Broken Leash
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Truthfully, Anatole had little to do with the horses despite his rank. He wasn’t fully comfortable on two legs, but the endless nagging of his spirit guide prevented him from staying such a way forever. Today was such a day—trying to reassure himself of what to do, he had chosen one of the female horses that had been the most evenly tempered. The mare, fat with foal, was docile enough for a rider as inexperience as Anatole.

That inexperience was something he could not allow others to see, which was why he took the mare away from the barn to practice. When he had first tried he had ended up clinging to her with fierce worry. Now, though, he was more confident—his posture was better and he no longer clung to the horse so badly. By learning to use his legs, he was able to ride her with more confidence; this allowed the horse to respond better. He still did not ride around others, and thus walked the mare back to the stables. Her hackamore allowed for this to be easily done, and Anatole, unabashed by his nakedness, led her quickly towards the building.

He was close when he smelt the stranger, closer still when he started him. Green eyes flared, ears rose high, and Anatole stiffened subconsciously. The man did not smell of AniWaya—he did not belong. “You!” He barked, advancing sharply. “Who are you? What are you doing here?”

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