any, this is the light that shines

[Joscelin]

The snake had not phased the red filly, nor had it occurred to her that it might surprise Ramiel. She has seen many of the sinuous creatures. Her curiosity had led her to explore many odd nooks and crannies that had contained a great number of unusual creatures. She has been fortunate to avoid any bites thus far (not that she realizes the dangers she is putting her small white muzzle in every time she sticks it somewhere she should not). And when the snake slithers past them, she barely flicks a glance at it. So when the black colt makes his exclamation, she only shrugs before stating (what she believes to be) the obvious.

That’s why it’s fun.

After their race up the thickly forested hill, Joscelin releases a breath she did not realize she had been holding. A thrill courses through her as she holds the equally golden gaze of the large cat. Fear is curiously absent within her, the only emotion flooding her veins a heady mixture excitement and adrenaline. A laugh bursts from her lips as she brushes off her brother’s overprotective sentiment. The cat, prepared to pounce as it is, seems put off for just a moment by the filly’s sudden rush of laughter.

Leaping into the air, she streaks to other side of the great feline, causing its intense gaze to follow her around. Landing, she dashes in, offering a teasing strike against the beast before once again bursting into the air. The cat, growling, bats at her with one large paw, missing by several feet.

How about you run? I’m sure I can keep it entertained.

With a broad grin and another bout of delighted laughter, she darts in once again. Teasing the ferocious cat with playful strikes, she waits until its attention is once again focused on her before quickly retreating to the sky.

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