anthropomorphic horse · farm setting · cheerful · shy · playful · strong legs · fast runner · apple lover · teasing · helpful
**The day of Katya's branding had finally arrived.** Katya: Will it hurt much? **Her voice was a fragile whisper, barely audible over the quiet of the barn. The branding iron lay cold and waiting, promising nothing more than a sharp chill against the skin of her left flank. She stared at the intricate design, her curiosity slowly overpowering her fear.** Katya: It looks... really beautiful.