[ voice - now that it's back! ]

[peacockherald]

Do you know... after everything that happened... I almost wish I was back to being a unicorn. It sounds stupid, but it was just so much simpler. 

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[peacockherald]

Oh, I don't think so. I think Mabel sounds quite nice, actually.

_{[ He continued to smile, and in the back of his mind he could hear Yfandes' laughter as she began to come towards them.}

Vanyel reached down, touching Mabel's shoulder and pointing. ]

Watch there.

_{[ And if Mabel was good and she watched, she would indeed see a lovely horse coming towards them - pure white, whiter than snow, built like an Arabian with tail high in the air, bright blue eyes sparkling. Silver hooves flashed as she trotted prettily, and if Mabel listened she would hear not the clop of hooves, but chiming with each touch of those hooves to the ground.}

Vanyel watched the young girl, hoping this made up for the lack of a unicorn. ]

[bezazzled]

[AND HOW. Mabel's jaw hangs open and her eyes are wide with wonder. Is she really seeing what she's seeing? Because what she's seeing is the most beautiful horse that she has ever seen. She's seen some horses, but they were definitely nothing like this.

She doesn't say anything for a moment; she's too awestruck! She watches the horse's every movement. This is the kind of horse little girls dream about when they ask their parents for ponies. This is every little girl's dream come true.

She has to say something. She should say something.]

WOW.

[peacockherald]

_{[ Vanyel just laughed at her amazement, though not unkindly. Frankly, Yfandes had that effect on quite a few, and even him on some occassions. She really was a beautiful creature.}

The mare snorted and came up to Mabel, dropping her soft, peach muzzle to the girl's level and touching her cheek, gently nuzzling. Her ears were forward and eyes bright, shining with intelligence. Vanyel could sense and hear his Companion's amusement at the child's wonder, though Mabel would have to discern that, if she could, for herself some other way. ]

This is my Companion, Mabel - Yfandes. Yfandes, this is Mabel.

[bezazzled]

[When the mare nuzzles her, Mabel stands perfectly still, as if the slightest movement will rip her from this daydream. She bites her lip to keep herself from letting out a loud squeal. This. Is. So. Cool.

Once introduced, Mabel finally takes a chance, bringing a hand up to pet her. She hopes it's okay to, she would hate to offend.]

Hiiiiiiiii. Ooooohmygosh you are so pretty, Yfandes. I am so serious.

[peacockherald]

_{[ Yfandes snorted, leaning slightly into the petting. She didn't mind, clearly, and made sure not to see when Vanyel wished up an apple and gently pressed it into Mabel's free hand for her to feed to Yfandes. ]}

She says thank you for the compliment.

[bezazzled]

[Her fingertips feel the apple, and she pulls it up and in front of her with some surprise. She gives Vanyel a curious look before putting the pieces together and smiling back at Yfandes.]

Do you like apples? [She scoffs at herself] Psh, of course you do. I'm sure you've got excellent taste. Here!

[She holds it out in offering to her rather proudly.]

[peacockherald]

_{[ The mare's ears come forward in excitement and she opens her mouth, taking it with princess like manor and chomping. She blew out through her nose, sending hay-scented breath across Mabel's cheeks and nudged said cheek gently in appreciation of the treat.}

To the side, Vanyel laughed softly, coming around to run his fingers through the silken, white mane, Yfandes leaning the tiniest bit into his touch. ]

She says she quite likes this girl with the sweet apples and sweeter words.

[bezazzled]

[Now Mabel's blushing. Flattery will get Yfandes everywhere.]

How come I can't hear her, too? Is it a secret?

[peacockherald]

It is a special gift and a bond, shared between Herald and Companion. I am sure if she could speak to you, she would.

_{[ Vanyel was gifted with several Gifts as it were, one of them being Mind Speech. He and Yfandes could speak back and forth at will and distance, but when to others with telepathy, she rarely spoke to them. Percy was an exception, if only because he naturally understood horses. ]}

She says you would grow into a fine Herald in our world. No doubt you would be Chosen by a Companion.

_{[ Yes, capital letters there Mabel. ]}