Swiftwing woke early, long before the sun is set to rise from it's slumber. All around, his family lay sleeping. Swiftwing for one, slept standing up. It helped him be more aware of his surroundings, in case a predator approached his sleeping family. They all lay in cuddle piles around the field which they had settled into for the night. Swift looked at them all. Almost all his siblings had recently stared finding their lifelong mates. His mother and father were so proud, doting on each equally. Swiftwing didn't mind. Romance hadn't worked for him in the past, but he stayed focus on fitness. Anytime he thought about being alone, he'd go for a hike, or a long flight to soothe his troubles. Plus, someone had to keep a level head and watch over the family!
Tip hoofing around his family, he nudged his proghorn, Poky, surprisingly, didn't budge from her sleep. Normally she is up as early as him, ready to push him in his strength training. Swiftwing tilted a head at her, and shrugged. He decided to let her rest. If she wasn't waking up, she surely needed her sleep!
Swift headed to an area where he could start his morning ritual. A run first, then weight training by flight with a ball and chain. He had worked out most of his life. All his muscles are now thick to show his dedication. Some might mistake him for a warhorse due to how thick his muscles made him look, were it not for his standard height.
Reaching a place far enough to not disturb his family with the sound of his hooves beating the ground, Swiftwing pinned his wings tight to his sides, and started a light trot to warm up. Once his body is warm, he will run faster. Much faster. He earned his Swift name from his mother for a reason!
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Poky watched with one eye as Swiftwing stepped away for his morning run. She feigned sleep in order to move forward with a plan she had. Yesterday she had seen a wind mare in the area, alone. Poky had struck up a conversation with her, and learned she was single. From the sound of her voice, she was also lonely. Poky couldn't help but want to play match maker! She had slept on the idea, and decided that she would find Jyotsna again, and try to arrange for her and Swiftwing to meet. This family is so supportive, that even if they were to be only friends, it would help them both get more out of life. Poky grinned. More than friends would be an extra bonus!
Poky scrambled to her cloven hooves, and trotted lightly with a spring in her step, in the opposite direction of Swift, towards where she hopped the soft grey mare still was! This proghorn has an excellent sense of direction, and unless Jyotsna flew off in the middle of the night, she should be able to locate her again.