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I'm going riding.

[Yes, her mind is made up.]

If anyone wants to come or ... Maybe could help me harness a horse, then meet me in the stables in half an hour.

[Of course, even though it's an open invitation, Kairi will be gathering up friends along the way.

And as promised, within the half hour, she's waiting in the stables, eye the stalls with the horses in them.]

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[Talia's hazel gaze moves to the girl with the longest locks of hair she has ever seen and she doesn't hesitate at all before answering.]

It's Rapunzel, yes? Riding can be as dangerous as any other activity and requires time and instruction, but everyone must start from the ground up. I believe you will all be fine .. I've suffered more at the hands of men [And cardinals .. She'd never trust another in all her days, but that was neither here nor there.] than I ever have at the hand of a horse. I've been riding them since I was four and in charge of teaching littles to stay on their backs since I was seven.

[Her smile is warm and comforting.]

And .. I intend to be alongside all the while in case anyone needs help.

[Huh. Riku's attendance doesn't bother Xanth as much as he thought it would. He's still not happy to see him, but there's no urge to do something unpleasant. Riku gets a nod of greeting.

Then, Xanth listens to Talia's explanation, but he has no questions and he'd rather not be first on the horse. His attention wanders, just a little, and he looks around the stables.

Oh. There's a girl there, by the doors. Xanth offers her a crooked but welcoming smile and waves.]

[Aara was beginning to think watching from a distance might be a good plan--for a short while at least--when she noticed the gaze of the woman who seemed to know a lot about horses and all of a sudden most of the tension eased from her form. She felt welcome and comfortable even amidst strangers, and Aara had to wonder at the feeling as she gazed in awe around the stables. Did this place make her feel so comfortable?]

...

[She noticed a stranger with hair even paler than hers smile and wave a greeting, and a soft blush stole across Aara's cheeks at having been noticed. Tentatively she steps into the stable, curiosity growing, before she finally hesitates and stops a little ways from the rest of the group.]

Hello.

[Oh, she looks hesitant. Xanth knows that feeling well.]

H--Hi. A-Are you, um. [Xanth gestures vaguely towards Talia and the horse.] H-- Here for the-- the h-horses? And-- th-the riding?

[Aara's pale face begins to pink slightly at the attention, her gaze slanted down to the stable floor.]

I am. If that's okay?

[Her gaze broadens to take in the rest of the stable now, focusing on high support beams and the shifting horses with tails and ears flicking back and forth.]

They are beautiful creatures.

[Rapunzel will answer this one.]

Of course it's okay!

[She beams, and motions the girl further in.]

They really are pretty...

[She was still a little apprehensive, but...this was going to be great fun.]

[Kairi grinned at Riku and nodded, not even the least bit abashed.]

Mhm. But I think that's everyone.

[Or it was now that Aara was here.]

So, we need to show then we're not nervous.

How do we start?

[While she knew they needed to know how the harness worked, Kairi wanted to ride.]

[Talia lets Aara approach at her own pace, feeling the girls' wariness and curiosity playing against one another in tandem. Smiling softly to herself, she directs her attention to Kairi.]

Well then, we should begin, hmm?

[She makes her way to one of the stalls, currently housing a bay gelding, and opens the gate. She clucks her tongue at the horse and he slowly plods forward, whuffling at her hand as she opens it for him. True as always, there is a small sugar cube within her palm for him to lip up.

As he chews, Talia leads the gelding forward with one guiding hand on his halter.]

Pass me the bridle?

[She takes it as it's passed to her, smiling confidently to the younglings that have gathered to learn.]

I'll just show you, and then one of you may do the same, alright?

[She demonstrates the process, speaking them through it as she goes, until the bay is bridled and standing patiently before them. Talia strokes his neck encouragingly and looks to the group as she pulls it off of him again.]

Don't be intimidated by his teeth, no matter how big they look. You should be cautious, of course, but proceed with confidence and you should be fine.

[She smooths his fetlock with one hand and he snorts good naturedly as she looks at the gathered group.]

Would anyone like to try first?

Thank you.

[Aara steps forward now, eager to learn and ride upon such a magnificent beast. She smiles at those around her, but her attention is mostly captured upon the bay, and she watches with rapt awe and memorization. Still, when asked who liked to try first, Aara could not deny her eagerness, but she calmed herself and looked to the others, not wanting to take just an amazing opportunity from those here. She would volunteer to be last, as she was patient enough for it.]

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