Archibald was now given the chance to act on this. In the snow it was easy to see the figures ahead of him. Paladin, his leader, stood before a pegasus. Archibald pressed forward with intent, feeling something inside himself that this meeting may not be going as Paladin wished all meetings with unclaimed horses would turn out. The words of the newcomer hit his ears as he took a spot juxtaposed to Paladin. This grullo stallion before him left a bad taste in his mouth and his golden eyes hardened as he watched him. Archibald tilted his head towards Paladin as he spoke. Do not say something stupid Archibald thought as he shifted his weight gently and looked back to the winged one. Archibald puffed his chest out as the newcomer spoke. Paladin was kind but firm in his words and the male before him was an arrogant child that needed to be put in his place.
Taking one step forward the giant challenged the pegasus silently to watch his words. An intimidating sight, really, Archibald was. A tower of a horse at almost nineteen hands he looked down on most around him. He practically dwarfed the winged horse before him with his height and muscle mass. Archibald used his strength carefully, and he would not fight with this male unless called to. Archibald believed in the equality of the Foothills, but he would not stand stagnant to frontal disrespect of his leader. "Asylum, in this instance, can be implied however you so desire. Our herd does not dabble in what you may perceive your skills rest." With each word Archibald commanded respect, his golden eyes dark as he looked down on the peg, "Our warriors serve to protect this herd, not to cause meaningless battle." Archibald swished his tail behind him in a manner that could be construed as slight annoyance. "If you so desire meaningless bloodshed or a leader that condones such behavior, I do not recommend our ranks."