Unicorns and Foxes

He was on edge, but kept himself stil, tipping his head to catch the owner of the paws he’d heard in one large teal eye, the alert sharpness softening as he turned to face the young wolf, horned head lowering to a level with her own as he greeted her gently.

“Good evening, miss.”

She’d been standing gawking, not an unusual response, and he didn’t draw attention to it as he lifted his head again to scan the surroundings and their luminescent sheen, before moving and lowering his head to dip the tip of his horn into the middle of the glowing watercress, pulling some of the plant from the water, though not far. Normally, he considered cress to be tasty, and Wangui had used it as a poultice on a swollen knee the last time he’d banged it on a rocky out cropping, a few years past, but this glowing cress he felt would be foolish to taste test.

“I can’t say as I’ve ever seen watercress glow before. Have you?”

His great head cocked to side eye the girl to see if she had any ideas. His gentle nature was visible, even if his appearance was ethereal and fantastical, and he didn’t mind the young wolf’s company if she was willing to stay near him.

Walk ---- "Speak" ---- "Hear" ---- Think