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Posted: Tue Feb 07, 2017 1:19 am
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Spring's first flowers were an absolute delight, heralding the coming of the warmer months. To a young adult such as Event Horizon, this was truly a magical time of year. First it had been the snowdrops and the crocuses, and then violets, and a riot of other blooms that broke through the melting pools of snow and reached their tender, delicious blooms up. Deceptively, those inviting flowers could be poisonous– if they had bulbs at the base, they would lead a kin to sicken if they had too much, and that would not do at all.
An enterprising doe such as herself was quick to find a little stand and, before risking a stomachache at the hand of the tender flowers, begin digging with a careful hoof, until the real treasures were found. If her rooting indicated a perennial, they were best left alone... but on occasion, she came across a promising group of plants that turned out to be spicy, crisp and cool– like this charmingly golden stand of plants– something she was familiar with by sight and experience but not name.
The doe paid no mind to the approaching buck as she continued nibbling at her prize.
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Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2017 4:46 pm
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As calm and graceful as ever, Divide finished her mouthful daintily before turning to regard the kin who'd approached her. He was a strapping thing, with a hypnotic bust of colours fading into an almost unreal darkness, like the parts of him that weren't bright and glowing were claimed by the void. Contrasted by the white fire-glows on his pelt as they were, the effect was very handsome indeed.
"Oh, yes, they're lovely," she responded. "I prefer them earlier in the season, before the insects start laying their eggs in them. They have a delightful texture!" Her voice was every bit as soft and restrained as the rest of her as she moved to the side, so that she wouldn't be monopolizing the stand of flowers, or forcing him to come closer to her than he might be comfortable with.
"There's plenty enough to share here, if you'd like. I'm Event Horizon– though I tend to go by Divide in casual conversation. A It's a pleasure to have your company."
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Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2017 5:37 pm
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The midnight buck watched the doe watch him, taking in her words that were softly lilting to the ear. Her movements were so smooth and flowing that she almost appeared dreamy in the faint morning light.
She truly was a vision, from the gold licking up her legs to sunset orange to streak of black, the laced necklace pattern entrancing. Her hair and tail looked to be dipped in the most indo pool he could imagine, appearing silky and completely free of tangles.
Such company on such an early day was a gift indeed.
"Do they?" he posed the question, approaching the small patch when she gracefully made room for him. Yes, the doe was even more spectacular up close. The flower's vibrant hues paled in comparison to the pelt of the doe next to him. He dipped his head to nibble at one of the flowers, noting the slightly spicy-cool flavor and the texture that she had mentioned.
"Indeed, the texture is quite enjoyable." he declared softly after finishing the treat. The stems that were tucked so neatly away fell from behind his ear as he straightened up, a slightly troubled look crossing over his face. "Oh dear." he murmured, thinking about how laborious it was to get them settled in the first place.
The buck was about to bend to pick them up again when the doe introduced herself. Not wanting to be rude, he met her eyes, the name gracing his ears. "What a fitting name." he observed before introducing himself. "I go by Sea of Stars." He said with a slight bow of his front leg. "The pleasure is all mine." he countered as he straightened again, a playful smile tugging at his lips.
"Would you mind helping me with these?" he asked, nodding at the flowers that had dropped from their perch. "It was more difficult to situate them than you'd think." he added, opal eyes glinting.
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Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2017 5:53 pm
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