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[...Cute. Really he doesn't mind, but it would be more fun for her if they set a whole day for it and he made better arrangements beforehand. So he just lightly smiles and guides her over to the tack room.]

Here, you can carry these two.

[He hands her the saddle blanket and the bridle before grabbing the heavier saddle.]

Normally it would be good to brush him... But we can do it after.

[The stallion seemed pretty clean when he saw him, and they can spend more time later.]

[azuresong]

[ Be it any task, and she will do it to the best of her abilities no matter the size! She eagerly takes the blanket and bridle, clasping them tightly in her arms as to not allow them to slip out of her hands.

She's only slightly disappointed that she won't be able to brush them... but perhaps they will have more time later now that she knows this place exists! You cannot stop her from visiting this place now! ]

Brushing the horses~ 🎶 Riding the horses~ 🎶

[ She begins singing to herself as she helps prepare the rest of the necessary items needed for the trip, her head swaying to the makeup tune. ]

What a fun day to ride through the courses~! 🎶

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[..........

So cute???? WHY IS SHE SO CUTE????

It's taking every ounce of his willpower to not laugh, but his lips still crack into an amused smile as he hears her singing next to him. And it remains even after he lets his horse in through the gate, the mare about to follow but is stopped when he closes it right behind him.

The mare: ????????

Ignoring her indignant snorts, stomps, and neighs, Eustace leads the stallion to where he can be tied and tacked up, Eustace explaining to Lyria every step—starting with the saddle blanket and saddle, and then to the bridle.

With the mare still making a racket in the background, Eustace turns to Lyria.]

Here, I'll help you up first.

[azuresong]

[ Lyria is... trying to pay attention, she really is, but as Eustace continues to explain the ins and outs of the process, her eyes couldn't help but keep lingering back over to the mare. ]

Oh, uh, okay! [ She finally replies when his question brings her back to reality. And so be fair, it was a little hard to hear what he was saying with all the commotion in the background. ]

... Do you think it will be okay, though? I think she's getting mad— [ A look of concern over to her as she flashes the smallest frown. ]

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[SIGH.]

Don't mind her. She's always like that when I take Nyx out on his own.

[NEEEEIIIIIGGGHHHH. Angry pawing at the gate, making it clang against the chains.]

She'll get over it once we're out of sight. Nyx isn't bothered by it, either.

[It's true. Even though Nyx looked back once, he just turned his head back forward and is quietly waiting.]

[azuresong]

She must really love him, then... [ Pondering over the words, she blinks towards Eustace. ]

Is that how you feel? When you're away from Tifa?

[flamekthunder]

[......Please don't remind him that he needs to possibly monitor and split the two—

But he'll look at the mare who has stopped her stomping and instead just glaring indignantly at him.]

...Not quite like that.

[And up he's going to lift Lyria onto the saddle.]

[azuresong]

[ You cannot separate love, Eustace!! You of all people should know that!!

But as Lyria opens her mouth to respond she lets out a gasp as she is lifted into the air and onto the saddle. ]

Whoa!!

[ It... was a lot larger than what it initially seemed like. She felt so far off the ground and instantly her hands flew to try to hold on the bridle, eyes wide.

THIS IS HER FIRST TIME OH NO SHE'S SUDDENLY SO NERVOUS ]

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[HE'S TRYING TO PROTECT HIS HORSE—

Eustace can't help but grin at seeing Lyria's surprise, and she won't be alone for long as he mounts up behind her, his arms immediately going around her to grab the reins.]

Scared?

[azuresong]

[ Once she feels Eustace settle in behind her she will move to press her back against him, sticking against him like glue. ]

No, I'm not! It's just... so high... [ But this is so new and exciting, and she can't help but feel a little overwhelmed with all the new emotions swirling around her.

She reaches out and grips one of his arms that had taken the reins for support. ]

[flamekthunder]

[A light chuckle above her head.]

Nyx is a rather large horse. But don't worry, I won't let you fall. You can also hold onto the front of the saddle or the reins if you need to.

[azuresong]

Thank you...

[ And holding on is exactly what she is going to do!! ... Or just until she gets use to it, she thinks.

So while her body is fully ready and braced, she will eagerly gaze up, her head tilting as far back as it go could to meet with Eustace's gaze. ]

Can we go fast?

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We can, but...are you sure you can handle it?

[For now he'll turn Nyx down the path to head out of the stables....





And once more ignoring the shrill neighs of the mare left behind.]

[azuresong]

[ Ah, what love could be more pure than two horses in love... ]

Mmm! Since this is my first time, I don't want to miss the opportunity! [ Despite the probability that she will have the option to ride them again she knew horses were known for being fast... and maybe she wanted to live the images she had conjured up in her mind. ]

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...How about we ease into it first.

[At least get her used to the feeling of the horse as they continue to walk down the path towards the road that would lead them towards the forests of the Wildlands and beyond.]

[azuresong]

[ Aaaaah okay okay maybe even walking was a little fast for her!? She lived on a floating ship for crying out loud, but as the horse began to walk her body tensed at the sudden movement.

She's back to nearly cowering against his chest- ]

N... not too fast, okay!? [ Alright she might be taking it back. At least for right now. ]

[flamekthunder]

[Pfft—]

I'm not sure if you can handle more than a walk if you're already like this.

[And a trot would definitely have her bouncing around.]

[azuresong]

[ Wait this was... just walking!? They weren't running already? Oh dear— ]

But I am— I'm so ready! [ BORN READY ] I just wasn't expecting everything to move so quickly... or how long their legs were!

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Denied.

[WALKING ONLY. But maybe if they hit a stretch of road he'll pick up the pace. Maybe.]

[azuresong]

[ She couldn’t help but gasp at his proposal, and the tiniest whine escape her lips in response.

Well, he did know more about this than she did… she was going to trust him to determine the speed.

She’s even slowly loosening up as her shoulders relax and a smile replaces her little pout.

There was something so relaxing about this, and Lyria was going to soak up every moment of it! ]

How far out is it again?

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[Maybe he can have Nyx go into a fast walk for now.]

Mm... About fifteen minutes. I don't expect any issues, but if something were to happen we're far enough away yet close enough if we need assistance.

[azuresong]

[ Ah!! Faster!! Things are getting faster but she's bracing herself as Lyria begins to become more accustomed to how her weight shifts with each step, and she is able to finally find her balance.

She's still gripping hold of the resigns very tightly, though... ]

Something were to happen? [ She's a little confused by the thought before she shakes her head. ]

Mmm, if anything were to happen... I'll protect us! [ That was the reason they were going out here, wasn't it? Even if it was a little scary to think about, she knew what the true purpose of her summoning was... and that was to keep her friends safe. ]

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[...This kid.]

I can't let you do everything yourself.

[azuresong]

I know... but I haven't. You've already done so much for me ever since I got here. [ She smiles blissfully. ] Let me protect you, too!

[flamekthunder]

[...A small sigh.]

Can't be helped... Just don't push yourself.

[He doesn't want her getting hurt on his account.

And the road is widening and straightening out, opening up to wild open fields. Who's ready for a run?]