Ashlin Glenn, Wonderstarr, Myth, Best Move

The truck pulling the long horse trailer eased along down the road, cutting through forests and vast woodland, across prairieland, and was soon enough within view of the ranch. It made it's way towards the house, though veered down another small road and came to rest at the stables. Ashlin hopped out of the truck, followed by a swift-pawed Border Collie, Myth. The canine bounced around, darting here and there to take in all the scents and even leave some of her own behind.

Ashlin headed to the trailer and unloaded both equines, settling them into their own paddocks. Wonderstarr inhabited the single larger one, and Bestie, one of the smaller ones. Their halters and lead ropes were hanged on the gates. Ashlin took a moment to breath in the cool, crisp air, and watch the horses, before turning back to the stables and heading in to begin working on getting the stalls ready.

Wonderstarr, her muscles having ached for so long to finally be able to run and frolic in her own large pasture and not one of the little enclosures at the corral, kicked her legs up behind her and took off down the fence, spraying dirt and grass patches a good distance behind her. In no time at all, the Thoroughbred mare was gone from sight, having traveled to the opposite end of the paddock to graze peacefully.

Bestie, on the other hand, wasn't quite so eager. Oh, he was happy about coming to their new home, but he had just left behind someone at the corral. Ah, well. Maybe she'de be leaving that horrid place, too. He snorted and with a flick of the tail, was off at a brisk canter, free to do as he pleased without someone staring at him. After a while of checking out his new surroundings, he dropped his head and began to graze near the gate.

Wing

Wing was indeed away from that horrid place. Her hooves had long been off the road, where her hooves clanked constantly at her canter. She was now going down the dirt road that the truck had gone. Snorting she waited in hiding until Ashlin left into the stables. Than she moved closer not calling out, or being seen what so ever. Her smell was in the air, and she was waiting for Bestie's reaction to her following him and his owner. A grin stretched on her mouth as she remembered the treck comming here with White Fire and Karen. It had been quite fun and excersing. The white arabian mare stood quietly as she waited.

Karen and White stood beside Wing letting their smells carry as well. The three mares were quite an odd site togather, and being different breeds and colors in all. However the trio were all familiar with each other, and infact quite good friends. The scenery around them was beautiful, and they admired to an extent. Sweat glistened on each of their body's from their long journey. Hey at least Wonderstarr and Bestie didn't have to run the whole way. However these mares weren't complaining.

Best Move & Myth

The stallion was actually beginning to enjoy himself out here. The air was so clean and fresh, and the winds blew down cool air from the mountains. It was a paradise to him. He gave his long black tail a couple flicks, completely unaware that Wing had followed him, let alone the other two that were with her. At first, he was completely oblivious. That is, untill Myth started barking her voice into a mad frenzy.

The Border Collie came dashing out from a thicket near the paddocks and charged straight for the unknown equines. She didn't flash her fangs or make any move to appear threatening, but she was lowered down into a herding stance. "Who are you three? Do you realize where you are?" she asked quickly, her tail waving. Evidently, there was nothing that could take her happiness away from the fact that this was where she'de be living.

Bestie turned about and looked in the direction the barks came from, just in time to see Myth's black and white frame running from the underbrush. Then he noticed the three equines, and Wing! He tossed his head and headed quickly for the gate, coming to stop there before falling silent. He didn't want to attract Ashlin, but then again, she'de probably just figure the animals to be playing.
He gave his head a toss to Wing. "Hey!" he squealed lightly, overjoyed and quite surpised that she- no, all of them- had somehow escaped.

Wing

Wing was about to come out when the border collie came running. Unused to dogs she reared almost neighing out loud. However if she did this it would surely give her away. That's when he heard Bestie's familiar voice. Ignoring the dog she cantered over to the stallion's pasture. She was quickly followed by the other two mares. Not all of them had come, but only three. Snorting a welcome her eyes attepted to meet his. "Hey. Nice place,"she said really meaning it.

White and Karen nickered a greeting. Both enthuastic as they smiled. They nodded their heads about the nice place. In truth they were shocked at such the welcoming place. It looked like it was made for animals, in truth.

Best Move, Myth

Myth snorted when she was evidently being ignored. However, seeing as how Bestie knew these horses, she took one last look at them before dashing back into the thicket she'de emerged from.

Bestie picked up his fore hooves enthusiastically, eyes washing over each mare, although he had no clue who the other two were. He then kept his attention on Wing. He nodded back to her, forelock blowing past his face. "It is a nice place," he stated with a chuckle, "I guess it took a while to build." he added, recalling how Wonderstarr had always talked about it. Then he lifted an invisible brow. "How'de you all get here?" He was quite interested in finding out just how they'de managed the trek here. He didn't really pay that much mind to the scenery or how long it took to get here, but he already know that it certainly wasn't next door.

Wing

Wing laughed softly at his question. She was coy enough to make it sound like it was an easy trip, and that's excatly what she was going to do. "Oh we just jumped the fence, and followed you guys,"she said like it was an everyday work, but indeed it was a big time difference. They had a lot of trouble trying not to be noticed or get lost. However it had all worked out in the end, so why make a big fuss over it? Well she wouldn't mind if Best Move said something, but hopefully not to much of a big deal. She didn't like to be treated like she was some fragile thing. Infact Wing had scars all over her body from fights, showing just how defensive this mare could get.

White and Karen had been in the same pasture as Wing. They had been near Best Move, but had only told him their names. They hadn't talked much like Wing, because they were quite shy. They still didn't talk at the moment. Mostly they just listened and watched with patient faces.

Best Move

Bestie snorted lightly. He wasn't quite buying her story, but shrugged it off. It didn't really matter. His ears flickered and swiveled between them and the occasional clanking coming from the stables, often causing him to lift his head. He had turned a bit skittish since arriving here, mostly due to the fact that it was a more 'wild' place, and was out in the open. No humans were around to watch over you. However, he wasn't so worried.
"Well, why did you all come after me?" he asked, rather straightfoward. He was quite confused and startled that they would even bother. He'de never heard of anything before. Then he wondered where their owner was. "Surely it's not safe alone?" he seemed to ask, remembering the population of wolves and other wild predators. He didn't want to push the matter, but let's face it. There were some things worth worrying about.

Wing

She smirked when he just shrugged it off. She too glanced to where the noise was comming from, but soon grew used to it. "It was getting quite boring in the pasture. What? You think something would dare attack us,"she said in a cleverly manner. She was half being serious though wondering how Bestie veiwed her in strength. Besides she had two other very strong mares with her. Black orbs watched him carefully.

The others just listened and watched.

Best Move

Bestie took a step back suddenly at her words. He didn't view her as weak or anything, but simply feared for her safety. He then bobbed his head rather abruptly. "Actually, yes. You never know out here," he stated, stepping once again to the fence. He looked down at the wooden fencing separating them and sighed deeply. He wouldn't exactly desire to step beyond it, to tell the truth. Wow, what a wimp he'de turned into, in such a short time. Then he lifted his head defiantly, though completely because of his own thoughts. "Ah, who cares of predators?" he suddenly spoke, whisking his tail about.

Wing

She nodded at his words knowing what he spoke was the truth. "Tis alright to admit your fears, unless the cloud is unpredictable,"she said in a sort of neutral voice. What she meant was it was alright to admit your fears to the right somebody, unless that person you couldn't trust. Seeing his look to the fence smiled before backing up. With a canter and nice jump she was standing on his side of the fence. So what if she just ran miles after miles? Than she stood at the fence in touching distance of Bestie. "Predators are lazy and stupid. By the way, whats with that beast,"she asked refering to Myth. In truth this mare was unsure of dogs, not knowing that they might just be friends to equines.

Fire and Karen snorted. Instead of jumping the fence like Wing, they stayed on their side of the fence. Both mares were to shy to just enter a pasture without permission, unlike their friend here...

Best Move

Bestie stood there casually, once again lifting a hind hoof to prop it up against the ground, just as he did earlier when they were all still stuck at the corral. He then caught that look from her, and was watching as she sailed over the fencing with what appeared to be, no difficulty at all. He eased forward a bit to reach out and groom her coat just a bit. Then he pulled back and tilted his head in the slightest bit to the side, wondering if she actually meant Myth. "You mean Myth? Oh, she's not much of a beast at all, unless you get her mad or something. She's my owner's companion." he stated, noting how Ashlin seemed to aquire many creature companions.

Wing

Wing allowed him to groom her silently. She even returned the grooming till he stopped to look at her with a tilted head. She figured he was just thinking. She smiled slightly at his expression. "Well i hope not mad at me...Is she nice to you,"she asked with a slight defensive note. If not she sure was going to give that mutt a peice of her mind strait up, and it was clear on her face as she asked this.

Fire and Karen watched silently at the conversation. They went to grazing.

Best Move

His dark eyes watched her with that expression till she once again asked something about Myth. He snorted, shaking his head. "Sometimes she's a pain, trying to chase everyone around and all that," he snorted, not liking the idea of a dog nipping at his heels. It wasn't that big of a deal though, for this ranch would keep her at bay for a bit. He wondered why she cared so much about Myth. He barely even did anymore.

Wing

Black eyes stared back as he answered her. She smiled good than she hadn't harmed him. That was the only reason she had cared at all. If this so called Myth had laid one bit on Bestie she would have to answer to Wing. "So do you like it here better than the corral,"she asked him with a slight tease. Of course any equine would love this better than the Unkown Corral!

Fire and Karen remained grazing.

Best Move

Bestie gave his head a wild shake as she asked that question. "Psh, of course I do!" he replied, detecting just how it was meant to sound. He then grinned, reaching his long neck out to lightly nip her withers. He then shoved off the ground with his hind legs and shot off across the wide paddock, kicking up his heels and making a fuss. He wasn't sure if she was following him or what, but even if she wasn't, he continued with his crazy antics. All thoughts of Ashlin, or even Myth, had left his mind as he tasted the new fresh air and exercised his limbs. It was then that he could make out the darkened form of Wonderstarr grazing in the corner of his eye.

Wing

Wing laughing turned to chase after him when she got the nip. However she came to a quick halt when she saw Wonderstarr. Her voice turned quite icy as she spoke. "Who's she,"she said indicating the dark form. Did Bestie already have a mate? Her muscles tensed up completely. She felt like challenging this strange unknown mare.

White and Karen jumped the fence now. Although they had quite more trouble than what Wing had. They came to watch now, staring at Wonderstarr with emotionless eyes.

Best Move

Bestie continued to kick and spin, that is until Wing halted, and rather abruptly, he may add. Ears pricked, he turned around and watched her, before his dark eyes were drawn to Wonderstarr once again. He bobbed his head at her, noticing quite clearly how icy of a tone she had. He snorted briskly. He'de often like to think of Wonderstarr as a mate, but unfortunatly, she'de never returned his rather dramatic- and arrogant- displays of secret affection. "Her? She's just Ashlin's main mount, you could say." he stated, though his voice suddenly took on a somewhat 'far away' sound. He then looked back to Wing and flicked his tail. "Why?" he seemed to prod, though wanted to know just why she seemed so intent about it.

Wing

Wing watched his reaction closely to see if she could learn anything. All she could tell thought was that he was curious about why she wanted to know. "So you don't like her than,"she asked saying her in the icy tone, but all the rest polietly. Okay so manybe she was a bit protective already? Not her fault she found a stallion she liked, and she would fight for him to if she had too. Already she didn't like this Wonderstarr.

White and Karen stood nearby. White letting loose a neigh as if trying to see what Wonderstarr would do. She stood waiting for the unknown mare's reaction.

Best Move & Wonderstarr

Bestie kept his eyes on Wing, watching her closely. He could tell that she didn't like Wonderstarr, and this worried him a bit. Then again, why should he worry? Wonder was the one who should be worrying. He snorted, shaking his mane. "She doesn't like me, so I'm not going to like her," he stated, though maybe that all wasn't true. His ears flickered when he heard White neigh, causing him to turn his head in Wonder's direction. He was quite interested in seeing what she'de do as well, but knowing her, she'de probably shrug it off.

The gray mare was still grazing when she heard the neigh nearby. At first she didn't care and paid no mind to it, but then she grew curious and lifted her head to look out, eyeing the group of horses in the next paddock over. She snorted, ears pricked, wondering why these mares were here. And they were with Best. What was going on? Growing quite protective herself, though not because of Bestie, she paraded down along the fence between the paddocks and made her way over to them, coming to a stop. She eyed them all up and down. It was as though she saw this as her territory- being the first horse of Ashlin. "Best Move? Who are these mares?" she asked, repeating the same question that Wing had asked just a bit earlier.

Bestie stood there, his muscles becoming tense. He stared hard at the gray mare standing by them. "They are friends." he answered, though he really didn't know the other two. He snorted, looking to Wing. "This, you already know, is Wonder." His voice wavered just the slightest bit.

Shadow's Wing

Her gaze went back to Best Move. Her ears pricked upon her white head. Upon catching Bestie's words her ears seemed to ring with his voice. She loved how it sounded like a song. She liked the way it sounded really. However she did not like the fact that he was speaking about another mare. A snort came through as she thought about this. Than turning her head she stared at the mare, Wonderstarr. A frown crossed her face as she watched her. It seemed that the grayish mare was going to ignore them.

Than when she was about to reply to Bestie, Wonderstarr made her way to them. Her hardened as she stood tall. Ever since she had came here her head and tail was in lead postition, and thats where it stayed now. This mare was going to have trouble if she messed with her. As the mare paraded over Wing was thinking she was a show off. Who care's if she high step? After all Wing could do that, and quite more if she wanted to. Just as Wonder was eyeing her up she eyed the mare right back with a cold gaze.

"Its none of YOUR business who we are,"she said before Bestie replied. Her voice was nothing below frigid. She continued to glare at Wonder as if daring her to do something. Her own muscles had tensed up as her black orbs stared the other mare down. "Pleasure,"she said after Best Move said 'This, youalready know, is Wonder'. Although she said 'Pleasure' her tone made it postively noticable that it indeed wasn't.

The other two mares simply stood their with slightly arched necks. They weren't scared of Best Move, and they were making it clear. They were bossed around by no other mare, and it wasn't going to happen now. A nicker was issued as one of the mares scrapped a hoof over the ground a once or twice as she listened to the conversation. However Wing's stance made it clear...

...Make Your Move...

Best Move & Wonderstarr

Wonder stood exactly 17 hands high and towered over most horses she'de ever come in contact with. Her own stance was now one of dominance, with her newly-trimmed tail flagging behind her in the breeze and her head held well above her shoulders. She wasn't at all frightened of this mare. Wing was on her territory, and it was her territory that she would guard for Ashlin. She gave a deep snort, breathing in and inflating her chest a bit in anger. It wasn't often that Wonder got herself into things, but this was quite the worthy cause. "As long as you're on my human's turf and I remain her top mount, then everything that goes on within these gates is my business!" she neighed, showing off her newfound authority. It wasn't that she wanted to 'show off', but she saw this as her duty. At least, for the moment.
Her own eyes were hard and unwavering. She dared this mare to try something herself. It was Wonder's home and therefore she would be the daring one in this game. "One wrong move and I'll have the human on your tails," she stated deeply. Although she knew deep down that Ashlin wouldn't chase after some horses, she was quite sure that it may just be enough to scare these equines off.

Bestie stood back, a bit unable to speak as everything played out before him. He wanted to intervene, but couldn't possibly seem to find a place to cut in at. Then, once Wonder was finished with her little retorts, he picked up a hoof and slammed it down into the grass, giving a harsh squeal in the process. "I don't think this is the time nor the place to be making such a fuss over such petty issues." he stated with a snort. He didn't want to see everyone fighting, and although he wasn't really friends with Wonder, he would certainly like to be sooner or later. Even though, she seemed to absolutely despise him after all this time. It was quite evident.

Wonder lifted her head abruptly, a bit shocked that Bestie actually made an effort in stopping all this. She stepped back a bit, breathing deeply. "Ahm?" she seemed to asked, in a low, rumbling voice. She was obviously not very happy.

Wing

Wing was beyond pissed at what this mare did. Snorting she shook her head in a fit of rage. She didn't care that this mare was taller than her! Hah she beat the crap out of horses that stood 17.2 hands before, so bring it on..."My buisness is definetly not YOUR buisness,"she said saying your with a saucy attitude. However she heard Bestie, so she didn't attack, but hse wasn't going to take this lying down either.

White Fire who had an attitude worse than Shadow Wing wasn't so lucky. Snorting she charged at the mare angry that this wanna be was insulting her best friend. However quick as a wink Wing had stopped the mare by standing infront of her. She said the words so quietly that Bestie wouldn't hear it, but Wonder would be able to. "Don't worry, SHE isn't worth it,"she said illistarting the word she.

Karen came and stood infront of White now making sure her friend couldn't get to Wonder. She didn't want her friend getting into a fight, just yet. If she did than Karen and Wing would have to get involved, and that might not be such a good idea at the moment. One thing was for certain none of the equines cared if Wonder could get the humon on their tails. After all no human would harm than when their owners would kill them in a heartbeat...

Best Move & Wonderstarr

Wonder simply lifted her head higher, giving a harsh snort towards all three of the unruly mares. "You all should be chased off this ranch," she stated, her voice unwavering and obviously quite angry. She wasn't about to stoop to their level. And what, their owners had the potential to kill? Then they'de have bigger problems of their own. However, Wonder was one to be driven to such measures herself.
"Bestie, I am demanding that you either take this little meeting elsewhere or have them all leave." she almost snarled, before the sounds of a truck caught her attention. With one last glare to all the equines, she turned and trotted off toward the stable to check things out.

Bestie gave a rear, neighing loudly in the process. "No one needs to be fighting here!" he snorted, sounding to be quite annoyed himself. He turned away from Wonder, not replying to her, and started off down the fence a ways so they couldn't be bothered again. He was completely silent as he took the time to move to the opposite corner of the paddock, where they were both safer and secluded from Ashlin and Wonder. "I don't know what's up with her," he stated, though understood quite well that the mare wasn't fond of him either way, and therefor, probably not any of his friends. He lowered his head, looking out across the paddock.

Wing

Wing glared at Wonder...Oh honey your already stooped too low. "And who's going to chase us away? You,"she said with a chuckle. Than she heard Bestie. With a snort she made to follow him after he left. Her eyes watched him wondering if he was upset with her. What Wonder needed was a good slap to the hindquarters by something sharp she thought.

White and Karen followed, but were hasten a bit. Should they intrude or go home? After all they didn't know anyone here, but Wing really. "Wing we'll see you when you get back, okay,"Karen said. Obviously White was still too upset, and wanting to fight to talk properly. With that the two mares left to go back to the corral.

Best Move

Bestie stood there silently, one ear turned to catch any words or sounds from Wing. He was still quite tense from that little run in back there, but could feel himself loosening up some more. He just needed to stand here and relax. That was just what he was going to do. The stallion, however, didn't speak now. His eyes were fixed on the sky, face as though he was in deep thought. He wasn't sure, but Wonder had seemed slightly worried when she turned to leave. He couldn't be sure, though. Finally, he turned to look at Wing. "That was crazy." he said, almost emotionless. Then he pricked his ears. "Shouldn't you be getting back, too?" he asked. He really didn't want to see her leave, but her owners may be after her sooner or later.

Wing

Wing looked up as he spoke. "I suppose,"she said cautiously. At his next question she looked at him wondering if he wanted her to leave. She looked to the sun which was still in the horizon before turning to look back at Bestie. "Only if you want me too. My owners shouldn't come looking for me till tommow at the earliest,"she said for it would be awhile before they knew where she was, and that she was even gone. At least that's what she thought...Her muscles had already relaxed, but her ears were on constant guard. Why did Bestie worry about Wonder when the mare treated him like dirt!? Oh yes she could tell from his expression. However she didn't voice the question, yet.

Best Move

Bestie took a moment to look at her, trying to figure out why she had that look. It wasn't like he wanted her to leave, but it was more along the lines of wondering what her human would do if they caught her out here. All the way out here, in the vicinity of another ranch. He wasn't sure what her owner was like, but he knew that someone like Ashlin would be hitting the road- hard- to search. "I'de actually rather have you stay," he stated, not even realizing what he was saying. He then snorted, giving his mane an uneasy shake.

Wing

Wing smiled coyly at him as she realized he was trying to read her. Well why not have a little fun in the process? Snorting she waited to see what he would say. Once he finally did speak her face seemed to light up with eagerness. "Good, than i will"she said like their was no other choice. Well maybe their was, but she sure wasn't going to take that. She bent her head to take a bite of grass out of habit. Her mane sheilded her white face from veiw as she did this.

Best Move

Maybe a little surprised, but just maybe. Bestie was a bit startled by her sudden eagerness to stay, but he wasn't going to go against it. He needed the company. After all, there wasn't really anyone else around that he could have a decent conversation with. The edges of his lips curled up a bit in the slightest of smiles, but when she began grazing, he lowered his own head as well and proceeded to snatch at the grass. Maybe her owner wouldn't even find her here? The ranch was just about entirely surrounded by woodland.

Wing

Wing continued to graze. She knew that Best Move was grazing as well, and she wondered what he was thinking. She was in season, and her scent could be smelled a long way from her, let alone beside her. She wondered if Bestie noticed, but she didn't ask or say anything about it. She wanted his foal, but was to shy to ask him right out. That wasn't Wing's way...It seems even Wing had her own weakness. She knew her owners would find her. White Fire and Karen knew where she was. The dogs could sniff her out, and the girl at the corral might of caught Ashlin's license plate...Chances were against Wing. However HER owner would be nice enough to let her stay till she gave birth, and visit Bestie often enough. The only problem with that was her owners gang leader, who might not agree with that so willing. Depends on how Ashlin greets them in the end.

Best Move

He continued to stand there, seemingly unknowing of the scent that just seemed to waft over. Truth was, he didn't want to make himself appear too forward, and just act like so many other stallions would. Sooner or later, he'de probably get the nerve to ask her himself. For now, his mind drifted over various thoughts, from foals, their foal, to the ranchlife, and finally to Ashlin. She was a good human, who was often ready to stop and listen whenever needed. A rather poor human, though, for he'de personally hate to see Wing's owners come out and what he thought of as 'causing a scene'. He stood there and flicked his tail behind him casually, still trying to get enough nerve. If he waited too long, though, she might be gone and it'd be too late.
He suddenly lifted his head, wondering all that time if she was thinking the same thing. He then reached out to her with his long neck and made to nip at her mane, almost absentmindedly. To avoid feeling like a total jerk in the end, he puffed up his chest a bit and gave his own mane a brisk shake. "Wing, I've a question for you," he said, voice surprising forward and strong. He waited for her to pay attention then, no longer in any hurry now that that was out.

Wing

A moment upon a moment
It rushes upon you
Like fire on wood
It may pass you by...

Wing kept her eye on Besite as it seemed he was deep in thought. About what she wondered to herself. Was he still th inking about earlier? She wished to ease his burden, but unknown how to do this Wing just watched like a total idiot. How could she help when hse didn't know what the problem was? It made her want to cry out in frustration, and indeed her hoof came down hard upon the ground where she was just grazing moment ago. Truth be told she didn't care if Best Move thought this was indeed upsurb. So what it didn't matter to her! She wanted to know what was bugging this stallion that she cared so much about.

She turned ready to comfront him about what was going on. However she stopped when she saw that he was staring strait at her. It looked like she was a deer caught in headlights, trully. His next words made her cautious wondering what he wanted to know. Had she done something to upset this fine stallion infront of her. "Yes,"she asked her voice slightly confused and weary. What could he ask her that would rip her heart out in a million peices? Oh so many things came to her mind at this thought! A stallion after my heart would of been so much better she thought as she waited for his question.

Don't let it by
Hold on to yourself
Never forget
Dream upon the moment...

Best Move

Both of the stallion's ears were pricked forward, entirely out of the pure interest in knowing just what she'de have to say in response to his question that he was about to present to her. Taking a large gulp, feeling as though he was about to go crazy deep down, he forced himself to take hold of the matter at hoof. He then lifted his head a bit. He didn't wish to keep his thoughts in anymore. Since he'de first met her, that same question had run through his mind. Instead of the usual self centered 'I'll do it myself' look he always used to have, he had a considerably softened gaze. Then his voice flowed out, surprisingly smooth and deep, yet young and refreshing. It startled even himself. "What do you think about us and a foal?" he asked, suddenly feeling awkward and out of place. It was like he'de missed a jump and knocked his head off a fence- only without the searing pain that would be sure to follow. He kept his eyes on her, trying to force a more casual look onto his own features to lighten the situation.

Wing

Like Best Move both of her ears were upon her head as well. However due to this hers was out of fear and anticipation. What did he wish to ask. Seeing his gulp she nearly fainted out of complete fear. Was it bad she wondered. Finallly she heard what he said and she gave a sigh of relief. "Yes,"she said breathlessly like she had just ran a race. She moved forth to nuzzle him with a smile upon her face.

Best Move

Bestie was nearly flinching when the time of her answer came. It was as though an arrow was about to shoot through his heart and he was too late in dodging it, but luckily, his legs didn't buckle as he thought they may. He opened his eyes wide, flashing the whites for just a moment out of pure joy before stepping up and reaching out to embrace her in a horse kind of hug. He was indeed happy with her reply.