Dynaviir watched Niniel and Doienwei for a while, glad to see Niniel smiling. He had seen so few smiles in his life. But he treasured them when they came, and he wished for the peace a smile could bring. He didn't want to hide behind fake smiles anymore. But he was glad, for as he smiled now in the stables he did not need to pretend.
Doienwei seemed to neigh a little more, and she moved her head around to see her master. Again another smile seemed to spread on her face, as if now at peace by her master's joy. She didn't fidget as Niniel stroked her.
Dynaviir now remembered a question. "Do you have a pony?" he asked, without needing to force a smile. "You seem to be good with her, Niniel."
Suddenly he felt the wind blow on his face as he finished, and he looked up. It was coming at an odd angle to enter the stables, but he was glad for the cool air. It was dark now, but he hadn't realised how dark until now. He looked up at what he could see of the sky and saw the stars shining and casting light below. It reminded him of a more peaceful memory, long ago.
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