by Spiritstar3 » Tue Aug 07, 2018 9:26 am
it’s fine. i like what i can see beneath the dirt, so far))
Task 1 - Unloading;
Share a story in the unloading from the trailer
(Art or 50-100 Word Story)
Kura squealed and kicked from in the trailer, worrying me a bit. She was either a really feisty Grel, or just nervous and scared right now. No way of telling at the moment, really. Shaking my head, I asked for help once more and, once the trailer was opened, entered. I spoke to Kura as I approached, noticing her jump when I touched her. I backed her from the trailer, which this time was in the entrance of the barn, and she turned and ran. Luckily, she went right into the empty stall prepared for her, likely finding it to feel safe.
Task 2 - Taming;
Share a story in how you started taming, to be able to gain a bit of trust
(Art or 50-100 Word Story)
The mare squealed and fidgeted nervously, eying me as I approached. I shook my head, speaking as I walked near her, then continued to walk. I hoped she’d be like Kanna, curious of what I was doing, because she might just be too flighty for any other method...Turns out she was pretty curious, as she squealed and started tromping after me, swinging her twin tails. She squealed a second time, stepping up the pace, and finally bumped my back. She tugged on my shirt, as if wanting me to turn around, so I did. She stared at me a moment, then allowed me to touch her, no shudders or flinches to be had.
Task 3 - Introduce to a herd;
Introduce the Grelifcent to your/one of your herds.
(Art or 50-100 Word Story)
I introduced her to everyone, though the As seemed to stick to their group of three, while Kanna, Pumkin, and Kiya chose to stick together. Amrik pranced about again as usual, squealing and snorting, then stood near me. Anya and Arwen scented and studied her, but were quick to move off for Kanna and Pumkin. The two scented and studied as well, then stepped back for Kiya to have her turn. Kiya was soon nudging and grooming Kura, and seemed she’d been accepted into that group.
Task 4 - Brush;
Gain the trust to be able to brush the Grelifcent.
(Art or 50-100 Word Story)
I spoke to Kura as I allowed her to scent and study each brush, then touched each one to her, one at a time, so she could see what each one would feel like. I began brushing and combing her out, slowly at first and always gentle. She squealed at first, stamping, but soon she’d gotten used to it, and I let out a relieved sound. Once all the visible dirt and mud was gone, I did another once over, seeing it was all gone, aside from what needed washed off now.
Task 5 - Bathe;
Gain the trust to be able to bath the Grelifcent.
(Art or 50-100 Word Story)
I hummed as I brought Kura out of the stall which was now her place, watching her ears flick at the sound coming from me. I led her to where she could be washed off, letting her see, scent, and touch the hose. I touched it to her next, running it along her body, then moved it away and turned it on. She squealed, stamping, but soon seemed interested and reached out with maw open. I let her play a moment, then began bathing her. This got a few squeals, but soon she’d settled, and not much later she was clean and drying in the sun.
Task 6 - Fully Tamed;
Share a story in how you connected with the Grelifcent
(Art or 50-100 Word Story)
I hummed as I moved around the barn, checking if anything needed dusting or I’d missed something which needed cleaning. It didn’t seem like it, so I walked towards the doors, and out to the pasture. I heard Kura’s squeals and cries immediately, and there she was, running up along the fenceline. I chuckled, leaning my head on my hands, elbows on the fenceline. She stared at me, right into my eyes a long while, then squealed and reached out. I placed my hands on her face, kissing her bony nose, and she let me, causing me to smile.
