*she too didn't know how to make him understand. She couldn't have someone like him for a mate. Deciding she should speak her mind she snorts softly* Gauntlet, Your love for me is something I could never match. My heart isn't free to love, and I fear it will never be so. It is not fair for you to continue to love me.... there are soo many mares out there who would die to have you as their mate. I would not be a good enough mate for you. I fear you would be disappointed. I'm sorry Gauntlet. I'm glad to remain your friend and I'm honored to have you as my backup... but I can not think of you as more *looks down to the ground, not wanting to have sounded so harsh*