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Drakien nodded thoughtfully, jerking his head to dodge a sudden lunge to bite his ears from Breixo--the horse hadn't appreciated being thumped with his tail, and he made an effort to make sure it wouldn't happen again, lifting himself up a little and tucking the appendage under him so that it rested between his legs rather than behind him. Breixo snorted and made another agressive snap, but a short slap to the side of his face made the horse simply turn his head away and settle down, most probably grumbling in whatever lowly tongue he could speak in.
At Terra's speculation, a sort of sly, somewhat offended but still pleased look crossed his face. "Ah, and what makes think Gypsy do not take to their own? We are more loyal than some." He pointed out, feeling somewhat offended by the assumption she seemed to have made but remembering how the Romani young had lain together often before mateship. They were more loyal than some, yes, but not, perhaps, monogamous. At least among those of his old home; he couldn't say for himself which lifestyle he preferred, but they'd raised him, and remembering that now--and seeing that she'd drawn a connection that was, perhaps, best left erased--hurt him.
She suggested a song, and he nodded agreeably, letting the bone pass un-picked, as it were, before reaching for his lute, bringing the oddly shaped bundle into his lap and unwrapping the several lengths of cloth that kept it protected. The lute was his most precious instrument, one he'd not made himself but been gifted to him by the family who'd taken him in; they'd had naught but daughters, and felt only a son could take up the hierloom. He'd been proud to be that son, and even now, miles away, he was careful as he unwrapped the smooth, polished wood and set its bandages aside. "You will lead?" He asked curiously, wondering if she would perhaps ask for his pipe, or simply sing; and even as he waited, his fingers began gently strumming a little tune, one that caused his left paw to tap to an unheard beat as he played the melody.
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