They were lost amid the foliage surrounding the lake when it happened. A figure descending from the heavens, and the equine of dark hues simply tilted their head upwards, a low hum resonating from their chest as they watched the beautiful display of flight with an appreciative eye. A part of them always wondered what it would be like to soar above the lands, yet they were well aware that such a thing would never come to pass for them, and were hardly displeased with their life. It did not stop them from enjoying the spectacle of airborn men and beasts in any regard, however, and if anything only increased the enjoyment of the view.
They turned their gaze upwards from where they allowed themselves to nibble on the ends of a cattail, pulling the plant into their mouth and chewing contentedly as they watched before their gaze flicked back down to the ground, seeking out another plant to munch upon. They weren't the tastiest of morsels, but they were hungry and didn't feel like kicking up too much of a fuss when there was perfectly acceptable food right there in front of them.
They idly watched from their shaded cover behind the foliage as the strange pegasus took to the waters, seeming to relax into their embrace like how the other equine in the vicinity was quite calmly reclined upon the soft ground as they chewed. Their emerald hooves lay crossed before them, looking almost regal in their relaxed posture. Except there was nothing regal about them, save for the easy air of confidence about them, that was all they had to their name.
And it was that very same ease in their place in life that led them to only turn a curious eye, and a twitch of an interested ear at the arrival of another, one whose face was not yet known, but was distantly familiar as if seen at the edge of sight from a far distance. Their nostrils twitched lightly at the distinctive scent of Denocte which drifted silently towards them. Ah, another member of the Court. As of yet not one they had had the pleasure of meeting, but it seemed that was soon to change.
And yet, they allowed themselves to take only a deep breath as they swallowed their morsel, tongue mapping out the familiar patterns of their lips as they gave a soft sigh of contentment, watching as the unfamiliar member of the family approached the stranger unknown to them both.
"Greetings, Comrade. What brings you to Denocte? I have not seen you before."
Coupled with a snort, my my, someone seemed a little guarded. The equine allowed a small hint of a smile to quirk at their lips, no doubt the other was only doing his job, whatever such a thing may be, but it still amused some portion of them to see the man acting so suspiciously to one who had shown no intention of harm, and had only been enjoying the waters. Or perhaps not, the world was fickle that way.
...Except for the fact that it seemed the stranger had retaliated with a biting flare of aggression himself when confronted by a strange figure. Not exactly an unwarranted reaction to being so suddenly approached, but nonetheless...
Alas, men and their aggressive pride could be so troublesome.
Best to intervene before someone started throwing blows. (Most likely the water one from the looks of things.)
Giving a sigh loud enough to be heard, one of contentment only meant to announce their presence in an easy manner, the equine set about rising from their reclined posture, allowing themselves a moment after announcing their presence to stretch and display nothing short of relaxation and contentment, not an ounce of battle lining their figure as they stepped forwards to bring themselves to the water line.
They turned their head to take in the two as of yet unknown to them as they approached, walking calmly as they came closer and closer to the edge of the cool liquid. The halted only as their forehooves were enveloped in the delicate touch of the lake, and a soft smile broke upon their features.
Just large enough to expose a hint of teeth, they bowed their head in greeting to both and their eyes slid shut while they did so. They lifted their visage back up once more, eyes not quite half-lidded but speaking of an ease in countenance. They said not a thing, staying a respectful distance back from both so as not to intrude upon personal space nor make either feel threatened, but they only waited for the conversation to continue, not wishing to speak so rudely when a question had been asked and was waiting for a response.
@Polunin @Rostislav
OOC: Allow me to just slide on in here
