Epona'ss hooves clattered loudly on the wooden slats of the bridge as Link urged the rusty mare into a quick trot, eager to be home with it just around the corner. Crouching in the saddle to ride with the motion fluidly, he guided his mount around the last corner that would take him on the stretch to his tree house. As the pair passed by the entrance of the sacred spring, he briefly bowed his head respectfully, Catching a m momentary bright flicker of light hovering just above the water's surface and was left with the impression of the light spirit's Image on his mind and the feeling of comfort warm within his chest. Wide smile brightening his face, the young Ordin man spurred his horse into a quicker pace, Breaking into a full gallop as he came to the clearing just on the edge of town.

"Woah girl!" Link cried out with surprise as they nearly crashed headlong into another horse, pulling hard on the reins to keep Epona from running into the other animal. She snorted with alarm at the sudden command, locking her knees and digging in her hooves as she skidded to a stop with only inches to spare. She whinnied softly with discomfort, dancing back a few steps as the other horse did likewise.. Instinctively, Link leapt off of her back, placing himself in front of her and between the two equines, Reaching up and placing his hands on either side of his Mount's face, Comforting noises escaping his lips.. after several tense seconds, and a a few more dancing steps, Epona calmed under his ministration, lowering her head to his level and blowing gently out of her nostrils.

With a soft huff of relief escaping from his mouth, Link turned A curious gaze on the unfamiliar horse, Lifting both of his eyebrows as he scrutinized it from nose to tail. He was fairly sure that someone outside of the village had ridden it here, the only horses being owned by the mayor and himself that he was aware of. By the tooling on the leather saddle, he would take a guess that it was somewhere close to the capital. Even more curious now, he stepped away from the animals, coming around the last of the forest trees and stopping as he stood in front of his house, Surprised by the sight of a young woman at the top of the ladder. From this distance, there was no mistaking her dark hair nor the pair of swords at her waist at either hip. She was carrying something pale in one hand, but couldn't quite make out what it was without a closer inspection.. Undoubtedly, she was here to see him.

"Hello up there." He chuckled, taking a few steps closer and tilting his head back to get a better look at her. I take it you're looking for me?"