Better or for Worse [Closed]

Gaius | The Exiles | Guard

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The sudden bash to his chin shot a numbing pain to spread around the area, sizzling his sensitive nerving system and making him wince on contact. It was unexpected and had his brain automatically going into overload; racking through the unreasonable yet possible causes before finally comprehending properly- mind fuzzy for the few seconds. Once realizing, the mishap almost had triggered another fit but Gaius was sure he had full control over it, not saying he didn't let out an amused snort when Nef had yelped at the accident. He decided to raise his head a tad to not let it happen again if either of them moved, propping his back leg up to have a more relaxing position all the while. His back was becoming unbearably stiff from standing in the same stance for so long-- from being so tense for so long, he may add.

Hearing the question, the stallion takes his time to observe the area again, noting that the ground started to be less grass and more mud- possibly too soft to comfortably walk on without sinking; adding that the vegetation surrounding them looked near-drowned. Everything soaked from the merciless rain that seemed to be never ending.
However as he glances over to his right he can tell that the storm is seizing up, now down to soft sprinkling with only low thunder over head, barely audible.
He was glad it will be over soon.

"My rank, huh?" He questioned, tilting his head as if he had to think about it, " Ah, well- it's not much but I'm one of many Guards back at my herd. Since I was small I always wanted to be apart of authority in some way, even if it's a minor one. To contribute I guess."  Looking back he adds, "What about you, Sunshine?"

Gaius | The Exiles | Guard

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Dark ears were pinned quickly and neon green eyes became narrowed as the male shifted away from the mare and circled around her to meet emerald eyes upfront. Hearing her voice change in vocal tone bothered the Exile greatly, he felt like a trouble-ridden foal being teased for his antics. He tried oh-so desperately to ignore the word 'cutie' that had came from the Olde's mouth; it will only end with him hyperventilating and bolting off, by the unicorns this was so awkward for him to hear.
Sure he wasn't thinking and had asked her a question she had already answered for him long ago today but the teasing, he can't handle that! It was irritating, but, he couldn't turn away from this opportunity to turn this situation around; if this was her way of a game, so be it. So discomforting.

Scoffing, Gaius answers boldly "A Knight.. I don't need to have a handicap to answer that- it just slipped my mind." Inching closer with a grin widely spreading across his lips, breaking all signs of his once passive-like nature he adds sarcastically, "Besides, seems to me like you need a crown since you're too great for what you are."

Gaius | The Exiles | Guard

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A low growl erupted from his throat, barely audible to the ears but very much there as his face faltered into annoyance for a fraction of a second. It took him sometime to convince himself that this was all just a game they were both playing and to give in would clearly make him the loser- He won't back down from this, even if her words were a shut down for everything he thought was clear. They were back to square one it seemed and as much as he hated to admit it, but it was disappointing.
He made sure to clear his face from any emotion as he glances in any direction besides the Sliver Buckskin in front of him, anything that will cool his head off from the insulting words.  

Neon eyes then spotted something that had made the male break out into a small grin before having it disappear again.

'Perfect'
 
He swivels over to a low hanging branch just above the mare, dangerously close to down-pouring the small collection of water at it's base. Taking it into consideration he took cautious steps to not let the mare become suspicious of his actions as he neared closer. Once stationed right next to it, enough to bump it he spook, voice dry and toneless, depicting no emotion a like his eyes. "Oh, I'm sure you're Majesty, you would just love to have me supply you. But I think I can also supply royalty with something else as well-" He then turns to the branch above "Perhaps helping you with a bath?" Quickly Gaius raises onto his hind-legs, taking the branch between his teeth and tugged hard. All the water that has seeped up from the long hour of rain washed over the mare under it as the once sheltering branch gave the storm access to sprinkle her with more drops. The sight made the Guard burst into a fit, a victorious laugh as he moves further away at a safe distance.

'Score one'

Gaius | The Exiles | Guard

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Unfazed by the mare's threat, Gaius moved closer to only a foot between them, deeming it safe to advance forward. Smirking as he straightened himself to tower over her with eyes glittering with challenge and disbelief. He made sure that she knew he had won and that to bring payback upon him will be a more difficult challenge then one would accept. It may seem childish to others, but it was damn-good entertainment than what he had in the past 7 years. 

"Oh I'm sure you will, Sunshine," he started, "But let's make something clear."
Gaius curved his neck over so he faced downwards, close enough to where there is only a few inches apart from each-other. An attempt to playfully intimate the other. 

"Whatever you do,

I hope you won't regret it."

Gaius | The Exiles | Guard

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Gaius jerks his head back quickly as he was suddenly slapped by Nef's soaked forelock, scoffing at the remaining dribbles of water that slowly ran down his muzzle and cheek. The added moisture seemed to add on to his tempering mood that had yet to settle properly. It was then that he noticed her taking in the small proximity between each-other, leaning in closely as the mare's words were in a dangerously light whisper that made him cringe uncomfortably.  It was something about it that made the stallion break inside- if it was good or bad- he didn't know at this point.
However he did make the effort in blocking out the -yet another- profound name she had referred to him as.

Raising an eyebrow towards Nef, he leans back, the ever-present smirk forming into a mocking grin. "Of course you would. I don't doubt that, but" narrowing his eyes in challenge he adds "If we were to take this knowledge into account. Would you be so very kind in showing me around perhaps?" 

Gaius |The Exiles | Guard

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The Guard froze at the mention of being brought to the Olde herd's king- it was the very last thing he wanted since he stepped a hoof onto the land. He mentally panicked, wondering if the mare was being serious or not; this wasn't a joke to take lightly- not for him. 
True to his word he wanted to venture around the area, to be in step with his deceased mother whom was here so long ago; he wanted to see the sights she'd seen, he craved the same experience she had in her early foalhood. But there was a lot of things that stood in his way, and it irked him to no end. Gaius had no right to be here, he knew this, and yet he felt like he had every right to be here because he had brought no misfortune to the members, no grief and destruction, no worry- so why was he such a problem? He'd never know.

Taking in a shaky breath, he exhaled slowly. Looking off into the deep woodland that surrounded him, each luminescent tree differing from each other- unique from each other. They had the originality that he didn't. 
His bubbling mood completely diminished, having no effort in the battle they seem to throw back at each other. 

"I'm curious about your land, Sunshine.." Gaius spoke dryly, eyes barely blinking "I'd rather not meet your king.. If it's too much trouble to show me around, than at least show me my way out... I'd appreciate that at least"