Thoughts. ## Mindspeach
Chapter 2.
"Come on I'll get you settled in," Ian said to the companion. "I'll give you a brush down, feed you and then see to your leg. Sound ok?"
The companion -Condor- nodded and walked into an empty stall and turned to face Ian.
"You know the routine2 Ian laughed as he lifted a curry comb and walked over. He removed saddle and bridle and set to cleaning the companion.
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"Will that be all herald?" Harold asked as Jadrek slid into the warm bath.
"Yes thanks" he replied hoping the man would withdraw which thankfully he did.
Jadrek thought
Gently he sent out a thought. # Condor? Everything ok? #
#Fine# came the sleepy reply. # The boy Ian finished brushing me down and is putting out a generous portion of grain. #
# I'll leave you to eat then. See you in the morning. You never know maybe the storm will blow over by then. #
# I wouldn't bet on it chosen. Get some sleep. #
Reassured that Condor was well cared for Jadrek relaxed completely into the bath.
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"Ok. That's you clean and fed, lets have a look at that leg" Ian said to Condor. "If you could hold still please?" He reached for the leg, which looked red and swollen and gently ran his hand over it. He wasn't surprised when Condor didn't move because he was used to the horses doing as he asked. "This needs a compress" he stated and went to the back of the stable to fix one.
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Condor was confused. Very few heralds passed this way and fewer stopped yet this young boy acted like he had worked with companions his whole life. He told Condor what he was doing, why he was doing it and asked him to co- operate. He would have to keep an eye on the boy.
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"This might sting a little when it goes on but it'll help. My ma taught me before she died. I'll tie this on and leave it till morning. Your leg will be good as new." Ian spoke as he started to put the compress in place and tie it to stop it moving.
Condor wondered how much the boy knew. The leg was bad and would take close to a week to heal which was why he and Jadrek were in foul moods. Time was of the essence on this mission and he had to get injured. He was jarred out of his thoughts with a sudden realisation.
#The boys 'healing' me! # He sent to his chosen. #The boy doesn't even realise he's doing it. He's strong! #
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Jadrek sat bolt upright in his bath. # The boys what? Healing? Without knowing? How's that possible? #
# I don't know chosen but by morning you'll never know I was injured. The boy thinks it's all down to the compress he's made up. #
# I'll need to think on this. # Jadrek sent. # He should be taken to the local temple for training but we really can't afford the delay. We're behind schedule as it is. #
# I know chosen. No point worrying about it now. We could send a message to Haven and let them know. Healers that can work on companions are always needed. We can decide more in the morning. #
# Your right. Now we both need some sleep. #
Jadrek sat back and thought over this new information. With that he got out of the bath and went to find his bed.
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Ian finished with the compress and fed the last of the horses, apologising for being late. They accepted the apology, as they all knew what it was to be in pain and didn't hold it against the newcomer.
Having finally finished, Ian curled up in a spare stall and fell asleep. Unaware of the intense scrutiny coming from the other side of the stable.
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Condor couldn't believe what he had seen. Not only did the boy speak to the horses but the horses answered! The boy has very strong animal Mindspeach and didn't seem to have a problem using it. No wonder the boy treated him as if he understood! Every horse here could understand him with a gift that strong. It was a wonder no one had picked up on the boys abilities before. Condor had a lot to tell his chosen bet he didn't want to wake Jadrek. They had both been hard pressed by the storm and Jadrek needed sleep. He would just have to be informed of this when he woke in the morning. For now it was best to get some sleep.
Chapter 2.
"Come on I'll get you settled in," Ian said to the companion. "I'll give you a brush down, feed you and then see to your leg. Sound ok?"
The companion -Condor- nodded and walked into an empty stall and turned to face Ian.
"You know the routine2 Ian laughed as he lifted a curry comb and walked over. He removed saddle and bridle and set to cleaning the companion.
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
"Will that be all herald?" Harold asked as Jadrek slid into the warm bath.
"Yes thanks" he replied hoping the man would withdraw which thankfully he did.
Jadrek thought
Gently he sent out a thought. # Condor? Everything ok? #
#Fine# came the sleepy reply. # The boy Ian finished brushing me down and is putting out a generous portion of grain. #
# I'll leave you to eat then. See you in the morning. You never know maybe the storm will blow over by then. #
# I wouldn't bet on it chosen. Get some sleep. #
Reassured that Condor was well cared for Jadrek relaxed completely into the bath.
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
"Ok. That's you clean and fed, lets have a look at that leg" Ian said to Condor. "If you could hold still please?" He reached for the leg, which looked red and swollen and gently ran his hand over it. He wasn't surprised when Condor didn't move because he was used to the horses doing as he asked. "This needs a compress" he stated and went to the back of the stable to fix one.
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Condor was confused. Very few heralds passed this way and fewer stopped yet this young boy acted like he had worked with companions his whole life. He told Condor what he was doing, why he was doing it and asked him to co- operate. He would have to keep an eye on the boy.
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"This might sting a little when it goes on but it'll help. My ma taught me before she died. I'll tie this on and leave it till morning. Your leg will be good as new." Ian spoke as he started to put the compress in place and tie it to stop it moving.
Condor wondered how much the boy knew. The leg was bad and would take close to a week to heal which was why he and Jadrek were in foul moods. Time was of the essence on this mission and he had to get injured. He was jarred out of his thoughts with a sudden realisation.
#The boys 'healing' me! # He sent to his chosen. #The boy doesn't even realise he's doing it. He's strong! #
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Jadrek sat bolt upright in his bath. # The boys what? Healing? Without knowing? How's that possible? #
# I don't know chosen but by morning you'll never know I was injured. The boy thinks it's all down to the compress he's made up. #
# I'll need to think on this. # Jadrek sent. # He should be taken to the local temple for training but we really can't afford the delay. We're behind schedule as it is. #
# I know chosen. No point worrying about it now. We could send a message to Haven and let them know. Healers that can work on companions are always needed. We can decide more in the morning. #
# Your right. Now we both need some sleep. #
Jadrek sat back and thought over this new information. With that he got out of the bath and went to find his bed.
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Ian finished with the compress and fed the last of the horses, apologising for being late. They accepted the apology, as they all knew what it was to be in pain and didn't hold it against the newcomer.
Having finally finished, Ian curled up in a spare stall and fell asleep. Unaware of the intense scrutiny coming from the other side of the stable.
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Condor couldn't believe what he had seen. Not only did the boy speak to the horses but the horses answered! The boy has very strong animal Mindspeach and didn't seem to have a problem using it. No wonder the boy treated him as if he understood! Every horse here could understand him with a gift that strong. It was a wonder no one had picked up on the boys abilities before. Condor had a lot to tell his chosen bet he didn't want to wake Jadrek. They had both been hard pressed by the storm and Jadrek needed sleep. He would just have to be informed of this when he woke in the morning. For now it was best to get some sleep.