Just when he began to think there was only cruel in the world, her soft voice was there to reassure him there was some good. A gentle caress of her muzzle along his back brings a smile to his maw. Happily, he nods his head in agreement to her search for something to drink. Nearly forgetting his question of his mother whereabouts and the mares vague answer.
He bounds after her. Flapping his leather-bound wings widely. They feel heavy and awkward at his sides but he must learn to control them. Having been cooped up in a dark cave has crippled him. Where muscle should have been forming was nothing but skin and bones.
With an excited squeal, he darts past her. Legs abnormally bowed like that of a day old foal. He kicks high with his rear hooves then lunges into the air with his front when they land again. Tossing his head about with a wild flare. He was happy to be out and about.
She leads even though he is ahead of her. Blue eyes watching for which direction she leans next. Another dash here and there is made before she is standing near a clear brook. Somewhere between the cavern opening and here at the stream he had found his courage. Rushing up to the edge of the water, he stops just an inch from it's variable location. Tucking his nose to his chest, he looks down at the shimmering reflection. Someone was staring at him from the other side! He snorts, they snort too. "Hey! Stop that." He huffs. Upon looking closer he notices this pony has wings too! Wings just like his! He flaps his wings wildly and his reflection mimics him. With brow furrowed in confusion, he lowers his nose to the waters surface. Hovering just about it. This wasn't another pony! It was him. He giggles at himself. Hopping forwards his hooves break the waters surface. Sending droplets of water splattering in all directions.
His body shakes the cool water from his hide before he turns to see Amore watching ever so patiently. "What's this?" He looks down to the water he was wading in. His attention on the subject is cut short as he hears voices coming from near the cave. Blue eyes rising to view where or who was causing the commotion. Quickly he retreats from the water and to Amorettes side. A concerned press of his muzzle was given to her knee...
@[Amorette] I figured we could meld this into the drama thread so we can start a new one at current timeline
