Bonding Quote by Robin McKinley
““It was Ebon's turn now, and he stepped forward and gave the pegasus' great clarion neigh -- far more like a trumpet than a horse's neigh; hollow bones are wonderful for resonance -- and swept his wings forward to touch, or almost touch, his alula-hands to her temples before he gave his own speech, in the half-humming, half-whuffling syllables the pegasi made when they spoke aloud, only she could understand what he was saying in silent speech. The words were just as stiff and silly (she was rather relieved to discover) as the ones she'd had to say. He stopped whuffling and added, I was going to say, hee ho, ho hee, your wings are too short, you'll never catch me, but my dad said he was going to be listening and I'd better get it right. I guess since you can hear too it's good that I did. ””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Pegasus Whisperer, 1995
A fantastical scene where a character communicates with a Pegasus using a blend of speech and magical resonance, highlighting wonder and playful absurdity
In simple terms: A magical creature speaks in a funny, resonant way
Key Takeaway
Embrace imagination and humor in storytelling
Themes
fantasy
communication
humor
Mood
playful
whimsical
Type
literary
entertaining
When to use this quote
- children's storytime
- fantasy writing
- role‑playing games
Key Concepts
mythical creatures
magical language
creative storytelling
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the Pegasus’s speech reveal about communication?
- How does humor affect mythic narratives?
A Different Perspective
The whimsical tone may obscure deeper themes of connection
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