[private] Not All That Glitters is Gold[Jack and Phoebus]

[Phoebus]

Phoebus lets out a heavy sigh as he watches his mother's eyes well with tears. When she leans upon him, he moves his head to nuzzle her cheek. His heart swells feeling his mother's delicate touch again, and he can't help but acknowledge that the last time they had embraced, he was much shorter than her. She had wrapped her neck around him, pulled him to her chest, probably over something silly - now it was he that comforted her. "He's smart, but we're not to be underestimated. We will find him, and the twins." Phoebus reassures as Aurora pulls away from his warmth, cantering towards a furious Jack. Phoebus isn't much for dramatics, but he understands Jack's rage. It is a feeling he knows all too well - the anger that boils up inside him when you're just too late, when you're helpless and hopeless. He doesn't know Jack well, but he empathizes with him.

He makes no rush to follow them, allowing his mother and Jack to have their time to process what has happened. However, he does allow himself to point his ear forward, listening in on their conversation. He knew he'd been gone for so long...all he wanted to do was help his mother and make up for what he had put her through. 

Phoebus takes note of Jack's words. It seemed that the colt - his brother - was smart enough to realize this Zain character was not to be trusted. Perhaps he would be smart enough to protect his - their - sister. Phoebus does let out a sarcastic snort at the idea that anywhere in this land was safe. Everything here was fickle, and to be naive enough to think imaginary borders kept horses safe was laughable. Phoebus doesn't say anything though, only nods at Jack's suggestion of moving towards the Pangean border. 

Night falls upon them quickly, but they reach the border before the stars fully overtake the night sky. Phoebus wants to proceed, his armor illuminating their pathway, but he stops when Jack mentions finding a common meeting ground. The boy of fire looks to the worn pathway, then back to his mother and Jack. There wasn't much around but rocks and Phoebus was getting antsy. The longer they waited, the further Zain could take the twins away. Phoebus looks around until he finds a single, lonely dogwood about a yard off the pathway. "There," He says, moving towards it. "The only tree for miles, I'd think. We can meet here if something happens." 


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