Axis and Luscious had watched Nectar jump out of the carriage and on to the horse. Axis sighed, shaking his head " It wouldn't be very hard to assassinate that woman. Very reckless ".
Luscious nodded in agreement, trying very hard not to smile [ Reckless means bravery in my book ] He was surprised when he heard a laugh and saw it was Rick, " She's the most interesting empress I've ever seen ".
As if hearing them, she suddenly looked behind her and saw the trio, she waved with a smile and Rick raised an eyebrow " She can't really be coming over, can she "? Axis nodded, " She'll find a way ".
They all tilted their head to the side, " How is she making the horse dance "? They watched Rampage somehow come closer to them. Nectar had realized that Rampage liked the sound of things crashing or going against each other....just as much as she loved hearing compliments.
When she finally reached them, she stopped using the stones against each other and she rubbed her neck, " A gracious creature like you deserves snacks. You'll get them later ". Rampage bobbed her head lightly and Nectar hugged her neck, " That's a good girl ".
The three looked at her, obviously surprised. Axis was the first to probe, " How did you do that "? Nectar glanced at him, " Do what "? Axis looked at Rampage who seemed extremely calm, " Sephocs aren't particularly docile and this one has never been trained ".
Nectar only smiled, playing with her mane " She's super smart and sweet when you get to know her. And I know her ". Axis rolled his eyes, " You've had her barely up to a week ".
Rick looked at Nectar [ She looks so familiar ] and he saw the stones in her hands, " Are those mana stones your majesty "? Nectar held them up with a smile, " Yes ". Rick nodded, " They seem like five decades old though ".
Nectar nodded and turned the stones in her hands, " Well, they're not particularly useful ". Rick felt himself twitch but Nectar quickly added, " I could turn them into jewellery for you though ".
Rick shook his head lightly, " That's not possible. The mana would be destroyed if carved into ". Nectar tilted her head to the side, " Really? I had no idea ". She looked behind her and saw Bonsi leaning on the window and perked up.
" I'll see you boys later ", again she used the stones against each other and Rampage again rode backwards. Rick laughed when she was out of hearing distance, " Can you imagine that? She doesn't know the value of mana stones. Carve into it she says ".
Luscious and Axis looked at each other unsurely and he raised an eyebrow, " What "? Luscious shook his head with a smirk, " Nothing ". Rick frowned and Axis sighed, " We'll talk about this later ".
Bonsi heard the sound of hooves but it seemed to be the opposite of what she was used to hearing. Looking up, she saw Nectar on her horse. She looked back and smiled, " Lady Bonsi ".
Bonsi found herself smiling as she looked at Nectar who was now riding along side her carriage, " You know for an empress, you sure don't act like it ". Nectar touched her heart and sniffed, " Thank you. I try ".
Bonsi laughed, [ That wasn't a compliment ] " What made you drop in "? Nectar looked at her, " Would you believe I just wanted to talk to you "? Bonsi narrowed her eyes, " You're not gonna make me do anything dangerous, are you "?
Nectar made an exasperated gasp and shook her head, " I would never. And besides, if I really was doing anything dangerous, you'd join me out of free will ". Bonsi smiled, leaning against the window again " Your truly a unique flower. So, what did you have in mind ".
Nectar laughed, pulling the reigns " I knew there was a reason I liked you " [ So I won't let you die miserably in this life as well ]