Slowly, his limbs began to strike out at the overgrown vines and shrubs that robustly bloomed in Birdsong’s warm sun, nutritious soil, and abundant water. Massive shoulders rolled with thick muscle beneath his black-slashed hide as he, with every swipe of his hooves, removed chunks of overgrowth.
Though his massive, heavy body was focused on the task at hand, his mind, ears, and eyes were focused (mostly) on the Devoted and (partly) on the silver and gold mare. To his credit, he did try to focus wholly on his Queen. But, given the situation he had stumbled into at the Endless Blue, there was only so much his paternal-driven mind could do to ignore the possible threat to his blissfully happy domicile.
Although, the kingly parts of his mind roiled, there were also a few potential threats within the Edge. So, with great mental fortitude, he focused on the black and white beauty, pausing in his digging of vines to wait for her approval to speak.
@Alysanne For cleaning and leadership info exchange!