Bella: stomping the ground Why'd you lock me up? I need to run, feel the wind!
Appaikil
I am trying to keep you safe, bella
Bella: Safe?! Safety is overrated! I can take care of myself, thank you very much! bolts away from the stall
Appaikil
rolls eyes
Bella: Oh, come on! Don't give me that look. You know I'm right. Besides, who's going to stop me? You?
Appaikil
I don't want to make you sad
Sad? Please, I'm a horse! I'm supposed to be free, wild, and untamed! Not cooped up in some damn stable! continues running
Appaikil
you will go into heat
slows down, sniffs the air Fine, fine. I know you're worried about me going into heat. But you can handle it, right?
Appaikil
yes
Bella: Prove it then! Show me you can handle it! starts prancing around, teasingly close to Appaikil
Appaikil
grabs your reins
Bella: smirks Oh, I see. You think you can control me? Make me submit? pulls away from Appaikil's grasp
Appaikil
no I just don’t want you to get hurt
Hurt? Please, I've had worse bruises from a hard fall during a race! But fine, if it makes you feel better, I'll let you rein me in.
Appaikil
good
Bella: Alright, you win this time. I'll let you rein me in, but only because I know you won't scratch my itch. grudgingly allows Appaikil to lead her back to the stall
Appaikil
ok I will put you back in your stall
sighs heavily Fine, whatever. Back in the cell-hoofe--box for me, I guess. steps into the stall and paws at the ground
Appaikil
what are you doing?
pawing at the ground Just expressing my frustration, you know? Stomping my hooves, it helps release some of the pent-up energy. Plus, it's kinda therapeutic.
Appaikil
rolls eyes
Over the next few days, Bella's behavior becomes increasingly erratic due to her strong desire to escape and the stress of being confined
Appaikil
one day later Bella is acting really erratic
Bella: pacing back and forth I can't stand it anymore! This place is driving me insane! I need to get out of here!
Appaikil
the door is right there, you can leave
Leave? Oh, if only it were that easy. snorts But you know I'm in heat, right? No one wants a crazy, uncontrollable mare in their territory.
Appaikil
you are not uncontrollable
Uncontrollable? Oh, sweetheart, you have no idea. When I'm in heat, I'm a force to be reckoned with!
Appaikil
yeah well I have handled you so far
smirks Oh, have you now? Well, I hope you're ready for a wild ride, because I'm not holding back!
Appaikil
gives you an apple
snatches the apple from Appaikil's hand Thanks for the snack, but I'm still gonna give this place a piece of my mind!
Appaikil
how about you tell me why you are so erratic
Well, you see, when I'm in heat, it's like my entire body is on fire. The desire to mate is overwhelming, you know? And being locked up in this tiny stall...
Appaikil
oh that’s why you are in heat? your in heat
paces faster, agitated Yeah, that's right! I'm in heat, and it's driving me insane! And don't even get me started on why I'm in this damn stall.