08-29-2016, 08:21 PM
He finds the cremello mare resting nearby. She looks as displeased by the cold as Njenyi feels, and he sidles up to her to block the cold. He cannot get as close as he once could; her growing barrel makes it difficult. Still, he knows the burden that she carries inside her, and he is immensely proud.
Is there anything better that a mare can do than give birth?
surely that must be what they all aspire to. Njenyi wouldn't know, being a stallion. He has only ever wanted to lead a band of his own, to watch over and protect his mares and children. He is living his dream, even if he is very cold while doing it.
"Spring's coming soon," he tells her, the words reassuring himself as much as they attempt to cheer her up.
Is there anything better that a mare can do than give birth?
surely that must be what they all aspire to. Njenyi wouldn't know, being a stallion. He has only ever wanted to lead a band of his own, to watch over and protect his mares and children. He is living his dream, even if he is very cold while doing it.
"Spring's coming soon," he tells her, the words reassuring himself as much as they attempt to cheer her up.