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(I love my new boi Absolem. Can't help it xD)

Absolem waits. He has grown very good at this throughout his life; there is always a right and wrong way and time to appear to those he chooses. And this is one he definitely does not want to mess up.
His unsuspecting victim is happily removing leaves from a creek so the water can flow more easily, her entire being relaxed and carefree. For all the time that he's been following her he must admit that it's odd how she seeks solitude over a herd's company. Well, she THOUGHT she was alone...he's been hanging around for two months at least! He'd have shown up to her sooner except she's incredibly difficult to scope out. Her reactions to things are unpredictable for the most part.

Good, she's stopped splashing around. Absolem steps forward silently, tangerine hooves leaving no trace. He sometimes hates his invisibility to most; he can only be visible to those who have witnessed someone's death. And this mare? She sees them daily. Of course, she has no clue that the deer she saw get crunched the other day was an old tribe leader. The bird a wildcat snatched was a revered territory holder. But all that matters is that she qualifies for him to show up. He pauses in front of her, something in his chest aching to reach out and touch her velvety muzzle. To feel again...he hasn't felt anything in such a long time! Which is partially why he's working so hard on this unveiling. He's drawn to her in a curious way. She's not super unique in any way but he still wants to be around her, to mean something to her. He snaps out of his thoughts and notices that something over the horizon is distracting her. It's now or never...

Alyce stops staring at the creek bed for a few seconds, and when she looks back she almost jumps out of her skin. Where there had been nothing before now stands a...thing. She's not quite sure what it's considered, but it's big and blue and has exposed bones. Alyce is frozen in place, eyes bulging out at it, throat constricting in confusion and concern.
"Eeep! Uh...hello?"

Absolem tilts his head, trying to decode her body language. He's not doing too badly so far! This is how she responds to horses that creep up on her in general. Normal horses. He feels a little bad about this; she obviously wasn't expecting anyone to ruin her peaceful aloneness. He dips his head politely to reply.

Alyce decides that this creature isn't here to harm her since it seems at ease. If it was the Grim Reaper it'd totally have tried to take her away by now! She knows this is an area that has unique horses around; it was only a matter of time before she found one! Her nerves settle down, shock replaced with curiosity.
"Hey, are you lost?"
She blinks blankly when he shakes his head.
"Oh, okay. Are you looking for a herd?"
Absolem considers this then shrugs. He'd rather have her friendship but being a member would make them at least a little close. So he shrugs again and nods.
"I think my herd would like you. We accept pretty much all equines, no matter how interesting." Alyce smiles at this creature. His quiet demeanor prompts her to take charge of the situation and conversation. "My name is Alyce. Do you have a name?"

The words grind painfully against his dry throat, but they need to be said. ~Absolem. Would...like that.~ He stands there expectantly. Alyce doesn't even flinch at his gravelly underused voice. Instead she takes a turn in nodding, taking in this new information. She can now safely assume that this creature is a male. A male with a cool name and cool looks. She can't wait to show everyone!

"Can I call you Abby?" Alyce asks hopefully. She loves nicknames!

Absolem nods enthusiastically, pleased to have a title so quickly. That means she's growing attached to him! All of her friends have nicknames, either out loud or just in her head. He daintily moves after her as she leads the way back. He knows this path by heart but doesn't want to blow his cover.

Alyce doesn't mind the way his bones click as he walks. She's just wondering how she didn't notice him coming over to her! Maybe he's just fast? Either way, she hopes the herd accepts him for who he is. Just like she already has.
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Am going to make a part two and probably a three. I like short stories and these two dynamics a lot!

Base is by X0KnightMare0X Spirit Base 45
Alyce and Absolem are mine
Background by boldfrontiers Autumn Goblin Lair

Part two here: Base Edit Story: I Don't See It

Description
(I love my new boi Absolem. Can't help it xD)

Absolem waits. He has grown very good at this throughout his life; there is always a right and wrong way and time to appear to those he chooses. And this is one he definitely does not want to mess up.
His unsuspecting victim is happily removing leaves from a creek so the water can flow more easily, her entire being relaxed and carefree. For all the time that he's been following her he must admit that it's odd how she seeks solitude over a herd's company. Well, she THOUGHT she was alone...he's been hanging around for two months at least! He'd have shown up to her sooner except she's incredibly difficult to scope out. Her reactions to things are unpredictable for the most part.

Good, she's stopped splashing around. Absolem steps forward silently, tangerine hooves leaving no trace. He sometimes hates his invisibility to most; he can only be visible to those who have witnessed someone's death. And this mare? She sees them daily. Of course, she has no clue that the deer she saw get crunched the other day was an old tribe leader. The bird a wildcat snatched was a revered territory holder. But all that matters is that she qualifies for him to show up. He pauses in front of her, something in his chest aching to reach out and touch her velvety muzzle. To feel again...he hasn't felt anything in such a long time! Which is partially why he's working so hard on this unveiling. He's drawn to her in a curious way. She's not super unique in any way but he still wants to be around her, to mean something to her. He snaps out of his thoughts and notices that something over the horizon is distracting her. It's now or never...

Alyce stops staring at the creek bed for a few seconds, and when she looks back she almost jumps out of her skin. Where there had been nothing before now stands a...thing. She's not quite sure what it's considered, but it's big and blue and has exposed bones. Alyce is frozen in place, eyes bulging out at it, throat constricting in confusion and concern.
"Eeep! Uh...hello?"

Absolem tilts his head, trying to decode her body language. He's not doing too badly so far! This is how she responds to horses that creep up on her in general. Normal horses. He feels a little bad about this; she obviously wasn't expecting anyone to ruin her peaceful aloneness. He dips his head politely to reply.

Alyce decides that this creature isn't here to harm her since it seems at ease. If it was the Grim Reaper it'd totally have tried to take her away by now! She knows this is an area that has unique horses around; it was only a matter of time before she found one! Her nerves settle down, shock replaced with curiosity.
"Hey, are you lost?"
She blinks blankly when he shakes his head.
"Oh, okay. Are you looking for a herd?"
Absolem considers this then shrugs. He'd rather have her friendship but being a member would make them at least a little close. So he shrugs again and nods.
"I think my herd would like you. We accept pretty much all equines, no matter how interesting." Alyce smiles at this creature. His quiet demeanor prompts her to take charge of the situation and conversation. "My name is Alyce. Do you have a name?"

The words grind painfully against his dry throat, but they need to be said. ~Absolem. Would...like that.~ He stands there expectantly. Alyce doesn't even flinch at his gravelly underused voice. Instead she takes a turn in nodding, taking in this new information. She can now safely assume that this creature is a male. A male with a cool name and cool looks. She can't wait to show everyone!

"Can I call you Abby?" Alyce asks hopefully. She loves nicknames!

Absolem nods enthusiastically, pleased to have a title so quickly. That means she's growing attached to him! All of her friends have nicknames, either out loud or just in her head. He daintily moves after her as she leads the way back. He knows this path by heart but doesn't want to blow his cover.

Alyce doesn't mind the way his bones click as he walks. She's just wondering how she didn't notice him coming over to her! Maybe he's just fast? Either way, she hopes the herd accepts him for who he is. Just like she already has.
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Am going to make a part two and probably a three. I like short stories and these two dynamics a lot!

Base is by X0KnightMare0X Spirit Base 45
Alyce and Absolem are mine
Background by boldfrontiers Autumn Goblin Lair

Part two here: Base Edit Story: I Don't See It