James grinned up at his mentor and huffed gently, "Ari, I think. He gave the idea, at least. But I will! To both the collection and the rock. Thank you."

The horse (for he was nearing his full size by now, nearly 16 hands in height. He was certainly tall, and growing into his features, though his face was still vaguely coltish, with big eyes and a small nose. Innocent.

"Rest sounds good... would you be joining me or is this where we part ways?" he asked, definitely not opposed to company (or a napping buddy).

@Pride

Pride gave a nod, more a deep incline, of his head.

"Perhaps Ari is also very wise, then. And I can join you for a time, though I cannot stay for that long." He had some plans, but that said, his muscles were certainly demanding a nap.

His tail flicked, and he ambled past, peering around for someplace at least relatively soft to rest; and when he found a patch of dirt near tall, jutting crystals that provided some cover, he curled up off to one side. That left James plenty of room; and he nodded again.

"It is good to see you, James. Let me know what comes of the training, hmm? I will be available to help."

exit Pride?
@James

James smiled and trotted after Pride, his head low as if to remain shorter than Pride for as long as possible before he couldn't deny his height anymore. Hanging onto the simpler times of his youth. He watched Pride lay down and followed him to the spot, turning around a few times to get a good position before flopping down right next to Pride and laying his head on the other's shoulder, sighing rather happily as he stretched out each of his legs and took up as much room as was physically possible.

"I will," he said, before closing his eyes and letting silence overtake them.

And with that... he settled down to nap.

Exit James.