As many things happened for Rowan, something in her gut had her taking a second look at Ricochet. Not quite understanding the amused smirk that lingered on his face. Somehow she felt she should be insulted, but that too had empty reasoning. He was an enigma, and Rowan had always enjoyed puzzles. That's why she had assumed the position of Scholar. She had to know things; know everything. Yet this stallion was cunning and quick minded. Rowan analyzed him silently, though she listened as Sandman spoke. Swearing to herself she would find out what he was hinting at when speaking to Sandman. It intrigued her so. Finally turning back to the larger stallion, knowing she must reply or seem inept in conversation. "That's a very good philosophy to live by." Nodding her head a little as she agreed wholeheartedly with it. Smiling a little when he ducked his head though he had no reason to do so. She had not expected his sympathy, as she had never spoken enough of it to receive such a reaction. But it seemed he could relate to it and so she did not allow herself to be offended by mistaking it for pity. "It was. But I wouldn't have it any other way or I would not be standing on this shore today." She had long ago accepted the path behind her and aimed only to make the one before her better.

From down the beach the bullet of a dog returned, and Rowan watched the comunication with curiosity. It was an almost intimate exchange, and she found herself feeling obtrusive and invasive by simply watching it happen. His compliment had her smiling brightly with a twinge of modesty. "Thank you, Ricochet. And I see it within you in return." Speaking only the truth. He seemed a true warrior and she respected that. His parting words inflicted a slight sadness within her that showed upon her face. "Travel well, Ricochet. Perhaps we will cross paths again." Knowing within herself that she would seek him out. The challenge had been presented to her and she wouldn't be able to forget about it now. Watching as he raced away, now alone with the other stallion on the cold shore. Once he had disappeared from her sight she turned back to Sandman with a curious look, showing without words how intrigued she was by the strange fellow.