The next few moments happened in a flurry of bursts. First was the blast of the bombs, then Orpheus's well-timed obedience, and finally the presence of another rider.
Kelpie friend.
Who is the white one?
Why is she saving the beast?
As quickly as Orpheus managed to save Dae, they dropped the rope in favor of running up to the Kelpie and white-haired woman to bark at the duo.
Land killer!
Land killer!
Land killer!
Kill the land killer.
Though Ben would have normally told the trio to relax he had his own reservations about the strange creature.
"You're the old unicorn rider," he stated as he untied the boomerang.
It made too much sense as he observed the scene unfold. She grasped the bridle and it seemed to calm from there, being tamed. The unicorn rider had become a Kelpie rider. It seemed almost too convenient.
Honestly he had to wonder if this as Meg and May's intention from the beginning. Benny was young, but not stupid and he knew that the twins were a cunning sort and the riders were far too scarce to merely throw away. They had a special power to them that nobody else could touch. Plus it would take too long to grow another pair.
He pulled out a small notebook and began sketching the image of the now-tame Kelpie, writing a few notes on the poison (thank you Lady Unicorn Rider) and then moving onto the woman herself. She, like past unicorn riders, had a formidable look about her while exhibiting a delicate aura. It reminded him of a toxic flower to be honest. Roses were too cliche
"Of course! I would never leave someone to die, especially if it is because of me. I am the queen of Languinre, Lady Serifina Constantinescu. The uni-er... kelpie behind me is Everglade. It is a pleasure to finally meet all of the other riders of this generation. And what are your names?"
He watched her curtsy.
Yeah roses were definitely not pretty enough.
"Benedict Trish," he said plainly, "and my beast should be..."
Evidently Orpheus had been following behind the Kelpie and barking at the water-horse before moving onto the owner.
Traitor!
Can we kill her?
She helped the Kelpie!
"Ah yes. That's Orpheus."