the firestarters always get the burns
and the good guys never get the girl
A tiny flock of ashes falls while they speak. The white mare moves one sunlight wing, whipping up some air in response; to be honest Tephra is not her home, not for the people or the heat, but, ah, she'd have to busy herself with looking presentable too long to be of any good use. She supposes Magnus' skin, though light still, would at least not show very dirty if he rolled here in the sand or elsewhere. Humouring her thought, she looks upon the scar-lit stallion, seeing how he handles himself so well in diplomacy; to be honest, a warrior with his heart turned towards speech first, is the best kind of leader a land can have. Skilled in both castes. He is in his right not ever wanting to challenge Kagerus - but to be honest, she thinks they would prove some worthy opponents.
But more pressing matters are at hand. He is a genuine man, unlike most of those who are currently claiming lands no doubt. She hears this in the way he speaks, in the way he loves his homeland, and the promise he'd made the fae so long ago that in his mind still stands, even after the changes to the world. She can appreciate such an honesty. "We would be glad to call you an ally, Magnus. Should the need arise that we assist you more physically, or shelter some refugees that do not get along with the climate or one another, do not hesitate to call." She is free to make such an offer, especially now that he offers to take in those who would do better in the easier-to-reach, warmer climate of Tephra than of perhaps the Silver Cove. Children and elderly - it's them that will need Tephra beyond anything else, but like herself, and perhaps Dawn the polar bear shifter - there are some that prefer a less volcanic environment.
And of course, if there is a matter of challengers, of horses who'd think the world doesn't need a sanctuary at this moment, they'll be there for one another. It goes perhaps a little unsaid, but - why, Magnus is a friend and she cannot think of it any other way. It's only natural for the two sanctuaries to support one another.
"I suppose it's time for me to go and have a look at this Cove that has arisen so near our previous home. We'll keep you in mind, Magnus, and good luck with Tephra." Though, she gives him a knowing smile - he'll do just fine on his own, she thinks.
@[magnus] figured this thread could be ended (: