Alder had never really had as carefree life as other puppies, simply due to his more timid and cautious personality. He had watched the world carefully, and still did. None of that died in him, and he had not gained much more confident. Not at least that he could feel and see. But, the masked male had gathered more bravery then he had ever known as a clumsy puppy, but his membership and rank in Cours was not enough for him to validate being proud of himself. Pride was a bit of a mystery to him.
He didn't even see it in his brother, as he spoke of the cut being more then just that but a true scar. A story, and something for others to look at and stir curiosity. He didn't know what it was, excitement perhaps, though Alder didn't try to examine his brother's emotions and only smiled and nodded.
There was a pause after Oak's question, thinking about the answer. "Cours is different." He admitted, but then followed with a positive, "I like being with the horses they have there. Living with Haven, Princess and the pups is fun." Life had been hard without Oak and Cypress and of course their mother. But he needed to find himself, and felt that he was on the way to becoming who he was meant to be without the support that his family could give him. That support had been his only he had to lean on. Now he was standing on his own. "I hope you come to visit, I can show you around the stables." It was the place he knew best, and felt the most comfortable.
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