In just a matter of seconds they were surrounded, dozens of blue eyes locked on Daniel with glares and frowns. He didn’t need to be a bug-horse expert to recognise the looks of distrust, hate, and even fear that the soldiers gave him, and even Bluey seemed a little taken aback by the cold reception. The other bug-horses previously in the inspection line took the chance to leave, a few looking back with a touch of concern on their faces.