Evie
Evie is secure in her decision to steal the grapes away - Deimos could definitely pursue them as he had the marshmallows before (though that makes her cheeks heat a little to remember, suddenly distracted from her handful of well-won fruit) but the scuffle would surely alert the foxes and send them running. It's a rock and hard place, and Evie is content to wedge him between.
Like a concerned mother, Evie's attention wanders back to the kits as they play a little too close to the stream. While she understands the cycle of nature perfectly plainly, she isn't kidding herself by pretending she wouldn't intervene if necessary. It's also a convenient excuse to not meet her partner's eyes when he delves a little deeper than she'd hoped he would. "I know they prefer Abandoned, but they're...well, they're rather pure aren't they? Personalities notwithstanding. There are so many stories about them only seeking out young maidens, or those with minimal magic - though my parents told me those, so I can't say they weren't twisted intentionally." Chewing on another grape thoughtfully, the Evergreen shrugs slightly, self-conscious. "Plus, though I don't care anymore, I got used to dreading ever bonding with a unicorn because it would make it obvious I wasn't an Accepted." Or invite far too many invasive questions.
There's a distraction in the next topic offered, one Evie is slightly grateful for. She can't imagine being this vulnerable with anybody else, but it doesn't make old hurts stop aching entirely. "There's next to no civilization out there, so it's easy to miss. I can show you them if we visit together, I know all the best spots - just like you do." Winking, she returns her gaze to the foxes she'd implied, watching them fondly and remembering those lonely but beautiful spring seasons with all the young, wobbly animals she could have her fill of.
Like a concerned mother, Evie's attention wanders back to the kits as they play a little too close to the stream. While she understands the cycle of nature perfectly plainly, she isn't kidding herself by pretending she wouldn't intervene if necessary. It's also a convenient excuse to not meet her partner's eyes when he delves a little deeper than she'd hoped he would. "I know they prefer Abandoned, but they're...well, they're rather pure aren't they? Personalities notwithstanding. There are so many stories about them only seeking out young maidens, or those with minimal magic - though my parents told me those, so I can't say they weren't twisted intentionally." Chewing on another grape thoughtfully, the Evergreen shrugs slightly, self-conscious. "Plus, though I don't care anymore, I got used to dreading ever bonding with a unicorn because it would make it obvious I wasn't an Accepted." Or invite far too many invasive questions.
There's a distraction in the next topic offered, one Evie is slightly grateful for. She can't imagine being this vulnerable with anybody else, but it doesn't make old hurts stop aching entirely. "There's next to no civilization out there, so it's easy to miss. I can show you them if we visit together, I know all the best spots - just like you do." Winking, she returns her gaze to the foxes she'd implied, watching them fondly and remembering those lonely but beautiful spring seasons with all the young, wobbly animals she could have her fill of.
Cover your crystal eyes
And let your colors bleed and blend with mine
And let your colors bleed and blend with mine
