08-16-2022, 09:44 PM
Sandy hooves gently picked their way along the yellowing ground. Carefully avoiding roots and broken sticks. Fallen leaves crackled as Bayun stepped from the trees and onto the the riverbank. He lowered his head and brushed the tip of his nose in the river, taking a small, drink. His amber eyes lifted and settled on the horses across the bank. Their were many more horses on the opposite side of the river, and that was why Bayun was on this side of the river. Interactions with others wasn't something he sought after. He much preferred to lurk and listen. And this is what he was doing this fine cool day.
The stallion turned away from the water and began slowly meandering down the bank. His long tail dragged behind him, small sunflowers scattered in the wavy hairs. Matching flowers decorated his mane and forelock. He loved his flowers. It was a pity they were all fading away with the approaching cold. But then he could look forward to next spring when the flowers would explode once more and he could spend hours, once more, among the beautiful little things.
Bayun's thoughts wafted away and his attention turned once more to the horses on the other side of the bank. Only a few horses were actually by the water. His eyes came to rest on a lone horse. There weren't many of those, maybe that's why she caught his attention. He took several more steps forwards before coming to a stop and watching the mare. After a few moments he took a slow step into the water. The cold river sent shivers up his spine as he stepped further in. He could feel his heart start racing as he approached the opposite shore. He wasn't afraid, or maybe he was. He'd tried to convince himself every time he spoke to others that there was nothing to fear. But the overwhelming feeling never left. He never knew what to say, how to speak, how to act. So he just threw himself into situations without knowing what to do. Just as he was doing know. He stopped several feet away from the river bank and stood shivering slightly with his long tail floating behind him.
He lifted his head and tensed nervously as he spoke. "Good day." He said quietly towards the bay mare. Immediately overthinking what he'd said he ducked his head slightly, thinking he sounded like a fool though all he'd uttered was a simple greeting.
@Tryphena (Hope this is alright
)
The stallion turned away from the water and began slowly meandering down the bank. His long tail dragged behind him, small sunflowers scattered in the wavy hairs. Matching flowers decorated his mane and forelock. He loved his flowers. It was a pity they were all fading away with the approaching cold. But then he could look forward to next spring when the flowers would explode once more and he could spend hours, once more, among the beautiful little things.
Bayun's thoughts wafted away and his attention turned once more to the horses on the other side of the bank. Only a few horses were actually by the water. His eyes came to rest on a lone horse. There weren't many of those, maybe that's why she caught his attention. He took several more steps forwards before coming to a stop and watching the mare. After a few moments he took a slow step into the water. The cold river sent shivers up his spine as he stepped further in. He could feel his heart start racing as he approached the opposite shore. He wasn't afraid, or maybe he was. He'd tried to convince himself every time he spoke to others that there was nothing to fear. But the overwhelming feeling never left. He never knew what to say, how to speak, how to act. So he just threw himself into situations without knowing what to do. Just as he was doing know. He stopped several feet away from the river bank and stood shivering slightly with his long tail floating behind him.
He lifted his head and tensed nervously as he spoke. "Good day." He said quietly towards the bay mare. Immediately overthinking what he'd said he ducked his head slightly, thinking he sounded like a fool though all he'd uttered was a simple greeting.
@Tryphena (Hope this is alright
)