Outlander
The whole way back to the refugees, Cyoa seems uncomfortable and keeps knocking her head back. She must be uncomfortable from the way you removed her tail hair. The other leaders see you returning with the Horsemaster and they are downcast.
"What will we do now!" Master Kal demands.
"We survive!" the Horsemaster. "The riders of Hoofdown will not be disheartened or defeated by this!"
The words were strong, but you knew the danger. If the Masters lost faith in their leader, the citizens of Hoofdown could quickly dissolve into useless factions. A decision on the future needs to be made. Cyoa bucks at that point and Lucia is nearly thrown from the saddle. She holds closer to you and whispers in your ear.
"What will we do, Nathan?"
"What will we do now!" Master Kal demands.
"We survive!" the Horsemaster. "The riders of Hoofdown will not be disheartened or defeated by this!"
The words were strong, but you knew the danger. If the Masters lost faith in their leader, the citizens of Hoofdown could quickly dissolve into useless factions. A decision on the future needs to be made. Cyoa bucks at that point and Lucia is nearly thrown from the saddle. She holds closer to you and whispers in your ear.
"What will we do, Nathan?"