The newborn yawned, coiling its long snake-half around Meemya’s hoof. Meemya smiled a little, and said, “Whatever the reason, it doesn’t change the fact he’s my son.” Meemya purred, gently nuzzling the newborn, which an odd giggling noise.

Maud: So what are you gonna name him?

Meemya thought for a few seconds, then said, “Arthur.”

Maud: That’s a pretty name!

*She smiled at Arthur.*

Arthur smiled back, swaying his torso back and forth, like he was waving. Meemya smiled, and asked, “You sure you don’t want to hold him?”

Maud: Sure; I’ll hold him!

Meemya nodded, standing up and carefully holding Arthur out to Maud. Arthur seemed to know he was being passed, and uncoiled his snake-half from around Meemya’s hoof, wriggling it into the air to try to reach Maud.

Maud: A rather intelligent one…

*She gently cradled the creature in her paws.*

Maud: Hello there!

Arthur coiled his snake-half around her paw for support, smiling at her. “Issha?” He emoted, trying to straighten up and balance.

*Maud gently helped him and patted his head.*

He held onto Maud’s paw, using it to assist him in his task of “standing”. He made a happy purr/hiss when she pat him.

Maud: Meemya, if I transformed other ponies that have laid into snakes, do you think that we could create a whole new species?