treadingdawn | Voice Post//The Library

[At the aforementioned time and place, he's waiting in his breeches and boots topped by a t-shirt and that FMIF jacket. Caspian looks like he should be taking her out on a motorcycle.]

From:

adamantined

[Claire shows up just in jeans and a t-shirt and tennis shoes. She's not entirely sure if that's good riding wear, but she'll make due.]

So where are the horses?

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This way.

[A smile to Claire as he leads her towards the stables. Destrier and a gray Andalusian are waiting, saddled and ready.]

You will ride Destrier. He is larger but more forgiving. Do you know how to mount?

[When he wants to be anyway.]

From:

adamantined

[Claire follows, walking beside him, until he asks her about mounting.

I think I can figure it out.

[One foot in the stirrup, it's a little bit tricky because she's apparently a midget, but she gets up mostly okay.]

Now what?

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[Show off. He pats Destrier's side then demonstrates how to hold the reins.]

Never pull too hard. This way will lead him to the right, and this to the left. Heels into his flank will increase speed, but I don't recommend that yet.

[Caspian smiles and climbs up onto the Andalusian with ease.]

Destrier.

[The dark stallion snorts and walks forward, whether Claire is prepared or not.]

From:

adamantined

[She's up there, but it doesn't mean she's comfortable. And when the horse starts walking she feels like she's seriously about to fall off.]

Okay cars are definitely superior.

[Grips the reins tight but doesn't pull them.]

I don't want him to run. Make sure he doesn't run.

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[He guides the gray horse to trot faster, beside Destrier but a hoof ahead.]

He is not going to run, Claire.

Right?

[Yes Caspian is addressing his horse who just wuffles a bit absently.]

I have had Destrier since I was a boy. He is a good horse.

From:

adamantined

[She looks a little out of place since she has no idea what she's doing, but she'll roll with it. After all, it's not like she's going to die, now, is she?]

I don't think he speaks English, number one.

[There is no number two, she just tries not to look stupid or fall off.]

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Destrier, be polite.

[He says to the horse despite Claire's doubts. They're walking at an easy pace, and it's now that Caspian decides to remark.]

Are you afraid of falling? He won't throw you, Claire.