Hoshor Plains sediment ii

the stallion had not left his herd because of a power struggle, but because of breeding rights he did not care for. to be suddenly given power in this way by these women, to make this decision, was not unwelcome nor was it surprising, but it wasn't what he wanted.

still, they looked to him for this, and he saw no reason to turn the buckskin away. it was embarrassing to see one of their people hiding among bovines. he bobbed his head and tucked his chin nearly to chest, and then turned away from this milling herd, to welcome the woman and also be away from the beasts. in this way the decision was made.

maplesmoke trotted in a crescent, out in to the plain and back around, so there was space and he watched for dangers as the pregnant woman made her way. his impatience showed in the whisk of his tail.