[Sukina Geysers] In Search of Wonder (Weyliss + Sam)

[Sama'el Sunsinger]

Sam held the reins loosely in his left hand, his right hand resting on his leg. If anything happened, he would be quick to secure his passenger so Weyliss wouldn't tumble down and fall.

"I don't know. He answers to Horse. He didn't like the fancy name he had before I got him. He likes Horse. And I try to keep him away from mares in heat. Unless someone wants to pay me a stud fee for his services. He's a good windrunner. I'd build the stable around him if I were to start raising horses..."

[Weyliss]

Weyliss frowned in thought.

"Listen friend, barring naming issues, lets talk about this whole, no ladies thing. What if someone kept YOU from all of the young ladies in heat?"

As if this question answered itself, the young man continued.

"Gotta let the boy breathe a lil'"

Admiring the scenery as they moved, Weyliss tried his best to stay on the horse. He was by no means an incompetent rider, he simply expected another arrow...

[Sama'el Sunsinger]

"Ah... well..." He was glad Weyliss could not see him blush. "Horses are different," he said, lamely. "And I don't want some farmer hurting Horse for mounting some filly or other. I'm sure he's got all the potential of a raging stallion... but... well, I don't know.

"Wait, let what boy breathe? What are you talking about?"

[Weyliss]

Weyliss laughed as he looked forward.

"Ae' lad, don't ever be afraid. He sure won't be. Jus' some farmer. You'd be amazed how it clears the ole' head. Sex that is."

Patting the horses mane, the man looked to the sky.

[Sama'el Sunsinger]

"Um. All right."

[Weyliss]

Laughing, Weyliss looked about. Admiring the forest, the sky, and everything in between. The green simply gave way to more green. After a good half hour of riding, the men found themselves under thick canopy as they entered the older part of the forest.

There wasn't much to say really. Weyliss patted the pouch full of herbs under his cloak. Feeling rather satisfied with himself, the man let the silence fill the air.

[Sama'el Sunsinger]

Sam wasn't what one would call a ladies' man. Perhaps he would pick up a thing or two from Jaeden as they taught each other more practical skills, or perhaps those skills only worked for Jaeden because he was Jaeden.

He glanced back at the geysers before the forest claimed the riders and they began their journey to Syliras. Silence was something to which he had grown accustomed, though it wasn't really silent. There was the normal forest sounds. There was the hypnotic, rhythmic clop of Horse's hooves (he was going to have to check his right hind hoof later; something sounded off), their own breathing.

It was strange to ride tandem with someone, especially a stranger. Most people were strangers to Sam, though, and he was generally standoffish with too much physical contact, but this wasn't so bad. He knew better than most that humans were mostly herd animals. Was he lacking in sufficient contact? It bore thinking upon.

When the terrain became more familiar, he knew Syliras was close. He cleared his throat before speaking.

"Where do you want me to drop you off?"

[Weyliss]

Weyliss blinked out of his reverie. Looking over his shoulder, he regarded his companion.

"Mhmm. Not entirely sure. Wait, the main gates will be fine. I will need to visit a variety of places tonight. Thank you friend, for the ride, and the root."

Turning to the horse, he gave the mane a pat and laughed.

"A'en you too my four legged frien' for not using me to catch any arrows. Windoak bless ye'h."

[Sama'el Sunsinger]

"All right, then."

When they got to the gates, he grasped wrists with the man to help ease him off Horse.

"Well, it was a pleasure. Perhaps I'll see you around."

Horse just snorted, but Sam grinned and nodded to Weyliss before they started off.

END

[Harlequill]

Weighing in... XP Awarded Character: Samael Experience: 1xp Medicine, 2xp Plant Identification, 2xp Riding, 1xp Wilderness Survival Lore: Sukina Geysers, Irilchapei, Birds and the Bees for Horses Character: Weyliss Experience: 2xp Medicine, 2xp Plant Identification, 1xp Riding, 1xp Wilderness Survival Lore: Sukina Geysers, Irilchapei, Giving a 'Sex Talk'