Thunder rolled in the distance while Lyden waited for the unknown girl to reply making him jump slightly and look up through the trees to see dark luminous clouds heading in on them. His ears flicked backwards with concern as his soft blue eyes watched the girl look at them but not speak. By her reaction Lyden figured she was mute not deaf and when Azazel spoke and gave him her look Lyden reached out and bumped noses with her.

From there Lyden stepped forward towards the girl nickering in a very low comforting fashion offering his nose to her to try and speak without words. He wanted her to feel comfortable with them and was about to say she was more than welcome to stay here in the forest when his son came up and explained the storm was coming. Lyden had already figured and when Braylen offered to take care of the strange mare Lyden smiled. ”I think we all should find shelter together my dear boy” turning to glance at isobel Lyden smiled ”it’s alright I understand, you can’t use words like us but if you want you’re more than welcome to stay here in the forest with us” noticing how youthful she looked Lyden’s eyes lit up as he turned and stepped away to stand near his painted boy ”I want her to stay with you Braylen, she seems to be around you age so if you’re ready for the responsibility she’s welcome to stay underneath you”

Pushing his nose to his sons shoulder Lyden’s eyes twinkled hoping his son would catch on what his father was trying to do. Turning to face Azazel and the girl Lyden smiled ”this is Braylen my son and my co-leader. He’s very kind” he paused to look at all of them as he shifted and became assertive ”come lets follow the others to safety” he waited a moment before glancing at his son and stepping back to whisper in his ear ”she’s mute, but seems very kind, take her to a cave near the herd alone if you wish it’ll give you a chance to get to know her through whatever language you two can speak on” and with that he stepped forward with a toss of his head and lead Azazel away to get a head start to the caves.