Birfday Horse Provides Excerpt of next chapter.

Flit was tentative, biting his lower lip as he sat up. “I...” He looked up at Fear with watery eyes. “I might've gotten in a little in over my head. I scavenged in the Maneami Manifesto's territory because I was looking to make the big caps. You know how it is, right?”

“I do,” Fear grinned. “And now you're worried they're going to come for you. That someone saw you. Knows who you are and is going to hunt you down, yeah?”

“Yeah...” Flitter admitted with a lifted shoulder. Adjusting himself. Staring at the ground.

“Try not to worry too much. What happens will happen. What matters is you pushed your limits. Try not to focus too much on the fright, otherwise you won't be able to think of solutions. You're a smart, capable colt. You just need to apply yourself to the situation.”

“And how am I supposed to do that!?” Flit demanded.

“Well I don't think you have the time to be learning shadow walking, so that's a no-go.” Fear hummed, grinning from ear to ear. “But you still have your mouth, your legs, your horn, your gun, and your crowbar. All you have to do is figure out how to use them.”

“And how am I supposed to use them?” Flit was angry, not getting answers just riddles!

“Apologize, run, maybe go to another city. Or, who knows? Maybe learn to talk your way out of situations. Hype yourself up. Tell them they'd be lucky to have you on their side. Try to make yourself out to be a big tough stallion on commission. More experienced than you are. Anyone can be charismatic if they just take a role and adhere to it with all their heart. It's all about acting.”

“Acting...?” Flit questioned, his eyes glazing.

“Yeah. Nothing more to it than just exuding presence, exuding atmosphere. And you do that by acting a certain way. It takes practice, but anyone can do it once they figure out how. It's different for most creatures.” Fear sat on his haunches, throwing his forelegs out wide, gesturing magnificence.

Flitter looked down, deep in thought. “I guess... I guess I could try that?”

“Try not to get yourself killed, Flit. I'm sure you can do it. Just remember to not let power go to your head...” a light flicked on in Fear's eyes as he realized he was saying the same things others had said to him. “And you can let yourself get as incredible as you want to be.” He gently ruffled Flitter's mane. “But right now I gotta get going. There're a few other things I have to do before the night is over. I'm sure you'll remember the important parts of this dream when you wake up.”

Flitter was disappointed, showing genuine vulnerability for the first time since Fear had met him. “You're going?” He cocked his head to the side, pouting slightly.