winter wonderland
Ruinam's hooves gently sink into the golden sand as he takes a comfortable position in front of the visitors, used to the sand infiltrating every part of his body by now, no longer considering such a nuisance as he had when he first arrived.
The ivory stallion's head dips slightly as the male steps forward in greeting, returning the mannerism as he observes the two visitors, his white coat shining softly in the harsh sunlight as he shifts positions, trying to relieve pressure from the leg that he had injured.
His ears perk up as the stallion who introduces himself as Aten, begins to speak again, his companion now leaving as he grows bored; never really being fond of diplomatic visits.
Ruinam didn't think he would have to think about Loess again, especially so soon, though the mention of Lepis stiffens his body slightly, his stance now almost agitated.
After all the time he had spent in Sylva, building a bond with its residents and serving its king, the sudden cut to those ties left him alone, slowly trying to find his condifence, and after Mary had finally returned, the stallion had managed to find himself again, though even she now seemed to have dissapeared.
"It is lovely to meet you Aten, and you too Izora Lethia," he starts, his tone remaining warm and inviting "I'm not sure what stories you have heard, but the resort is truly a lovely place" he nods his head, his companion now returning as soon as he feels a shift in the white stallion's mood "As for alliances, the resort is closely tied to Tephra, with the possibility of plans of its own. I would rather our lands remain friendly, though I do not know if an alliance would be in our best interests" he stays, his tone slightly more stern.
Ruinam was still wary of Loess, especially after his recent visit, meeting with Castile for hopefully the last time. The white stallion knew that Lepis has been associated with Loess, though he did not know much past that, he also had no idea as to their current standing with the draconic king.
"Is Taiga seeking an alliance with Loess also?" he asks curiously, many hidden questions planted into one simple query, his brow raised as his stance relaxes again.
