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Stardance was busy watching Kellen from the shelter of a grove of trees. She didn't hear the other mare whinny, yet wouldn't have whinnied back even if she did. The dun mare was simply looking for a herd, and there was one about a hundred yards away. This was not the time to go seeking out a mare, with her chances of joining a herd so close.
Wildfire had his nostrils flared, breathing deeply the scent of other horses. He lived as a loner, existing by roaming the borders to all the territories. The Morgan enjoyed this life, but every-so-often, an urge to find a mare would hit him; this was one of those times.
Tossing his head, he whinnied shrilly, giving his location away, quite eagerly.
Stardance was having a fine time chowing down on the lush grass of Kellen's herd, but curiosity tore her away and towards the stud. Snorting curiously, the dun mare resumed nervous trotting... but this time, it wasn't away from others; it was to them. Wildfire dropped his head, sniffing. He had picked out Stardance's trail, as it was the freshest. With renewed vigor, he trotted on, following the scent. Whatever instinct this was that popped up sometimes and drove him to seek mares, he didn't fight it. He would, however, just as easily ignore other horses if the urge wasn't there. Stardance eagerly trotted towards the approaching scent, whinnying shrilly. Wildfire tossed his head, breaking into an excited canter. His hurried pace soon brought him within Stardance's sight. Slowing, he shook his head and lashed his tail, basically showing off. Stardance snaked out her velvety muzzle and sniffed at Wildfire, nickering softly. Wildfire flicked his tail in excitement, stretching his neck to sniff Stardance. "Hello," he said softly. "Hi," Stardance said, lifting her head regally. "Who are you?"
"Wildfire," said the bay Morgan. "And you?"
(Wildfire's a stud?)(Why wasn't Stardance friendly with Sapphire? Sapphire left because Stardance wasn't acting friendly.)