I don't really like myself without you
All the recent excitement was not enough for him. His heart raced alongside his legs as they carry him across the mainland. He had no clear destination, but he could not go home just yet. Not until he knew what to say to Lace, how to thank Romaro, and how to teach these mares a proper lesson in staying put. Perhaps he wasn't scary enough yet. Ironclad remembers the horrible stories of his father and how he vowed to never be like him. So much could chance a stallion's heart. The more years that past, the more he grew angry about those that soiled his namesake.
Somehow, the grey stallion ends up in the commons. Blue eyes watch from a distance as several lonely mares are swept up by other land owners. He even spots his own second attempting to scoop up some painted mare. Ironclad decides to camp in the commons all night knowing his second was on his way back home to watch his other captive. The whole reason he took another Peak mare was to give Hollis some company. He was being too damn nice!
Morning comes around rather quickly for him because he had finally passed out last night. All the stress had taken all his energy, but now a new day was dawning. He could go back home, but being empty handed sounded boring. Still, he does not decide to try his luck until his eyes settle on the small creature entering the area. Her color was quite different, but it was her statue that intrigues him. The grey stallion proceeds towards her as the glow of the rising sun touches his back.
A charming smile, the one he uses to use as a friendly child, arose on his lips as he draws closer. Ear flicker towards her, but his legs never stop getting closer. He may seem friendly enough, but the darkness in his mind says otherwise. Suddenly he was into her personal space. Close enough that his lips extended to place that claiming nip on her shoulder. Business first, introductions later. "Come home with me," He whispers to the small brown mare as his lips pull away. Before the creatures of the morning come to drag you away." He adds, attempting to shoo her home before his enemies decide to step in to stop him.