05-28-2020, 09:40 PM
While Aurum himself wasn't particularly perturbed by the presence of the horses within the Knights of Concord, he could see why one would be. Especially someone who was as small in stature – compared to him, anyways – as Gordon. Even someone as large and powerful as himself could be taken down by a well placed and powerful kick or stomp from the equine, so it was natural to be a little cautious. Despite this, the lion couldn't help the soft chuckle that left him as he glanced back at Gordon, his long tail flicking from side to side before eventually resting on her back in a comforting motion. He mumbled softly, offering her a warm smile, "It's alright. I'm sure that Icarus wouldn't allow any harm to come to either of us, especially from his steed." He didn't know Gordon all that well yet, but already his usual familial instinct had kicked in, wanting to comfort and protect her. In the past, he had thought of his habit to get attached easily to be a weakness – and losing Moth had even made him consider that again – but now he knew better.
Turning his attention then back to Icarus and Aethon, he found his smile growing faintly when Icarus introduced the equine. They really were like companions and family around here, weren't they? That was a comfort to the lion, who wasn't sure he would've been able to stick around if the creatures had been mistreated. Shooting a glance back at Gordon for a moment, Aurum slowly got to his feet, moving over to Aethon's side again. He muttered as he lifted a paw, stroking absentmindedly at the horse's coat, "Aethon, huh? That's a very unique name... very fitting, I think. It's a pleasure to meet you." The male then shifted a little to glance back at Gordon, smiling as he gestured at the spot beside him, "Would you like to come say hello, Gordon?" Perhaps with him nearby, she would feel slightly more at ease around Aethon. At the very least he could offer, and if she chose to refuse, that was her decision. It wasn't as if she was forced to be nearby the equines.
Turning his attention then back to Icarus and Aethon, he found his smile growing faintly when Icarus introduced the equine. They really were like companions and family around here, weren't they? That was a comfort to the lion, who wasn't sure he would've been able to stick around if the creatures had been mistreated. Shooting a glance back at Gordon for a moment, Aurum slowly got to his feet, moving over to Aethon's side again. He muttered as he lifted a paw, stroking absentmindedly at the horse's coat, "Aethon, huh? That's a very unique name... very fitting, I think. It's a pleasure to meet you." The male then shifted a little to glance back at Gordon, smiling as he gestured at the spot beside him, "Would you like to come say hello, Gordon?" Perhaps with him nearby, she would feel slightly more at ease around Aethon. At the very least he could offer, and if she chose to refuse, that was her decision. It wasn't as if she was forced to be nearby the equines.
— Reggan