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[attr="class","whitenight"] ❝ "I'm fine!" Platinum called back to Everlasting Serenade, embarrassed by the fact that she literally screamed in horror. Everlasting Serenade then stepped into the water and yelled in surprise. Oh, that was what I looked like. Platinum realised how she must have looked just now. She began swimming over, concerned, before remembering that she got used to it quickly as well. Everlasting Serenade was visibly much wiser. She stepped back out once she realised it was too hot, and re-entered the water slowly to give herself enough time to get used to it. In hindsight, Platinum should have done the same. Well, she was much too comfortable by now to just hop back out. Everlasting Serenade visibly enjoyed the spring as well. Platinum smiled back. "Yup, I'll need to document this!" She said with a grin.

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BY MIZO.❉ OF WW

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uch to her surprise, the sulfur spring was not as bad as she thought. Sure, the stench was unpleasant, but not unbearable. Not the mention, the warmth of the water quickly eased some joints that were aching from before. "Ah..." She sighed in contentment, and settled in. It felt nice on her aging body, though she was reluctant to admit that she had indeed past her prime years.

"I'm glad you decided to jump in, dearie," she remarked, "Even if it doesn't live up to the rumor of being good for our pelts, at least it feels nice and relaxing." It was certainly a stark contrast to the refreshing cool spring from earlier...which they would have to go through in order to get back out to land. Unless they found another way out.

Everlasting Serenade floated around lazily, stretching out various limbs on occasions. She stretched her legs out and felt the stiffened muscles relax in the therapeutic waters. The warmth was so addicting, she could stay here all day. Of course, she could not, but it was a very nice little retreat. Then she had a thought. "Hmm, we need a name for this place. What do you think we should call this hot spring?"

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[attr="class","whitenight"] ❝ Platinum had taken to kicking at the water, sending herself shooting around Everlasting Serenade. The sulfur spring wasn't that much different from normal water, it seemed, apart from the heat and the smell. Platinum knew from experience that she would soon get used to the smell. It seemed that Everlasting Serenade was doing the same, and she was liking it. Both of them agreed on that. Platinum grinned as Everlasting Serenade remarked to her. "I probably should have known better than to just launch myself in though, with all my years of experience." She remarked, grinning. "But yeah, I'm glad I did as well." As Everlasting Serenade considered the possibility of a name for the hot spring, Platinum's brows furrowed. She had experience finding things, but not much experience naming them. "Uh, you probably shouldn't trust my idea of creative names. I'd call it...like...Blazing Waters?" Platinum was really not good at naming things. She tended to just piece together the first few things she saw and call it a name. In fact, Platinum was more focused on wondering if there was another way out of this place. It wasn't particularly easy to access just through the water outside, especially since it called for some lung capacity. Maybe there was some path that led straight outside?

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BY MIZO.❉ OF WW

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azily, Serenade paddled around in the hot spring, eyes half-lidded and her legs stretched out in every direction. If she was not careful, she could easily fall asleep in this hot spring. Indeed, she was getting a little drowsy, and sleep threatened to cover her eyes. "I'll be getting out now. I'm afraid I'll fall asleep in here." She laughed lightly. Shaking her head and blinking rapidly, the pale gray mare willed herself to slowly start swimming back towards the bank.

"Well, this was a happy mistake then." She answered, from over her shoulder. Clambering back up to land, the mare shook herself dry. As dry as she could, that is. "Goodness. I could use a cold blast of water to wake myself up right now." She stretched herself out, feeling the muscles ripple underneath her pelt. "Ah, but that did feel good. I feel years younger!" To illustrate that, she trotted a little in place, and threw herself back onto her hind legs, forelegs pawing the air in front of her.

As for a name on this newly-discovered place... "'Blazing Waters'? That sounds reasonable." The Arab femme nodded. "That actually sounds like a certain stallion I know...back many, many years ago..." Here her voice trailed off. In fact, Blazing Embers was the name of the leader of the Tribe of Eclipsing Orbits, her old Neutral Tribe. He had retired from that position, leaving it to a matronly and sweet soul called Carrot. As for where the ex-leader was now, nobody knew, except that he was ravaged by grief of his mate's disappearance. But that was a story for another time.

"I don't suppose there's a way out of here directly?" Serenade wondered aloud. Truth be told, it was a long way going back the way they came, and if there was a shorter way, she would be sure to take it.

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[attr="class","whitenight"] ❝ Platinum giggled as Everlasting Serenade remarked that she might fall asleep. She personally thought that if Everlasting Serenade was shooting around like she was, she wouldn't be as sleepy. Then again, Everlasting Serenade was a lot older and probably isn't able to do that. She continued pedalling her way around the water, watching Everlasting Serenade trot about and rear up. "Wow, that one soak for a couple minutes has really livened you up!" She remarked, before realising how pointless the remark was considering how Everlasting Serenade had already said it. Platinum blinked as Everlasting Serenade seemed to get a distant look. Did Blazing Waters remind her of something? Oh, so they were a stallion from back many years ago...Huh, Platinum didn't recall much about anyone alike to Blazing Waters. She stared at Everlasting Serenade for a few moments, confused. Serenade then remarked something about a way out of there directly. Platinum frowned for a moment and finally came out of the water. "If there's a way out there, there should be an air current from there. And I believe it's easier to detect air currents when one's body is wet." She remarked, purposefully not shaking herself dry. She waited for a feeling of air current on her body.

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f it were not for her years, the Arab femme would be just as sprightly and energetic as the other equine. But alas, time does have power over all, but at least age has been kind to her. She has retained much of her desert spirit and fit physique, while her maturity has taken place of what used to be foalish perspectives.

Seeing Platinum's somewhat confused expression about her mention of a stallion, Serenade shook her head. "Nothing to worry about," she said lightly. "Just someone I used to know." And she let it end at that. Especially now that she was Tribal leader, she needed to look forward towards the future. Sure, she could relive some moments from the past, but she must not let it drag her down. Not like the stallion in question.

"Sharp thinking." She nodded in approval. The other mare had a good head on her. Smart, quick, and logical. Any Tribe would be lucky to have her. That made her a little curious of Platinum's background, but decided not to ask. It was not something to ask unless they were close friends and were more comfortable and trusting of each other.

Now she waited for Platinum to report on her observations. She herself had already shaken herself fairly dry, but she did feel a little ruffling of wind over to their right. But she did not say anything, only waited to see how the younger female would handle it. She had done well so far, Serenade was sure she could handle herself in any given situation.

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[attr="class","whitenight"] ❝ Platinum may be known for her curiosity, but she did know her limits for questioning others. And right now, she knew it was not the time to be pushing them. Closing her mouth to stop herself from asking any more questions about The Stallion, Platinum began focusing more on feeling for the air currents around them. If there was an exit, there would be an air current, and she would feel it. Sure enough, it didn’t take long for a chilling breeze to catch Platinum’s currently wet body. She turned to her left, aka Everlasting Serenade’s right, and looked in that direction. That was definitely where the breeze came from. Platinum was unable to see anything at first glance, but she was sure she would if she went closer. Hooves tapping on the ground, Platinum made her way towards where the breeze came from. “There’s an air current coming from here!” She informed the older mare, peering around the place. They had felt nothing when they came, but then again, it was much easier to feel air currents with a wet body. It probably made sense that they only felt the air currents now. Situated tightly between a pair of rock pillars that made it almost impossible to spot the exit at a glance, was a tunnel opening. Platinum peered in and could see the vague gleam of light at the end. “Over here!” She called to Everlasting Serenade.

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BY MIZO.❉ OF WW

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here was just something about exploring that made her feel alive and sprightly again. Not to say that leading a Tribe was not without its excitement, but to have a day off and to be able to recapture that life—it was a good idea to go through all this today. She needed it.

At Platinum's information, the older mare merely smiled and nodded. "Let's go then." The younger female went first, and was now peering through two rock pillars that seemed to be the way out. "You think we can squeeze through it?" She asked, then trotted over to where she was. "Perhaps it we try pushing one of the rocks a little bit, it'll make it easier to get through."

With that, the Arab femme used her nose to push against the rock. It did not budge. She tried using her neck. Nothing. Now she attempted to use her hindquarters. Yes, it moved a little bit. If Platinum was to join her, it would definitely be no problem for them to shift the giant rock to the side, so it would give them more room for maneuverability.

As soon as that rock was pushed a bit more out of the way, Serenade would nod in approval. "There we go!" She said brightly. "You can go first." If the other mare was to go first, she would stop for a second and cast one final look behind her. She would definitely be coming back to this 'Blazing Waters' hot spring again. This would also be a useful thing, if she ever needed a safe place to stay...or hide.

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[attr="class","whitenight"] ❝ Platinum personally thought she should be able to squeeze through the crack, but she wasn’t alone. And, well, she wasn’t as sure whether or not Everlasting Serenade could squeeze through as easily. Which meant she simply nodded along with Everlasting Serenade’s suggestion and walked up beside her. As Everlasting Serenade began pushing at the rock, Platinum opened her mouth to suggest using her legs. They usually had more power than her nose. Especially her hind legs, by experimentation. She was spared from having to do it by Everlasting Serenade beginning to push with her hindquarters. Less chance of injury, and not much difference in strength. Smart. Despite that, Platinum-being the youngster she was-still went up to the rock, turned around, and nailed it with a back kick. As a young horse, her energy came more in a burst than in a steady wave. With a rumble, the rock moved away slowly, allowing for enough room for Everlasting Serenade. As Everlasting Serenade offered, Platinum nodded. “Sure!” She responded, walking forwards. She walked slowly at first to let her hoof rest, then began to speed up a little more, breaking into a slow trot.

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