Ve followed closely behind Tiamat and her floating companion, sapphire eyes taking in her new home. With the sun nearing extinction in the sky, the light was scattered and of lilac and azure. It made the draft feel strange, like she was in another world almost. Well, she was really. Being in a herd was something that hadn't worked for her in the past. Something that, until recently, the two toned maiden hadn't really been looking forward to. However, Tiamat had been so kind and welcoming that she couldn't say no.

The trio pass a large machine, something which Vertigo had never seen before. The mare shied away slightly, her large hooves quickening to stay close to Tiamat, the only thing she knows in this strange, alien land. The blue mare picks up her pace once they've gone a ways into the Basin and, without fail, so does Vertigo. “Here is home!” The draft can tell how pleased the other being is at being within the borders of the Basin, though she doesn't quite return the excitement just yet.

Sapphire eyes take in their surroundings, which are now swallowed by lunar light. The world is quiet, though Ve doesn't feel threatened by it. It's almost...peaceful. Her dark eyes turn to Tiamat and she smiles, finally. “It's beautiful. Thank you again...you know...for offering me a place to...belong,” the Shire stammers. She returns her gaze to the woods around them, her breath swirling playfully in the chilly air.

Tiamat motions her to follow and, ever the follower, she does. At the mention of the dancing sky lights, the mare turns her gaze upwards. Ve was looking forward to that. Besides the promise of acceptance and friendship, the light show called to her. The draft returns her attention to where they're going as the ocean maiden speaks of the lake they're approaching. “It never freezes.” At the statement, Vertigo snorts in disbelief. “Really? How come?” Her voice is full of curiosity, eyes alight with wonder. They both pause at the water's edge, though where as Tiamat lowers her muzzle to drink, Ve lowers hers to nudge the surface. She watches as the water ripples, each one growing larger and larger until they're too numerous to count.

A grin spreads across her features before she drinks as well. The water is still cold, though there isn't the harsh bite of frost that one would normally find in freezing liquid. Lifting her muzzle, water dripping from her bearded chin, Vertigo returns to taking in the mountains that surround the lands. The Basin really is beautiful, so much so that she can't get enough of it, can't take in enough sights to satisfy her eyes. Turning to Tiamat she smiles, the joy reaching her eyes. She hadn't been truly happy in a long time and it felt strangely comforting to finally feel at peace with herself.

“How many others are in your...our...herd?” She grins as she rewords her question. It was starting to feel normal to say she had a home, a place to belong. Granted, that could all change in a heartbeat, but the draft felt like she should enjoy the peace while she could. It wouldn't do her any harm, after all. Resting a hind hoof, the female allows her body to relax. Two toned tail swishing around her rump, Vertigo goes back to watching the surface of the lake. The sky's reflection shimmers on the surface, fascinating the newcomer. Home...yes...she could get used to calling this place that.


"Talk."