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The wolf was intrigued by the pretty golden girl. She was not nearly as delicate in build as many of the other mares he came across over the years here on the islands, but nonetheless the regal way in which she moved and the proud carriage of her head and tail spoke of her self assurance and pride. A lovely combination when one was used to seeing either timid or defensive creatures roaming these parts. She moves with a dancing gait, her small hooves leaving neat little impressions in the snow. His ears twitch at her words, a warm smile upon his whiskered lips as she remarks how easily she finds hiding in winter. "I would imagine hiding among the pale sands of paradise would suite you immensely as well." he teases stretching his neck forward to brush a light touch against her shoulder. "The sands of my beach are nearly the same pale white color as your beautiful mane and tail" he murmurs, emerald eyes blinking up at her. It was a veiled offer, but an offer nonetheless.

She continues on, noting the scabbing wounds and careful steps that still hinted to tender muscles and bone beneath. Despite himself the stallion feels a sense of pride and self worth flood through his veins. Absently his gaze draws away from the golden woman for the first time, adoration filling his eyes as he cast a warm eye upon the horizon. Yes, he fought with valiant vigor and determination. It was true, he had accommodated quite the sizeable herd over the seasons past, but that had not merely been gifted to him. He had worked hard to keep them safe and provide them all quite a comfortable lifestyle. Of course he made a few enemies over the years passing, but he had also made quite a few allies as well.

A proud smile curves his whiskered lips upwards into a gentle lopsided smile. "My home and those who reside there are most definitely worth every injury and perhaps more should it ever occur." he teases, thick caramel and cream colored tail flicking back and forth against muscular flanks in amusement.

She offers her name; Kalina. A lovely name but from a language he himself is not familiar with. "Kalina..." he repeats, letting the sharp syllables play upon his tongue as he takes a single step towards her, his muscular chocolate neck arching into a sweeping bow in playful banter. "It is a pleasure indeed to meet such a goddess. I take it that you are born far from here no?" he inquires curious to learn more about the winter maiden.

She asks about Atlantis and he cannot stop the smile from his lips or the warmth in his heart. "It is a good place. A very good place in my opinion anyway." he adds, a lighthearted chuckle falling past his lips. "It is far different from the winterlands here, but it is an island nonetheless. More humid than this one, but filled with bright greenery and colorful birds that flit to and fro." he says, pausing a moment to cast her a curious gaze. "You are welcome to come and see it for yourself if you would like." he breathes, his words alluring and bright.