[Evil Tink]

Solomon whirled around to see a copper appaloosa standing behind him, "Well hello there...so it was yours she broke. Damn woman, I have to pay for that." He reached out, gently pulling Holden's hand free from the halter in one, painless movement, "I understand Holden..." He let Holden's hand go, holding Kali's halter, "Now you get back in your stall. I don't want to see a single hair out that door." He let her go and looked to Holden. "I don't like lying to you one bit, but sometimes I find it necessary. I don't like it when you're afraid or worried about your life...I want you to have some sense of security, even if it's only temporary..."