When Alibi had approached her, Skylar had just returned from the Forest. Her hide still carried the musk of the pines and tall trees and of the stallion who she had left behind. The blue roan’s mind was nothing but chaos, an ache she had not felt in quite some time filling her to a point she felt like she would tear apart. The anguish was clear in her golden eyes as she turned her face to look at the pale mare but she did not speak, did not utter a sound but instead turned her back and walked away. Her friend had needed her, the baby at her side and the feelings left behind from the encounter with that dreadful stallion something that had upset Alibi terribly but despite how much Skylar wished to help she just couldn’t.


A full season had come to pass since that day and Skylar knew it was now or never that she should seek out her friend. Damage had most likely been inflicted upon the bond she had created with Alibi but the mare hoped that with an explanation forgiveness could be found. Though if not Skylar would surely understand, Alibi had been in a situation that support was needed and Skylar had not provided it as she had once said she would. Just thinking about that causes a heavy sigh to escape her ebony lips, her head drooping slightly in a defeated manner. Her hope was dim for the friendship to carry on, but that hope was not yet gone and so she would at least try.


It was a dreary summer day with heavy rain clouds hanging in the sky and a thick mist soaking through her thin summer coat to chill the skin beneath. A sharp wind that promised fall was soon approaching and the night would soon cool cut through causing a shiver to creep down Skylar’s spine. Despite the weather the mare still left the shelter of the trees she had been hiding within to go in search of the palomino woman.


It did not take Skylar long to find the mare and for a few minutes she held back. Should she really be seeking company from the mare she had turned away from? Yes, she should. Biting back any pride that would say otherwise, Skylar let out a soft nicker as she approached Alibi with almost a shy look as if she expected to be cast away.


“Um…. Hi.” She greeted with a soft smile and a hopeful look in her eyes.