[.Ghost.]

Happy Valentines! (Or single awareness day in my case)

The pretty pale equids with pink in their manes make an appearance this year again, just know that the pink can't be passed down to their offsprings!
This boy have a patch on his chest between the quipping that makes a heart~

To try for him, please give him a name with a romantic connection, and find an equid (that does not belong to you) for him to try to woo in the spirit of the holiday. How would he try winning them over? Would he bring them things? Would he flex his muscles? You tell me!
You can either do art or write something, but keep it to ONE piece or 400 words.

ENDS: 18th 20th of February
EDITS: Allowed (NO changes to the form though; no centering, no color codes, NO prettying up!)

Username: Shadowhunter,
Equid's name: Thaddeus
Name meaning: Heart
Age: 2
Gender: Stallion
Height: 14hh
Equid they're trying to win over: Rax's Valence
Art/story:

My beautiful Valence,

You stirred my soul the minute I saw you. I had always been a skeptic in love at first sight, but with you...I fell head over hooves as they say. I was never good at the art of wooing another, but I tried my best. I started out small and left day lilies for you at the rock by the river, the one I knew you always stopped by. I knew that those are your favorite because they're the only ones you stop and sniff. I remember when you decided to hide and see who was sending you the lilies, and I recall being not so suave when you confronted me. I have to say, I was terrified. I needed you to trust me, to give me a chance. Like paper, trust is easy to crush, but impossible to smooth out. I was careful. I tried not to come on too strong, yet give you the attention you deserve. I felt whole for the first time. I gave you my heart Val, and I felt you were starting to give me yours. With each flower I left for you on the rock, the more my love for you grew and the more the ice between us melted. I loved to spend my time with you, and finally, the fruits of my labour paid off when you came up to me and slept by my side. My heart nearly stopped Val, and I still hold this moment close. Days went by and things seemed to be going well. I thought I had been successful in courting you, but less than a week later, you were gone. I know you Valence, you would never leave out of malice. I knew you needed space to think about this, I know you dislike commitment. So I wait. I continue to leave lilies for you, and each day, I see that they're gone. I left this note here for you knowing you'll find it. I fear the day I'll come back to the stone and see the day lilies still there, wilted. Valence...I love you. Nothing in the world can change that. I hold a light of hope in my heart that one day, you'll figure things out and come back to me. I'll be waiting for you Valence. Till then, the lilies shall keep me company.

Always yours,
Thaddeus

[Pandas_can_draw]

amazing!

[addicted]

Username: addcited
Equid's name: Roam
Name meaning: Wip
Age: 4 year old
Gender: Stallion
Height: 14hh
Equid they're trying to win over: Cynder
Art/story: wip

[dogish]

mark

[Shadowhunter,]

Username: Shadowhunter,
Equid's name: Thaddeus
Name meaning: Heart
Age: 2
Gender: Stallion
Height: 14hh
Equid they're trying to win over: Rax's Valence
Art/story:

My beautiful Valence,

You stirred my soul the minute I saw you. I had always been a skeptic in love at first sight, but with you...I fell head over hooves as they say. I was never good at the art of wooing another, but I tried my best. I started out small and left day lilies for you at the rock by the river, the one I knew you always stopped by. I knew that those are your favorite because they're the only ones you stop and sniff. I remember when you decided to hide and see who was sending you the lilies, and I recall being not so suave when you confronted me. I have to say, I was terrified. I needed you to trust me, to give me a chance. Like paper, trust is easy to crush, but impossible to smooth out. I was careful. I tried not to come on too strong, yet give you the attention you deserve. I felt whole for the first time. I gave you my heart Val, and I felt you were starting to give me yours. With each flower I left for you on the rock, the more my love for you grew and the more the ice between us melted. I loved to spend my time with you, and finally, the fruits of my labour paid off when you came up to me and slept by my side. My heart nearly stopped Val, and I still hold this moment close. Days went by and things seemed to be going well. I thought I had been successful in courting you, but less than a week later, you were gone. I know you Valence, you would never leave out of malice. I knew you needed space to think about this, I know you dislike commitment. So I wait. I continue to leave lilies for you, and each day, I see that they're gone. I left this note here for you knowing you'll find it. I fear the day I'll come back to the stone and see the day lilies still there, wilted. Valence...I love you. Nothing in the world can change that. I hold a light of hope in my heart that one day, you'll figure things out and come back to me. I'll be waiting for you Valence. Till then, the lilies shall keep me company.

Always yours,
Thaddeus

[rinnly]

Username: Rinnly
Equid's name: Astrance
Name meaning: A well known, quite fancy restaurant settled in Paris, France. Fine dining that can easily woo your date.
Age: 3 years
Gender: Stallion
Height: 14hh
Equid they're trying to win over: Sibyl
Art/story: Art <3

[IceFire]

Username: IceFire
Equid's name: Jedi
Name meaning: The Hebrew name meaning beloved by god and honestly the star wars fan might like this one to! hehe
Age: 4
Gender: Stallion
Height: 14hh
Equid they're trying to win over: WIP

Art/story: WIP

[Jean.]

Username: Tori!(:
Equid's name: Valentin
Name meaning: a card sent, often anonymously, on St. Valentine's Day (February 14) to a person one loves or is attracted to.
Age: 1 1/2 years
Gender: Stallion
Height: 14hh
Equid they're trying to win over: Aracaelli
Art/story: Valentin was enjoying his day as usual, bound to the everlasting lengths of the blazing horizon. He had been roaming in wanderlust and doted on the shimmering sunlight. One day, while gazing over a massive bluff, he noticed a secluded young mare that was grazing alone, peacefully. He contemplated whether to approach the mare, knowing that he was merely a stranger and the wrong move could cause a tough dilemma.

He walked cautiously towards her, since she seemed like she would spook rather easily. When he was within earshot, about five feet, he called "Hello!" in hopes that he didn't scare her. Her ears flicked back, and she swiftly bounced upward as if something had hit her. Valentin moved back a few steps, startled by her action, as she gazed almost resentfully at the stallion. With a huff, she trotted away without any response to his greeting. Undiscouraged, Valentin decided to attempt to converse with her tomorrow, when she might be in a better mood.

When the next day had arrived, he laid down in the soft grass to watch and wait for her. When he noticed her coming, he slightly ducked his head down so he could wait. He was mesmerized for almost a minute, but quickly recollected why he was here in the first place, and sauntered towards her to see if he could get near her. When he was close enough he said "hello" once more.

She looked towards him and kept eating, but thankfully she didn't run away this time. Her ears flicked when he said, "My name's Valentin, what yours?". He looked at her with unease, but didn't show it. She paused a second and said, "You wouldn't want to know." He responded, "Why not? I would love to know."

He didn't want to talk too much since it looked like he was wasting her time. Her face had a look of angst. So he said "Well, if you really don't want to tell me, I can go." He was defeated and turned back to head to his herd. "It's Aracaelli," she said when he was almost out of earshot. He tried to woo her every day that he could, made her his top priority. He put her thoughts and feelings before his. Making her happy was his top priority after he gained her trust.

[Expresso.]

Username: Expresso.
Equid's name: Dipuc, but most call him Puck
Name meaning: Cupid, Dipuc, you see what I'm getting at? xD
Age: 5
Gender: Stallion
Height: 14hh
Equid they're trying to win over: Nabil
Art/story:
Puck's Guide to the (Female Equid) Galaxy:

Hello my fellow people. If you are currently reading this, then you must be one of the many out there desperate to get in with a lovely lady, eh? Well, you've made the right choice in reading this guide.
Firstly, who am I? I am Puck, the KOL, or the King of the Ladies, and I'm the guy who will help you get your girl. I have a few secret up my sleeves, just read and learn.

Step 1:
Valentines Day is the best day to plan it all out, but if you really can't wait any longer, any day is fine.
First, investigate your target (aka, the girl you want). For example, I will be having some random conversations with Nabil this weekend, asking her questions such as what's her favourite food, favourite flower etc.

Step 2:
Plan out a date, based on your girl's likes and dislikes. For example, Nabil love chocolate with strawberries, and her favourite color is yellow. I will be getting her a romantic dinner with sweets and yello roses.

Step 3:
Best behaviour. Be a gentlemen and don't try anything. It's only your first date, hold your horses equids.

Step 4:
Invite her out again and nail that booty!

[spring.]

Username: spring.
Equid's name: Court
Name meaning: a process of wooing/ winning over a person of romantic interest
Age: 11 years today
Gender: Stallion
Height: 14hh
Equid they're trying to win over: Mondatta
Art/story:
There she was again. Surely the beauty of this creature was illegal. She was seeking the life she once led, and Court remembered her in her glory days. She was so beautiful then, too. As she made her way to the gate, he would stand shyly in the crowd, watching her as she danced her way into the gate. He would be the first to cheer her on, and would always be the happiest when she finished, even if it wasn’t first.
But she never even knew he existed.
At home, he would practice her dance in hopes of one day being able to dance alongside her as she won the race. But being in the background never helped. Finally, he resolved to dance with her at some point in his life. But right now, he wanted to see her win again.
When she was placed in retirement, Court made it a point to make her his. She was always his in his mind, but a young colt could never just prance up to a famous filly. No, it simply didn’t work that way. He danced his way over to her, throwing in a couple of his own moves. But Mondatta was not impressed. Actually, she was quite depressed. He could see that she sought the thrill of the run. He decided he would befriend her instead, and race her on the occasion.
“Miss Mondatta. My name is Court.” She looked up at him with an unimpressed expression. “I wish to offer you friendship, and the occasional challenge.” He spoke boldly, standing up straighter. “So, Miss Mondatta. What say you?” But she looked away from him and moved away. Had he come on too strong? Court made his goal to woo this hard to get filly. He watched her leave, deciding it would be best not to push it today.
Three weeks passed, with Court trying different ways to get Mondatta to speak with him, but all were in vain. The filly would turn and wave her tail as she moved away. Finally, it struck him like a brick. She wished to dance with him… and race him! Why hadn’t he realized before?? As she pranced away, Court trotted after her and danced next to her. Suddenly, the mare took off. He had figured her out. His legs stretched to catch her. He vowed to catch her, his love.

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