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 Posted: Thu Oct 10, 2024 1:47 pm
This is a Solo RP for ToniCourtel's ponies:
[Teepee]
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Posted: Thu Oct 10, 2024 1:54 pm
Elentári Tintallë Tinurýn-Aysel paced restless circles in the small emerald glade, lashing her tail from side to side as she listened to the story spun out into the cool air of the fall afternoon. The voice that spoke it was soft and sweet, but the words carved at her tender heart. She hated to hear of the suffering of others, that they were friends or family to her made it all the greater a sorrow.
The arrival of her younger half sister, Telumendil, had been an unexpected surprise to Elentári. One moment she'd been among her friends and the family she had forged of the Faire Artisans, standing among mares that considered her friend and sister in a way... All of them laughing lightheartedly at some of the Faire Artisan or Patron stallions and their antics. It had seemed a regular set up day, full of the artists crafting or unpacking wares, building their booths and stalls, and generally renewing their acquaintances. The Security Team had been scattered here and there, familiarizing themselves with the set up and helping where a strong back or shoulder was needed. A strong breeze and decent cloud cover but with a cheerfully shining sun overhead; the perfect sort of day.
The next moment, a soft feminine voice that was both familiar and strange had been speaking titles that Elentári had long since abandoned. Thankfully the others had given her space, allowed her to step aside to speak with her newly returned sibling alone. This was her little sister Telumendil, another escapee from their home herd, not truly welcome or happy under their father's rule and cast out for reasons that she had no influence or control over.
"You are saying that as father is still in charge of the herd you are essentially banished from whatever family you might have had there?" Elentári questioned gently, tilting her dark head in mute inquiry. "I wish it was an unfamiliar story to me." (Wordcount: 327)
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Posted: Thu Oct 10, 2024 2:26 pm
Though it is not her intention to hide or obscure the truth, Telumendil "The Starkeeper" still tries to keep the story of her upbringing on the outskirts of the herd, the circumstances that lead to her departure, and the general experience of her journey here to a somewhat condensed outline. Life within the herd at least needs little to no explanation, as Elentári was very familiar with their family and the structure by which it was organized within the herd hierarchy. Granted, Telumendil's story was from one side and Elentári's from the other... But there were many points of crossover and understanding to be held in common, so a great deal of it was glossed over with little more than understanding looks exchanged.
As for the journey here, again Elentári had something of an idea, as she too had made the trip on her own just the same... Albeit at least partially on the wing, whereas Telu's own path was strictly restricted to the ground. As such the main focus of her explanation was that of her father's dismissal, of the resentment he had always held for them which some of the Court Ladies had explained away as being due to the loss of her mother. Not that it was fair for her sire to blame her and her brother Ecthelion for it, but fairness didn't exactly factor into his style of leadership.
"That's more or less the whole of it. I suppose." Telu nodded in quiet agreement. "Rather than adhering to his rule, I took the opportunity to evade his watchdogs and made my way here."
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Posted: Thu Oct 10, 2024 2:40 pm
For all that they were twins, both visibly related to the former mistress of the Herd Leader, and as such a reminder of her transgressions, the pair had grown up in something of a shadow within the herd. What these former sins were, it was unclear, but the gossip wells in the herd ran deep with speculation and possibility. Not that many of them would speak of it openly, for if it caught the ear of their Leader truly they would suffer for it.
Though a child of unknown shame, Ecthelion "The Starcatcher" had always been slightly more favored than his sister. Whether this was due to his usefulness as a soldier or future bargaining chip, or merely for the physical characteristics that were slightly more sought-after than his sister's common features- he did not know. Not that Thel particularly cared. The fact that several herd mates looked down on his sister earned them his ire or indifference, and he focused all of his attention on ensuring Telu was as safe and happy as possible.
Though he was regularly deployed with other young bachelor stallions to bring word between the other Courts or as part of a fighting force, whenever he had free time it was spent making sure his sister was taken care of. As such, to return from his latest military effort and find word of her departure was the hot gossip of the Court was a most unpleasant experience. Doing his best to blend in and give the impression he had no idea what had happened, Ecthelion had settled in to rest and recuperate, quietly passing word on to the few within the herd that he trusted. He then gathered himself the moment no one was watching and took off for the wilds, hot on Telumendil's trail.
"Little Sister, I hope you're safe until I find you." (Wordcount: 310)
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Posted: Sun Nov 17, 2024 11:10 am
Though she ran away from the Court of Stars, not nearly enough time has passed for the black mare that was their Crown Princess to forget what life was like within its territory. El can hear the way her kindred dances around certain questions, the way she frames certain stories. The abrupt starts before her explanation starts up in a different direction. There is much that is being left unsaid, perhaps in an effort not to color Elentári's opinion of the herd, her family, or the newly arrived sibling in front of her. It is rather understandable, and a good enough attempt, but for the fact that she already knows. And knows all too well.
Elentári shook off her upset at the whole thing, bestowing a gentle smile on the younger mare and then stepping forward to give her an affectionate nuzzle before laying her cheek against Telumendil's deep blue one.
Remaining pressed there for a moment, she drew a deep breath and then exhaled softly, her breath ruffling the softly golden curls just beyond her muzzle. She gave a soft sigh and then pressed a little more firmly, quietly reassuring.
"To do all of that and then continue to evade them as you traveled here all by yourself." The black star-kissed mare murmured as though merely thinking out loud, clicking in lieu of shaking her head. "On your own four hooves, with no one to guard or escort you? To do such a thing is very brave of you, Little Sister. I am awed, and very glad that you are safely here now."
She stepped back, offering a soft smile as she noted a suspicious glean in Telumendil's eyes. "Father's position is, rather absolute and his rules can be quite restrictive. I do not blame you for leaving, but we will discuss doing so without at least telling your twin. He's sure to find his way here soon enough and have his own piece to say, so I think I'll save it for now. How about some food and water and rest, hmmm? And then I'll introduce you to my friends."
And her mate. (Wordcount: 355)
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