<div class="floatleft">(http://i950.photobucket.com/albums/ad342/krystal_dragoness13/Naliya2.jpg) </div><strong>Who:</strong>Lars<br/><strong>Where:</strong>The horse annex<br/><strong>When:</strong>Afternoon<br/><hr/><br/>Naliya blushed lightly when he told her she had a wonderful gift. That was so good to hear from him. She noticed how he changed from calling Tikka 'it' to the proper 'she' and 'her' and it made her smile softly. She knew it meant that he was beginning to see her as more than just an animal. She chuckled at what he said about Tamen and replied, "That could be true too. Thank you. She had grown into a very fine horse. I don't think I could have done it without the support of the camp though. Well, if you ever change your mind you need only say so and I'll teach you. It is one of the best feelings in the world riding her. I always feel so free and... more alive. When she runs the world moves by so fast and you feel like you're part of the wind." She blushed slightly again when she realized she was getting carried away again.<br/><br/>"It looks like we're all done. You did a perfect job. You learn quick." she said then hugged Tikka's strong neck. She giggled when she stepped back and the horse nuzzled her hip where she always kept her bag of treats. "Yes, I forgot didn't I?" she asked the mare and opened her jacket so she could reach her pouch and held out a few pieces of dried fruit in her palm. Tikka gingerly took them one at a time from her hand, "It's a good thing Spring is coming soon. I'm almost out of treats." Naliya patted the horse then smiled at Lars. Then she realized they were done and Ayshia and Mira were expecting her in the sweat lodge. She wanted to spend more time with him but she was sure he had things he needed to do as well. "Thank you for your help with Tikka. I know she appreciates it too. I know it can seem strange at first to think of animals feeling things but after you spend time with them you'll be able to see it too." she said with a small smile.