Safety was something that hadn't even occurred to Picard. He was so eager to discover new things and explore new lands that he hadn't once stopped to consider that there would be dangers that lurked in the shadows. Even more so, he hadn't once stopped to consider the history of his own home and the many discoveries it had to offer. His eyes travel over the landscape that sprawled before them and for a moment he is almost perfectly still. A sort of desire began to grow within him in that moment. A desire to know more.
It only takes seconds for the prince to respond to his inquiries and when he does Picard pulls away from his inner most thoughts. A green eye shifts back to land on Obscene and with pricked ears he listens to the stallion with an almost intense focus. The way the other describes each of his discoveries and experiences draws Picard closer. His eyes widen and his wings flutter anxiously. The spotted colt hangs on to every word as his heart pounds loudly in his chest.
Silent tales of murder and death may naturally disturb most, but Picard wasn't them. Instead he found himself picturing the scenes within his mind and when Obscene pauses he says nothing. Instead he shifts his wait in eager anticipation his urge to hear more outweighing his need to ask questions.
When the stallion begins to describe happier and less dark experiences Picard's interest never wanes. Instead it remains as strong as ever and his focus never falters. His breath begins to catch in his throat and for a moment his mind is blank. He has no idea what to say. He simply knows that one day he wants to see it all for himself.
He can only imagine what it's like to see new life be born or for death to paint the earth red. "Woah," he whispers softly. Blinking he looks up at the other his lips pressed together in thought when a question follows. He takes a moment to respond yet he knew the answer before the question had even been asked. "Yes," he says with a strong confidence. "I am more than ready," it's an assurance he knew he could uphold. "I will never not want to see what the world holds."
His heart is pounding even harder in that moment in response to his confidence and excitement. "Maybe I could even bring any appropriate discoveries back home."
PICARD
"the road from legitimate suspicion to rampant
paranoia is very much shorter than we think."