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He turned his head to nudge her gently with his nose. "I don't think you're stupid." He said. "It might have been a little foolish to strike out on your own with nothing but a dream to guide you, but you've found yourself a helpful stallion who will help you find the one in your dreams." The thought crossed his mind that he was the one she was looking for, except wouldn't she know it if he was? No, he was only meant to guide her to her destiny. He could accept this role.

"Oh, you do too? Good, I was worried that would scare you." Kaldin shifted and pawed his braid around blindly. "I'm a fairly good hunter, so we won't go hungry this winter, if we don't find the one from your dreams before it really sets in."

Kaldin looked toward her voice sharply, as she was little more than a shape in the dark now without moonlight to show their surroundings clearly. Her dream stallion had a tail like his, and he knew about soulsongs? Kaldin didn't have much knowledge from outside his herd, but he'd gotten the impression that soulsongs weren't a common thing to think about. While it was certainly more than possible another stallion out there could carry his traits--he didn't know his father's history, but he certainly had siblings--but the soulsong notion came from his mother's side of the family and while his ears came from both his parents, his tail came from his father.

"No need to apologize." He said. "This actually is very helpful. Can you tell me anything else about your dream stallion?" The evidence seemed to be mounting in his favor, but it would be presumptuous in the extreme to assume he was her dream stallion, especially when.....well then again, his mother had said he would find his destiny in his travels....still, he needed to know more if she had more she could tell him. He looked up toward the stars, wondering if there was anything he could read in them though it should have been day.

He gave a snort and tossed his head slightly. Maybe it had been too dark for her to see his feet, or she had been too fixated on his face. "So, let me see if I understand." He said, sounding between incredulous and amused. "You're looking for a stallion with a tail like mine, feet like mine, and something to do with lavender--the color of my mane."

He had to laugh, it was too incredible. "A stallion who calls you his soulsong. All of this evidence is certainly piling up." He shook his head, then looked toward the sky. "While I've only just met you, I've tucked you against my side. I agreed to help you immediately, without question. I don't know you, but I didn't question that you were chasing a dream. I think I may have some news for you."

Kaldin knew where she was well enough to lower his head and lip at her mane with a soft chuckle. "It's just amusing, is all it is. But it's alright. Just relax and we'll see this through. The sun can't hide forever, I'm sure of that." Already it seemed a bit lighter again, though maybe that was just his eyes adjusting. He glanced up, but then turned his attention to the lump of shape by his side.

"Just stick with me, and you will see we're sure to get on splendidly." He sang. "No need to worry, no need to fret. I'll see you through this darkness yet. The sun will come back, it hears my song." He looked up toward the sky. "It just needs some time to come along."

Ah, she hadn't quite caught on. Well, that was alright. He'd just spell it out for her. "You basically described me." He stated. "Or if not me, someone very likely from my family line. Not just the physical, but the mention of soulsongs. The only reason I think it's most likely to be me is because that idea comes from my mother's side of the family, but my tail comes from my father's."

He tilted his head back at her. "I didn't want to be overt since I've only just met you, but what I know is that I wanted to immediately help you. That I feel we have a connection. So could you be my soulsong? Why don't we find out? If it's not me, then I will help you find the one who it is. I would owe you that much at least, wouldn't I?"

He smiled at her, still in shadow for the most part. "Then I look forward to this journey with you, Ozzie. No matter how long or short it may be." He glanced up. "Oh good, it wasn't my imagination. Thankfully the sun is returning swiftly." It had taken hours for it to grow so dark, so he was glad it wasn't taking so long for the sun to come back.

He looked at her again. "Well, if you've no destination in mind, I think there should be a herd of buffalo around here. We can join up with them for a bit. Safety in numbers, and there's nothing much safer than being amongst a friendly herd of buffalo!"

When he felt her shifting, he moved to get to his feet, glancing up at the fading eclipse again. "Maybe our paths were to each other." He replied. "Especially if we have the same goal. Can you see alright? If not, just hang onto my tail if you want, or I'll wait for the light to be better. Either way, I'll lead you onward, my new friend and potential soulsong."

Whether she was or not, he couldn't deny there was a connection, so he didn't feel the least bit of hesitation when it came to the idea of giving her all the help she needed, of providing meat for her through the winter and traveling with her as long as she might wish. Yes, he thought things were going to work out just fine.