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Incana was not sure as to what to make of the new comers. She still felt bad as she looked over at the man called Fion. He seemed to be fairing quite well considering the blow that she had inflicted upon him. She struggled with what to say to him and wanted to aid in his comfort, but just as she made up her mind to approach him he asked a question of one of their female companions, stopping Incana's feet at once. She sighed and looked around in confusion where did Vaenosa get to now? Incana was so preoccupied with everything that had happened that she didn't notice the woman's retreat.
She immediately felt worried about Vaenosa. She must be horrified with all of the men staying at our camp and she had just begun to trust and get along, somewhat with our men. Incana headed off through some trees and found herself out in an open field with a clear view of the river. The woman noticed that Vaenosa was not alone, she was with a....a man! What was she doing? After all of the turmoil and grief she had put our men through, what did she think she was doing?! Incana couldn't help but feel a pang of jealousy and anger, why her? Why not me? I want and deserve a husband, Vaenosa certainly has shown that she does not!Incana shook her head,what foolish thoughts you have! It did, afterall, look like he was having fun with Nay and for once Vaenosa too looked like she was enjoying herself. Incana thought, maybe Vaenosa has found something in this man that she can identify with and likes.
Incana decided to take the long way back to camp as to clear her head. She was plucking her way through some small bushes when she suddenly came upon a horse. It seemed to be acting like it had not a care in the world, happily grazing and swatting at some flies. Incana cautiously approached the horse not knowing what it would do. She wanted to keep to the side of the horse so as to not be in a direct kick from the hind end and also to keep in the line of sight, so the horse would not get spooked. The woman made low nickering sounds and somehow put her body into a swaying motion as she got closer--this had worked on several occasions in the dealings with a new horse that her father brought home. As Incana got closer it became clear that the horse was a female and was still saddled. She must belong to one of the riders back at camp, I have to get her back. "Easy girl. Come now, we need to get you back to the safety of the fire." The mare was hesitant at first and walked away from Incana's advancement. The woman did not give up though, she quietly followed the horse and waited until she stopped. Incana once again made the same low nicker and this time added some kissing clicks. The horse did not walk away this time she just stood still and allowed Incana to let her hand caress the horses back until her hand made contact with the reins. "Good girl." Incana made another click with her tongue and with a nod of agreement from the mare the pair made there way towards camp.
With horse in tow, Incana walked through the last bit of trees that surrounded the camp and tied the horse to a tree next to her own. "You two are very beautiful, I must say." While she was tending to the horses she caught wind of fish and something else. What was it? She couldn't quite put her finger on it. As she was giving the last horse some water and a light brushing her stomach gave a loud growl letting her know that the smell of the food was not being entirely ignored.
Ahhh....the other aroma was oatcakes, or so it looked to her like they were. It seemed that there was not going to be enough to go around. Incana squatted next to the woman that had prepared and was in the midst of cooking some. "May I be of some assistance?"
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