The male stood easily enough, allowing his daughter to return the modicum of affection he'd given her. Yes, he would have to take care in fostering her love and devotion to him. More over, the male required her obedience. The daughter he'd gifted Foxglow would be molded to do as her father wished without question. Carthage had enjoyed her mother's attitude for a time, at least until her resistance was no longer humorous to him.
The blood-dark stallion huffed at her question and pulled himself back from her. His words were firm, but not completely unkind. "Until we've found a new home, you will stay near the Falls, Carrhae." She was young, and her curiosity would no doubt drive her to be impulsive. That inexperience could him a great deal more than he was willing to risk. Softer now, he offered the girl an alternative.
"Why don't you help me find a place for us here instead? We'll need somewhere tucked away, secluded. You might even get to see some new animals while we look."