Zjeena is no stranger to the bay, and she is no stranger to this herd, but she spent so much time away, that she feels she has a lot to learn. Much has changed since she last called the bay home, or called Liland her lover. Being lead, she must learn on the sly, and put on a brave and knowing face. If she doesn't appear to have faith in herself, how can anyone else have faith in her?
"It's nice to meet you too, Ylva. I hope the bay is treating you well so far." As her approach seems well received, and they fall into conversation, her apprehensions melt away. Zjeena's ears prick forward in rapt attention to the two before her, and an easy smile curves her lips.
Her smile only broadens at the mention of her children. What mother doesn't like an excuse to talk about her children?
"Yes, Nattergal and Havelle are mine and Liland's. I haven't had the pleasure of meeting your little ones, but I have seen them around. It's wonderful there are so many foals here for Nattergal and Havelle to play with. It keeps them busy and out of trouble." She sighs, remembering that time they were bored and took themselves on an adventure to an entirely different island. Zjeena was furious to learn where they'd gone. Young minds don't know the danger they put themselves in.
Her eyes next turn to Rayna. There is a lot of her father in her, but just enough of her mother for Zjeena to think she'll make a better leader than Liland in years to come. Zjeena noticed how involved she is with the herd, and how she's taken charge of the other foals, offering both guidance and comfort. Nattergal and Havelle have spoken highly of her. Zjeena had at first been a bit miffed that a foal of hers had not been chosen as heir, but she now sees why Liland chose the way he did. Rayna has the right temperament for such a role. Neither Nattergal or Havelle seem well suited to leaderhship, and with them growing up away from the herd, Lliland has not had the chance to groom them for any such position.
"And how are you, Rayna?" She asks, genuinely wanting to know.