(Heaven's BBS)

[stonebird]

From: Dali
Date: October 22nd

(The burned room in her tower needs some t-l-c. Sansa has her soulless shinki helping her hang new draperies - quite a feat considering the size of the windows.)

I have my - Dali's - followers to thank for all of this fabric. I wondered if I should ask them for such a strange offering, but I do not regret it.

(She will make it up to them, somehow. Dusting off her hands, she pours two drinks, handing one to Eteri.)

Are there any rideable horses on the Far Shore, by chance? As I do not have a carriage or other means of conveyance, I must rely on walking otherwise.

(Especially since she is not fond of using magic unless push comes to shove.)

- no, thank you, Eteri. (Her expression softens at something the shinki says.) I can learn or sit sideways.

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[unlucky7]

I'm sorry I can't offer any information on horses, but the fabric is very pretty.

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[stonebird]

I thought so too. It is very vibrant - this hue is not one that would be easy to find back home. I will make sure it does not become charred like the other one.

[unlucky7]

I saw your post well after the fact. I hope no one was hurt?

[stonebird]

We were lucky. My animals are intelligent; they were the ones who alerted me.

[unlucky7]

That's good to hear.

Are you a god of animals or nature?

[stonebird]

Hoofed animals and the hunt, actually. Dali is called "the Queen of the Forest".

[unlucky7]

I see. No shortage of forests around here, at least in the western district.

Is there much hunting around here?

From: Hades

[moonlitknight]

Any tamed horses most likely inhabit the temple of a god.

You'll need to break in any new one otherwise.

[stonebird]

I thought I might be able to borrow one in that case.

I have never broken in a horse. It seems you would need strength and patience.

[moonlitknight]

[ He only had Cerberus here, and he doubted the Hellhound would allow anyone to ride it. ]

And trust. You can't break a wild horse by force. They'll die before they submit.

[ So, you had to earn their trust, little by little. ]

[stonebird]

(As fond as she is of hounds, she probably wouldn't have the courage to ride him even if he allowed it.)

I would not feel comfortable putting them in that position.

(The Lannisters...Baelish...Bolton... They all tried to break her.)

[moonlitknight]

[ Neither had he. It's why he never reperbrated White Lily for throwing off students who attempted to ride her only stepping in when she almost ran him down, spooked by the scent of a vampire. Zero understood her need for freedom even when walled in on all sides. ]

The job isn't for everyone.

[stonebird]

My goddess has a way with animals with hoofs and horns. I wonder if I could find a sheep or deer large enough to hold me?

(It would be...odd. Then again, horses have hooves too. They're just not usually running wild in the mountain forests of Georgia.)

[moonlitknight]

[ Dali... He doesn't know much of about this particular god, a fact he'd have to remedy. ]

A deer is made for speed. They can take larger payloads than sheep too.

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[clothes_make_the_man]

If you need some help cleaning up, I can offer my assistance. Lakshmi's power can take care of messes quite quickly.

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[stonebird]

Really? What can her power do specifically?

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[clothes_make_the_man]

Clean, purify, or otherwise decontaminate an area. It's good for clearing away dust and rubble quickly, among other things.

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[stonebird]

That would be very useful! Do you mind making the journey? I can provide you with food and drink.

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[clothes_make_the_man]

It's no trouble at all. I'll come right over.

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[stonebird]

I will meet you outside. (With a friend or two most likely. Her miniature goat likes being a greeter.)

from: obi

[yasei]

Maybe you can get a horse or two from another god? Otherwise maybe you could break some in or get help with that.

[stonebird]

I would need help breaking one in, though I wonder if I might be better suited for the task than I think. (Dali governs beasts with hooves, after all, and horses have hooves.) Have you ever done it?

[yasei]

You think so? Hmm, well, I've got no idea, but I think it would be worth a try. I might like a horse too anyway, so seeing if I know how to do it or not would be pretty good.

[stonebird]

We could work together? One horse would be useful - we could ride them in turns.

[yasei]

That sounds like something worthwhile to attempt, it's always fun to do things together with others and it's great to have a horse get used to being handled by more than one person.