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It looked like they would be walking after all, even with four of their members having some means of transport. Kolmar did not miss the significance of the dragons' offer to carry himself and the gigantic elf. Dragons were mighty creatures, masters of the air and lords of freedom. To be reduced to a mere mount... why that was unheard of. If the dwarf could be any more humble, he likely would have found the humility he felt at their offer to be even more potent. As it was, gratitude and a subtle change of heart towards the arrogant Vivian were the order of the day. He extended his arms out on either side of his body in a gallant, sweeping bow towards said lady. A simple nod was directed towards Niklaus for his consent. Then Kolmar mounted Ikspar on his back and fell into step with the human lass, Colleen.
"Kolmar, you may be a dwarf but you're a tall one," she'd said. "Seeing as you're almost as tall as Vala I'll assume you can ride a horse right? I didn't mean to offend you... if I did... But you could ride with someone who has a horse."
He decided not to tease her with mock offense.
"Insulted?" he chuckled instead. "Why no, lass. I will have you know, though, that a dwarf can ride a horse just as well as an elf, if not better!" Leaning in as if to whisper confidentially, the dwarf continued with a merry little twinkle in his blue gaze, "In fact, 'tis why we stick mostly to mountain goats or our own two feet for travelling. Wouldn't want to show the pointy-ears up, now would we? Our kinds barely get along as it is! I do appreciate the thought, however."
Kolmar plodded along for a few moments in silence before he added, "To tell you the truth, though, I have only ever been on a horse maybe twice in my life. I'd prefer to ride clutched in the talons of a dragon. At least they give a smoother ride."
With a sigh, he turned his head towards the female elves who walked just behind them; Vivian in particular. How she would lead them to their resting place from the rear he couldn't fathom. Actually he was very curious to see what her leadership style was. Vivian obviously gravitated towards the role. She carried herself like royalty, he noticed. Tall, straight-backed, and confident. In all honesty, he would not mind dangling from her talons. A surprised snort broke free at the unbidden thought and he whipped his head back around to pay attention to where he was going.
'Keep yer focus on the task, Kolmar,' he chided himself. 'There is time to lose your head after the dragon is dead.'
[/dash]"Kolmar, you may be a dwarf but you're a tall one," she'd said. "Seeing as you're almost as tall as Vala I'll assume you can ride a horse right? I didn't mean to offend you... if I did... But you could ride with someone who has a horse."
He decided not to tease her with mock offense.
"Insulted?" he chuckled instead. "Why no, lass. I will have you know, though, that a dwarf can ride a horse just as well as an elf, if not better!" Leaning in as if to whisper confidentially, the dwarf continued with a merry little twinkle in his blue gaze, "In fact, 'tis why we stick mostly to mountain goats or our own two feet for travelling. Wouldn't want to show the pointy-ears up, now would we? Our kinds barely get along as it is! I do appreciate the thought, however."
Kolmar plodded along for a few moments in silence before he added, "To tell you the truth, though, I have only ever been on a horse maybe twice in my life. I'd prefer to ride clutched in the talons of a dragon. At least they give a smoother ride."
With a sigh, he turned his head towards the female elves who walked just behind them; Vivian in particular. How she would lead them to their resting place from the rear he couldn't fathom. Actually he was very curious to see what her leadership style was. Vivian obviously gravitated towards the role. She carried herself like royalty, he noticed. Tall, straight-backed, and confident. In all honesty, he would not mind dangling from her talons. A surprised snort broke free at the unbidden thought and he whipped his head back around to pay attention to where he was going.
'Keep yer focus on the task, Kolmar,' he chided himself. 'There is time to lose your head after the dragon is dead.'
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