It had been too long since he had been visible in the kingdom. Since the last meeting no doubt and he knew another would be lingering on the horizon as the magic of his scars and the magic of the land was ripped away. He would be there like he had been before. Although perhaps this time he should work a little harder at being a productive member of his home than just an observer. Just the thought of it made him a littler wearier than he had been before. A weight that settles over his shoulders as the possibilities of more duties becomes a possible future.
 
Ah well, such was life. He shakes it off, moves through the more visible parts of the kingdom with his wings at his sides. He probably should find Offspring, have a nice chat with him. Or he could find Brynmor and his daughter. Or...just someone new. He could do all of that, even perhaps just let them come to him.
 
Yeah that sounded better.
 
 So he finds a small pond that was frozen over and proceeds to thump his hooves against the ice until he breaks open a small shallow part. He drinks in with a thirst he hadn't realize he had. Once he is done he sighs, water dripping from his chin as he takes a long look around for who ever might be around and want to chat.

Ianto

Nothing burns like the cold.

The once-upon-a-king can see the stallion approach long before he actually gets to him. Perks of living in a mostly flat land. Also of having watched the borders for more years than he can count. He watches with a curious eye and nods in return when the other male offers a quiet greeting. An eye glances over the stallion, seeing his ribs stick from his skin and his dull coat. He doesn't miss the glance that the other stallion gives to his body either. His was filled out, thick with the fluff of winter coats and his wings. Well mostly filled out, the winters in the Tundra could be hard. This was hadn't been too much, even if the snow was taller than he was in some spots.

"Hello Xylo." He says in response and nods again slightly with a smile. "I am Ianto." A shift of his weight and a glance across his home. "You've found yourself in the Tundra. Once a Bachelor Kingdom, we now welcome both males and females." A pause, a critical eye taking him in. "You'll have to bulk yourself up a little to make it through the winters here. Good news is Winter is on it's way out." He looks towards the snow that was slushy and starting to get muddy. The nights weren't as cold and the days were a tad warmer when the sun was out.

"But you are more than welcome to stay and make a name for yourself. It's a good time. Lots of new recruits and all kinds of news to get caught up on." And then the stallion quiets, waiting to see what his reply would be.

Ianto

Nothing burns like the cold.