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The soft whinny that filtered through the Edge’s mists was young. And it was that youth that drew the Elephant’s brisk steps towards the borders, mild concern and moderate curiosity weaving through his ribs. Why was a foal calling at their borders? There were a few reasons that flashed through the King’s mind, and none of them were good. An injured mother? Abandonment? Lost?
But, by the time his quick, long steps found the source of the youthful call, there was already a gathering around the new filly. Navy eyes skim over Tilney, Maude, Erthe—though they linger on his son, Zubari as his son was closely admiring the new filly’s wings. His black-rimmed ears sweep forward, a knowing grin spreading across his features as his darkly spotted son complimented the new girl—’Verro’, he called her.
Nerver had he seen his son so… light. Zubari was usually snappy, dark, and manipulative to those around him. But with this filly… His eyes, lightening at seeing such things interactions unfold, shifted to study the winged, antlered Verro. She was young, no more than two seasons, but her violet eyes jumped out from beneath her pale, foal-fuzz forelock. Youthful prettiness whispered at adult beauty. And her countenance promised kindness, as she placed a feather amid his son’s messy black mane.
He came to stand alongside Erthe, though his eyes sought to share a knowing grin with Tilney—two fathers understanding the beginning of a boy’s first infatuation. Both Tilney and Tembovu were privy to such things (thoughts of Arah and Mara slipping through his mind). But then he bumped his great shoulder against Erthe’s cool, feathered, pearlescent one, “What do you think, Erthe? Should we let her in?” His murmur, grin, and accompanying wink was filled with a father’s mischief.
And then he turned his attention to Verro, “You may join our herd only if you allow my son, Zubari to escort you on a tour. We can’t have a young filly getting lost.” His lopsided smile was warm, eyes laughing with mirth, “Welcome to the Edge, Verro.”
Late Tembo, but he wanted to meet Verro! :D
@Verro @Zubari @Tilney
Please tag Tembovu.
