The mare sighed gently relaxing into him. She didn't understand how they went from hating eachother to being this close and intimate. From him chasing her away on the mountain to him comforting her and nibbling her forelock trying to make her feel better. "Thank you." She said closing her blue orbs. She rested her back hoof taking some of the weight off for a little bit as they stood there together. His breathing was calm and relaxed, helping to lull her into relaxation. The physical contact made butterflies settle in her stomach. She smiled listening to his chuckles and words, his voice was deep but calming and made her feel warm and happy. She began to lazily groom a spot on his chest for a moment. She hadn't ever felt like this about anyone. The way he helped her, the little ways he showed her he cared for her. The gentleness in the way he touched her. She wanted to show him how appreciative she was of it all.

Audits softly flicked as he felt the gentle touch of her teeth grooming his chest, dropping his frame some at the feeling, he shifted his weight, resting a hoof to be more comfy. Red hues took their time gently over looking her body once more, studing her every detail of her silky black pelt. Though, he was enjoying this time with her a small growl roared in his stomach, frame softly bobbed up, and began to look around for something to eat.

Raven giggled pulling back a little hearing the sound of his stomach. She stood up and turned looking around slightly also. "We should look for food. I'm starving myself." She replied happily. She noticed a bunch of sweetgrass off by the dunes towards the edge of the beach. The tall grasses gently swaying in the breeze. It was bright green and there was more than enough for them both. "Look! Over there....and a lot of it." She nickered excitedly. She grinned at him before taking off at a canter.

The mare slowed down as she came upon a spot to graze and bent her head, happily plucking at the grasses. She closed her eyes as the sweet but salty grass hit her mouth and made it water. She flicked her tail gently as it waved in the breeze calmly. Her mane tousled by each soft wind that passed through it. Her audits flicked towards Vader's direction. The mare sighed happily finally getting something in her stomach.

Slender audits perked hearing the mare's tone burst happy at teh sighting of grass, frame turned as he watched her trot over to a decent grassy patch. Tilting his head some, he soon paced over to her to join. Nostrils softly flaring as it got closer to the ground, still the ground was covered in a dirt and sand combo. Teeth softly picked and munched the long strands of grass with each bit. He had been so hungry, but never wanted to show it. He snorted contently in peace, red hues glancing every few mintues at the mare as they indulged in the heat of the day.

Feeling the sun baking on his back was causing sweat to start building up on his neck and chest, thick plumage swishing softly at his back as he grazed closely to the painted mare. They were so busy eating, silence over took them once more. At another feeling of a gust of the ocean breeze, he lifted his frame to smell to the air, it was sweet and salty at the same time, red orbs scanned and watched the crashing of the waves. "I was thinking..." he nickered softly breaking the silence as he peeked at the mare in the corner of his hues. "I know how bad you want to be part of a herd, spring is nearing in the next few days... most herds and even single equines looking to make herds for their own or join them usually track to the plains every year... of course there could be band stallions too which can be an issue, but I heard that's where you can try to join or whatever" he shook his frame with softly pinning his ears some realizing he was rambling. He cleared his throat and looked towards her more clearly "I... I thought I could take you to the northern plains... so you can meet others... make friends.. if you... if you wanted" he snorted softly as he looked down at the ground pawing the ground shyly. He knew she wanted a herd more than anything and he wanted to give her what she wanted. He wanted her happy.

The mare at happily, filling her belly as she enjoyed the sounds and sights of the beach around them. She flicked her tail slightly letting it catch the breeze and take the long strands of hair away with it. Her scent filled the air much stronger now as she neared the peak of her cycle. She still couldn't believe after all of these years she was even able to have a heat and if she ever mated, a foal. She got lost in her thoughts imagining little hooves running about around her. Daydreaming was something she rarely did. However, she couldn't help but get lost in those beautiful thoughts of happiness.

Ears pricking over to the stalliom her head turned over to look at him as he spoke, shaking her out of her thoughts. "Hm?" She asked before he finished explaining, then it registered in her mind what he was saying. "We can if you want to, but honestly Vader, It'snot something I have to have in life. I'm happy even if it's just the two of us...I'll go wherever you go." She nickered and looked at him gently with a soft smile.

The stallion was shocked at the mares words, did she truly not want what she been longing for all this time? Did she just admit to wanting to be with him? Shaking his frame again to rid him of his shock he roses a brow "Raven.. I'm flattered, but I'm much too old for you, don't you think? Wouldn't you rather a much younger... more better looking stallion of your own age?" he nickered softly. Audits flopped relaxed on top of his frame, slightly looking away from the mare.. he wasn't trying to send her away into another's hooves and warming embrase but, he didn't want her to feels stuck with an oldie like himself when she had so much of her life to explore and live. Nostrils flaring once more taking in her scent, which was growing stronger every day, rounding his head some into his chest, he shfited his weight to control his growing urges.

The mare looked at him with a now serious look in her eyes. She turned to face him and looked deeply into his reddish orbs. She shook her head and sighed. "Vader, age doesn't matter to me. Besides, you keep calling me yound and while I'm flattered, I'm not that young either. Why would you say that? You are too attractive..I find you very good looking as a matter of fact." She giggled, her eyes lightening up a little. "If you would rather I was with someone else then I could.....I suppose..." Her blue hues studdied him cautiously. Audits relaxing slightly. She looked at him gently as he shifted uncomfortably. "It's bothering you isn't it?" She said realizing that her scent might be making him uncomfortable. Raven pinned her tail so that it wouldn't bother him. She wanted him to be as happy and carefree that he wanted her to be. She didn't want to cause him any discomfort in any way.

Audit flicked in the mares direction, heeding her every word. He felt his heart softly flutter at her words, he wasn't sure how much longer he could keep lying to himself about his feelings for her. At the sound of her giggle, got him a bit excited as his plumage thrashed at his side, as a form of blush came across his cheeks. He went to look away once more before her next words grasped his attention "No.." he nickered quickly. Audits shyly pinning as he cleared his throat taking another step towards her. "I mean... of course not I just wanted you to explore all you options.. is all" he nickered sweetly and slowly as a small smirk tugged at his lips.

He rose a brow as his red hues glanced towards her rump, seeing her tuck her tail. "You are pretty hard to resist.. but I don't mind" he chuckled deeply as he softly nipped at her mane. His red hues locking to her blue orbs, his warm breathe dancing inches away from her muzzle as he studied her instincely.

Raven studied Vader with soft eyes as he spoke and stepped closer to him. She could see the emotions and thoughts stirring in his eyes and she smiled softly at the thought of making him blush. Her blue hues glistened with adoration. She had to admit, he was such a strong and smazing stallion when you got past the walls. He was gentle and sweet, and very caring underneath all the fear and pain. She admired him, cared for him. Dare she say she was even starting to fall hard for him. "What If I don't want any other options?" She teased slightly looking at him with a curious look.

Raven perked up at his words. "Oh? I am hm?" She asked him and nibbled at his in return. "I could be more irresistible If you want me to be..." She said and loosened her tail. She flicked it teasingly.

The stallion shyly pinned his audits at her tease, he softly chuckled awkwardly as his red hues soon locked to the ground, he softly pawed the ground with a hoof, before looking back to her "Then.. I assume you are content" he offered her a smile. A smirk tugged at his lips watching the mare loosen her tail. He rolled his hues playfully. He thought it was cute, that she thought she was so in control.

"You have to try harder than that, I'm not a young eager stallion, those tricks don't work on me" he chuckled teasingly as he began to slowly circle the mare, his red hues beaming as they locked to her, watching her everymove, he rose a brow as he paused behind her, his side just slightly resting against her tail "though... you may be easier than me.. hum?" he smriked once more, as he softly nibbled the top of her rump trying to send a shiver over her pelt, nostrils flaring softly, sweetly and teasingly nibbling at her silky plumage before pacing to her side once more, with a devious spark of arousement in his orbs.