The forest was a beautiful picture of what autumn truly was, the leaves no longer green as they took on their more beautiful forms of red, orange and even yellow; nature's own form of artwork. It gave Chiant more of a reason to love her home and to finally venture out of her hideout to show it all to her newest child, Oldrik; who had yet to even meet those of the herd yet. So maybe she was a little possessive of him, but she had her reasons, it was more her trying to make sure nothing was wrong with him like her last colt she'd had. Chi didn't doubt Olaf accepting him but sometimes those with defects were always treated differently somehow, but thankfully for her Oldrik was perfectly healthy.

Thinking of her pesky boy she looks over her shoulder as she pauses on the path, watching in amusement as Oldrik reaches out to snap at a few fallen leaves only to draw his face back in disgust as he accidentally chomps down on one that ends up in his mouth; how bitter! He'd much rather spend his time sucking down his mother's milk. At that thought he lifts his head, mismatched eyes meeting his mother's own unique gaze. There was a mischievous air about the colt as he left the leaves to prance over to Chianti, bumping noses with her before trying to seem sneaky as he moves around to her side, head lowering to nuzzle under her belly. "None of that right now," Chi chides softly, pushing him away with her nose when she realizes what he is after. He pouts up at her, but she only grins down at his handsome self. Oldrik's eyes were like her own mismatched ones, though his blue eye was his left instead of the right like his mother; he had also gotten her paint pattern, just a couple patches of white on his buckskin coloring as well as a bald face that only made him more handsome in her eyes. Reaching over she nips at his tiny black tuft of forelock hanging down between his ears, making him huff and stomp off in the direction they had been heading. The action only made Chi laugh more as she quickly followed after him, slowing as he took the time to take in his surroundings.

Hmph, Oldrik had just wanted a little milk, at least it had a better taste than some of the other things his mother had tried to persuade him to try; He wasn't having it. He was a stubborn colt when he put his mind to it. Only partially aware of Chianti closely following behind him, Oldrik pushed on leading the way until his eyes catch sight of the stream that ran through the forest. With an excited squeal that startles Chi he goes charging forwards and at first Chi goes to call him back and warn him of the coldness but it was too late as the boy tosses him into the shallow water.

Chianti fights back the grin, trying to seem concerned when his shocked cry echoes around and he comes bounding out shaking like a leaf. "It's c-c-cold..", he stutters, pushing up against her even though she wants to shy away when the water gets on her not quite winter coat as well. She licks at his coat anyway, tucking him close when he doesn't protest. Meeting the others would have to wait a while it seems.