Noticing that his "mommy" had swooped down from a nearby oak tree, Jarachi squealed and darted out from behind his barrier, digging his heels into the ground to slow himself when he got close. His metal lips immediately inhaled the small peppermint, an audible crunching heard as the foal devoured it with gusto.
The Kibao Horde sighed in relief, their shoulders visibly sagging.
"S-sorry, Fleur-sama..." Bakuhamaru said sheepishly, wincing a little. "We were trying to catch him after Genkimaru tried using him for a pony ride..."