his attentiveness is soothing to the dark mare, who feels like sometimes she cannot make herself understood no matter how many words cross her lips or how many battles she must undertake. he, at least, endeavors to understand her, acknowledge her words and address them. she finds herself unusually relaxed in his presence, her large body settling in comfortably without her usual military-like stiffness.

she watches his eyes brighten at the mention of the friendship he had made here, and she knows that at least some good has come of this mess. his apology and the explanation in his role in the war is appreciated and the tall mare nods as she listens, closing her eyes for a moment as she thought of macabre beside her that day. Božena is glad he had suffered no similar loss or any injuries.

the black mare reaches out her large muzzle, brushing him on the shoulder, after he apologizes again. whether it was she, or this mare shenzi, something had lit a fire in his heart to be good, and to do better in the future. his words carry the heavy weight of a promise and for once, she knows they ring true. he did not look like the sort that would let someone down.

her own lips curl in a smile as his favor reaches her broad ears, chuckling softly. ”you would be welcome as a guest any time, Collision. thank you, for speaking so candidly with me here today. Thank you for giving me the chance to explain.” with that Božena steps back a few steps, gesturing with her large head to the south, away from the towering peak behind them. ”go with safety my friend and remember to call upon my aid if you could use it. “