**Scene 47 — "The Rural Village"**
**Earth**
*Labib sneaked quietly into the meadow where the horses grazed, and slowly led one of the steeds away without anyone noticing.
Once he was far from sight, he let the horse loose, and it dashed like the wind. It was a wonderful experience for Labib — and it seemed just as enjoyable for the horse as well.*
*After some time, he reached a small stream. He dismounted, allowing the steed to drink. Labib watched it closely, observing every tiny detail — the flicks of its ears, the movement of its eyes — just as he watched the tadpoles swimming alongside the fish in the water, and the dragonflies landing then taking off again, and many other small details.*
*After a short while, Labib had to return; otherwise they would notice his absence, and he would be in trouble.*
*As he made his way back, the sky darkened with clouds. Winds rose, the weather turned wild, lightning flashed and thunder rumbled. Labib paused for a moment to enjoy the summer rain soaking him… and his steed seemed to enjoy it just as much.*