Don't be afraid. [Daemon]

[Mishani Vita]

Spring 51. 512 AV The Stables.

Mishani was at the stables. She had never been there before. Probably because in her young days, she was afraid of horses. The hoof stomping of the horse hooves made her a little nervous, but she decided to not freak out this time. She had to win her fear, and the walked in the stable. It was pretty warm in there. But it smelled like... Well, horse poop. but that wasn't a big bother. He was used to smell that kind of thing in the docks. Not as horrible was this smell, nor was the sight either. In the docks, there were ugly sailors. Here... Just comfortable. A soft light and cozy surroundings. Then she heard a neigh. She gulped a little, but walked forward. She took small careful steps, just like she would be afraid that she would fall through the floor. But she wouldn't run away. She looked at the horses. She knew they sensed that she was afraid, and that made them a little nervous.

Mishani was just about to sit down in a pile of hay, when she heard the hoof stamping again. She pressed herself against the wall and took a deep breath. A horse was coming towards her, but luckily it got a rider. When they passed her, the rider looked at Mishani like she would be suspicious or something. She certainly looked like one of the suspicious horse thieves, but what was she able to do at it? Soon the two were gone, and she sighed in relief. She sat down in the pile of hay and leaned her head to her hands. Why did she come here? It was the stupidest idea she ever had. "Sure sure, I have to come over my fear for horses.. " She said sarcastically to herself.

[Daemon]

The sun was shining, it was a clear spring day. All around Riverfall, people were working. Daemon did not have a job yet. He was too small, and he did not wanted to either. Why should he be responsible of removing rats from the restaurant? They could easily do it themselves. Also, he had never liked the taste or rats. He could kill them, but he would never eat them. Mice on the other hand. They were like tasteful, small candy. And in the stables, there were mice everywhere! Outside the stables, a small white tiger cub was standing for a moment. His tail was wagging a bit, before he decide to enter the building. At once, the acidic odor hit his notrils. He pruned and shook his body. Then he continued. He had not been here before, but he thought is was like any other stable. Although, it was more stylish than the other he had been hunting in. A flash of Syliras appeared. A feeling of a loss. Then suddenly, a whinny horse stomped in its box, bringing Daemon back to present. The clumsy tiger cub was sneaking down the path between the stalls, oddly he was lazy. He was not sure that he wanted to hunt right now. A sudden movement in a nearby haystack changed his mind. His senses came to live, and he gathered his legs together ready for a huge bounce. He thought he heard someone talking. He didn't register it as well as he should and leaped into the haystack and got beneath Mishani, covered in hay so she had no option to see what it was, but she could hear a fierce growl and feel the hay moving rapidly under her.

[Mishani Vita]

Mishani startled. She quickly stood up from the hay and looked down to it. She heard a growl and was sure that it wasn't a really, really, really, really small horse. She was relieved, then she looked at the haystack again. It was moving. Maybe some cat hunting mice? There were many in the stables, and cat's were always welcomed here. Mish shook some hay from her vest and dress. She saw a mouse run away from the haystack, and she made a face. poor mouse, if she had sat on it. The horses neighed. Just like if they were jeering at her. Mishani sighed and closed her eyes. The put weight on her left side and opened her eyes again.

"Hello?" She asked carefully. Talking to cat. Maybe she really was going insane? But felines were good to understand people. She was a little worried that the hunter would attack her too, but she wasn't afraid of any other animals than horses. Luckily.

[Daemon]

Daemon saw the mouse escaping. Annoyed he growled again, this time he heard a female voice near him. As in, almost right beside him? He gasped for air and fought his way out of the hay. Suddenly his round fluffy head popped out of the hay, and he was looking directly at Misha. He was puzzled. And it showed like a questionmark on his tiger face. Where did the girl come from? With an effort, he managed to get all his body out of the haystack and with a bounce he landed in the floor next to Misha. He looked upon her, with his big, lightblue eyes. She was a lot taller than him, even though she wasn't a tall girl. She was skinny too. He noticed her long nails, which seemed a bit un-lady-like. She looked like someone used to be in the sun, with her skin a bit tanned. Daemon tried to smell her, but her scent was very clean. Though, he could easily smell, that she did not belong in the stables. She had not touched a horse or something associated with it. At least not in a long time. His glance wandered up and he purred as he found her happy face. The blonde hair was framing her face perfectly and he enjoyed her green eyes with a gaze. What were she doing here? He wondered why a non horse girl, would be in the stables. Maybe she was some fine lady who was buying a horse. But she didn't seem like it. More like an ordinary girl.

[Mishani Vita]

Misha was just as suprised as the tier cub when she saw it's head popping out from the haystack. She giggled a little and shove her hair back. She looked at the cub and smiled. It was a white tiger. She had never seen one, but she had studied them in the Library. When the cub jumped next to her, she looked down at it. It had such stunningly blue eyes. And it was so adorable.

"Hello, little one." She said, and knelt next to the tiger so she wouldn't look too tall. She knew that she was still a little nervous, and animal sense that well. But she tried to concentrate on the tiger cub, and not the hoof stomping and neighs behind her. She petted the little animal and smiled happily. It had such a soft fur, just like any baby animal had.

[Daemon]

Daemon continued to purr, and he caressed her hand with his head. She had a soft grip. Curious about this girl he looked at her. What were she doing here? Maybe she was about to go horseriding? Excited, he jumping forward, towards one of the stalls where a big black stallion was standing, nervous of the predator. It was blowing air out of its notrils, and stamping around. A fierce horse, impressing, if you were not afraid of them. He did not know, how to signal that he wanted to come riding. He wanted to run next to the horse, with as much speed he could bring forward. Clumsy and fluffy he jumped around making the horse even more anxious.

[Mishani Vita]

Misha looked at the cub going to the horse. She couldn't follow him. She was death scared of horses. "Oh no, I'm absolutely not going near that horse." She said, with a piece of fear in her voice. She stared at the stallion. It was high and strong, and that made Misha even more nervous. She looked down at the cub, then up at the stallion. Her hands were wet and she was pale, yes. But she still could move.

Maybe she really should try to get rid of her stupid fear. But how? It seemed so difficult, just like that. She took a step towards the horse, staring at it, like it would soon breath fire on her or stamp her to death trough the door.

[Daemon]

Daemon tilted his head. Was she afraid of the horse? Yes she was! He was surprised. What were she doing here then? He would never be a place where he feared the creatures there. Or maybe he would. He looked around. Maybe he already were. Daemon shook his head. Not time for thinking about humans right now. He focused on the girl. So fragile. But inside her, a fire burned. He could see it. She had a strong will. Maybe that was why she was here. He stopped the hole jumping around and walked towards Misha. He stopped at her side, then turned around. He was going to be right beside her. Maybe that would help her. The horse relaxed a bit, when the smell of predator wasn't right next to it. Daemon wondered if he should go in human form. Then he probably could help some more. Maybe that would make Misha even more anxious. He did not know. He purred at her, trying to tell her, that he was right here. He was a puny cub, but he had some sharp milk teeth. Not for playing around. He could take that horse down! Or at least he thought so. In fact, the horse could probably kill him easily. But its the confident that matters, right?

[Mishani Vita]

Misha smiled at the cub and petted it. She felt safe when the tiger was with her. Not that it would protect much, but anyway. She took small, careful steps at the horse. When she was about a arm length away from it, she put her hand in front of her. Of course she felt like just running away, but she had to win her fear. The horse leaned its head down and sniffed Misha's hand. Mish was horrified, but relieved at the same time. It didn't bite, that was okay.

"Hey, fella." She said and smiled. The horse looked at her, and she took her and away. She actually did it. She was that close to a horse. But any closer she wouldn't get. That was still a too big step for a girl like her. Maybe tomorrow? Or maybe when she'd collect enough strength.

Misha backed to the haystack and sat down. She was really glad that she hadn't freaked out. She looked at the tiger cub. "Thanks for your help, little one." she said happily and smiled at the tiger. It really was a big help. Maybe not to be noticed by someone who wasn't scared, but she was. And the cub helped her get over it.

A little.

[Daemon]

Daemon moved his ears back and forth. He had distinctive white circular spots on the backside of his ears. This was something smart. First of all, they were like "false eyes", making the tiny cub seeming bigger and watchful to a potential threat attacking from the rear. Secondly, they played a huge part when he wanted to display aggressive communication. He would simply twist his ears to the backs faced forward. To try and scare the horse from doing anything - who knew what such big creature would suddenly do - his ears were twisted. He had a small opened mouth, showing his feline teeth. His tail was laid low, but moving slighty. When Misha walked towards to horse, he followed. He was fully aware, that the horse could be afraid of him. The smell of the animals fear was clear in the air, Daemon could feel an urge to attack it, even though it was so much bigger than himself. When Misha touched the horse, its throat was vulnerable. But as nothing happened, he relaxed and smooth his skin. The girl walked away from the horse and Daemon growled at it. The fear showed in the horses eyes and with a whine it backed away from the front of the stall and stamped anxious in the hay. Satisfied, he relaxed, putting his ears in normal position and raising his head again. Proud of himself, he slowly walked over to Misha, with an expression of smug on his face. He looked at her when he thanked him. Well, he was the reason the horse didn't attack her, so she was right to be grateful. At least that was what he thought. Playful he jumped into her arms and began to purr.(OOC: Click here for Purr sound) He turned around on his back, with all four legs up in the air. He really liked some company. Even though he was still hungry he could spend some time with this amusing young woman.