Race Day
Even before dawn broke, there was the buzzing and excitement among the Sylvans as the first of the games would soon commence. The grounds and best perching places surrounding the start of the races were full of spectators by the time the sun was starting to peak through the trees.
Little Banhi was still sleepily rubbing her eyes as Shanku carried her and searched for a good place where her family could watch the races.
"Are you sure we will be able to see Da from up here?" Muso asked dubiously.
"He's the only one of 'em with mostly snow-white hair and wings, he'll be a breeze to spot!" Shanku replied.
Nari settled down on their perch and opened the basket she had brought. "You lot should eat something. You ran out in such a hurry for a good seat, you didn't even have breakfast!"
Shanku grinned sheepishly and had a biscuit.
"It's not every day I get to see Da run pell-mell after somebody else!" Muso said mischievously.
"You know that lady is happy to share mino pies. All you ever had to do was ask," Nari responded flatly.
"Adults, maybe. Us kids always had to do chores to get them!"
"It builds character, Nari said curtly.
"And a sneaky disposition," Muso said with a wide grin.
Notes & Commentary
March 16, 2017, Thursday
Race Day
One to make ready,
And two to prepare;
Good luck to the rider,
And away goes the mare.
Off work for a few days. I guess you'd call it a "mental health sick day". Sounds so sissified. And honestly, I'd love to open up and properly vent about it, but after thirteen years of being done this way, I don't even know where to begin, as well as feeling like a pathetic whiny twat for even admitting to it happening. And the more I stand up to them, the worse it gets. But, hey, I've got six planets in Capricorn, a loving Aries that backs me up, and a Leo and fellow Capricorn that did not raise a victim. They can take their aggression and shove it. Rebel born and rebel bred, I'll be a rebel 'til the day I'm dead. Eh, it's in my blood. 
Characters - Shanku Ravenwing - Muso - Banhi - Nari Zefana -
Tags - Just Another Day -
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