And at once I knew, I was not magnificent [Any/All]

[Ledger]

It seems Magnus has heard his son’s request and in response he releases the clouds of their heavy burdens. The snowflakes fall silently, calmly. Shivering slightly as they begin to cling to his fur, shaking his head as one comes to rest on the tip of his muzzle. Suddenly he is not alone, a mute stranger coming to join him. She seems worn out, too thin and yet too fat in the middle at the same time. Hollow. Tarnished eyes expressing betrayal and lostness. Like nothing was left inside. Nobody was home. His gold flecked eyes gaze at her questioningly and when she simply stands and says nothing, he gives her a small smile and says nothing either. He didn’t mind the company, finding that he preferred her simple way instead of the chit chat. So they watch the snow fall together and he wonders if this is what normal companionship is. Being together but not saying a word and it’s all fine, just fine. Out of instinct he finds his larger body moving closer to hers, offering her warmth should she want it. And then a call breaks through the stillness, jolting him slightly out of the hazy peacefulness that the snow, silence, and mare had created for him. She is young, barely a yearling at that and she exudes youthfulness as she bounds over the drifts with ease. Accusation in her eyes and suspicion in her voice. ”I’m Ledger.” He responds gruffly, having not used his voice in quiet sometime as he made his way back to his homeland. ”I lived here awhile ago..” How long ago? Time was confusing to him. ”I’m back now if the Gates will have me.” L E D G E R