He’d just escorted Arachne and Neilina back to the herd. Stardust seemed intrigued by the new little red filly and had begun pestering her own mother about her bulk. Soljor felt confident that the pair would be comfortable and safe. Another call reached his ears and he turned about. This wasn’t a desperate call like Arachne’s. He recognized Acelynn’s voice - it was a summoning call. He trotted towards it and spotted the bay woman and a dark object next to her. Another of his children seemed to have arrived in the night.

He smiled and trotted forward. When he got closer, he recognized that it was a little boy. Felony’s face flashed in front of him. He had agreed to send one of his sons to the Lagoon when they turned a year. For a second his heart clutched. He wouldn’t think about that for now. Today was a happy day. His smile was genuine. He greeted Acelynn with a bump against her nose.

“So, we had a visitor in the night, eh?” He asked. He looked at the colt. He was dark like himself but not as black as Stardust or Harlequin were. But the colt had white only on his underside, legs, and head. He didn’t share the painted pattern, but that was like his sister. Acelynn’s pattern must be a bit stronger than his. He smiled at the little boy. “He’s my first son, Acelynn.” He pushed his nose against hers. He was proud of him already. He turned his attention to the boy and lowered his head. “Hello there.” His voice was soft, but deep.