For a second Arven could not help but be reminded of an old friend (and lover) of his, who'd gazed up at the stars and wished she could venture from Planet Earth and out into the universe. The world had not been enough for her; but it was for Arven.

Dove took his hand and nipped down nimbly from her horse, but Arven did not let go or move away when she was grounded. In fact he moved a little closer, thumb running lightly over the top of her hand, watching the forest's reflection in her eyes —

Only to be distracted as Virgil hopped down and started nosing at a clump of ferns. "Looks like our friend wants to explore, if you don't mind? Not to worry; he'll stay close."