Winter's frigid tempatures still clung to the Inlet, even though Spring had sprung on every other island. A puff of steam floats from the dark nostrils of the grullo. His mood had been dark and brooding over the last few weeks, even months. Yet, it seemed as if it were passing, at least for the time being. He had hid himself away from the herd, deep within the dark pine forest. It had been lonely but a much needed break away from the challenges of the herd. He knew that they would be in the capable hands of Grai. Yet, like the spring, renewing the earth, he felt the effects. He could feel his foul mood fading with the break of day, today it seemed, would be a good day.
Stepping from the dark shadows, he finds himself within one of the many clearings. His coat was shaggy and unkempt, he had really let himself go over the past few weeks. He stretches his thickly muscled neck up and out, the tense muscles scream in protest. Fuzzy ears flick atop his head, a shout catches his attention. Than the familiar face of Grai emerges from the tree line. A slow smile trails his dark lips, he had missed the chestnut. As Grai nears, he announces that he had been looking for him. "Grai! I am sorry for my absence, I have been dealing with a few things." He left the sentence vague, not wanting to tell the other stallion of his thoughts and feelings.
"What is it my friend?"
ooc: I will just go with that it is spring! I am soooo sorry for the wait! <3