Verdigris Ravine 'tis time that i fare from you

Her compliment sent a flush of warmth up his neck to his cheeks. He tucked his muzzle, fighting a pleased smile. Talis’s heart fluttered, though it felt like it stopped in his chest when S’ari asked him if he wanted to know anything about her. Of course he did. He just hoped he hadn’t come across as totally narcissistic just now…

I’d like to know everything about you, he blurted, painfully authentic. He sucked in a breath, heat crowding his throat again as he huffed a self-deprecating laugh. I mean, I suppose I could be more specific, huh? Well…

He pondered for a moment, eyes tracking over her face. He should’ve taken the opportunity to repay her compliment, he realized. Talisman kicked himself but didn’t dwell on that thought. The yearling wanted to come up with a compelling question to pose to S’ari.

You said the relationship between a parent and child can mean a lot but that you personally weren’t very close to your parents, Talis said slowly. What does that mean for your take on kids of your own?