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Indri was practicing. They hadn't thought themselves capable of learning the martial arts that Xaijin taught when they first met. Even now, they didn't know why she kept calling for more lessons. Indri practiced every day, but they never felt they were improving. Xaijin said they were, but Indri didn't see it. Of course, they knew that might just be because they couldn't imagine ever actually fighting anyone. The training might as well just be exercise for how much they were going to use it in the "real world."

Indri smiled dryly to themself. They weren't very good at standing up for themself. When someone shouted, they grew fearful and backed away. They had never seriously been attacked, but they imagined themself reacting about the same way. They weren't a fighter and they knew that, but they just hoped that Xaijin wouldn't be disappointed to find out there were some things she couldn't teach.

Even in the chill and the damp mist, Indri was still sweating. Thirsty, they made their way over to their usual river watering spot. As they approached, they were surprised to see someone already there, a lovely mare with fascinating wings.

"H-hello," they said, stammering in surprise.

"Oh no," said Indri quickly, trying to set the mare at ease. "I don't have a herd. I just live nearby, near my brother and his lifemate." They had reconnected with Syri after years of absence, and couldn't be happier. It was lonely sometimes to be without a mate when their brother was often so busy with his, but Indri wasn't bitter-hearted about it. They were just happy that their brother had found someone to care for.