CANYS
As the winds shifted upon the grass, Canys finally realized that the horse which had stood before him was no ordinary creature. It seemed as Offspring's shadow lengthened in the setting sun, as he loomed over Canys with his massive body almost completely blocking the light. In an instant Canys recognized this grand stallion as more than just a formidable adversary, but instead found him to be a sure defeat if it would come to that. Canys had surely tangled with larger horses before, but never anything like this. He began to weigh his options, and wonder if this was the place his story would end. Then, in an instant, Offspring had gone.
As the dominant and umbraic figure of Offspring's body drifted from Canys' sight, he began to ponder why the rather intimidating horse had left so suddenly. Maybe Canys had misspoke when he questioned Offspring's intentions, but lacking the proper education in the art of courtesy he merely acted as he would against any stranger which approached him so heartily. It had been a long time since Canys had known any true friends in this world that would not eventually betray him. Yet, one thought still loomed in the back of his mind. A stallion such as himself could only last so long in this place of lands and titles without any aid. More often than not, it was banding together which allowed for any semblance of safety in his life. The young stallion barely knew anything about the politics or the population of the world into which he had entered, and as he had come to recognize it was who you knew rather than what you knew.
The sun now began to set upon the horizon and Canys understood the path which he must now take if he wanted to have his fresh start. Canys thought on Offspring's words carefully hoping not to further disrespect the stallion who had gone out of his way to offer him a place in this world. Then with a new and impassioned vigor he drew all the air he could into his lungs and began to chase after Offspring. His hooves resounded on the dirt as he began to run in the direction that Offspring had so swiftly gone. Canys hoped that it was not too late to find a brother in this foreign and intimidating world.
With pain comes Strength
@[Offspring]