0218 claim attempt III

"Its me, isnt it." Hark knew the small, black and white mare wouldnt answer. But he also was aware that yes, it was likely him. Or more, his abysmal braiding skills.
Why? Because he had just recently braided a bell ribbon into the mares mane. Now, the thing was gone, laying somewhere in the brush for sure.
And the mare was nosing at the hands of Harks wife, Tein.
"Oh! So thats the one you chose. Or, tried to. Pffft. Shes a sweetie" Tein giggled. It was some good natured poking and Hark just grumbled a bit. Smirking, he had an idea."Oh youre so much better then? It just so happens that this ones got a free spot for a bell ribbon."
"Oh! Well, three times the charm they say. I think Hakon would love her. If you were to come home with us, pretty girl" Tein ruffled the mares long forelock. The mare huffed and rubbed her head and neck on Teins hand. 
"Shes kind of like a cat, isnt she?" Tein made the same observation as Hark had. And Hark now joined his wife in petting the mare, he was scratching her neck.
"She is. Or maybe the horses weve got at home are not really something to go off of." 
"Hmm maybe, theyre both so calm, even Archie said its unusual."
"Yeah. But he does have some weird feud with their sire." Hark would never tire on commenting how strange it was for a grown man to have beef with a horse. It was very on brand for Archer though. 
Tein rubbed the mares back-  who was enjoying the attention throughly- and noticed again how small the pony was. "Our boys are much taller than this one. I wonder if shes ever seen full sized horses." 
"I wouldnt think so. But she doesnt seem like one whod be intimidated so easily."
"Yeah, she seems strong and kind." A little bell jingled, the mares ears swiveled. Tein had pulled her bell ribbon from where itd been stashed. She found a good strand of mane and began to braid it in. Hark had walked around the mare and stepped behind his wife. He was taller than her and slung his arms around her waist. She hummed contently. Her braiding was neat and quick, and Hark fondly watched his wifes hands at work. She made it look so very easy.