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Post by Mindi on Dec 9, 2011 19:12:49 GMT -5
I nod. "He was very beautiful. The first week I was there he treated me so well, I thought I had found a home. But then it all changed... he acted like I owed him." I grip the horses mane in my fingers, fighting back the tears. I look up at him when he begins to speak. "Seems to happen all too often." I peer at Assassin through the corner of my eye. "Before my father was beheaded he had sold my Claire to a horse trader. The rest of the horses were ceased by the French Army."
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Post by swordblackgold on Dec 9, 2011 19:17:16 GMT -5
"Its almost all men now a days. Its rare to find one that treats a woman like a woman." I told her and then reached up and moved her into my lap. I then put her head on my shoulder and held her there to try and comfter her. "I'm lucky to have found Assassin again, but tell me about Claire." I spoke gently to her.
{Turns out he has Claire back at his headquarters?}
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Post by Mindi on Dec 9, 2011 19:24:42 GMT -5
((Good idea!))
I nod in agreement. When he pulls me into his lap I try to maneuver myself to where I wouldn't hurt his wound. I close my eyes as I describe her. "Well, when I got her she was only 3 years, and it's been 2 years. So she's got to be around 5 years old now. She 15.4(?) hands high. She was white with a grey tipped muzzle and ears. Really long white mane and tail. Arched neck. The most magnificent attitude." I smile as I remember my horse from what seems like so long ago.
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Post by swordblackgold on Dec 9, 2011 19:30:33 GMT -5
(lol 15.4=16)
"Hmm sounds like a mare I have. In fact, It matches her. Took me awhile to train her but I got her here in France. I plan on breeding her to Assassin in the next year or two." I spoke and looked down to her with a smile. "Now that I think of it, the guy said that her name had be Claire before he changed it to Snow." Assassin then nodded and bow up his neck to puff out. "Assassin picked her out. Apparently, she liked him. She hated it when I pulled them away." I continued.
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Post by Mindi on Dec 10, 2011 1:47:46 GMT -5
(We'll go with that)
My face lights up. I lift my eye so I can look him in the eyes. "Really!? Oh, my Claire! Will I get to see her again?" I ask. My eyes are bright with excitement. My heart is racing. "You must have some good taste." I speak to Assassin, then giggle at his studly stance. Oh how happy I am to know that my beloved horse has been taken care of.
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Post by swordblackgold on Dec 10, 2011 9:28:45 GMT -5
{{lol ok}}
"Of course. We'll make our way to (Pick a busy French city/country) tonight. The longer I have what they're looking for, the longer I put everyone here at risk." I told her with a smile then saw Assassin raise up his head. He looked at me and from the glare in his eye, I read, 'Um, your hurt still I doubt you can even get on me, let alone stay on me.' I shook my head at him and he knew that we were leaving tonight. "Oh, there is one thing you must know about Snow." I started out slowly. "Before I became her owner, she was abused badly. She might be skiddish when you go to try and pet her tomorrow." I then grunted in pain as a wave shrugged though my chest. Slowly I laid back against Assassin and smiled to her, still sitting in my lap. She could lay back with me if she wanted.
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Post by Mindi on Dec 13, 2011 0:24:39 GMT -5
My huge smile fades when I hear she has been abused. "I cannot say I didn't expect that... The poor dear." I look to the ground. "I wish she would've escaped the hurt." Then I snap back to attention. "How do you plan to ride? You're too badly injured!" I say, as I carefully make myself comfortable beside him.
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Post by swordblackgold on Dec 16, 2011 20:03:50 GMT -5
"Shes a real sweat dear. I'm just glad Assassin found her." I replied slowly and closed my eyes. It felt good to have her beside me. Sure I had a woman's company last night but that was just some whore that I paid. This was different, she wasn't bound to do my bidding. This was free choice. "When your an assassin, sometimes you have to face the pain and find a way. Sometimes, a little pain will save a city. But I plan to tie myself to Assassin and then if I pass out, he knows the way, just pick up the reins and stop him if you need to if that does happen tonight." I finally replied after a few moments of keeping my eyes closed.
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Post by Mindi on Dec 16, 2011 21:35:39 GMT -5
I rest my arm over his lower torso, making sure not to get near his wound. "Me too." I say, closing my eyes. "You are stubborn. But I suppose we must do this. For now you must lay here and rest, we will worry about what is to come when night falls. But first the doctor must check in on you. I'm sure he will have some crafty way of positioning you on Assassin so you wont hurt so much." I sigh softly.
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Post by swordblackgold on Dec 16, 2011 21:44:01 GMT -5
"He must no know that we left." I spoke gently before moving my arm around her shoulder lightly. Assassin must have drifted off to sleep because out of no where a loud snore sounded out. "We must have bored him to sleep. But he has the right idea." Slowly I smiled and looked over to her. "Its a long trip to London (I just picked something). Two days and we should be there." I then laid my head back onto Assassin and smiled.
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Post by Mindi on Dec 17, 2011 13:22:02 GMT -5
I open my mouth to protest but then I stop myself. He must have a good reason as to why the doctor can't know. "Well, wake me when it's time to leave." I say, pressing my face into his neck and closing my eyes. This was the most comfort I have felt since I was at home in my own bed. Back when my mother used to come lay with me... back before my world fell apart.
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Post by swordblackgold on Dec 18, 2011 18:18:49 GMT -5
"I will." I spoke gently and put my arm around her. This might have been the most comfortable i've been since my family's death. Soon after, I drift off. A short while later, I wake up to Assassin nuzzling me. It was almost dark and I knew the doc would be here soon. "Ari wake up." I spoke to her gently and moved her to my lap while Assassin got up and stretched out.
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Post by Mindi on Dec 18, 2011 19:09:09 GMT -5
I slowly open my eyes and see I'm still in Mick's arms. I yawn and stretch. "Good morning." I say, blinking a few times to let my eyes adjust. What a day. "Is it time to go?" I ask, standing up, smoothing out my dress. The doctor gave me one of his late wife's dresses. I have to say that it fits me so much better than my old raggedy one.
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Post by swordblackgold on Dec 24, 2011 22:10:23 GMT -5
I smile slightly,"It's still the same day it was and yes it is" I slowly spoke, "But good morning to you too." Slowly I watch her stand up and start to miss the feeling of her being in my arms but it would only be gone for a little bit. Slowly I reach up with a grunt of pain and grab Assassins saddle horn and he kneels down. "This is how I get away fast when I need to." I told her and then pulled myself up on to the saddle while Assassin turned and pushed me into place with his nose. He then looked over to Ari and nickered. "He said he'll help you up if you want to ride behind me." I spoke and he nodded.
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Post by Mindi on Dec 26, 2011 21:26:01 GMT -5
I smile sweetly, missing the sensation of being in someones arms. "I can manage." I say, grabbing the back of the saddle and hoisting myself up onto the horses back. "I have regained some of my strength since I've had access to food." I say, adjusting myself on Assassin's back. "How long will this trip be?" I ask, worried that he won't be able to make it.
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