Green Labyrinth
There's a blur, then suddenly a tiny figure is beside him. After being momentarily taken aback by the speed at which Pippigrin managed to approach him, Volterra's tense jaws quickly lapse into a large, welcoming smile. It doesn't reach his eyes, but nothing ever does these days. A small muzzle appears in front of his own and he returns the gesture with surprising gentleness, showing the affection that he holds for his former brother of the sand. "Pippigrin, it is good to see you again." Familiar faces are always welcome in this vast land of strangers, so the tiny pegasus's presence is welcomed. It seems that the stallion speaking to Otem is set to offer no rebuke to Volterra's swift telling-off, so the beast turns his attention away from him and onto Pippigrin and the newly-arrived Iskra. The three of them here are a little section of Helovia, three sand-brothers out of their home but still together. It fills the beast's aching heart with joy to have these two precious reminders of his past here, and he is hardpressed to contain his gratitude at their very presence. His attention is drawn by Kaos's swift shouted command, and he resists the urge to pin his ears at the foul heathen. It's best to make himself scarce before he says or does something stupid. "Stay safe, you two," he says to Pip and Iskra. "If you are ever in trouble or in need of help, do not hesitate to summon me. The Throat lives on in us - it is important that we all stay strong." He might no longer be a Sultan in name, but he will always be one in nature. He nods his massive head to his children present, and casts a final wary glance at the man who had been speaking to Otem; he intends to slip away immediately but instead finds himself lingering for a moment, waiting to see if anything else happens before he takes his leave. |
Talks to Iskra and Pippigrin
