For all his random wanderings, the tobiano stallion had generally avoided the children’s lands. As young as he was still at heart, he felt like the playground kids would view him as a pedophile. Unnaturally old would be an understatement for him. And the den? Well, he always figured that was more for the women-folk. It wasn’t like he could provide sustenance for those foals… well, not in any sort of natural form, at least.
But unfortunately (or fortunately), the den was within earshot of his travels that day. He took care though to avoid entering and disturbing the new relationships being forged though, picking his path to curve just outside the border. Yet, just as he was about to turn away, his gaze fell on a strange figure in a nearby cave.
The tobiano halted, his head thrown back in utter confusion.
Unless he was becoming delirious (altogether possible), the creature seemed to be missing legs. He blinked. It still didn’t have legs. He blinked again. Still no legs. Now fully intrigued, he gave one final glance towards the safety of the forest before deciding to wander over to investigate.
Gingerly he picked his steps just inside the border of the den, avoiding entrance as much as possible. His steps slowed as he neared, and for a moment he again glanced to the forest, debating retreat. But he was much too close now to turn away and he found himself turning back to the creature. He lowered his muzzle towards it, giving a soft and mostly confused nicker in greeting. But he stopped himself before touching the thing, and merely just stood and watched, tilting his head like a confused puppy.
And then he smiled. He had an idea! His gaze focusing, he began to magically lift her small figure until she was more or less floating a foot or two off the ground, around what height he’d assume a young foal might stand, and at least in some sort of normal vertical equine position. “Hi stranger,” he then offered cheerfully, never once thinking that perhaps he might have asked permission first… or that perhaps he should have greeted her more like the child she was.
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