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Posted on November 24, 2020 at 11:54:05 PM by CAIN
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Berit was always a good listener. She wasn't an outspoken mare by any means so when she chose to speak, Cain chose to listen. Even now as they went back and forth, it was a meaningful conversation full of breakthroughs. At least, that's what it felt like to him. There was too much left unspoken in all the discussions of the role of lead mare and at least, now, he could assure her truly of what he had in mind when he made the position. He pricked his ears when she spoke again, saying she thought he felt that the lead mare needed to be a fighter. His heart lifted when she said that she understood him not challenging a pregnant mare. She said he wouldn't be the stallion she fell for if he did and a warm tingly feeling washed through the Vanner stallion. She admitted that her insecurities might not be so gone and he smiled warmly. "That's alright. We have plenty of time to work through them, and I think talking only helps with that. Getting everything out in the open. I apologize if I made it feel that way. I was trying to step back and let the mares do the discussions amongst themselves since this role is for them. The lead mare was always meant as a position to support the other members of the herd, the mouth piece for the herd if needed. I never really thought about all the qualities I sought because it wasn't about me. It never was. I would never ask anyone to fight for the herd, though, not as long as I am able. And when I'm not, then it should be high time for me to step down and let someone else take the lead altogether. I will not be so prideful as to hold onto something I cannot stand up for anymore." He let out a a breath, hoping that day was a long time away, cause he did love his life just the way it was right now. When he told her he thought she'd make a good lead mare, she seemed surprised and his face softened, hoping he had never given her the idea of anything less. He'd only ever seen goodness in the bay mare. She said she wanted to earn the position and his eyes twinkled with approval. She also said she wanted the trust of those she led and he nodded in agreement. "That is definitely something I know I did want in the role. Someone the herd could look to without hesitation." That was why he'd asked Vihaan to get to know the others of the herd, just to bond with them and let them get to know her. When she left so abruptly, he'd been afraid he has asked too much. But now hearing Berit, he knew it was something he liked to hear, that his herd was getting closer, uniting. Even around all the high tension in the air, there was still civility in the discussions. Openness without petty stuff. It gave him hope for the future. He hated to let his thoughts wander when they should have been with Berit and her alone in this moment, but when he apologized, she brought up his past and he winced a little inwardly. As she pressed against him, he relaxed against her, his head lowering as she started tracing her muzzle across his skin. When he felt the scrape of teeth, his skin trembled with pleasure. Her words made him smile as he pressed his head against her neck, breathing in her sweet perfume. "Deal." He breathed the word, nibbling at her mane but when she brought up failure, he pulled his gaze back to hers and in that moment, there was vulnerability there. "Do you promise?" He all but whispered the words. Cain_stallion_7yo_Gypsy Vanner Mutt_16.3hh_black and white tobiano coat_white mane & tail_dark brown eyes_bound to none_Salem Desert Father to: Akello(xVihaan), photo by JNix@Shutterstock |
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- // ash and cinder, tongues of flame; - By berit November 25, 2020 at 01:58:54 AM
- bite me - By CAIN November 25, 2020 at 03:18:37 AM
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