12-30-2020, 07:49 PM
viridis
It’s already not lost on Viridis how fortunate he feels that Brilliance is the one who found him, who overheard him talking squirrel. It would be easy for someone else to make fun, to note his embarrassment, but if she notices it she makes no sign and it is a kindness he appreciates.
He had not known what to expect - returning to the land of his birth - but if it’s an environment that can foster someone like this white and gold mare, surely it cannot be so bad.
Her anecdote about being a pink squirrel and being shunned by the native squirrels makes him chuckle - the imagery alone of black, grey, and red squirrels scattering when someone brighter than them comes onto the scene. “They were probably just jealous.” He unknowingly echoes her thoughts as a smile spreads at the idea of a pink squirrel. Well, she’d definitely stand out.
When she asks if he wants to try, Viridis’ smile brightens and he nods with what he hopes isn’t too much enthusiasm. Although he is not terribly old, this prospect of something new infuses him with a youthful sort of excitement. It has been a long time since he has been a pupil and since he has stepped out of his comfort zone. And his comfort zone exclusively involves having four hooves on the ground. “Yeah, yeah I do want to try.” The hesitation shows up then and he focuses on her more intently, determined to be a good student. “How… how does it work?”
He had not known what to expect - returning to the land of his birth - but if it’s an environment that can foster someone like this white and gold mare, surely it cannot be so bad.
Her anecdote about being a pink squirrel and being shunned by the native squirrels makes him chuckle - the imagery alone of black, grey, and red squirrels scattering when someone brighter than them comes onto the scene. “They were probably just jealous.” He unknowingly echoes her thoughts as a smile spreads at the idea of a pink squirrel. Well, she’d definitely stand out.
When she asks if he wants to try, Viridis’ smile brightens and he nods with what he hopes isn’t too much enthusiasm. Although he is not terribly old, this prospect of something new infuses him with a youthful sort of excitement. It has been a long time since he has been a pupil and since he has stepped out of his comfort zone. And his comfort zone exclusively involves having four hooves on the ground. “Yeah, yeah I do want to try.” The hesitation shows up then and he focuses on her more intently, determined to be a good student. “How… how does it work?”
@[Brilliance]