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always_thewoman

025 // Video

Jul 22, 2010 18:52

[Irene is pulling on a dark leather glove. She's all kitted-out in her gear - knee-high riding boots, a crisp white blouse, and a pair of khaki breeches that leave little to the imagination. Her blonde hair is pulled back in a tight french braid; a black velvet helmet is tucked under one arm, and her other hand contains a crop. Her tone, when she ( Read more... )

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a_bit_put_upon July 23 2010, 05:01:24 UTC

Finally an activity worth making an effort to attend. Might I beg a reservation to your nine o'clock lessons? The afternoons leave one far too spent- and possibly irritable, which is no good around a horse- for the proper attentions.

always_thewoman July 23 2010, 05:14:08 UTC

Begging will not be necessary; I'll add you to the roster.

I appreciate your care; few campers remember to give the horses the same amount of consideration. You've ridden before, I take it?

a_bit_put_upon July 23 2010, 05:25:12 UTC

Of course I have. Mum's made sure I stay a 'fine young Eton gentleman in every respect.' I expect she'll have me hunting foxes like some Edwardian lord, next.

always_thewoman July 23 2010, 05:37:04 UTC

Oh, my. Well, that's something you'll have to learn on your own, I'm afraid. I don't think the administration would condone hunting the local wildlife.

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stopthat_destro July 23 2010, 05:03:58 UTC

What's the point of horseback riding when we have... every other mode of transportation on the planet?

always_thewoman July 23 2010, 05:20:18 UTC

One doesn't ride for anything as mundane as transportation; It's a skill requiring diligence and strength, just like any other sport.

You might as well ask, 'Why practice archery when we buy our food at the grocery store?'

stopthat_destro July 24 2010, 05:08:58 UTC

Ohhhh, okay, that's why I don't get the point of this. It's a sport.

No, in that case I would ask: Why practice archery when we've got guns?

always_thewoman July 24 2010, 07:25:49 UTC

I'm reasonably certain shooting can also be considered a sport.

Some people find the things that you find unnecessary and outdated - like riding, or archery - satisfying. Entertaining. Would you rather spend all of summer camp holed up in the library?

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painhumbles July 23 2010, 05:28:01 UTC

Oooh. You a mistress of anything else, Miss Adler?

always_thewoman July 23 2010, 05:43:08 UTC

I've experience in a number of things, Junior, but riding is my specific expertise.

painhumbles July 23 2010, 05:53:55 UTC

How about other ways to use that riding cr- Junior? C'mon! I'm old enough to legally vote! And buy cigarettes!

always_thewoman July 23 2010, 05:59:27 UTC

Not old enough for facial hair, apparently.

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buywithme July 23 2010, 05:32:59 UTC

Do we have to wear a helmet even if we ain't got any intention of jumpin'?

always_thewoman July 23 2010, 05:45:09 UTC

I'm afraid so, yes. One can still fall or be thrown, even without the hurdles, and it's a matter of liability. Your parents would rather you returned home with your brains in your skull cavity as opposed to smeared across my ring.

buywithme July 23 2010, 05:46:56 UTC

Nah, Miss. My parents wouldn't blame you if I got hurt ridin'. What if I keep it gentle?

always_thewoman July 23 2010, 05:57:33 UTC

Camp regulations, young man. My hands are tied.

Why so averse to the headgear? I assure you, once you're riding you'll hardly notice the helmet.

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you_run_i_chase July 23 2010, 06:11:21 UTC

I'd like to try riding.

always_thewoman July 23 2010, 06:20:47 UTC

Brilliant. There's a sign-up sheet in the office, but we can generally accommodate walk-ins. I don't suppose you brought a pair of boots with you?

you_run_i_chase July 23 2010, 06:24:47 UTC

Uh. No. Well, not riding boots.

teen parker is so pretty! always_thewoman July 23 2010, 06:50:48 UTC

No matter; we've a half-dozen or so loaner pairs that'll do just fine.

What's your name, dear?

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