Her presence doesn't go unnoticed for too long thankfully (though she wouldn't admit it). In the space that had once been nothing more than tragically dead pine needles now stood a large black stallion. Niko notices he is taller than her by more than a new hands. The silly smirk on his face seemed to show much a few more teeth than what would be mistaken for good natured. The painted woman makes a small note of this but it doesn't really unnerve but perhaps adds to his charm in that strange and secretive way.
A single lobe is directed towards him as she remains in her oh-so-relaxed position. He offers a few words, some idle chit chat. Niko obliges this with her own. "Good morning to you as well and no, I am not a very big fan of the cold." Her response direct and absent of any giddy foolishness, cocking her head to the side so she may meet his taller gaze, a different and more comfortable smile touching her features. "I'm Nikoline. What brings you out here on such a day? And don't you dare say little ole me." Niko isn't stupid and knows the stallion was ONLY in the Field to find new members for either a herd or Kingdom, but it was fun to joke nonetheless and also to help make this conversation a little less awkward.
NIKOLINE
You're flyin' high at push on, I'm feelin' hot to the touch