she learned a lesson back there in the flames; any

[Leilan]

Leilan

Your beauty is beyond compare -
oh, if I could hear but one song from you
I shall hail thee Queen of Birds...

She is a strange one - it attracts him in a strange, platonic way - and he wants to know more about her. But she is also very closed, and whatever the feel he gets from her, he also feels that prying will get her to walk away, if not hurt him in any other possible way. She admits to not being a friendly person, and he shrugs. "You could easily be, with that kind of protection." Should one make use of her friendliness in a way she didn't like, she had the means to get away from it almost too easily, it seemed. She then apologizes for her harsh tone, and he nods to her. "Perhaps seek some friendly horses out. Watch and learn, as it were." He grins, a bit cheekily.

His answer to her question makes him shake his head. "Don't worry, I can handle a bit of neglect from your side. I know how to get attention." His eyes briefly trail the meadow around them before settling back on her. He knows they'd make quite an appearance - silver and russet gold - although the mare is obviously even more of an attention-drainer, both of them ignore whoever might be watching. He cocks his head at her and adds a knowing look. "It's good for your self-esteem, really. Come on, don't say you don't like the attention." He motions his head to the more open space, inviting her to join him. She wouldn't be here if she did not want someone to notice her. He knew that, but, did she?

there's something here that doesn't make sense
let's go and poke it with a stick

@[Cordis]