"Hello Killdare" I say politely, once mama introduces him.
I have no memory of the Chamber, only vague dreams of a beating heart beneath my feet. But even those I do not connect with the name of the stallion's home. I listen with wide eyes as mama tells me that Killdare was captured by Joscelin through a fight. I wonder what it would be like to challenge someone and win. Perhaps mother will teach me how someday. I grin at Joscelin.
"Hi Joscelin!" I say eagerly, my tail wagging and my ears pricked as I nudge her back. I have always like the mare, since the day I met her. It makes me giggle to think of her beating up Killdare. "I'm glad you brought him to stay for awhile, even if he is a stallion. He seems like he might be fun."
I study the stallion curiously, returning his charming smile with a cautious one of my own. My exposure to males has been limited. I giggle at his words.
"I don't know. Mama has lots of helpers, but I am the most important one." I nuzzle her shoulder. "And she lets me go 'most everywhere so I can learn things. Well, the safe places anyways."
After all, she can be very strict about some things. As Killdare will learn, my mama is very much in charge.
the jungle princess