Josie playfully ran alongside Sheba, the feline spirit of Phaderus. The feline was smaller than Josie but they were closer in height than the adult equines. She thrashed around her head as she tried to outrun the cat(she can't outrun most equines).

Zaravich was cantering, each stride pounding into the ground, leaving her hoof print. Her mane and tail flowed to the back as she ran, she felt free running with the group. She has not felt so free since before Josie and even than she felt as though something was missing, it was odd how happy and content she found herself around Phaderus and Sheba. The stag remained behind her for the most part, at the end he ran beside her and she looked at him playfully, she wanted to pull forward and break off sprinting but he suggested they begin to walk. The Dale was rather far from the field, and Josie was starting to slow down and grow tired. Zara gave a nod and within a few paces she slowed to a walk, Josie falling quickly behind her mother and Phaderus.

The group had a rather silent remainder walking to the Dale (mostly because they were winded/tired). Zara has never been so excited to reach the Dale, as much as she loved the Dale it was a pretty lonely life, but now that she decided to join Phaderus' herd she should have a more consistent interaction. Her eyes gazed around at the trees, and critters that called out for attention.Finally resting as Phaderus slowed to a halt, he stepped aside as if to say welcome. The Dale was beautiful, so it only made sense the Plains would be just as beautiful. And they were, it was a peaceful quiet, and she didn't mind that. "This is beautiful Phaderus" she gave a smile at him. 

Josie was now exhausted and ready to sleep "I like this mommy" she said in a tired voice, she walked over to Phaderus, resting her body on his giant leg, hanging her head low. The filly felt comfortable in his presence. 

Zaravich smiled at the filly who took to Phaderus, it was nice to see since her own father has never met her, he probably didn't even know she existed. She looked back to Phaderus hopeful he didn't mind the foal resting on him.

Zaras eyes lit up with comfort that the stag accepted the foal, and was not bothered by her resting on him. Josie had never had a father figure so it made sense to Zara that she found comfort in the stag. The stag draped his wings across the mare in comfort, she usually would tense up, but felt comfortable in his presence.

As Josie was nudged the stag suggest they move to the grassy area as the forest is dangerous. Half asleep Josie agreed and trailed long slowly until they reached the grassy area. quick to find a spot next to Sheba, the feline was similar to Josie in size and she saw her as a friend her age, seeing as there is not foals around the Dale.

Zaras eyes lit up as Josie found comfort here, the foal was usually upset being stuck in the quiet Dale, so it was nice to see the filly excited to be in the Plains. Her gaze switched to Phaderus as he suggest joining Sheba and Josie, she had not objections. Moving closer to Phaderus she buckled her knees until she lay down in the soft grass. Josie quickly drifted off to sleep, followed by Phaderus' question about her father.

She knew he would ask eventually, its not like she could pretend it didn't happen. She took a moment to gather her thoughts before speaking "Well, it was last year of course. I was young and found myself in the field alone. A stallion charmed his way to my heart, it only lasted a week or so before he disapeared and I found myself pregnant." she paused with remorse that the filly may never know who her father is. "I haven't seen him since, I guess thats how it works sometimes" she wasn't the first mare to find herself pregnant without the father being around, and she wouldn't be the last. She hoped that this wouldn't change Phaderus view on her. She has learned since than, and would love to have a foal, but only with a stag she deeply cared for, and one who would stay around to meet the foal. "Phaderus, do you have any foals?" she asked curious to how many mares he had here, and how many of them had foals. Her head lifted look for his gaze, she felt warmth laying beside him. She was alone for so long in the kingdom, and just like that she found herself telling her secrets to.

The mare grew warm from the sun as well as the comfort Phaderus offered. She glanced at Josie who was knocked out happily sleeping next to Phaderus' feline friend. A smile grew on her face knowing that the filly was happy being in the lands Phaderus offers.

She turned her head back to Phaderus with a smile laugh in reference to Shebas purring. She was glad he did not give pitty to her situation with Josie. The father leaving her gave her character, it made her strong and willing to be independent. Her heart hurt for the stag as he told her they used him and never allowed him to see his child. Josies father chose not to be around, but Phaderus did not. "I'm so sorry Phaderus, I am sure your foals are lovely equines" she spoke softly trying to comfort any pains that sill existed in the memory of his foals.

She watched as the stag got up and stretched his body out, asking her if she had any other foals "Oh no, just Josie" she paused scanning over to Josie with joy before scanning back to Phaderus. "But I would love to have more with a stag I care for" she spoke keeping her gaze on his wings, not sure how the statement would come off. The stag rested his nares on her withers and layed aside her again, she gave a smile and moved her head to nuzzle his cheek "I'm glad you brought us here" she spoke almost in a whisper. She was growing to enjoy his company and could see herself living her life out with him, she only hoped that he enjoyed her company just as much.