills as she speaks, “you would be far better off luring the cloud sheep this way.” Dark eyes gleaming with a light-hearted sort of playfulness she hasn’t truly felt in a long time, she watches the stranger with a well-concealed mixture of curiosity and anticipation. “I could help if you like.” She pauses before adding almost as an afterthought, “I’m Noel, by the way.”
- noel
@[Anuya]