Rougaru keeps his gaze fixed upon the painted stallion that stood before him. Sure he was not thrilled with the idea of having a male he had never met joining his herd ranks, but well, Angel had not been an overly impressive specimen, surely this one would be no different. The steady approach of hoofbeats draw is attention away momentarily. Paper thin nostrils flare as the sweet scented aroma of Monster grows stronger. A coy grin slips past his lips as the two toned woman slides to a halt at his side. Instinctively he reaches for her, his charcoal lips pinching her flesh possessively between his teeth. He does not bite down hard enough to draw blood or welt her skin, but enough to make the claim clear in the eyes of their visitor as well as any around. She was his.



The red and white painted stallion speaks now, his head dipping ever so slightly in acquiesce to Rougaru’s initial question. Gnome as he called himself does not drop his head low, his eyes do not glaze over with worry and intimidation as Angel had done. There is no question in his eyes, simply curiosity. The same that mirror’s in Rougaru’s own eyes now. What was Xiomara’s plan? Why was it that she was so eager and willing to trade what appeared to him anyway as a worthy protector and guardian for a stallion who at times appeared to be terrified of his own shadow? When Gnome voices his concerns, Rougaru can only give his thick shoulders a shrug. Ears settle backwards as the muscular stallion relaxes, at least now in the presence of his queen and the sturdy stallion. ”I must confess she does seem to have an agenda all her own. Why it was she wished to seal this alliance with such a trade I cannot rightly say.” he begins, pausing for a moment to let his words settle between them. There was a part of him that felt almost offended. As though perhaps this new Inlet queen thought him too weak to defend his own territory. Another part of him wondered if there was not some reason ulterior motive, if despite his open demeanor, this stallion was not some spy set up for the Inlet queen, not that he had anything to hide. His relationship with Warsaw had always been one of mutual benefits. For the most part Warsaw stayed out of his hair and likewise he ignored the ongoings of the Inlet. Only in a call to war were the alliances summoned. However as of late he noticed the sudden need of both the Inlet and the Lagoon to “strengthen” their bonds of alliance by blood. Rougaru was not quite sure that he was benefitting from this exchange, but so far it had not burned him either.



Once again Gnome asks why Xiomara sent him to Paradise and Rougaru gives his proud head a shake. ”I cannot answer you that. However as the newest Paradise recruit I shall bestow upon you the same responsibilities that Angel lacked for some time.” he beings, offering Monster a single side long glance. ”Monster is my queen, her word as my own is law here on this island. My expectations are simple enough. I will leave you to your own devices as long as it is understood that you are a guardian and as such responsible to aiding myself in ensuring the borders are properly patrolled. Though there is litter concern for trespassers, nonetheless, I would see you take an active role in ensuring that those who come upon these shores are properly met.” he adds shifting his gaze away from Gnome to the herd that grazed just beyond them. "A battle is coming, I expect your participation. Should you prove an asset to me and my herd then perhaps you will find yourself as my second." he finishes, his fierce emerald gaze shifting once more to his pretty little viper. "Have I left anything out little viper?" he asks, a teasing smile tugging at the corners of his lips.