To hear and see Mouse again caused Skylar’s heart to soar with happiness as she had been without friends for so long, making her realize the ache had been far greater than imagined. A deep rumbling escaped her as she reached out to return the gesture Mouse had given her, brushing her muzzle against the grullo’s neck. “Mouse” she smiled in return as her golden eyes passed over her friend to see she was still in one piece and seemingly healthy. “I’ve been raising a family in the Forest, but I miss Home” she answered but could say no more as the sound of Impa approaching interrupted.


Turning her body so that she stood shoulder to shoulder with Mouse, her ears tipped forward and she held her head neutrally; barely higher than her withers despite the cool tone of the draft mare’s voice. Skylar had never heard the mare speak like such before and it startled her despite her calm stature, making her wonder if something had happened here that she had missed. Ear twisting towards Mouse’s returned greeting, the painted roan couldn’t help but feel slightly awkward at this reunion. Not knowing what to say Skylar decided to just keep quiet.