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Nagual turned back to the mare, her ears drooped along her head in regret. "I am sorry about that. If I could change it, or show you otherwise, I definitely would. Unfortunately, I cannot even travel as far as you can in a certain time period, due to a lack of wings. Surely, whereever I can go, you could go faster and sooner."

Cheering up with her words, the filly smiled again, "But it is not the way to live... reflecting on things we cannot change. Wouldn't it be better to enjoy the time you have instead of thinking of 'have nots'?"

Sheer curiousity seemed to consume the young foal as his eyes gazed upon the winged Soquili. His mind swirled in the different thoughts, wondering how she came to be in such a way. The only time he interacted with something with wings, was when he found a few birds that had fallen from their nest one day. He approached them in a slow manner, and all he could remember were their frantic cries and chirps of fear. He lifted the birds up upon his nose and brought them slowly up upon a low-level branch, leaving them there so that their parents had a better chance in finding them. Dyre never knew what happened to those birds; but that sparking memory made him even more interested in this female Soquili. With an excited yet careful swish of his tail, he stomped his muddy front hooves upon the ground, nodding happily.

"You're .. welcome!" He grinned in a proud manner, still staring somewhat fixatedly upon her wings. With a slight tilt of his head, he moved a bit to get a better look at them. His mouth was held open a bit, and his words escaped slowly. "Are you ... part bird?" He questioned innocently. "Cause .. if you are .. could you tell those two other birds I hope they're okay? I just want to make sure they're alright." The innocence of his words was overwhelming, he generally thought that most people knew what he was talking about, without having to explain himself. Afterall, he had mostly been around his parents and whatnot for such a long time - and they always knew what was going on with him. He looked to her with large, curious eyes - wanting to know about her, and about the two little friends he tried to help that day.

This reaction was not what he was expecting, unfortunately. For some reason in the back of his mind he knew that he should not have said anything, but his undying curiosity that seems to plague almost all youths encouraged him to question her. He glanced downwards towards the ground, where he had stomped it before, and he lightly grazed the tip of his hoof across the grass, as to apologize for being too fierce. He wasn't a confused and rude foal, he was just a little too curious, and he pressed himself on as if he had no fear - to discover what information he wanted to know. But what he did know right now - was that this female seemed rather hurt and uncomfortable. Yet he had no idea why.

He would bring his head up slowly once more, letting that genuine smile return to his face. With a quick shake from left to right, he whinnied and took a few steps backwards. "Nevermind." He said rather cheerfully, as he bowed his head a bit. "My name is Dyre! .. Would you like to come play?" He queried, and, pausing just for a moment -he seemed to wait for her answer ... But instead, he took this opportunity to dash towards the water's edge yet again. He immediately jumped towards the rocky and sandy surface, frolicking in a merry manner; kicking up tiny stones and mini shells, letting the water splash in every direction. He waded into the water a bit further, just so it barely went beneath his kneecap, and he continued to play. He only took a mere moment to turn back and to see if the girl would accompany him.

Nagual followed in after the Kalona. The water clung to her in a much less graceful manner. The filly looked like a drowned rat where the water clung. She ignored it, not really knowing what she looked like at the moment; nor did she really care.

"The second? I would imagine more. Are the incredible differences that bad to them that they cannot see the beauty? Regardless, the loss is on their part, not yours." She dropped her head and took a sip of water, relishing the feel of the freshfully cold water as it trickled down her throat.

Nagual lifted her head and turned to the mare when she heard the unexpected 'thank you'. Water dripped from her whiskers. The current curled around her legs and the wind tossled her short mane and tail.

The filly gave an impish smile, her eyes twinkling, "Well Izusa, miss Kalona currently of nearby the Kawani Village.... should I fear you because of your differences?"

Somewhere around the other side of the lake a young woman stepped out from the woods. Looking across the glistening water,the blinding sun reflecting a mid afternon shine, she saw many beautiful soquilis enjoying themselves under the sun. The sight was breath taking, such grace and spirit each one showed. She knew that she should never even try to interact with these gorgeous creatures because none were familier to her but just looking at them filled her heart with happiness.

Tadewi was her name and having come here for some to relax she very quietly and carefully edged her was down onto some rocks jutting out into the lake. Makeing sure to stay a large differance away from the majestic animals she set herself down letting her shoeless feet dangle over gently stroking the water.

For a while she just let the warm sun soak gentally into her skin. Soon after however she carfully pulled out a wooden flute her sister had made fir her and gentily started to play a simple relaxing melody. Letting the harmonious notes filler her soal and the gracious breeze play in her hair she sat continuing her rhapsody.

A nicker of laughter was given, as Dyre dunked his head into the water for a moment. Het let his head swish around, and be taken by the slight force of weight from the liquid - then he quickly reared it back up. A stream of glittering water glistened through the air, like an arrow pointing behind him, as he pulled his head towards the lower end of his neck. With a grin, and a glance being shot at her, he shook his head from left to right, attempting to rid it of as much water as possible. He was amused by her questions, and by her name. It was very unique, he liked it.

"Play .. You know," He nodded, then stomped his hoof playfully in the water, creating another glorious splash. "Have a little fun!" With that, he kicked his legs in the water, and started going in circles. He felt so refreshed around the life giving liquid, after all, he grew up around a watersource himself. He harrowed his lush green eyes, still smiling; he could sense that she was becoming somewhat used to the water. "Maize ... I like that. I'll remember it."

Then suddenly, he brought his head up straight - in an attentive manner. His ears perked upwards, then to the right, towards the crowded forest. It was as if he heard something - something calling him back. His vision softened as he looked back to Maize. "I'm sorry.. But I have to go. I promise you I will return. And then we'll play." He smirked. He hesitated a moment, as if waiting for a response - then he jutted out of the water, trickles and droplettes following him with his fast pace. Hooves thudded against the wet and softened earth - but soon he was gone, just another shadow amongst the trees.