Ares Blodyn meet me halfway to your heart

Ares wasn't really sure what his companion was trying to tell him, but it sounded like a question, of that much he was sure. Maybe she was asking about the thing in his paw? He was curious about that too! What could it be? It was really pretty, glimmering in different shades of pink as the light hit it's smooth surface.

Letting his paws slide over the Platypus' smooth fur, Ares comically draped his small body over that of his new && first friend. A yawn escaped him, but his position wasn't just right for him to fall asleep. Instead, he dug his paws into the dirt, feeling his gem tingle at the contact of the cold earth.

"Listen to me."

@Destiny

No response greeted her, again. But the little one couldn't respond, it seemed... They were silent, no matter what she asked or said. But that didn't matter. Still, Destiny longed to truly see them... She felt a tingle in her nose, sticky fluid bubbling in her wide and lifeless eyes for a moment... But as the pain built she reminded herself that there was someone else here, and they were draping themselves over her back.

Destiny swung her head around as if to try and see them. Aw... Were they tired? Destiny couldn't help but open her bill in a wide smile. Maybe it was time to bring the little one back to her burrow... Then he'd be cozy and warm, and surrounded by soft mosses. Swinging her head around, Destiny tried to figure out which way lead back home.

@Ares

Ares Blodyn meet me halfway to your heart

Ares was tempted to fall asleep, but he was too excited to let himself actually drift off. Thus, with his paws in the ground, Ares let himself slide off his Momma's back, going over into a somersault.

It was clumsy && left Ares dizzy, but he laughed it off excitedly. While the world stopped turning in front of his eyes, the pup looked around at the Platypus. She seemed to be searching for something, moving her head about but her eyes were unfocused.
Bulging, even. Ares didn't think the look haunting or frightening, but even he could see that it was not comfortable.
It looked painful.

He got up && walked back to his Momma, nuzzling her bill with his snout affectionately.
What an odd pair the two made - one blind && the other mute, unable to communicate but understanding the other either way.

Ares didn't see the need to talk, but right there, he wished he could. He was slowly grasping the concept of the language, like a long lost memory resurfacing, but his throat only bobbed uselessly when he tried to speak the words outside his mind.

Growing strong.

@Destiny

Feeling the little one draped over her warm back was a pleasant feeling. He wasn't heavy and she loved the soft feel of his fuzzy baby fur. And then she felt him slide off. Destiny felt confused and a little worried for a few moments, as she turned around to poke at him with her sensitive bill. soon, she heard a little giggle, and a smile broke out on her face. She gave her own little warbling sound of amusement and relief.

Soon, she heard him scramble to his paws. Destiny mused that she'd begun to feel more of the world she was living in. By his pawsteps she knew now where he was and she wondered if maybe she could continue to grow... She was learning things from being a momma already! Destiny excitedly purred, feeling him nuzzling against her hard bill with his soft, whiskered muzzle. She tried her best to nuzzle back.

She felt like the world was becoming visible again, even though she couldn't see. It was a nice thought... the fact that she felt this able again... Even if it was only for a moment. In that instant, Destiny felt sticky fluid welling in her eyes and sharp spikes of pain running through her. She felt good. She felt... alive, again.

Who would have guessed that at the lowest point of her life, this little puppy would have made life feel worth living again?

Destiny sniffled. "I wanna show y-ya my b-burrow... you can live there with me if ya wanna. It's warm and cozy and soft 'cause I brought moss in it." she offered quietly, even though she knew now he wouldn't respond. It still felt good to talk.

@Ares

Ares Blodyn meet me halfway to your heart

A combination of great curiosity && naive trust of his Momma ( only a stranger in the end, despite how she only had good intentions ) led Ares to willingly go anywhere the Platypus would lead him.

Although he didn't understand nearly all the words the other Gembound said, he grasped the meaning behind it.
Somewhat.
Momma wanted to show him something? That was what he'd been able to make of her words, at least.

But could she lead him there?
His perception had a terminus, but he knew hers did as well. Momma could not see. Did she knew where she was going without seeing? A confusing concept to Ares, who was not yet introduced to sense-enhancing magic or the awareness of one's surroundings that most Gembounds grew to have.

So he just bared his agreement. He would follow her, wherever she led him. It wasn't like he had anywhere to be.

Growing strong.

@Destiny

Destiny had had the idea and now she was excited to show the little puppy her home. It wasn't much but it kept her safe from...things that tended to wander Polaris. she'd seen them when she first came here. Big, hulking things that seemed made of stone. Despite herself, Destiny didn't think they'd be receptive to any attempts at friendliness.

And with that in mind, she knew she wanted the pup to be safe. And she was determined to do that. Keep the little one safe. Wasn't that what a momma was for? But how could she when she was blind and might not even be there for much longer?

Destiny fretted nervously as she remained still, listening out.

Burrow. Yeah, the pup would be safe in her burrow. That was the best plan, for now. Maybe if there was more danger at hand, Destiny could go looking for someone strong to look after them both. Like Atsila! That big, kind elephant would look after them, she knew he would. A relieved sense of relaxation swept over her. First things first though. Destiny knew that her terminus was a little hollow, smack bang on the banks of the river. Maybe she could hear the river if she tried hard enough.

Her chest was flooded with a new hope, and she sucked in her breath and focused hard.

...But no matter how hard she tried to listen, she was unable to hear the lapping of those serene waters she so loved to swim in.

@Ares