Late. Mesec realized it as soon as he noticed the crowd that had already gathered. Teleporting would get him there faster but he was unwilling to draw attention to himself, not after the events in the Labyrinth. Lucius was still with Najya but Mesec had hurried to follow the call of the Sultana. Hurry though he did, the silver and black stallion had already missed much. He found a spot on the outskirts, near a white and brown pegasus that he had seen land just moments ago, and smiled at her faintly - they were both tardy. But though he was just about to introduce himself, his attention was grabbed by the group - no, not the group. By Ampere. His focus would always be driven to her, whatever the crowd that surrounded her, though she stood alone at the moment. Were the others afraid to stand too close to get sick? He could see the same stains on other faces around them - it was spreading. His tardiness had kept him from joining her but why all her friends should do the same baffled him - had they not all stood together in the Labyrinth, sending dagger-filled eyes to his mother?
How anyone could doubt the Gladiator and her passion for this herd and those that lived in it baffled him, why did she need to defend herself? As he had not heard the rest of the story, he sided with her instantly - snorting quietly in frustration that others seemed not to be.
Although he did not have the words to show his support, it would be foolish to speak up when he had only just arrived, he decided to do something. So he moved forward to find a spot beside Ampere, reaching out to touch her shoulder gently, before turning his gaze on the crowd. His support was quiet, for now, but undeniable. At least one found a voice to defend Ampere - the black and gold girl that had cried out Hototo’s name in the skirmish with the wolves. A small smile then, the Gladiator wasn’t so alone.
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