Like a Thorn To the Holy Ones (Djinni, Stillwater, karaugh)

[Nymphetamine]

Like a Thorn to the Holy Ones

He waited, but not for long, as it always seemed to be the case. A strong kingdom always had an eye on its borders. And in this case his presence was met with a dusting of taupes and browns that floated to the ground and seemed to disappear in a flicker of gentle light. And from it two came fourth just ahead of where he stood. A mare, mostly grey save a few white patches, she was pregnant, close to birth and a young lad, with similar colors and patterns as the first. They walked slowly towards him, the mare seemingly tiring from the efforts due to her condition. If this wasn’t the blood bay’s first time here he would have moved forward to meet them, but he knew doing so as a complete stranger might be viewed as a threat so he stayed, and waited for them to close the gap. His frame still and his heart beat a steady rhythm inside his chest, as they stopped before him, and spoke. That moment was always the most evident, the moment when the first greeting is given. It set the tone for the conversation, and even if end results weren’t favorable for one party or another if the talks start well they typically ended well. (Though that wasn’t always the case.)

The blood bay’s ears perked forward and he nodded as well to the two patched horses before him in greeting. His eyes fell first on the one who called herself Djinni as she introduced herself, and then to the young stallion as he spoke. His eyes widened slightly as he mentioned Tephra. Was he a telepath or other type psychic? He had not felt any foreign presence in his mind so he would be surprised if that was it, but Tephra did have a very distinct scent, so that was more than likely it.

”I am Nymphetamine it is nice to meet both of you. I would have come to you to save you the extra effort, but given this is our first meeting I didn't want tovstsrted it on the wrong foot by crossing the border uninvited….Yes I come from Tephra, Ivar, to introduce myself and to see how Sylva is fairing and inquire about your diplomatic standings.” I flick my eyes from Djinni to Ivar and back. He didn't know the mare personally but He knew the name from many who had travelled the lands. So Nymph knew she was a leader within these lands and would be able to talk to him about such diplomatic endeavors. He hoped to be able to bring back the information so Offspring could decide how he wished to move forward.

NYMPHETAMINE