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∞ 94: The basics [written/action]

May 18, 2011 11:19

[written]Welcome to all the New Feathers of this cycle. I am sure that residents, especially the volunteers working in the Welcome Center, have been helpful as you adjust to your surroundings ( Read more... )

⁑raine sage, ⁑sheena fujibayashi, ⁑charlotte hazelrink, ⁑caesar silverberg, ⁑buffy summers, ⁑freyjadour falenas, ⁑bruce wayne (batman), ⁑regal bryant, ⁑shikamaru nara, ⁑frederic francois chopin

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[action] mydearapple May 18 2011, 23:47:28 UTC

[Caesar has been trying to keep himself busy lately, even if it hasn't been terribly obvious. Checking on Kogoro is a part of his daily routine now, though, and as a result, he happens to be out anyway. When he finishes up with him, he decides to stop by the less empty stables. He should see Astrid even if Albert isn't there, so he quietly wanders in and looks around.]

[action] chikaidestroyer May 19 2011, 05:56:15 UTC

[Astrid is out of the stables and grazing in the corral, tail swatting back and forth languidly. Albert is out of sight at the moment, putting away a feedbag he was using for his horse.

Eventually, he'll come out of the storage shed. But Caesar may have a few moments to himself.]

[action] mydearapple May 19 2011, 06:16:09 UTC

[Since Astrid happens to be out, Caesar will hang out by her for a little while. He won't get too close, of course, but just enough to watch her for a few moments.

Naturally, when he hears Albert approaching, he's going to pretend that he wasn't keeping an eye on the white horse. He waves to him.]

Hey. Busy day?

[action] chikaidestroyer May 19 2011, 06:51:48 UTC

I suppose it was. [Busy in terms of people he had been speaking with today. Sigh. He stops a few feet from Caesar.]

And why have you come out here today?

[action] mydearapple May 19 2011, 07:05:10 UTC

I was checking on Kogoro. Thought I might stop by to see your horse, too, since I was already out.

[He figured he should get used to being around her in preparation for that fateful day.]

[action] chikaidestroyer May 19 2011, 07:27:46 UTC

Quite a walk after checking on your dog. [There's no little sarcasm there, since the walk is maybe seven minutes long.]

But since you are here, perhaps we should begin your lessons.

[action] mydearapple May 19 2011, 07:49:38 UTC

I don't mind. [He'd done it when it was colder, and in Luceti, wandering around was something he could do for fun with little effort involved.

Albert's suggestion makes him tilt his head, though.] Lessons?

[Lessons for what? Unless he meant...]

[action] chikaidestroyer May 19 2011, 09:07:00 UTC

[Oh yes, that is exactly what he meant.] Riding lessons. Unless you somehow managed to forget.

[action] mydearapple May 19 2011, 09:21:43 UTC

Heh. Me, forget? Not a chance.

[He just... wasn't prepared. But there was no need to reinforce the idea with his brother that he was never prepared, so he isn't going to mention that.]

Uh... Well, if you insist.

[action] chikaidestroyer May 19 2011, 18:57:29 UTC

I'm not insisting right at this moment. So you have a chance to flee if you wish. [That may be said dryly, as he turns to head into the stables and fetch the saddle.]

[action] mydearapple May 20 2011, 00:45:54 UTC

Giving me a chance to escape? It's probably a trap.

[But he isn't going anywhere, and he's sure Albert already knew that he wouldn't.]

[action] chikaidestroyer May 20 2011, 01:06:39 UTC

[Oh yes, he definitely knew that. But taunting Caesar is not above him when it comes to Caesar's discomfort with mounts. He will eventually return shouldering Astrid's saddle and tack, giving the horse's back a sweep before resting the saddle on top.]

So when was the last time you rode?

[action] mydearapple May 20 2011, 01:32:19 UTC

[Caesar continues to watch Astrid as his brother disappears for a moment. When he returns, he considers his question, tilting his head thoughtfully for a moment and then giving him a shrug.]

I don't remember. It's been a long time. [Six months, to be exact, and he remembers just fine. Emphasizing the amount of time spent here was also something he felt unnecessary.] The last time we rode together.

[action] chikaidestroyer May 20 2011, 06:28:07 UTC

[He works on adjusting the straps of Astrid's saddle as he speaks.] And riding alone?

[action] mydearapple May 20 2011, 06:45:51 UTC

[That's a little harder to remember.]

...I don't know. When I was twelve?

[action] chikaidestroyer May 20 2011, 07:05:43 UTC

Quite awhile, then. [Once the saddle is secured, he rounds Astrid to stand next to Caesar.] Adjust the stirrups as if you intend to ride.

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