Newton really just wanted to hide. He wasn’t a conversationalist. He wasn’t very good at making friends. Newton grew up playing with an oversized turtle and his younger siblings. It hadn’t been Newton’s idea to go to the field, and it especially hadn’t been his idea to approach the mare. So the bay stallion fell back behind Sahm, and stayed quiet in hopes of being invisible.
Sahm on the other hand was excited to be back into a routine. He had recruited for the Gates for many years, and it felt good to be doing the same for his new home. The field felt like an old, uncomfortable hat. The bay mare that stood before him introduced herself with great confidence. Her body stature indicated strength and spirit- two qualities that the Tundra definitely valued. She instantly felt like a good candidate. Sahm nodded his head when she spoke her name. The mare then addressed his offer- this time Sahm was glad that redness couldn’t show through his black cheeks. He felt a sense of embarrassment heat of his face. Newton grasped onto this and walked beside Sahm to adoringly rub his neck and give him an encouraging smile.
Sahm glanced toward Newton with gentle eyes. His spirit now a bit more uplifted. ”Well I can’t exactly offer you a herd, in the classic sense. I come from a land called the Tundra. It is a kingdom with a monarchy. We are much like a family, giving each other support and strength. There are two castes within the kingdom that you can train in. One is for war and the other diplomacy.” Sahm spoke with authority and hope. He truly believed that this mare could excel within the Tundra ranks.
When the attention was brought to Newton, he immediately and unexpectedly turned to ice. Where there was once a bay roan coat a clear and cold form now stood. Sahm’s smile grew brighter at the mention of his mate. ”Well this is..” He began before gesturing to the horse sculpted ice. ”Oh my, Newton!” Sahm screeched.
Newton almost jumped out of his skin at Sahm’s remark and instantly he was back to normal. ”Oh goodness, I am sorry…I do that when I get nervous.” Newton stammered.
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