Jesper
02-04-2019, 06:08 AM
Spring had little effect on the Isle. While Jesper could hear the twitter of birds, across the water, on the mainland, the air felt just as bitter. However, the black could feel summer. Well, the far North's version of summer. The air seems mild and, any precipitation falls as water droplets versus frozen crystals. The ground has thawed enough that his hooves stand upon a carpet of lush green.
With this warmer season, Jesper chooses to move about the island in his equine form. He spends much of his time on the southern tip where he greedily crops the precious grasses, nibble by nibble. They are sweet and tender. And, everyone on the Isle knew this is the place to forage. Bronze-tipped ears catch Leilan's summons and, with one last nibble, the black lifts his poll and marches towards their Ice Prince. His tone did not reflect an urgency though, Jesper engages his haunches to push into a light trot. His two-beat gait covers ground well-enough because he is the first to join the silvery brown stallion. Ebony male dips his head in a show of respect before he steps, lightly, into a halt.
He waits patiently as the other two arrive. Jesper offers a smile to both though, his aquamarine gaze is slightly softer when they meet the mint green mare's lighter blue eyes. He did volunteer as her champion, after all. The opal steed he knew nothing of. Well, to be honest, he did not really know the mare. He glances briefly to the baroque-type roan before he realizes that these other two must be members of the council! He bobs his poll excitedly before he takes the lead with introductions. "Greetings fellow council members. My name is Jesper. I travelled to Icicle Isle from Ischia when the plague hit. As a sworn Brother, I have strong ties - both political and personal - to Nerine. I suppose you should also know that I am an animal-shifter so, if you see a whitish-gray fox with bronze-tipped ears and bright blue eyes, that is me."
He pauses for a moment to organize his thoughts and, to get a sense for how the other two are receiving him. Bronze-tipped ears flick as a gentle breeze tickles the tufts sticking out. He listens carefully as the other two introduce themselves. He takes particular interest in Camomila though he is careful not to reveal his interest, outwardly. When silence falls between them, Jesper pipes up again. "I would like to suggest that, keeping in mind our limitations, we should not exhaust ourselves trying to recruit numbers. We cannot feed them and, we don't need a vast army at our expense. I like to think of us as an extension of Nerine. We will rise to their aid in every way we can. We will be loyal to our mother kingdom. And, we expect the same aid and loyalty from her."
He nods for emphasis and then, continues. "Of course, if one chooses to live here, I see no reason to deny them so long as they do not threaten our harmony. As for political affiliations, I would suggest we behave as neutral as possible. It is not as though we have anything to prove and, we need not stir up trouble. Although, when it comes to the East, I would be happy to lend myself in any way necessary to help Kagerus and Solace. Lastly, with regards to diplomatic visits, I would suggest only visiting the kingdoms in each sector. Each kingdom may pass along our message to their affiliated lands." At last, Jesper quiets. He shifts his weight off of his left hind to signal the conclusion of his thoughts. Now, the black waits patiently to hear what Camomila and Ardashir bring to the table for their little floating iceberg of a home.
With this warmer season, Jesper chooses to move about the island in his equine form. He spends much of his time on the southern tip where he greedily crops the precious grasses, nibble by nibble. They are sweet and tender. And, everyone on the Isle knew this is the place to forage. Bronze-tipped ears catch Leilan's summons and, with one last nibble, the black lifts his poll and marches towards their Ice Prince. His tone did not reflect an urgency though, Jesper engages his haunches to push into a light trot. His two-beat gait covers ground well-enough because he is the first to join the silvery brown stallion. Ebony male dips his head in a show of respect before he steps, lightly, into a halt.
He waits patiently as the other two arrive. Jesper offers a smile to both though, his aquamarine gaze is slightly softer when they meet the mint green mare's lighter blue eyes. He did volunteer as her champion, after all. The opal steed he knew nothing of. Well, to be honest, he did not really know the mare. He glances briefly to the baroque-type roan before he realizes that these other two must be members of the council! He bobs his poll excitedly before he takes the lead with introductions. "Greetings fellow council members. My name is Jesper. I travelled to Icicle Isle from Ischia when the plague hit. As a sworn Brother, I have strong ties - both political and personal - to Nerine. I suppose you should also know that I am an animal-shifter so, if you see a whitish-gray fox with bronze-tipped ears and bright blue eyes, that is me."
He pauses for a moment to organize his thoughts and, to get a sense for how the other two are receiving him. Bronze-tipped ears flick as a gentle breeze tickles the tufts sticking out. He listens carefully as the other two introduce themselves. He takes particular interest in Camomila though he is careful not to reveal his interest, outwardly. When silence falls between them, Jesper pipes up again. "I would like to suggest that, keeping in mind our limitations, we should not exhaust ourselves trying to recruit numbers. We cannot feed them and, we don't need a vast army at our expense. I like to think of us as an extension of Nerine. We will rise to their aid in every way we can. We will be loyal to our mother kingdom. And, we expect the same aid and loyalty from her."
He nods for emphasis and then, continues. "Of course, if one chooses to live here, I see no reason to deny them so long as they do not threaten our harmony. As for political affiliations, I would suggest we behave as neutral as possible. It is not as though we have anything to prove and, we need not stir up trouble. Although, when it comes to the East, I would be happy to lend myself in any way necessary to help Kagerus and Solace. Lastly, with regards to diplomatic visits, I would suggest only visiting the kingdoms in each sector. Each kingdom may pass along our message to their affiliated lands." At last, Jesper quiets. He shifts his weight off of his left hind to signal the conclusion of his thoughts. Now, the black waits patiently to hear what Camomila and Ardashir bring to the table for their little floating iceberg of a home.
jesper
carnage x bethanie
@[Leilan]
@[Camomila]
@[Ardashir]