Micha's voice was timid, wavering slightly as she recited Apollo's name, a humoresque smile appeared on his maw, and as she slid behind him as a shield. Gently flicking his tail against her flank, it was in his best intent to soothe her and install confidence. There was no need to fear someone as noble as Apollo. Staying quiet but with intense observation, Arrane noted as the filly's voice gained more esteem and seemed stronger by each sentence. She just wanted to belong. Like him. Like many others subjected to a life without a herd. As she took her place besides him, the stallion craned his elegant neck, nudging Michad cheekbone. "Don't be afraid", he cooed with the tone he used with his sisters a long time back.
He now saw it all. If Micha was determined to be someone in the herd, the stallion with brotherly instincts, would do everything to help her achieve her goal. She was like Leila, except with lighter fur and golden eyes. But the same aura surrounded the two fillies, and he would live up to helping every newcomer feel truly apart of the Foothills. No soul would ever be excluded.