Demure
As the sun rose slowly up and over the horizon, so did the lone equine’s crown. The rays cast their beams of light over the land, peering between the branches of the forest and the colorful leaves. The world was set aglow, coming to life. The foliage, in its wide array of shades, was made visible. The vibrant yellows and oranges, and more dull reds and browns were becoming more and more distinct as the sun grew brighter.The sun caught the dove’s eye, causing a glint in her deep, mocha colored orb. Gaze shifted downward, towards the forest floor, remained fixed upon a twig, encased in its ragged cage. Then, a slight gust of air blew between the trees, catching a strand of nearly coal black forelock. The breeze held the lock in its grasp, playing with it, whipping her forelock in a small, circular motion.
Lids lowered over visionaries, blocking out the world around the essa. Teardrop nostrils flared, sucking in the oxygen rich air. Her barrel expanded as lungs took in the life sustaining gas. And for a moment, all was still as the feminine relished in her peace. But as she exhaled, her breath rattling the crisp leaves fallen from their perch, her whole being gradually awakened. Demure raised her cranial up higher into the atmosphere, her maw becoming almost parallel to the Earth. Forelock fell over her façade, masking her optics and seemingly shielding her from the world around. Although, just because she couldn’t see much, it didn’t mean that there weren’t others around her.
Her harks flickered to attention as the sound of another’s voice reached her. She bobbed her head, as if in debate with herself. Does she go towards the sound or stay put? After a few moments, the muscles in her front pillar went to work as Demure placed a dagger back onto the soil a short distance away. The dove progressed with deliberate movements, navigating her nimble frame around the timber.
Upon her arrival at the edge of the tree line, Demure came to an easy halt. Her figure remained tense. She was unsure of her surroundings and uneasy at the unusual brazenness she had displayed by taking some initiative. But that was to be as far as she went. No sound would escape her lips, announcing her presence. Pools observed all around, searching for any sign of life. From where she was, she could watch all that occurred in the clearing before her. But, with her dark brown hue, she blended nearly seamlessly in. She was fortunate, her coat granting her an almost perfect disguise.
(*scurries off to bed* I shall return in the morning.)
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1st soldier with a keen interest in birds: Are you suggesting coconuts migrate?
King Arthur: Not at all. They could be carried.
1st soldier with a keen interest in birds: What? A swallow carrying a coconut?
King Arthur: It could grip it by the husk!
1st soldier with a keen interest in birds: It's not a question of where he grips it! It's a simple question of weight ratios! A five ounce bird could not carry a one pound coconut.
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