How she found herself here, she'll never know. She'd gotten curious, too curious really, of the world outside the Basin. She was tired of being terrified of everything. Tired of not having anyone close to her. She wanted a friend. She wanted a best friend. It was a silly thing to want really, but Vertigo had gone her whole five years without so much as an acquaintance until recently. She'd had a taste of kindness and wanted more. Shaking her antlered head, Ve continued onward, still not really sure how or why she had made her way into this confusing place.

Her pace is slow as her sapphire eyes take in this strange part of the world. She'd gotten so used to the snow and cool air that this humid, green land was quite different. Sure, where she'd come from had greenery, but Vertigo did her best not to think about that place. She didn't want to remember the taunting and teasing she'd endured, especially when she'd discovered just how easy it was to be herself around those who actually enjoyed her company.

A strange scent reached her nostrils and the Draft halted. It was a masculine scent, at least she was assuming, but she didn't see another beast, equine or not, anywhere nearby. Her brow furrowed in concentration. Now where could this creature be? The soft sound of underbrush caused her ears to fly forward. Something was moving, though it wasn't very much. It was a slight sound, one she only heard because all was silent here. Tilting her large head, Ve allowed her dark ears to swivel around her skull, trying to catch another hint of where the sound was coming from.

Another snort escapes her, stomping a heavy hoof. Her sapphire gaze scans the forest floor around her and it's only then that she sees a peculiar sight. Paws. “What...?” Her voice is soft, almost inaudible as she questions her own vision. No, that can't be right....can it? Lowering her pale muzzle to the beast's level, Vertigo realizes that, yes, her vision hadn't failed her yet. Blinking in surprise, the large mare allows a grin to reach her features. What a peculiar thing he was!

Being ever so careful, the maiden reaches her face closer, breathing in his strange scent. Yes, this was the creature she'd sensed earlier. What was he doing here? His sleeping form seemed peaceful, save for the occasional twitch of his paws and his eyes moving beneath his lids. Not wanting to be rude, Vertigo takes a step back, her eyes never leaving the beast's form.

"Talk."

And I'll be there for you
As the world falls down