Gale listened meekly, head bowed so that he could focus on the ground while memorizing the orders that the woman gave him. The motioning of her hands sent his eyes back up to the tall woman, grimly looking at her. He nodded at her recommendation at keeping the horse's head bound. He did not know horses more than their flesh was not allowed for eating, and that he was not to ride any of them. Not that he minded, really, since he did not much care to ride something on four legs when he was just as fierce in his halfling form. But his master wanted him to take care of her horse, and it was something he would do or face punishment from the dark woman. And if he faced punishment, so could Yvette for his failure.
The woman unbuckled the saddle and the slave watched how the straps came undone. Then he was shown the moist splotch on the blanket and nodded. It did not seem too hard, though getting that close to the hooves of the powerful animal was a little daunting. At least she did it for him today, showing him what his duties were.
"Yes, Domina," he said solemnly, turning into the stall to pick up what the master demanded of him. He pulled the bag out and held it in his hands before flipping it open for the woman to take whatever brushes she wanted. This was an easy job; fetching and waiting. No wonder body slaves had not complained often, besides their beatings, whippings, and rapes. "How often is she to be brushed? Daily, Domina?"
Image credited to RomeCabs. Table style inspired by Kitty.
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