I guessss we could end this now with them sleeping? :O

Pride spoke while communicating his intentions through his thoughts. The bird’s extreme joy endured, and he seemed to hang off of every sound Pride made, or thought he sent. He beamed and listened intently as the white creature told him what he planned to do next. Speak, magic, worms… So many options! How would he pick? He deliberated for a moment before noticing Pride settling down. Blinking and taking in the curled figure, he was struck with a sudden realization of his own drowsiness. That seemed like a pretty good choice of action right now.

With an amount of giddy shyness, the bird hopped a little closer to the deer. He assessed the situation for a second longer, hesitating. And then with a soft inhale he would try to settle himself down next to his newfound companion, hoping to somewhat nestle against his side and share a pleasant warmth.

@Pride

Pride watched with half-lidded eyes as the chick seemed to consider his options. It was so happy that it was hard for the fawn not to feel at least a little content, via the link. Raharjo's utter joy left him with a faint sense of well-being of his own, satisfied with the little one's state and progress.

He'd have safety, now, and now he knew where water was, and food; he'd learned a few words--Pride hoped--and Pride had done his best to explain a bit of magic. Or, at least, magic's existence.

It is a lot of progress in very little time. He is doing well, he thought. And no wonder he is tired.

Quietly amused he watched Raharjo slowly edge up to him, and he did not stop him. On the contrary, when the chick nestled up close, he shifted his head from where it had been tucked along his side, to give the young one access to his flank. He waited, then curled his head back around, closing his eyes with a contented exhale. For a moment he was a baby again, himself--the world was large, and they were small, but for now at least they had one another.

ooc - if you want to do another thread at any point with a timeskip let me know? Lots of topics they could tackle, but up to you!

exit Pride ; @Raharjo