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Fleeing Mazenderan

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`Tireless; she is tireless. The daroga has not failed me; I had known this fine breed to be hardy, but this mare has fled across plain and sand, through stone and water, without stopping. Doubtless, she has saved my life many times; I am glad now that I allowed her to choose if she should carry me or not. No cruel, cold bit to bruise her lips, no tack to burden her back; but no doubt as her masters before me, I have led her through will and thought, with the slightest of pressures, and she has not fought me. I look back, and see nothing behind me but sand and darkness; no sign of pursuit but the clouds her fleet hooves make in our wake. A toss of the head, as if she'd tell me to keep my eyes ahead, to the stars and to the future; I soothe her with a tender touch. Hush, my friend. We are of one spirit, it's true, for they could not break you as they could not break me... neither of us belongs cooped up in an exotic prison of gold, and I promise to take care of you as best I can. But... what of the one who has probably sacrificed his life for me? What of the only friend I've ever had? `

Art trade with ZellaL. I hope this is satisfying, my dear? Admittedly, I never expected to finish this so swiftly. Three hours, with loyal tool Painter Classic- and I am glad it did not take more because I am horrible with leaving WIPs unfinished... and to think I should be studying now :P Naughty Erik. Naughty.

Erik (c) Gaston Leroux, Susan Kay etc etc (though he's rather becoming a public domain, it would seem :P) This is a more Kay-ish scene, though.
Mare (Zella) (c) ZellaL
Idea, text, art (c) PhantomJustice
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Phantom-Jaselin's avatar
This is a good picture, I love the horse, you did very well with it.