5th Gate - Riding In A One Horse Open Sleigh

[peacockherald.livejournal.com]

[Vanyel did not know much about this 'Christmas' holiday that people were going on about, but the Castle had more than enough readings on it. Truthfully, it sounded like a nice holiday, a time to celebrate family, friends, and if you were more religious, a time to help renew one's faith. His world had nothing like it, but Yfandes seemed to find great pleasure in the holiday, especially the merry little jingles that some of the books told them about. She found the one about a reindeer named Rudolph terribly amusing and rather heroic. Vanyel found her fascination with them in and of itself amusing.

And through numerous readings and pictures provided, it came to pass Yfandes wanted to help spread some of this Christmas cheer that all the books talked about. Vanyel had no reason to protest, and he could use a break from working in his workroom in the Chimera headquarters. Not all the wards were set yet, and it was draining, attempting to set them just right. It would have been so much easier with Savil....

Still, a little break would hurt no one, and Yfandes did so like to look pretty. 

So the children of the village and castle would be in for a treat that day. A brilliant white horse, as shiny as new snow and hooves of silver and eyes of brightest blue, would come prancing into town, a small sleigh being towed behind her. Jingle bells shook as she walked, her own hooves chiming in the snow, her mane and tail braided with red ribbons and little silver bells. Vanyel could only smile warmly as she kept telling him again and again how much like a young filly she felt, all ready for the spring.

So, if anyone wants a sleigh ride, come and get it. If you ask nicely, Yfandes might agree to even let some of you older folk enjoy a quick ride. Vanyel, for his part, his going to walk with her, smiling and enjoying her company and the spirit of the season they had read so much about in the past few days, a small bit of relief they both so dearly needed.]

[ooc: Open to all! As it says, if you come and ask nicely, even if you aren't a child, she might let you have a ride - because yes, she can ultimately decided that and there will be nothing Vanyel can do about it. You are, of course, free to give the pretty horse a treat <3 And talk to Vanyel at your leisure. Kisses possible, btw]

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[notakingstrophy.livejournal.com]

[ merlin isn't a child and he doesn't particularly want a ride, but he pauses at the sight of-- of whatever vanyel's companion is, anyway. not a horse, at least, if his sense of the world is still working properly, but she's lovely, anyway.

bundled against the cold, clearly intrigued, he turns away from the holiday stall he was perusing and instead falls into step with vanyel. ]

Her Ladyship is quite lovely, Vanyel. I don't suppose you'd be willing to introduce us?

[peacockherald.livejournal.com]

_{[Vanyel is always surprised when people pick up right away that Yfandes has a mind and personality of her own beyond that of a normal horse. Even people in his own world who are not Heralds have a hard time grasping it. Yfandes, for her part, snorts in pleasure at this and turns her head to nuzzle the boy's cheek.]}

This is Yfandes, my Companion. Yfandes, this is Merlin, a.... friend of mine.

_{[He used the word after a pause, as always unsure of what to call people he had met. It used to be so easy, but since his awakening as a mage...]}

[notakingstrophy.livejournal.com]

[ merlin himself seems startled by the word, glancing briefly at vanyel before turning back to peer up at yfandes. he dips into a polite bow, then reaches up to brush fingers hesitantly over her nose. ]

Well, friend-in-the-making, perhaps. I haven't frightened him off, yet, which is admittedly rather rare, Lady Yfandes.

[ he glances back at vanyel again with an amused, faintly-teasing glance. ]

Quite impressive.

[peacockherald.livejournal.com]

_{[Yfandes' eyes meet Vanyel's and his eyes glaze as he speaks with her. The mare shakes her head and nudges Merlin's cheek with her soft, warm muzzle.]}

And now you have her undying love, calling her a 'lady'. Most just think she is a horse.

[notakingstrophy.livejournal.com]

Well, I'm not-- most, I suppose.

[ his fingers finally drop away from yfandes' nose-- mare-shaped or not, he doesn't want to be inappropriate. ]

There's nothing quite like m'lady in my world. Not that I'm aware of, at least. But I've always been rather good at seeing beneath the surface of things.

[3-butterflies.livejournal.com]

[She blinks to see the brilliantly beautiful horse come by, also feeling like she's in the presence of the princesses back home. She freezes, and then steps back, not wanting to get in the way.]

[peacockherald.livejournal.com]

_{[Yfandes pauses, looking over at the pink and yellow pony. It was a rather odd coloring and even Vanyel had to stop and blink in surprise at her.]}

Hello there.

_{[His words are gentle, Yfandes letting out a soft sound of encouragement at the little creature.]}

[3-butterflies.livejournal.com]

[Oh shit, there's a human, who she hadn't even noticed at all. She backs up a little more, doubly intimidated now. She politely nods, despite frightened.]

[peacockherald.livejournal.com]

_{[Yfandes' ears flick and she looks to Vanyel, who looks back at her. Finally, he undoes the sleigh from behind her with a quick snap of the attached hooks and Yfandes slowly comes towards her, and the little pony might feel a quiet sort of 'knocking' in her head as Yfandes lowers her head, snuffling at her from a few feet away, Vanyel wisely staying back.]}

[shutupweiss.livejournal.com]

[ Huh. She isn't easily impressed, but... well. She can appreciate this. So this is Kainé, walking up close enough to stoke the muzzle of this creature a stroke. ]

Nice horse.

[peacockherald.livejournal.com]

_{[Yfandes might take some offense to being so casually stroked, but she has learned to be tolerant of people mistaking her, especially those ear. She snorts against Kaine's hand, taking in her scent and then shaking her head, turning her eyes to Vanyel with a sort of 'what are you going to do?' cock to her head.]}

She appreciates the compliment.

wow my typing was amazing back there AND HERE

[shutupweiss.livejournal.com]

[ Huh. She considers Yfandes, looks back at him curiously and tilts her head. ]

What is she? I've never seen one like this before.

Re: wow my typing was amazing back there AND HERE

[peacockherald.livejournal.com]

_{[Yfandes let out a snort at being called an 'it', and Vanyel's wince was further not of her displeasure.]}

First of all, she is a she. Her name is Yfandes, and she is my Companion.

[notakingstrophy.livejournal.com]

[ merlin isn't a child and he doesn't particularly want a ride, but he pauses at the sight of-- of whatever vanyel's companion is, anyway. not a horse, at least, if his sense of the world is still working properly, but she's lovely, anyway.

bundled against the cold, clearly intrigued, he turns away from the holiday stall he was perusing and instead falls into step with vanyel. ]

Her Ladyship is quite lovely, Vanyel. I don't suppose you'd be willing to introduce us?

[peacockherald.livejournal.com]

_{[Vanyel is always surprised when people pick up right away that Yfandes has a mind and personality of her own beyond that of a normal horse. Even people in his own world who are not Heralds have a hard time grasping it. Yfandes, for her part, snorts in pleasure at this and turns her head to nuzzle the boy's cheek.]}

This is Yfandes, my Companion. Yfandes, this is Merlin, a.... friend of mine.

_{[He used the word after a pause, as always unsure of what to call people he had met. It used to be so easy, but since his awakening as a mage...]}

[notakingstrophy.livejournal.com]

[ merlin himself seems startled by the word, glancing briefly at vanyel before turning back to peer up at yfandes. he dips into a polite bow, then reaches up to brush fingers hesitantly over her nose. ]

Well, friend-in-the-making, perhaps. I haven't frightened him off, yet, which is admittedly rather rare, Lady Yfandes.

[ he glances back at vanyel again with an amused, faintly-teasing glance. ]

Quite impressive.

[peacockherald.livejournal.com]

_{[Yfandes' eyes meet Vanyel's and his eyes glaze as he speaks with her. The mare shakes her head and nudges Merlin's cheek with her soft, warm muzzle.]}

And now you have her undying love, calling her a 'lady'. Most just think she is a horse.

[3-butterflies.livejournal.com]

[She blinks to see the brilliantly beautiful horse come by, also feeling like she's in the presence of the princesses back home. She freezes, and then steps back, not wanting to get in the way.]

[peacockherald.livejournal.com]

_{[Yfandes pauses, looking over at the pink and yellow pony. It was a rather odd coloring and even Vanyel had to stop and blink in surprise at her.]}

Hello there.

_{[His words are gentle, Yfandes letting out a soft sound of encouragement at the little creature.]}

[3-butterflies.livejournal.com]

[Oh shit, there's a human, who she hadn't even noticed at all. She backs up a little more, doubly intimidated now. She politely nods, despite frightened.]

[peacockherald.livejournal.com]

_{[Yfandes' ears flick and she looks to Vanyel, who looks back at her. Finally, he undoes the sleigh from behind her with a quick snap of the attached hooks and Yfandes slowly comes towards her, and the little pony might feel a quiet sort of 'knocking' in her head as Yfandes lowers her head, snuffling at her from a few feet away, Vanyel wisely staying back.]}

[shutupweiss.livejournal.com]

[ Huh. She isn't easily impressed, but... well. She can appreciate this. So this is Kainé, walking up close enough to stoke the muzzle of this creature a stroke. ]

Nice horse.

[peacockherald.livejournal.com]

_{[Yfandes might take some offense to being so casually stroked, but she has learned to be tolerant of people mistaking her, especially those ear. She snorts against Kaine's hand, taking in her scent and then shaking her head, turning her eyes to Vanyel with a sort of 'what are you going to do?' cock to her head.]}

She appreciates the compliment.

wow my typing was amazing back there AND HERE

[shutupweiss.livejournal.com]

[ Huh. She considers Yfandes, looks back at him curiously and tilts her head. ]

What is she? I've never seen one like this before.

Re: wow my typing was amazing back there AND HERE

[peacockherald.livejournal.com]

_{[Yfandes let out a snort at being called an 'it', and Vanyel's wince was further not of her displeasure.]}

First of all, she is a she. Her name is Yfandes, and she is my Companion.