Phoebe is still with anticipation as the other mare looks her over, seemingly unaware of the silent assessment taking place. Her bright eyes are hopeful, full of an innocent light that expresses her anticipation, her wish that this lady would kindly offer her assistance and allow her to see the oceanic expanse just across the rocks. She sees no reason for her to deny the request--unless it is far trickier to travel than she originally thought it could be. Perhaps that is why she looks at her so closely, to gauge whether the girl has it in her to make the short trek without injury. As if this is true, the sunset mare straightens and draws in a deep breath, trying to make herself look as strong and sure as she suspects someone who could cross to the edge might look. It appears to do the trick; the lady agrees, and Phoebe's hopeful expression breaks out into a delighted grin. "Thank you!" she answers, clearly excited as she takes a couple dancing steps in place with an eager swish of her long tail. The moment Anandi begins to lead the way, Phoebe follows.
Her mind is too distracted by her small victory to notice the calculated way in which the pretty pale mare moves, at least until they come to the more challenging section of rocks to cross. She steps just a little to the side to see the way her leader tests each step, carefully choosing where to put her weight before fully moving forward. It is a smart thing, the young mare decides, and is quick to mimic the motions demonstrated, more often opting to place her own steps where the lady before her has already tested.
She continues in this manner, quietly focused, until she is addressed, the mare's side offered to steady her. Phoebe can't deny that the wind is strong here, pushing gently against her as if to test her balance, but she doesn't do more than accept the kind gesture with an appreciative smile, deciding to answer the following question instead. "Another land, quite far from here," she admits without caution, her attention still mostly fixated upon her footing as she continues to follow. "I think I like this place better though. I'm Phoebe, by the way. Are you from here?" Her voice raises enough to be heard over the wind as she tries to keep the conversation going.
@Anandi (Changing tenses bc it's easier this way xD)
