My small, burnished gold and white diadem jerked upwards as the stallion spoke, small audials pinning back briefly to show my distrust with others of the same gender. I never had a true "father figure", and doubted that I'd ever have one, and I knew how Mumma hated stallions. So it was natural I'd carry on the same dislike, even if he was of my own gender.
"Zindelo Rye," I replied, giving my name in response - giving him no time to ask - quite proud of the name I'd been blessed with, despite the croaking of my hoarse voice. "I'm looking for a home."