Curiosity got the horse...

[yo]

[ooc: Hope you don't mind if Salsa joins in, I wanna RP with you too, Kage! If yall have a problem with it though, just ignore this haha]

From a distance, the only thing visible from the tall grass in the overgrown paddock was the occasional swish of a chestnut tail. The summer sun was at its high point, warming the pony’s glistening hide as she lay stretched out on her side. It was a wonderful time for a nap, and the high grass made for a remarkably comfortable bed. Earlier that week she had gotten into trouble, one of the other horses at the stables had discovered how easy it was to jump into her field and had been tormenting the mare. That was when her human moved her here, a paddock that had not been used in quite some time with more than enough grass for its lone occupant. The only down side was it was rather close to the stallion’s side, but her closest neighbor was the kind grey named Whizz. Though it always seemed foolish to trust a stud, she felt reasonably safe, all seemed well in her little world.

Delicate harks flicked to catch sounds interrupting her slumber. Raising her head above her cover of foliage, she saw something strange. She stood, shaking the majority of grass and debris from her short coat before making her way closer. Her steps were labored, more so than usual. Her joints ached, a result of the punishment her former owners had put her through. The pony turned her head, keeping her good eye on the stranger as well as she could. Finally she felt she was close enough to make him out. He was huge, especially compared to her petite stature. She watched silently as the new creature interacted with her neighbor and his human. What was he doing here? He looked at the girl like he had never seen one before; his breath seemed labored and nervous.

Salsa stepped a little closer to the more familiar of the pair. Stranger or not, he was a stallion, and it seemed rude to question him directly. What have you found here, Wiser? Though her body was wracked with silent pain, her voice was as peaceful as always. She had been through a lot in her short existence, nothing she was experiencing was new or worth her worry. Besides, her human would be here soon enough to lavish her with attention and make everything better.

[courtneys]

Whizz looked around when he heard his name called. His eyes warmed up as they laid upon a petite mare. "Salsa," he called softly. The big horse liked Salsa. She was an adorable little mare. Maybe it was his protector instincts coming out but he was very protecive of her. He moved towards the fence they shared and nuzzled her ear. "How are you feeling?" He was always worried about her. It was obvious when she was in pain. Even if she didn't always show it.

Tilly watched with amazment as the stallion loved on the mare. And Salsa just let him! She smiled with delight. He was such a big softie. It made her laugh. Whizz looked away back to the colt. "A wild horse. He's young. Has no idea what our world is like." Whizz's chest was puffed out again, but it was just for show. There was now a mare involved which meant Whizz's stallion instincts kicked in. He snorted then turned back to her. "He has no idea what he's missing. My rider gave him feed. I think he was very impressed."

[kage]

Kage watched as the mare came up to the fence. Definitely a small pony like structure but she was beautiful either way. He could tell Whizz liked the mare by the way he started acting and Kage instantly backed down. He was tired of fighting for mares, being used to the loner life he was definitely a strange horse. The instinct was still in him though to be in a herd and have a mare but he lost so many battles with other horses that he really had no interest at the moment.

Right now Kage's attention was set on the human. Seemed like the fear and curious part of him just overcame him more to the point that a mare didnt matter right now. Kage just stared at the human with amazement almost waiting for what would happen next. Would his life be in danger? Or would he be in a safe paradise. All he wanted was to be happy, healthy, and have fun. He wished his mom was with him at this moment....she always seemed to know exactly what to do and he needed a helping decision. What if the stallion was right though what if his mom really had been here before? Would they be able to tell he was her son and why did she leave the place to begin with. He was confused with questions building up again. All he can think of that him and his mom had in common was their black coat and a white mark that was similar. His mom had a white marking on the inside of her ear. This strange marking was also in his ear only his was on the left ear and hers on the right. It wasnt a marking easy to see but it was noticable if someone took a look in his ear.

[yo]

Firey slivers followed his lyrics as Whizz called out a soft greeting. She felt herself warm as he approached their shared boundary, then lowered his dial to grace her with a ginger nuzzle. She whickerd a greeting, a sound deep and warm. There was always something matronly about the delicate mare, though she had only once born a foal of her own. Perhaps that long lost foal was the reason she still behaved the way she did, she had never gotten the chance to nurture her own colt so long ago. She shook the memories from her heart, focusing instead on the present. It was the only way to make it through this life: one day at a time. She looked up at the ashen stud before her as he made his inquiries.

I'll be fine, not to worry. Girl will be here soon, she always makes it better. She turned her head to glance at his human. She had a dark mane like her own Girl, but her eyes were much lighter and her hairless pelt was a darker shade. The human was obviously enjoying something, she was making that chuckle sound that they made when they were happy. Her observation had to be short, however, the stranger was out of her field of vision. She quickly turned her head, just as Whizz introduced him as a Wild One.

She took a step back, watching the stranger with a new caution. In her time here this was her first encounter with such a creature, though she had heard many stories of their existance. Some of the mares in her other herds would speak of them as though they were demons, coming only to rape and pillage. Others saw them in a different light, swooning over the idea of running free with noone to answer to. She, herself, didn't quite know what to make of them yet. She knew that she would never stand a chance among them, though. Even if she had her vision on her off side, even if her joints weren't damaged from the barbarism of the humans in her past, she was but a wisp of a mare. Her small stature and delicate features made her a less than formidable match. If the other horses didn't kill her, the elements surely would.

She tilted her dial as Wiser mentioned that Wild One had gotten a small taste of their plush existence. She watched him, he still seemed nervous, curious, watching the human as she did the same of him. She stepped forward again, returning closer to the slate behemouth. She found his presence comforting, and with that sense came the confidence to speak freely to the newcomer. And what did you think, Wild One? she inquired. Compared to her scant meals in a former life, she thoroughly enjoyed the feed in her new home. She did not know, however, how it compared to the taste of freedom.

I cannot tell you whether this is better than what you have, since I have never experienced the life you lead. Her tones were friendly, calm, though perhaps a touch quieter than most. I can say, though, that these are some of the kindest humans I've ever met. Believe me, not all equines are as lucky as we. She gave the ebon a fond look, her features were warm and accepting, as she cocked a hind leg to rest. Salsa flicked her tail casually at a passing fly, enjoying in silence the warm glow of the mid day sun.

[kage]

ooc:what happened to this post i've been waiting for a reply for a while now.....