Half of my heart knows just what it wants of me
There was no one, and then there was someone right beside him. She was warm against his still damp skin, and seemed awfully concerned about something on his shoulder. He was bleeding? He didn't remember scraping against anything... But then she withdrew with an embarrassed laugh. Well that was one way to introduce yourself.
He laughed as well, smiling in her direction. "I think I have a marking there, it's been mentioned before... Josie, right? I'm Hod. And you're perfectly fine exploring. Have you been to Ischia before? I dont remember your scent." He tilted his head to one side, listening to the ambient sounds. He needed to pay attention more, he'd already been caught unaware once this morning.
The grey man offered his muzzle in introduction, a slight bow in his neck as he did. He may be scruffy and salt covered, but he could still be a gentleman. Ears flicking back and forth, he took in as much information as he could about the day. It was sunny, clear, a light breeze. The water had been calm and was beginning to warm up again. The parrots in the palm trees were calling out their spring mating sounds. And from what he could tell, he had just come upon a rather sweet hearted mare. It was shaping into a very pleasant day.
@[Josie]