The Inlet was growing and he could feel the jealous gaze of Parvati. It had taken her years to gain the members she had, but his ideas in growing a herd had already gained him more members. Not just female members, but males too. He was careful not to talk about it much around Parvati even as she brought it up. The childish bickering they used to do was long gone. At least on his end and this was not the time to mess with his sister.

Parvati had lost a great deal in summer. He couldn't imagine the pain she must be in. He could only pray he would never feel that kind of pain. Which was one of the reason why his young son was constantly able to get him out of his leader duties. Ganon wanted to play and Nico often refused to allow his son to do so alone. There was a few other foals to play with, but he didn't want to miss this precious time with his child.

Today, after playing all day with his son, Nico was finally able to convince the boy to seek shelter with his mother. He could smell the difference in the air before he even notices the clouds rolling in. Nico tries to get his patrol done before the storm, but the storm clearly has other plans. It rolls in much quicker than he expects. Nico rushes to the treeline for cover as the small droplets quickly take a turn.

The sudden downpour drenches his body as he continues further into the woods. He knows one of the caves nearby should provide the shelter he needs until the storm passes. He heads for the cave opening just as visibility becomes almost nonexistent. Thankfully, he knows where he is going. Nico climbs the slippery incline as mud cakes his hooves and his hair clings tightly to his neck. The stallion grunts suddenly as one of his front legs slip and brings him down to his knee. He is able to get up quickly before his other knee gave way and continues up the incline.

As Nico emerges at the entrance to the small cave he halts. His eyes squint through strands of his forelock covering his eyes as he takes is a deep breath. "Hello?" He questions the unfamiliar smell as he breaks the thick line of rain to enter the cave. "Who are you?" He asks the champagne draft as he slides his wet body beside her normally he would never get this close without pleasantries, but this was a different circumstance. "I'm guessing the rain chased you in here too. Lucky you found the place." He smiles lightly as he attempts to shake his wet hair out of his eyes.