The silvery mare's forwardness surprises him, her velvet nose softly touching his own. He find himself overcome with glee - Perhaps she will be friendly after all. Slender legs cannot help but prance excitedly, though he hastens to quiet himself to as to not appear a nuisance. Her words are a welcome song upon his ears, and the deep mahogany boy expels a sigh of relief. Fei, he thinks to himself, absorbing the name and committing her calling to memory. Though he may be young and unseasoned, he has the uncanny ability to never forget a face. So long it seems, though perhaps a mere week has passed, since the presence of a even a familiar scent has graced him with its presence. A shame it is to have to start over already so young, but the idea of new beginnings and grand adventures has not led him to consider his arrival upon the island as a detriment. Focus. He reins in his nonsensical musings not a moment too soon as she speaks again, sending a question cascading down to expectant ears. He contemplates her words before answering, watching in amusement as she shifts to peek around him. He shuffles softly to the side, widening her field of vision, before he returns an answer. "I, too, have only just arrive. I apologize for not knowing of which you speak." A slight sense of failure furrows his brow, as he does not appreciate the fact that he may give anyone a bit of disappointment. "I hail from a land of green hills and freshwater, though I could not tell you the way back if I tried. He signed softly, briefly reminiscing on the home that was left behind. Just as swiftly as he descended into reverie, he bounces back, deep coffee eyes clouding instantaneously. He allows his own gaze to briefly rove over the terrain, following her lead in being vigilant, while he squashes the cascade of memories down. Attention is ultimately commanded back upon Fei, and in doing so his usual genial demeanor slides back into place. "I assume you have only arrived as well, and that the swim was not simply for entertainment. Is everything alright? Perhaps he should have considered asking this sooner - any proper gentleman would have considered the lady's wellbeing before prattling off useless words. He sighs, barely audible, as the shadow of self doubt hovers discourteously above his head. |