buffalo soldier, look its like i told ya

His main goal was finding Acacia, when she wasn’t with him Canyon felt nervous, flighty, and worried. She wasn’t the strongest at heart, and he took up the duty to protect her without complaint. She was his best friend, his companion, his charge. It was in his very nature to look out for her safety, and any that made it into his circle. Kamilah was quick to mention the need to come together, and Canyon couldn’t deny her logic. He didn’t know about the other horses that called this place their home, but it seemed they were truly far and few inbetween. The way she spoke, it seemed like with very little persuasion his little herd of two would become three.

He caught her smile before offering a bow and his efforts were met with the delightful sound of her giggle. His grin grew, but he settled as he brought his massive neck upwards. Icy blue eyes admired her beautiful features as her dark mane trailed over her forehead. He savored her name and the sound of his own on her lips as both of them came to realize the whole of their interaction was now to find Acacia. His worry quickly returned, until he set eyes on her again he wouldn’t be at ease. Canyon wasn’t about to let Acacia go a full day without returning her to his side. No matter what he had to do.

”Lady Kamilah.” He said her name once with another quick bow of his head as she directed him where to go. They needed to find Acacia, and if he had a second set of eyes hopefully the task would be easy. ”Yes, the sooner the better.” He wondered for a moment if he should divulge his companion’s weakness yet. ”Acacia is special.” Canyon started softly as his massive hooves carried him after the strong mare. ”She shouldn’t be on her own for so long. I should have stayed around until she woke up this morning..” If anything happened to her...