Grouse Thicket You're too bright, lower them rays Sunshine

The listened with interest and watched as he moved. She didn't so much as flinch at his touch, letting him guide her until her eyes settled on the star, bright and proud. His words seemed to melt away as her heart become a tidal wave, beating against her ribs as she realised how close his form had sidled to her. His muzzle under her chin.
It was in that moment she took a deep breath and made her silent wish.
A wish from a fallen ray of light that still shone through the hardships she'd endured from the ground.

When Laroche pulled away, she tilted her eyes to him, wide without fear. Like she was only now seeing the world in its true light. And she still loved it; good and bad.
One day, that will change forever.
But for now, the nieve girl could dream of a perfect world with a happy family. It was all she wanted.

"Everyone deserves to be happy Laroche -- most of all those who are hurt."
And with that, she turned and led the man to her family.