"It wasn't that kind of bridle, Wind," the nox pony said, pawing the bed. "The examination was a bit painful, but they forced that damned mouth prop on me so I wouldn't scream or bite my tongue off. It tasted awful and I need something to wash out the taste so gimme." Night tried to reach for the bottle that Wind Breaker was holding out but Rex decided to step in before Night made it worse for himself.