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Our Thicket, Celaeno had said, and although Mkali had no doubt that the Thicket would be more Celaeno's than his own he couldn't stop his heart from thumping wildly in his chest. Even during his time with the other bachelor's, Mkali had never felt like he had belonged somewhere, that he had a special place to call home. He had been a stranger surrounded by people who were family - and yet not family. Only Celaeno had made an impact - being their leader, their voice of reason, their commander. Mkali had thrived under his control, and so when the older male had suggested that they leave, that they search the horizon for better living, Mkali had not hesitated when offering his old home.

He had not been on the islands for long, they were as much a mystery to Mkali as they would be to Celaeno. His return had filled him with nostalgia, remembering the good and forgetting the bad - there must have been a reason for Bahati to take him away from the Crossing, away from his father. Mkali's reasons for bringing Celaeno here was somewhat selfish - although he had told himself time and time again that the Islands were a place to thrive and that together they would do well here.

Sahin was a mystery to him, Bahati had talked about Mkali's father liberally, praising the stallion and all he did, but whenever Mkali had asked why they were not with Sahin now Bahati would avoid the question with cryptic smiles.

With the Thicket thoroughly explored, and as familar as the back of Mkali's hand, he followed Celaeno to the crossing and watches in slight fascination as his older companion heads towards one of the wandering females. He observes them, head cocked to the side, making note of Celaeno's confidence and

For a moment he eyes a near by black, sleek and stunning, but when she pins her ears at him he is quick to back away - it is obvious who is the mroe confident of the pair. Celaeno had years of experiance to support him, Mkali only had a niave charm. Mkali's choice of lady is far more suitable than the foul-tempered black, she moves at a gentle trot, and Mkali thinks that he see's a daydream in her eyes. That make's him smile.

"hujambo!" He says before he can stop himself. Silly - she cannot speak like he can! "Ack, Hello- I mean. Sorry." He moves to her side but does not nip her shoulder like he's seen other's do - Celaeno hadn't done that, and Mkali can only assume that his friend would make all the right choices. "My name is Mkali - sorry for interrupting you, but I was wondering if you'd be so kind as to accept my company?" He fixes her with bright hazel eyes, unabashed and enthusiastic, as if he had never known rejection - Mkali is always an optimist.