It was not too long before Dakotah felt the presence of another nearing. He had eventually resulted to grazing casually, quickly growing tired of waiting. The Lagoon was far more barren than when he originally called the islands home. Looking up, a slender form was making its way towards him. Not sure what to expect with the brutes around him, instinct forced his guard up as ears darted back.

The sight before him was an interesting one at that. The speckled man reeked of the ‘lovely’ landscape of the Lagoon as his frame was hidden behind mud and god knows what else. He could not help but take a step forward to get a better look. He immediately relaxed noticing not only how much older than stallion was, but also by the coloring of his orbs: pure white. Dakotah nodded his head in response to older man, and snorted at his words. “Oh, just peachy,” he sarcastically remarked. Figuring his new companion had trouble seeing him, he closed the distance between them in respect before stopping a couple feet away; the pain from his wound caused him to travel slower than usual of course.

“Little old to be living the bachelor life, huh?”

He chuckled at his own remark. Whatever reasoning the man had for staying here, Dakotah was sure it would be interesting. However, something catches his eye behind the old man which caused him to raise his guard once again. He was vulnerable at this point and was more on his toes than usual. The painted man’s nostrils flared, taking in the scent of the intruder. Side-stepping to get a better look, he saw the large sandy stallion casually taking a sip from the murky water. He was also an elder compared to the painted man and Dakotah couldn't help but feel so naive between the two. Feeling the new-comers gaze on him, Dakotah decided to return it, watching him intently. At the buckskin’s remark, a smirk formed on his lips.

“I was actually looking to take up residency for a little while, and from the looks of this place my help would be much appreciated,” turning his head to eye his still fresh wound with a slight chuckle, he continued, “In a few days of course.”