She seemed amused with him if her eyes were anything to go by but Ryder was enjoying the mare's presence. She gave off a sense of familiarity, a sense of warmth and safety. No wonder other mares came here. When he mentioned his father's name, she perked up in recognition and his own eyes glimmered with curiosity. She said that she knew Ruger and asked how he was. The young stallion smiled. He's good. He takes good care of my mother and she's expecting another child of his any time now. He's been helping out the new leader of the Prairie." At least his father seemed a lot better since his bout in the Lagoon. His mood was really dark for a while after that, but he seemed better.

He couldn't stop the disappointment from showing in his golden eyes when Persephone admitted she didn't know the names or the markings of the horses he was looking for. She asked where they were from and he rolled his shoulders in a shrug. Their mother said they were originally living in the Prairie, but have since scattered. I don't know how long it's been since she's seen them, but she just wants to see them again and know they're okay." He offered a soft smile.