Solace
The sooty little coat surprises Solace as he leaps to his feet, leaving her alone in the sand. But quickly she follows him stepping up to stand beside his shoulder as her mother makes her way closer. When his eyes meet her she smiles "I think I know something that could make you feel better." She notices now the way his eyelids are heavy and his breathing labored. But she knows that anytime she had ever felt bad her mom has been able to fix it.
Sadness comes over Tangerine as the stallion speaks, but the boy's burst of energy giver her hope that he may recover. She nods to the man before gently nudging her daughter aside to take her place beside the frail colt. Like she had with her own newborns, Tang guides the colt's muzzle to the warmth and nourishment she can provide. It is a small gift for her to give.
Solace does not appreciate being pushed aside, but she understands her mother's reasoning. This does not keep her from wiggling her way between the two adults to better reach the tired boy and help him if he needs it. "See, it's good, right?" She is proud of her mother and this strange man who seems to know the colt. She looks up at them both with a cautious grin. "Can we keep him, mom? Of course... as long as you don't mind, sir."
you are my sunshine