down the rabbit hole

ROSCORRO He really shouldn't wander off from his herd. He should stay within the Eastern Flats where he could be easily reached should he be needed. They were so small, so young. Was it really right for him to venture off when his leadership was needed most? Truthfully, probably not. But it had been a little while since he had ventured outside the walls of his home and the dragon-kin was feeling a little stir crazy. He wasn't meant to be cooped up for long periods of time. Even within the confines of the tunnels he had been able to roam. His powerful wings had made the trip to the portal far shorter than had he traveled upon land. Though their territory was conveniently close to the portal. But not so close one would feel on edge. It would be easier for new horses to find, and given the uniqueness of the city, easy to recognize. Mountains and forests could all end up looking the same if you didn't know what you were looking for. His first entrance into the land had him seeing mountains for the first time. And trees, and clouds, and basically everything that wouldn't be found inside a large network of caves and tunnels. It had taken him a few days to grow used to the sun, his eyes had never felt its touch and they had not handled it well. But other than that and some other discomforts (like freezing cold weather that nearly killed him), he had found joy in his discoveries. He held a deep appreciation for everything around him. Things other may take for granite, he cherished. He was grateful for his parents sending him here. Their endeavor to kill him had freed him instead. He had come to love this world and all of its faults. He was probably one of the few, if not the only one who entered this land willingly, and he hoped to ease the fears of those who had be thrust into the world without warning. Hope that one day they would come to love this world. He still held a reverence when moving through the portal. Though the eyes had never made a move to harm him, not since his trial, he was still cautious of them. This place seemed to breath the with the tainted magic that stole magic and altered bodies. Caution was always necessary especially when you throw in confused and scared horses who may or may not have powers to kill him with one shot. Given his looks he couldn't blame any if they tried. Though luckily it hadn't yet. As he walked he became away of another moving towards him. He did not recognize the scent of the other as it drifted his way. They would not know him. "Hello there!" He called out, alerting the other to his presence long before he'd see him. Best not have the fellow running into him and nearly having a heart attack. His voice was friendly and upbeat. he loved meeting new people. "Are you lost?" "Talk." I may not be the most important person in your life. I just hope when you hear my name, You smile and say "That's my friend!"

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