06-15-2016, 10:44 PM
PHAEDRUS
He was starting to get a little more nervous, as time passed on and each mare gave new life the shock and naïve thinking that he had come to know before becoming a father were dissipating with each new life he came to recognize as part of himself. Not that he was a selfish creature, not in the least, but there was something about it… something he couldn’t quite place that had him feeling a bit more protective, slightly more alert, and possibly a little more happy? Eh what the heck just roll with it right? Well that was what he was trying to do. That is until… hearing the call of the third he takes off again, this time a little more hesitant. He wasn’t sure how he was going to react knowing what he knew about how the little one’s life was to turn out. Ok yea you could say that he was afraid. Afraid that he wouldn’t be able to keep his promise. This was something that he had never done before. Broken a promise that is.
Reaching the mare his gaze softens just a little, his lips curve gently, a bright sheen in his eyes announces how proud he is to be a father. Looking over the child he leans his head down towards her. It is wonderful to meet you Gyps. before he is again looking to the child’s mother nudging at her in encouragement. People could say or think whatever they wanted about him, but none could know just how truly gentle he is. Mainly because most tried to cross him, or didn’t get close enough to find out. Then again, he didn’t make getting close an easy task either. Still there were only two things he was about, loyalty and respect. Whatever one gave was exactly what they would receive. Still with these new additions to the family he wasn’t so sure he could hold that status for them. They all seemed to be weaseling their way into his heart, and spoiled it seemed they would be. At least that was how he felt now.
He knows that soon he would need to call the herd together, they had a lot to discuss. A lot to figure out, and insuring good futures for the foals was something that was becoming a clear need. Josie was already of age and finding what she wanted and what would satisfy him as for keeping her safe was fast approaching. It was likely that the same would happen for these ones as well. How are you doing Besra? He is sure of his decision now, she would need to be the alpha mare, he needed someone to help make the other mares feel comfortable, and strong enough in personality to band them together, to be resourceful, and understanding. There was always a lot to demand of an alpha, and he knows he can’t continue to do it alone, he just hoped that others would not take this as a competition for his attentions. Because that was just the opposite of his intentions, no placing an alpha female would free up some of his time to spend with everyone. Why some stallions just used the position to lord over whom they favored he had no idea, it was simply a practical thing to make use of. One that he hoped would not bring about strife.
Reaching the mare his gaze softens just a little, his lips curve gently, a bright sheen in his eyes announces how proud he is to be a father. Looking over the child he leans his head down towards her. It is wonderful to meet you Gyps. before he is again looking to the child’s mother nudging at her in encouragement. People could say or think whatever they wanted about him, but none could know just how truly gentle he is. Mainly because most tried to cross him, or didn’t get close enough to find out. Then again, he didn’t make getting close an easy task either. Still there were only two things he was about, loyalty and respect. Whatever one gave was exactly what they would receive. Still with these new additions to the family he wasn’t so sure he could hold that status for them. They all seemed to be weaseling their way into his heart, and spoiled it seemed they would be. At least that was how he felt now.
He knows that soon he would need to call the herd together, they had a lot to discuss. A lot to figure out, and insuring good futures for the foals was something that was becoming a clear need. Josie was already of age and finding what she wanted and what would satisfy him as for keeping her safe was fast approaching. It was likely that the same would happen for these ones as well. How are you doing Besra? He is sure of his decision now, she would need to be the alpha mare, he needed someone to help make the other mares feel comfortable, and strong enough in personality to band them together, to be resourceful, and understanding. There was always a lot to demand of an alpha, and he knows he can’t continue to do it alone, he just hoped that others would not take this as a competition for his attentions. Because that was just the opposite of his intentions, no placing an alpha female would free up some of his time to spend with everyone. Why some stallions just used the position to lord over whom they favored he had no idea, it was simply a practical thing to make use of. One that he hoped would not bring about strife.
i'll carry this flag, to the grave if i must
OOC So so so sorry this took so long to get up.