Orion was such a pretty cave. While Jasmine had slept, tucked safely into one of the little walled areas- there were a lot of those here, all different sizes and shapes and most of them in ruin- Troy had gone on exploring. Ever the bundle of energy, he rarely slept longer than a few hours. It would come as no surprise to Jasmine if she woke up and he wasn't there- but at least he'd be close, and she only need shout to have him by her side again. The colt rarely went very far- Orion had been his greatest distance from her and even then, she'd found him there.

To be honest, Troy wasn't sure what to make of their new arrangements. Hasira, his twin rhino children, the capybara lady, even the little fluffy panda- they all seemed so nice, and Lord Hasira had promised them safety. It seemed like a great deal- give up the dangers of the forest for the safety of Orion's wide expanse of stone. Jasmine had gotten to see the garden yesterday, briefly, and that had quelled her anxiety about being here- so Troy felt a little better about his decision, despite his friend's sorrow at leaving their home behind.

The boy took another left turn around a structure, headed back to where he left said friend. His every step echoed, but he'd learned to soften them slightly since yesterday- Hasira wouldn't like him being loud, attracting attention. Neither would Jasmine, he imagined. So, the colt quietly shifted to stand by his friend's side, bending his nose to her neck in a gentle touch.

"Jazzy, wake up. The lights are bright again. We should explore." He murmured into her skin, each word a soft whisper. "Come play with me!"

@Jasmine

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The ground in this room was cool under her body, not what she was use to but she didn't complain. After all, she had Troy by her side to keep her safe and warm as they slept. The day before was an eventful one. They bath left the place they called home for the hope to being safe in this place under the protection of the Lord Hasira. In her slumber, she dreamt of the tall green plants and the pup she met there. At first the pup was small and sweet but then the voice of the stag would call out and shatter their image to a little beasty. Jasmine shifted in her sleep, but a warm voice called to her and pulled her back to the real world. Jazzy, wake up.

Eyes fluttered open as she saw the face of the colt standing over her with a cheery greeting. And just like he said, the lights were back and the room was lit once more. Slowly she lifted up her head to stretch out the muscles before leaning back down to touch her forehead to his neck. "I'm up, I'm up." Long legs and knobby knees shifted and wobbles as she lifted herself up on those stilts. I almost forgot we were here. Still sad to not see as much green but there was the garden here and that would be enough.

"Where should we go?" Glancing around the area and at the different possibilities to explore. Where the met the Lord, it was like a throne and the place they slept had walls. What else could be in this open room they would call their new home.

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"speech"
Thinking

OOC: words words words

@Troy

Jasmine woke with subtle grace and stood, tall and limber on those long legs. For a moment, Troy admired her, looking up with a grin as he always did when she stood. He imagined too often what it might be like- and how unfortunate they both were to have been born into the bodies they had- his tiny and frail, hers tall and majestic. She'd have had a better time with his short self, and he'd surely enjoy the height she had.

Too bad life didn't work that way. He shook the thought away with a grin and trotted a few paces ahead, leaving the little shambled house behind and heading into the streets of the ruined city.

"Lets map out the city! That's what Hasira called it, right? The weird structures? It's a city." He nodded, as if to confirm his thoughts, then trotted along the roadside, pausing only to be sure Jasmine was following. "We'll check out some of the ruins for lost treasures, then head to the garden." In fact, as the boy passed an open doorway, he glanced in to see if he spotted anything particularly shiny inside...

...and to his delight, he spotted something metallic inside, amongst the dust and mold. A tiny silver chain, affixed with a charm in the shape of feathered wings, flawlessly preserved. He turned into the building suddenly and swept it up between his teeth, blowing the ash from his mouth and its surface in turn. As he slipped back outside, he held it up for Jasmine to see.

"Shee? Al'eady 'inding shtuff!" He extended his neck some more, gesturing it towards her. "Phor 'oo, 'y 'ady!"

ooc: using a random item generator for this thread; Troy's treasure hunting ;D
Got "a flawless adamantium anklet with a small angel motif" for this one, but since Adamantium isn't real, it's Titanium instead.

@Jasmine

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She followed behind the striped colt as they both went deeper into the "city" of the room. Such a place, stirred many questions in the female. What was here before? Did others live in this place? If so, then where did they go? She didn't let a large space form between the two of them, making sure to keep up with the zebra. He was such a fast thing, always on the move and his passion to see more was warming to see in action.

"What do you think we might find?" Hopes were high, if they put there mind to it, there isn't anything that can't do. But it seemed it didn't take Troy long for something caught his eye and after going into one of the rooms, he returned with something beautiful. "Woooow!" Leaning closer, she touched the treasure with her nose. Was he really giving it to her? Smiling softly, she leaned her head a bit to slip one of her nubs under the anklet and let it hang from her head.

Oh course, that's not how you wear it but how could she know?

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"speech"
Thinking

OOC: 8D

@Troy

Troy stepped back as Jasmine leaned into his space, and carefully, set the trinket over her horn and watched her settle it cutely beside her ear. He would've blushed if horses could. Instead, his ears flicked back and he stared for a moment, a shy expression across his features.

"It's very pretty on you, Jazzy!" He offered, then flustered, he twisted away back towards the ruins, to find more trinkets but also to hide his embarassment from her. He felt silly, so instead of lingering on it, skipped ahead to the next goal of finding a matching shiny for her to wear- she'll be even prettier then - not helping, brain! He marched ahead, scanning the ruins...

...and after searching one or two little ruined huts, he found a glimmer of potential- literally. It was made of green, almost clear stone and in the shape of an unfinished circular band. Intricate twists and carved shapes were lined with glittering diamonds- at least, once he dusted the dirt from its surface at least. Though chipped in one or two spots, it was pretty- and perfect for Jazzy. He scooped it up between his teeth and just like before, returned to her side, proudly displaying his find.

@Jasmine
Item Generated: It's a tiara made of jade. It's set with diamonds of various pale colors.

The shimmer of the anklet danced in her line of sight, watching it dangle. It was really pretty and a flutter jumped in her chest over the gift. Could she find him something in return? Just as she was about to look, he found something again! Woow. Moving her head back to him as he showed it proudly. "That is very pretty Troy!" As she went to try and take the pretty thing with her own teeth, they noses might rub against one another in the process. [wink wink] The giraffe set it down softly to twist her head around and attempt to find something for him! She had to, it was only fair. Squinting her eyes, the young female gaze around them room til something glittered. There! Slowly, standing up with those long legs, Jasmine moved to get a better look and pick up her find. It was in the rubble of some stones but as she pulled it out, it was clear it was a bit bigger then the little trinket he looped on her horn. Making her way back, she gave him a little smile before she draped her find over his head and around his neck. It was a bit big now, but when he was an adult it would probably fit him perfectly. --------- "Speech" Thoughts OOC: Item is a silver chain necklace

@Troy