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Temperance was ready to head out on his journey across the plains. Even though the teepee lay on the edge of the forest he still felt safe and warm near the trees. The days were getting shorter, and colder, he knew that he had to head to the village for supplies that would last through the next months. He could survive on his own, but the herd was forming, and he was unsure with so few of them that they would be able to find enough food when the forest would start to freeze. The winter was his favorite time. It was only once a year that he would travel to the village, listen to the stories, and meet others. He lifted his head and took in a soothing breath, lifted up onto his back legs and let out a good bye neigh. Then he galloped off across the plain. Excited for what he would encounter on his travels.

Temperance galloped faster he loved watching the snow fly up off the ground...there wasn't much only a light dusting...but anything right now was good enough for him. The plains ahead all seemed a dark grey and white color. Although the sun was shining and the sky was blue the scenery was very muted. In the distance he thought he saw some color. It might have been his imagination or the adrenaline was kicking in from his galloping. Either way he choose that as his target and speed up faster.

As Temperance got closer to his target he realized in fact that there was color on the horizon. Red, yellow, blue, and orange reflected in his eyes. What was that? He wondered. It seemed to stand out on it's own...or it was something white? White with colors...another Soquili perhaps? How interesting! It wasn't a Ceryeni...he didn't see any antlers. He slowed down his to a trot in order not to startle it. "Hello out there!" he called out.

Temperance smiled as he got closer. He could see that the other had not turned to run away but was in fact standing there watching him approach. He slowed and stopped in front of her. Bowing his head slightly he said "Hello there colorful maiden, how do you do on this lovely winter day?" He wondered what she was doing out here all by herself.

Temperance smiled at her, she was so colorful he enjoyed how the light fell on the many colors. "If I can ask where are you headed to? I'm on my way to the human village to pick up some supplies for the winter; I better get on soon but if you're headed in the same direction we could travel together for a while if you like." He smiled and watched the light hit her hair and the rainbow of colors fall on the white snow on the ground.

Temperance's smile widened it would be nice to have a companion on these cold days. His optimism he could tell was making her twitch. He always got a similiar response to those who didn't know him. Always happy, content, and fascinated by anything he encountered. "Wonderful, it will be nice to have the companionship. Have you been to the village before?" You'll have to forgive me if I made you feel uncomfortable. Most of my herd does not posses the same colors you hold, and rainbows are such fascinating things, I am suprised to see such colors! Let's head off then, this way." He circled around her and began a trot. Hopefully, she was fast he had to get there before the next storm.

Temperance nodded see the stream far off on the horizon line? That's where we're headed first, and good thing too because it is far off and we'll be thirsty by the time we get there. Ready for a run? He smiled and took off toward the horizon.

Temperance loved races and he was glad that she could keep pace with him! He was pretty fast and had great endurance. "Alright lets race!" He took off faster his hooves barely hitting the ground...his horns did cause a little air drag though so he lowered his head a little bit to fight off any currents. They were bound to make the stream quicker at this pace!