Again Rutger listened. His ears twitched as he took in everything that Khyber had to say. It was as if he was only taking everything in and not actually thinking about it. However, the roaning male thought quite clearly and understanded every part of what was being said. It took him only a single moment to grin, his canine teeth becoming bared in the demonic slice of smile he gave Khyber.

“Instead of trying to voice the people, voice yourself.” Rutger spoke, his head rolling to the side and causing a pop to be heard from his neck. “Think about it. Look at the ranks here. If half of them were to actually work for what they had, it would not be so daunting. You're strong Khyber. Thanks to you I am here, which saves you from the criteria, no?” Blinking his green eye, the draft built male held onto his tongue for a moment. He could be considered insane, but he wasnt entirely stupid.

“Taking the freedom to be lazy and getting no repercussions should have been done ages ago. Even from your own mouth, stallions did not listen to Garmr’s decree. They won't listen to mine either. It is up to me to hold everyone to that.” Licking his lips, Rutger was forced to take in a deep breath. “And maybe more lagoon blood roaming the islands is a good thing. Think about it… Stallions come here every season and fight us. Mares the same.” It was a fool's errand ninety-five percent of the time that anyone fought the lagoon, but still.

“Do as you wish, Khyber. Everyone can leave or stay. I was called to soft by one of our brothers and now that I am being a hard ass I am the problem yet again. Forcing people to fight for what they want builds a stronger constitution. It makes the spoils you win even sweeter. If you want the decree changed, give me a better idea.” With that, Rutger tilted his head towards Khyber. “Garmr’s did not work and obviously mine isn't to your fancy. Got something better? Tell me now and I can change it.”

Rutger

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stallion | 17.1hhs | gray blanket (red roan) | lagoon boss

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