**a companionable whicker is utter'd to tidus as greetings are exchanged equably. you have handled the situtation with remarkable smoothness, if i may say so; dominance held, superiority reinforced. brusqueness held to a minimum, considering the circumstances .. the more i see of you, the more my opinion of you escalates, tidus**

.worth.

**and you, everdusk. i was not of the mind to condemn you, for of course strength of mind is desirable in an equine. your first error in judgment occurred in your mention of continued dominance, even in the presence of tidus, and that is somewhat forgiven. you continued to smolder with fury unexpressed save in silent words, and this is not advisable, though you had the presence of mind to hide your wrath. if you will take my advice, do not attempt such dominance again unless it be of one to lower rank than you. if there is a next time, perhaps it would prove seriously detrimental to your health. lappets melt back'ards onto shattered poll in half-threatening display, but no harm is meant currently t'ward the other. i am watching you, everdusk, and while redemption is still within your grasp, you must reach for it yourself**

~siren~

**plummeting in the depths of her eerily deep pools o' vigilance is deep-rooted composure. indeed, the two thought alike, for it had been her own intention to propose an alliance. curious? hardly. both viragos, now beginning the uniting of their causes**

.of course.

.i accept.

**in swift and gracefully accented dip of regal crestal, acknowledgment is made of their new binding. indeed, let this fellowship be of one made of adamantine consistency. a melodious bugle penetrates the thickening aura of darkness, pledging eternal partnership**

~siren~