Arcana's heart is swollen with love, love for the filly she just labored to bear, and the stallion that keeps her dreams sweet at night. Adoring eyes observe their first interaction. She remains still and silent, afraid to spoil this perfect moment.

Indira's lips close post-yawn and her heavy eyelids finally begin to droop. She heaves a sigh, her only response to her father's questions. The nudge to her snout spurs her into motion. The filly backpedals until her little rump collides with her mother's soft belly. Safe in Arcana's shadow, Indira's long legs collapse beneath her. In an ungainly heap, she falls to the ground. There is a bit of fidgeting until she can arrange her long legs into a comfortable position, but soon she quiets. It doesn't take long for Indira to fall asleep, curled up in a ball under Arcana.

Arcana keeps a close eye on her daughter. Like Orhan, her attention is rapt upon the delicate new life among them. It takes her a moment to realize that Orhan is talking to her now. Her strange ears fix on him and her eyes widen in surprise. This is a question no stallion has ever asked her before, not even Norman. Arcana was a maiden and bore him a hefty colt. It wasn't easy. Not once was he sympathetic or even thankful for the gift she gave him. Orhan will never cease to amaze her. What did Arcana do to deserve such happiness now?

"Wonderful, Orhan." Arcana's wears a warm smile. "I'm just glad our little girl is healthy." Arcana doesn't ask for much. Orhan has done all that he needs by being present, and showing concern. Knowing that he cares is enough to keep Arcana's heart beating a happy rhythm in her chest.

OOC: We can end this thread here I think. I'd like to start a new one as soon as I finish some new layouts for these two. ^^