Black Hawk lets out a surprised little gasp at the sudden physical contact. It takes her a moment to fully grasp what is happening. When she does, though, she throws her hooves around Pepper and holds her tightly. Almost rib-crackingly so. The mare is pretty strong. She doesn't sob or anything dramatic like that. She just holds Pepper and quietly shakes for a few minutes.

With a sniffle, she releases Pepper and softly says, "Thank you."