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Coeus glanced between the coywolf and her horse, he could see the communication going between them and the eyes that watched his own horse. Shifting in his saddle, he peered into the sky and seemed to be judging the wind. He had only briefly gone through the territory, lopping through the pack lands to just get a sense of it all. "Strega's Bay would be an easy march for two able mares and it would be nice to see the water again." He took Asslyum's words and did not overly compliment the mare. Coeus had seen Antebellum straighten herself along with the general indifference to the wolf or the horse's presence. The Timber Wolf realized that his homely mare was not a racer, nor prone to feats of speed. Her build reflected draft work, owing to her tireless energy.
He did not want to instill conflict simply over the condition of their mounts. Though his brows did bunch together as they seemed to share a small joke between them. Both horses were in immaculate condition. In addition, it was no use to get prickled over words that went unsaid. In the end, he did add, "Becca isn't one for speed, it's all muscle in her frame." Coeus patted her broad shoulder, "No doubt Antebellum is a force to reckoned with but Becca knows her way around heavy lifting." The dappled mare snorted slightly, she seemed to communicate that she did not wish him to say something he regretted. With a slight edge to the glint in his orange eyes, he willed Becca forward with a tight lipped smile. "Shall we be going? Wouldn't want the sun to set before we even start out."
The day was beautiful and slightly breezy. He was glad for the wind, without it the bright sun would be rather overpowering, especially for his thickly furred frame. Though he'd only known one summer before when he was much younger, he recalled the smothering days that forced him to seek shelter in water or underground. His fur was a curse in summer months, but a blessing during winter.
Code by the Mentors; photo courtesy to Astrid Walter
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