Land of Lynthia [Remake.] [Inactive since 04/05/2013]

[caiktin]

((Got a ton of English homework to do, if I don't post tonight, it will be tomorrow... provided this homework eases up a little >.>))

[caiktin]

Like how Raven had picked up on her small lie, Carina could pick up on the mage's reluctance to spend half a day or so riding to their destination on horseback. She was one to value her personal space too, so the idea didn't send excitement surging through her, but the cleric couldn't see any other way around it. "I'm afraid so," she responded, masking her own resentment towards sharing her saddle with someone else. "It's not my idea of an ideal day out either, but unless you want to walk for twenty or so miles, there's not much else on offer." The ride could be an interesting one, too, because her gelding didn't take to strangers well, it was only because Carina had been with him since birth that the palomino tolerated her. Chucking Raven into the saddle too may not be the smartest idea, unless the male equine was on his best behaviour. Of course, the cleric would never let anything happen to the mage, as she would be out of the saddle before anything could happen, but it would slow them down if such a thing should occur.

"My horse here, Vigilance, he's not going to go and do anything that would put either of us in danger, or risk of injury. And even if he did, I know him like the back of my own hand, I can predict his movements as he can mine, and you would be off and well away from him before he could do anything to you. I can understand if you would rather take the on-foot method, but we'd cover a lot more ground if we were both riding." As she spoke, the male palomino snorted and shifted his weight from one side of his body to the other, flicking his ears in obvious impatience. Like any spirited horse, he was eager to get moving as soon as possible, and Carina wasn't one to linger either. "It's up to you, though, no pressure either way." Carina herself would much prefer it if she didn't have to share her personal space or her horse, but in this instance, she could stand it if Raven chose horseback over walking on foot. Twenty miles by horseback was a lengthy ride, and most likely uncomfortable for the both of them, but it was their only available mode of transport.

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Noah was still ambling around the clearing of Zale, when his peripheral vision caught sight of Amber heading back in the direction of the den. She seemed to be fit and well, no trace of any paralyzed limbs or strange exper smoke. Looking around and reminding himself of the fact that he didn't have much else better to do, he clasped his hands loosely behind his back and strolled over to the assassin.

"Amber, looking as lovely as ever," the mercenary called as he drew closer, halting himself just inside of the female's personal space. "Well-rested, are we?"

((Apologies for more short posts, should lengthen out soon!))

[Charlie-101]

[[Very sorry for not being around guys i had an accident and have been very busy myself like you all, sorry for not warning you guys about my absence but i myself didn't know what was going to happen to me.

Anyway I am back and still around I shall continue reading where i left off and I have time tonight so I shall be posting again in that time so that we can further progress this RP

Again sorry for any inconvenience caused my apologies

-JD]]

[Wolf}]

Amber stopped as she caught sight of Noah and as he approached Amber. "Don't flatter your-self Noah." Amber said rolling her eyes slightly. "And I am rested." She said with a small but shortly fading smile. "What about you?" She asked Noah.

(Very Short. But I gotta go like right now. I need to work on an English Presentation. *Le Runs*)

[Charlie-101]

[caiktin]

((Welcome back, JD! It's good to hear you're feeling better and you're able to continue now <3))

[RavenShai]

((Welcome back JD! It's good to see you're still around! ^.^))


If time weren't an issue, Raven may have very well been on foot, but with a sigh she reluctantly accepted. "Very well. I'll join you on your steed, though I hope what you say is true." If her health issue wasn't a concern, too, Raven would of been more willing to go on foot but that'd take even more time from her. She doubted either Carina or her mysterious visitor would have any patience for that. Stepping over to the gelding, she cast a semi-wary look his way, almost as if trying to send a mental message consisting of: "I won't be bothering you, so please don't bother me and lets get through this as safely yet quickly as possible..." Gingerly she removed the hood from her head, for it wasn't going to stay up there during the ride, and hoisted herself up and behind Carina. Well, this was it, Raven's safety was now put mostly with Carina and her horse. Before Carina began moving, though, Raven was rummaging through a pocket inside her robe. Thankfully Raven wore a shirt and pants beneath it so she had the skirts tucked up so riding would be made easier, and with her health the extra heat was more of a asset than a bother. Finding what she was looking for, she made sure it was kept tucked in and safe, the little note she had discovered last night from the man who left in a hurry.

Removing the hand, she looped it around Carina's waist so she wouldn't be thrown off when they rode off, her staff in the meantime being held in her other hand. "Okay, I'm ready."


((Will be longer!))

[Charlie-101]

[[Thank you so much for your support everyone it means a lot to me ^^ I shall await Carina & Raven's arrival :3 ]]

[caiktin]

Keeping her gelding as still as she could in his restless mood, Carina distracted him with gentle strokes to he neck and teases to his flaxen mane while Raven gathered herself and shot the palomino a quick look that the cleric couldn't help but notice and recognise all too well. She made no comment, though, and sat still in the saddle while the mage hoisted herself up behind the princess. Tightening the reins a little once Raven had anchored herself, she nudged her heels into his flanks to get him to walk on. Seeming pleasantly surprised that they were finally moving, Vigilance gave a bob of his head and made haste at a brisk walk for the direction Carina intended to head in. They crossed the clearing at this pace, both so the gelding could warm up and Raven could get used to his smooth, even gait, and picked up the pace at a trot once they reached the fringes of the surrounding forest. Snorting and giving his head a little shake, Vigilance was happy to oblige with the speedier pace, stretching out his long legs to cover more ground.

Being up on horseback was one of the few places Carina really felt at home, and it showed in the way her expression relaxed the slightest bit, no more permanent clenching of the jaws or impossibly straight line of a mouth. Her body too was upright and relaxed, the only thing being tensed were her fingers around the leather reins. Occasionally she would glance over her shoulder to check that Raven was all right, before returning her attention to the front, guiding Vigilance through the thick forestry. Sometimes Carina would slow the gelding back down to a walk for a bit to let him relax himself, before pressing him back into a trot five to ten minutes later. He obviously enjoyed it, with the way he would give a slight toss of his mane, and lurch forward a little too fast so Carina had to rein him in. So far his behaviour was good, and they were making reasonable time.

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Noah grinned devilishly at the eye-roll and sarcastic comment, giving Amber a wink. "I wouldn't say I rested..." he responded after a moment, trailing off suggestively, "but my night was certainly enjoyable. How are you feeling? No stiff limbs or lingering black smoke?" Of course, the assassin looked perfectly fine, but as Noah knew very little about the expers that had ambushed just the previous night, he couldn't be too sure. In the short period of silence between answers, the mercenary happened to catch a glimpse of a pale golden colour out the corner of his eye. Turning to look, he saw both the mage and the healer from the previous night delving into the forest upon the back of a young gelding. Interesting, he thought to himself, and had to wonder what kind of mission they were onto this morning. Part of him wanted to exercise his stealth and tracking skills and follow after them to see what seemed so important, but he remained where he was to hear what Amber had to say.

[RavenShai]

((I honestly have nothing to put except how Raven's feeling during the ride and then estimating they've gone far enough, so if you like, JD, your character can see them coming in xD))