Re: [][][]Fallen becomes Risen[][][] (For Soul)

[Soul Hunter]

"I told you I did riding when I was younger, so I do know something " I said and took the reins and got up easily but the air felt different as if it was giving me a leg up not many would have noticed it but I was careful not to disturb Settle Slew and patted his neck as I held the reins checking their length

[Blueroanie]

Marcus nodded and stepped back to allow her room. "I apologize." He then walked around the front of the stallion and mounted Outlaw. "Looks like a good fit. Your stirrups fell okay?" Seattle jerked his head ever so slightly as he adjusted his weight to accommodate her. "So how much do you know about riding? Have you cantered, galloped, jumped, all that good stuff?" He wanted to know so that he didn't instruct again something she already knew. "Were gonna go on the river trail if that's alright. It crisscrosses over the White River 5 times and then comes back around through the fields. Really smooth and a lot of fun. It's Seattle and I's favorite." He said smiling.

[Soul Hunter]

"don't worry about it, I haven't done any jumping but I did do some galloping and cantering" I said remembering it "and that path sounds nice, It'll help me to get to know the area too since I haven't been out much" I said

[Blueroanie]

Marcus sighed in relief. So he didn't have to teach her everything. In fact he might not have to teach her anything more. So in response he gave a small gently kick to his mount and the black stallion off at a walk. He exited the barn and made a right, heading into the woods. There was an old dirt path that could be seen. It was wide enough for 2 horses side by side, another reason why he chose the trail. If Ryu had trouble he would be right there to help her. They entered the woods, Marcus on the right and Ryu on the left. After a few minutes as they got into the routine of things he glanced over at Ryu and then back straight ahead. "He's a smooth ride isn't he? It's hard to imagine 2 years ago when I didn't have him. He's everything to me."

[Soul Hunter]

I nodded "yeah, he is... I'm guessing you two have a strong bond then " I said hiding ym wings tightly into my back and ducked under a low branch suddenly..."I have a bird I'm close to but his wild so I don't see him much a small silver merlin named Jester" I said "I do a bit of falconary and same shows occasionally..." I said aroudn my neck was a small whistle which I used to call the bird and I kept a glove and some meat in part of my pouch...

[Blueroanie]

Marcus nodded. "Yes I believe we do." He always found falconry fascinating and was surprised when she said she was involved in it. "I always saw a similarity between horsemanship and falconry. In both you are befriending a wild creature and creating a bond with it. With that bond you can trust each other enough to go in shows, whether it be show juming or falconry shows." He looked at the whistle and nodded. "When was the last you saw her?"

((gtg for a little while.))

[Soul Hunter]

"it's a he and I saw him a few days ago...he just roams around really and he lives in this area as well" I said "Maybe I can show you him later.. I can teach you a bit if you like?" I said ducking under another branch careful not to let him see my bone wings

[Blueroanie]

Marcus smiled wide. "I would love that, I have always wanted to learn about falconry." He chuckled to himself. When was the last time he had hung out with a girl? Especially one that wasn't all about money and fancy restaurants? Pushing that thought out of mind he patted Outlaw's neck who responded with a cheerful neigh and a lighter step. "Do you have any siblings?" He asked trying to keep the conversation going.

[Soul Hunter]

"not that I know of" I said thinking.." hmm, I don't think I do, "what about you?" I asked looking to him for a breif momment

[Blueroanie]

Marcus looked over at Ryu a bit confused. "Well don't you live with your family?" He then answered her question. "I have no siblings. Only child." He shrugged. It had bothered when he was younger but he finally came to terms with it.

[Soul Hunter]

"Nope, I haven't for a while... Complicated in a way" I said "I live with a freind of mine but they are pretty hopeless... I'm guessing you live with yours?" I said nd heard something...

[Blueroanie]

"No. I live alone. I bought a house when I turned 18. I'm used to the quiet though and it's nice being close to the horses." He smiled and gestured to Seattle and Outlaw.

((Mind blank. >.<))

[Soul Hunter]

I just smiled and let Settle lead the way trusting him a bit..."his an awfully nice horse, how could anyone no want him?"

[Blueroanie]

"Race horse owners nowadays don't really care about the horses, just the money they bring." Marcus smiled and seemed to sit up straighter. "I however plan on breeding fine race horses and actually caring about them. My dream is become a renowned race horse owner."

[Soul Hunter]

I whisteled "that's some dream" I said and smiled slightly "I'm sure you'll be able to acomplish it"

[Blueroanie]

"I hope so." He smiled and clucked his tongue sending Outlaw into a trot then a canter. "Come on let's have some fun."

[Soul Hunter]

I nodded and asked Settle to canter and caught up with them looking ahead

[Blueroanie]

Marcus smiled as she rode ahead. He splashed through the River White and the spray made his legs soaked. "Gosh I can't think of anything happier in my life." He laughed.

[Soul Hunter]

"can't keep up , slow coach?!" I said joking and looking back

[Blueroanie]

He laughed. "I was going easy!" Then he gave a kick to Outlaw and went full gallop. Outlaw was a retired thoroughbred race horse, a prodigy of his father, and he ran with a passion across the field and into the river again. Marcus' leather jacket was blowing wildly and his hat nearly came off. He ducked under branches and turned corners as trees zoomed by. He thought about slowing down for Ryu so that she didn't fall off.

[Soul Hunter]

"come on Seetle, we can't let them beat us right?" I said and asked him to gallop and caught up again and the wind blew past and I caught his hat and put it on smling.."looks like you lost you hat" I said

[Blueroanie]

Marcus laughed as she put on his hat. "Looks good on you!" He yelled over the wind. The stable was coming into view. Only a long field was between them and it. Outlaw thought of it as the last 6 furlongs and kicked into 'overdrive'. His legs pumped with power as was Seattle's. The two race horses were neck and neck. Marcus was in jockey position but then he thought about Ryu. Ever so slightly he slowed down just enough to allow Seattle the lead by a head. "Don't worry Outlaw I'll treat you later." He said low enough for the stallion only to hear.

[Soul Hunter]

I laughed slightly and slowed down as we finished and I looked to him.."don't go easy on me mister, I might not have ridden horses for a while but I can still keep up" I said and patter Seetles neck "well done boy" I said

[Blueroanie]

Marcus looked at Outlaw who looked back at him. ~How did she know?~ He chuckled and ran a hand through his hair. "You caught me." Then he entered the stables at a walk and dismounted.

A half hour later the horse's tack was taken off and them and their sweaty selves were left. He turned to Ryu. "Wanna help me wash 'em off?" There was a mischievous hint in his eyes, though it would not be easily seen.

[Soul Hunter]

"ok" I said nodding and helped him put the tack away and then petted seetle and kissed his muzzle to thank him quickly

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