once upon a dream
I know you, I walked with you once upon a dream // I know you, that look in your eyes is so familiar a gleam // And I know it's true that visions are seldom all they seem // But if I know you, I know what you'll do // You'll love me at once, the way you did once upon a dream
It's chaos around them as the snake rages on and roars like an otherworldly monster. It seems the island is responsive as the wind howls and the waves crash. There is the yelling of the horses around Lucinda as they attack- some go for the head, others follow her choice of going for its side. Many run and try to avoid the fight and she simply smirks at their fear.
It's soon apparent that she has made the right choice. When the snake strikes, many horses suddenly disappear and those who ran now face a second beast. For those that went for this side, a doorway appears in front of them as the tree roots transform from the beast's body into an archway. There are red berries similar to those that had been on the island before that pulse and swell until they burst. The juice from within them drips and turns to rain. It's a welcoming yet menacing entryway at the same time, but she was never one to be easily frightened.
The Friesian mare does not hesitate and walks through the doorway, eyeing the relic in front of her once again. This time, it's covered in the red rain and shimmering gold. It's not as accessible of course and there is a moat surrounding it. The water is a black abyss and tricky in appearance. She notices at one angle it seems smooth and solid like ice, but then another spot looks like rippling water. Another beast was likely lurking beneath and waiting to strike, if she's learned anything about the island thus far.
Lucinda hesitates this time, but more because her mind is calculating and weighing her options. The moat is a brilliant illusion and could easily be real water or ice. She wonders if she should risk it just for some rumored rock from a God, but there's only one way to find out what happens.
The woman decides to take the risk and takes a step out onto the moat. However, her eyes do not sit on the relic, but instead focus on what's beneath her feet. She wants to be prepared in case she falls or something reaches out to grab her.
Let them try.
(Lucinda chooses option one)"Speaking."
It's soon apparent that she has made the right choice. When the snake strikes, many horses suddenly disappear and those who ran now face a second beast. For those that went for this side, a doorway appears in front of them as the tree roots transform from the beast's body into an archway. There are red berries similar to those that had been on the island before that pulse and swell until they burst. The juice from within them drips and turns to rain. It's a welcoming yet menacing entryway at the same time, but she was never one to be easily frightened.
The Friesian mare does not hesitate and walks through the doorway, eyeing the relic in front of her once again. This time, it's covered in the red rain and shimmering gold. It's not as accessible of course and there is a moat surrounding it. The water is a black abyss and tricky in appearance. She notices at one angle it seems smooth and solid like ice, but then another spot looks like rippling water. Another beast was likely lurking beneath and waiting to strike, if she's learned anything about the island thus far.
Lucinda hesitates this time, but more because her mind is calculating and weighing her options. The moat is a brilliant illusion and could easily be real water or ice. She wonders if she should risk it just for some rumored rock from a God, but there's only one way to find out what happens.
The woman decides to take the risk and takes a step out onto the moat. However, her eyes do not sit on the relic, but instead focus on what's beneath her feet. She wants to be prepared in case she falls or something reaches out to grab her.
Let them try.
(Lucinda chooses option one)
