I've heard there was a secret chord
that David played and it pleased the Lord
but you don't really care for music do you?
There is something about her that pulls at his heart strings. The pain is etched on her face like words into stone, and even the small smile cannot hide it. The Gates had seen it too, had welcomed her, and it was a healing place. It had healed him not so many years ago. Somewhere in the thick forests and lush meadows of the kingdom he had shed the suffering like a heavy winter coat. He hadn’t realized just how much it weighed until he had lain it down. Once removed he felt free, light-hearted even, and forever in her debt. Now a broken soul stood before him, and he couldn’t help but remember the kindness of a king and queen past. How they had taken beneath their wing a pitiful, skinny little orphan. They’d asked no questions or placed no judgment. They had simply raised him as best as they knew how and had instilled in him an enormous feeling of gratitude. Perhaps this was his chance to practice the kindness he had been shown and taught.
Somewhere along the way winter and snuck into the kingdom, and Mast shivered slightly as an icy wind lifted his black mane from his neck. Before him the mare stood, staring wide-eyed into the dark nothingness and the king felt his eyes follow hers involuntarily. There was nothing there, save for the looming shadows of the surrounding trees. “Reuen. A beautiful name, nothing ruined at all.” he says simply, though he longs to say more. He longs to tell her it will be ok, that she is safe here and no harm will come to her. His heart is pulled to her. This could have been him, if he hadn’t been brought here. “Yes, darling, the Gates are safe. As safe as you can imagine.” he pauses, remembering the first time he entered the kingdom, “I know it, yes. The Gates saved me too, several years ago.” Around them the night grew even more still, and with a smile he reached his muzzle towards her. He didn’t touch her, but left the gesture up to her. Though she clearly needed someone, he wasn’t one to push. But there was so much pain there, so much sadness…he wanted to help her.
M A S T
ooc - i'm just not sure about this, but here it is lol