» Innocence is always unsuspicious «
Vaughan’s embrace was like coming home. While in many ways he was my opposite, he still was my equal. I couldn’t imagine a family member more in tune with my thoughts than him. He knew when I was lying, when I was happy, when I had secrets. We knew everything about each other. I took in his icy scent as we embraced. His laughter at the mention of my stubbornness was a relief. I really didn’t want to have an argument right off the bat. I watched his eyes flick to my stomach, and there was a thought behind his brown eyes, but he held his tongue for the mean time. I sigh, as the wave of exhaustion hits me, I hide it as best I can but I know I will not be long for the conversation. ”It is not my stubbornness that will give you trouble, but your own. I will not make you do anything the hard way. It will only be you making yourself do things the hard way if you can’t allow me to live as I please. You always thought you knew what was best. Its how you got that floppy ear of yours, remember?” I smiled at him pointing at his ears with my muzzle, I am not harsh, it was almost motherly, with the sweet smile and calm word with hard truth behind them. It was a surprise as I feel as if I should be a little annoyed at his proclamations of my stubborn nature. It must have been the hormones, surely if I wasn’t about to pop it would have been different. ”Speaking of, did you see mother when you came through Chamber?”
His next bit was a little more interesting, I hadn’t heard of Tundra finally removing its ban on mares. But he said it was rather recent, so I am sure it will make it’s way here soon enough. That was a big change for the Kingdom, but it was nice to hear none the less. But again, he is back to asking me to go with him. I was in no state to go anywhere within the Village, let alone travel the mountains into the cold. Cramps raked my sides again, and I winced in pain, but in a moment it passed. I knew what it meant, but I put it aside. My dear brother had just arrived, and I was certain I could wait a while longer. ”You would protect me, and the foal I have no doubts about that... I am sure Tundra would be lovely to visit. But I am not ready to leave here yet. Chem… well… I’m just not ready to leave. He cares for me, Vaughan. You’ll like him, just wait until he arrives...you’ll see.” My eyes are a mix of emotion: happiness, pride, but also pleading, and hope. Vaughan had calmed in his years away, but I knew his temper and obstinacy lingered beneath the calm surface. I just hoped he would listen to my decision in the end and not do anything foolish.
Vessel
Kimber x Nymphetamine