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#23

06-23-2013, 06:15 PM

The change in Knox is sudden and rather startling and I'm not dense enough not to notice it. My breathing becomes shallow as I turn my gaze to him and watch him as he seems to battle with himself. I should not have begun to talk about my mother's moral code, especially to someone as troubled as him. Maybe at another time when he is less troubled. Yes, I have faith that he will find himself. His light will lead him down the path of goodness, though the darkness will always nip at his heels. So long as he has his light with him he will be good.

I nuzzle Manhattan and smile when he whinnies and laughs. I think it's ridiculous, too, that my mother lived in a tree for most of her life. The trees must have been massive, for my mother is no dainty little mare. My gaze followed my new-found companion as he rests his bulk against the wall of the outcropping that sheltered us from the rain and I lift my head as Manhattan jumps up to be closer to Knox. They look comfortable, I must admit, and they will be warm when darkness falls. It's going to be a cool night because of the rain, and a little warmth doesn't sound half bad.

I gather my legs and heft myself from the ground, stopping only to shake the dust from my coat, then I wander closer to Knox. He is warmth. My dark sides brush gently against his own as I nestle in close to him, hoping he doesn't mind that I want to share the same warmth he offers his companion. I'll be gone in the morning, I tell myself, as my head drops and my muzzle nearly touches the ground. Already my eyelids feel heavy and I welcome sleep openly.

For the first time in months I can sleep comfortably knowing that I have someone beside me. Maybe my dreams won't leave me feeling hollow with loneliness.

"Goodnight, Knox."