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The taste and smell of the ocean took over her body as Sage River Lykoi strode across the smooth sands of the beach on horseback. She was comforted with Lennon's strong weight beneath her small frame, and her calves squeezed his sides eagerly, goading him into a fast canter, his heavy hooves sending droplets of ocean water flying. She flew across the sands in fast time, and before she came too close to Cours des Miracles land, she turned north, the open plain calling her to gallop.
Lennon's hoof-beats were all she heard, all the wanted to hear. The sound was another comforting thing about traveling on horseback; her stallion's size made the echoes of his footsteps loud and frightening. She felt safe with her body parallel to his as he took her across the valley with full strength. The loud pounding filled up her smoke-clouded head and intense golden eyes stared straight ahead, waves of chocolate hair whipping behind her.
After several minutes of riding, Lennon's thunderous strides slowed; Sage was calming, and her horse could sense it. The intensity died down, and they eased into a steady trot. Her companion snorted, taking off in a direction of his choosing, his pointed ears alert and straight forward. The Optio sniffed at the air in turn, knowing instantly what he was after. Quickly her ears adjusted to the sounds of the valley and she could hear the sounds of moving water. Acquiescing, she allowed him to go.
When the brook finally came into view, Lennon slowed, unsure. The unclear silhouette and foreign scent did not scare Sage, though, and she urged him on. Quietly, she approached, staying far enough away to not be rude while her horse drank, his pale eyes wide and staring warily at the rust-colored stranger. Sun-colored eyes narrowed as she sniffed again; he smelled familiar, like Crimson Dreams. She thought of Barry instantly, and realized she had yet to fulfill her promise to visit him. Soon, she thought to herself. Clearing her dry throat, Sage stepped lightly down from her horse, glancing towards the boy with a friendly smile. He did not seem entirely happy, and so she decided she would keep mostly to herself."Hello," she said simply, reaching into the chilly water and bringing some to her own lips eagerly. The bag slung across her shoulder jingled softly as she moved. "Mmm, that tastes so good after a long ride, doesn't it, Lennon?" she murmured to her stallion as she continued to drink.
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