Posted on May 23, 2020 at 04:30:03 PM by Solomon
Solomon
It is clear that the golden mare is listening attentively, not wanting to miss anything the two stallion's discussed. Ultimately, little was actually said, but plenty of information was exchanged between the two leaders. Everything from the stallion's movement to his word choice told Solomon all he needed to know about the bay stallion and what his intentions were in this instance. And while Solomon would have dearly loved to have gained Golden Illusion and her daughter without trading, there is always a give and take to life.
Trading a beautiful golden mare and her pretty daughter who had no reason to dislike him for a mare of arguably more delicate breeding who definitively did not like him was a no-brain type of choice. He could not confidently say that Shenzi would like the Dunes better than the Cove, but having one less unhappy soul under his protection would be welcome. He'd been forced to learn firsthand of the trouble that a disloyal mare could cause and he had no reason to want another repeat of Coda's misbehavior. Hopefully this stallion had the right words to win her over.
Solomon watches the pregnant mare and her daughter leave for the shoreline, and then pause, a repressed smile on his lips. He had been certain of their decision as soon as she had pressed her ears back in a show of unhappiness at Maslakhat's positioning. Still, it was nice to see the confirmation of her hesitation on the beach and he nods toward her, letting her know he would be along in just a moment. There is a flicker of worry in his mind at her stage of pregnancy and the swim they must endure, but he intended to help her as much as possible, and there were various places they could stop on the way back to reduce the strain. He had no intention of losing her so soon.
As Solomon swung his attention back to the bay stallion and his comment, he offers a nod in reply. "I'll make sure your kindness does not go unanswered. Until then, take care of yourself."
With slight inclination of his head the tobiano takes his departure from the Dune's leader and makes his way to the two newest members of the Cove's burgeoning herd. "Don't worry. I will help you and we will take as many breaks as you need."
His gaze flicks to Raptor then and with a playful twitch of his lips he gestures to her. "And it sounds like you've got a doting daughter that can pick up any slack I leave."
Solomon offers wink to the two of them before brushing his muzzle reassuringly across Golden Illusion's hide before leading all three of them into the waves.
Trading a beautiful golden mare and her pretty daughter who had no reason to dislike him for a mare of arguably more delicate breeding who definitively did not like him was a no-brain type of choice. He could not confidently say that Shenzi would like the Dunes better than the Cove, but having one less unhappy soul under his protection would be welcome. He'd been forced to learn firsthand of the trouble that a disloyal mare could cause and he had no reason to want another repeat of Coda's misbehavior. Hopefully this stallion had the right words to win her over.
Solomon watches the pregnant mare and her daughter leave for the shoreline, and then pause, a repressed smile on his lips. He had been certain of their decision as soon as she had pressed her ears back in a show of unhappiness at Maslakhat's positioning. Still, it was nice to see the confirmation of her hesitation on the beach and he nods toward her, letting her know he would be along in just a moment. There is a flicker of worry in his mind at her stage of pregnancy and the swim they must endure, but he intended to help her as much as possible, and there were various places they could stop on the way back to reduce the strain. He had no intention of losing her so soon.
As Solomon swung his attention back to the bay stallion and his comment, he offers a nod in reply. "I'll make sure your kindness does not go unanswered. Until then, take care of yourself."
With slight inclination of his head the tobiano takes his departure from the Dune's leader and makes his way to the two newest members of the Cove's burgeoning herd. "Don't worry. I will help you and we will take as many breaks as you need."
His gaze flicks to Raptor then and with a playful twitch of his lips he gestures to her. "And it sounds like you've got a doting daughter that can pick up any slack I leave."
Solomon offers wink to the two of them before brushing his muzzle reassuringly across Golden Illusion's hide before leading all three of them into the waves.
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