. Also, so sorry for the wait sweetness / 373. 3 ptsNier saw the beginnings of a frown on the boys face when he admitted to not having taken Darcy out in a couple of days, but it seemed that he had brought himself back into good favour with his admission of not having the time. He really did feel guilty about not having the time to spend every minute he could with the foal, but if he wanted the time he would have to abandon his job and let the pack down, which he definitely could not do. Ink's offer to take the foal out with Jericho was more than welcome, he smiled happily and let his shoulders relax, his cerulean eyes clearly showing the appreciation he felt for the boys offer, That would be amazing, thank you Ink. I'm sure Darce would have a great time with Jericho, he needs socialising with other horses.
Nier noticed the goofy smile on Inks face and felt himself begin to grin, the happiness infectious. Nier nodded along with Ink's explanation, thinking about tack and what it all involved when the boy mentioned that it wouldn't be long before he'd be training Darcy how to bear a rider. Niers eyes widened in shock, But he's naught but a foal, he barely reaches my thighs, how can he learn to carry someone when he's that small? Admittedly Niernan didn't know all that much about horses, but he couldn't imagine Darcy being able to handle anything bigger than a cat right now, his young body so small and fragile looking. Nier did know that he was of draft stock, so would be heavy set and powerful, but right now he was still spindly and leggy. Nier shrugged, Ink knew more than he did, he'd follow the boys guidance.
Nier busied himself with preparing Darcy to go on a walk, taking down the head collar Nier had constructed from soft rope, slipping the band over the colts nose and fastening the other band behind his ears, the lead rope dangling from under the nose band. He shrugged at Ink, I know it's rudimentary stuff, but it's the best we got. Darcy looked up at Niernan, eagerness shining in his bright little eyes, a willingness to learn glinting there as well.
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