Hearing the flight of something nearby the stallion tipped his head skyward to see a bird streaking towards them. Black eyes narrowed in his direction as the bird landed upon the mare's back with ease. Apparently he was not exactly pleased to see him if this glare said anything. "Who is your friend here?" He asked curiously with a gentle gaze at the pair. He had always longed for a companion of his own but so far had been denied at all attempts to date. Well he couldn't say completely denied because he did have a temporary spirit companion gifted to him by the great bear.

Speaking of his companion, movement out of the corner of his eye caught his attention as Merou advanced through the grass eyes locked on the bird. Apparently he wasn't the only one curious as to the birds arrival. Before he could open his mouth to stop the cub he watched in horror as Merou made an attempt to jump up beside the bird to get a closer look. His jump completely failed to reach his targeted spot and instead found him crashing into Africa's leg before tumbling to the ground and rolling down a small incline. "Merou!" He found himself scolding for the cub's actions. Moving forward immediately he made his way to the cub half panicking not wanting anything to happen to him. He wasn't even sure if spirits could be hurt but he was not going to take the chance.

Lowering his crown to Merou gently relief swept over him as the cub lifted his head seeming no worse for wear. His fur was slightly tousled but he seemed completely injury free. Sighing softly as the cub ambled over to him he turned his attention back to the mare with an apologetic look. "I'm sorry, he didn't mean no harm he is just too curious sometimes..." He attempted to explain hastily as he hoped to explain what had happened. Merou seemed to sense he was in trouble and sat down between his front hooves silently casting hesitant glances between the two of them.

Shaking his head a soft exasperated chuckle escaped his lips as he once again raised his silver eyes to meet Africa's. It took a moment before he spoke again silently hoping the mare was not angered. " My name is Ciceron and this trouble maker here is Merou. I hope he did not hurt you?" He said gently thinking about how funny this whole situation had gotten. Here he was just trying to make conversation with a passerby and now it was him apologizing for the mischief of his spirit cub, Merou. Well the day was turning out to be rather interesting.