in limbo

[Sage River Lykoi]

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Please tell me if this is not how you want it to go Kiki! :O WC: 412

Sage had of course followed Talitha to this place. Having learned of the note, and read it herself. The words and gifts were comforting; Sage's hopes soared with this news. Maybe this world could become a better place, after all. The sand colored girl had not been here for much of the war; she'd fled before becoming involved. But she did know that the war had torn them. Shaky peace had been what remained, until now. Perhaps now, something more could be had.

It was with this thought that Sage traveled alongside Talitha, her pace matching her pretty red-furred cousin's. The earth child had left her large stallion at home, for she did not want the de le Poer girl to have to walk alone. Sage had brought her own small token of peace, as well, and stored it in the leather bag strapped across her small chest.

They had arrived, and Sage's nerves began to toy with her. The scent brought back the vague memories of the war that she still retained, and she shook her head. That's all over, now, she thought, forcing herself to be strong. They were outside of the borders; surely they would not be attacked?

Talitha let out her call, and Sage accompanied her with her own, quieter howling yip. There would be little doubt who they wanted to see. The tan girl stood next to the darker Optio on that silent, strange beach and let out a heavy sigh. They had gone far, but the journey was not yet over.

It seemed like ages, but it was really rather prompt. Shortly, a man marched towards them atop a very large, intimidating horse. The Optio's golden eyes narrowed, unsure. He approached, but did not act hostile; his presence was surely heavy, though, and Sage wondered if Talitha felt the same.

The dark man did not introduce himself, but greeted them pleasantly enough. "Hello, sir," she replied softly, taking a few steps towards him. Golden eyes watched his large steed curiously, warily. The horse was large and quite unlike Lennon; nevertheless, she gave a nod to the pair and spoke a quick low-speech greeting to the dark stallion. "We've come from Inferni, with good will;" she explained gently, "our leadership has changed, as well. Nayru visited us, and now we have come to visit you." Both groups were under new leadership; now would be the time to heal the scars between them. "Is she around?"