The Lost Islands
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Your King
Asmodeus
Your Queen
Nyimara
The Second
None
The Herd
Name, Name, Name
The Sub-Herd
Name, Name, Name
Allies
Name (Land)
Enemies
Solomon (Cove)
The Rules
  • There will be no fraternizing with enemies. If you put yourself knowingly in danger, don't expect a rescue.
  • We are only as strong as our weakest link. See to it that you are getting stronger in some skill that is useful, whether it is battling, recruiting, charming, etc.
  • The King and Queen have final say in all matters.
bite me Scarecrow cont.
Posted on March 28, 2020 at 03:00:59 AM by CAIN



He didn't know how his mares would feel about him bringing home another stallion, but he hoped they would see the wisdom of having someone else to keep an eye on them and the borders. He needed to know they were safe, now more than ever. He needed to keep focusing on getting Primrose back while still keeping the rest of his herd safe. Another stallion could help with that, but first, he had to figure out if he could trust the male. Only time would tell, of course. The other stallion was definitely older and seemed like he might have been an intimidating guy in the prime of his life. He stood taller than Cain but with a more slender frame, but now the years were telling on him. He could still be of use, of course, even if it was just his eyes Cain was using.

The stallion might also have some experience worth sharing. Surely he had plenty of battles and stories in his time that maybe he'd want to share with Cain at some point. There was a time when the tobiano draft would have scoffed at the idea of taking advice from anyone, let alone another stallion. In fact, he probably would have tried to drive the stallion off and steal the mare, even if she did smell of another stallion's herd. But Cain wasn't that stallion anymore and for the sake of his mares who had come to mean so much to him, he would continue to drive onwards toward development and wisdom of his own. The other stallion looked his way as he came up and Cain couldn't help but notice how his graying coat looked like he might have resembled Vihaan's own dunalino coat at some point, though a little lighter.

When he offered a home, the stallion took him up on him, saying he'd never seen a desert but he'd like to. Cain nodded. "I can take you there." He didn't mind leading the stallion to his herd, but you'd better believe he'd be on guard in case the older stallion thought to trick him in any way. He may be a lot more generous than he used to be, but he wasn't gullible. He knew bringing another stallion home could certainly be a double edged sword, but if they could gain each other's respect and trust, it could also bring protection to his herd that he couldn't give with just one of him. He had to give it a chance, no matter his own insecurities. He needed to prove he was still learning, and losing Primrose was certainly a testament to that. He felt like a beaten stallion and the fresh battle wounds would be on display for all to see. He still had a slight limp on his back leg from Ruger's direct kick and he had his fair share of cuts and bite marks from both Ruger and Vasilissa, but he was still standing.

Cain waited patiently while the stallion said his farewells to the mare and even advised her not to tell Warsaw that they spoke. A single ear flicked, wondering if there was more to that story than just protecting the mare from another stallion's possessive streak, but he would wait till they were away from the mare to ask. No need to worry her if there was a story there, but Cain sure wanted to hear it. The mare seemed wary enough of him at first but when he respected her space, she relaxed a little. He was glad to see he was getting the hang of this whole respectful thing and getting better reactions out of mares. She told him the more the merrier and even gave her name as Neon. He nodded in acknowledgement. "A pleasure, Neon." He memorized the name for later. Who knows if he might run into the mare again at some time? It was always handy to know others.

He listened as Neon assured the stallion that she wouldn't tell Warsaw before turning to him. Then she said they were welcome to go cause she probably needed to go as well. She seemed friendly enough with the older stallion, even giving him a nip and saying she'd hope to see him again before she took off to the ocean. With a small snort of amusement, Cain turned then to head back to the water that led home. "Seems she took a shine to you." He said as a friendly comment. One brow raised as he gave the stallion a little smirk. "What can I call you, by the way?" He waited patiently for the stallion's answer and as they got to the water's edge, he took a breath, knowing it would be cold, before walking in to start the swim.

Before he got too deep, he turned his head more toward the stallion so he could hear him better. "So...is there more to the story of why she can't tell Warsaw about you or were you just being kind? I only ask because I'm not very familiar with the stallion myself but haven't heard very good things about him." There, now the stallion would know that Cain held no loyalty to Warsaw or those that called him ally. He had never met the stallion face to face, but he would never forget how Xiomara tried to raid a mare from him and gave regards from Warsaw as she made her escape. It let a bad taste in his mouth and he had yet to find a reason to refute it. The swim to Salem was peaceful enough and as they walked up on shore, Cain shook out his coat and stopped for a moment in case the stallion needed to take a break.

He wasn't in a rush, after all. He let the other male have a moment to look around and take in the desert sands, palm trees, rocks, and all. Let him get a good look at what his life could look like if he chose to make a home here. Finally, he flicked an ear in the stallion's direction. "Care for a tour?"

Cain_stallion_6yo_Gypsy Vanner Mutt_16.3hh_black and white tobiano coat_white mane & tail_dark brown eyes_bound to none_Salem Desert

Father to: Akello(xVihaan), Legolas(xGeneva), Paisley(xPrimrose)

photo by JNix@Shutterstock



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