To be honest, Kate's relieved. Beaut can be an awful brat when she feels like it.

"Yes, we rely on 'em. 'Least, where I am. Y'can't live without a good horse. An' Beauty, she's — well, she's been my friend for half my life now. I couldn't do without her."

Her smile grows gentle and distant as she watches Hilde. It makes her think of when she was young, wild blonde hair and matching curiosity.