Bound for trouble from the start
I've been walking through this old world in the dark
Luckily she is quick on her feet, firing a light hearted retort to his awkward comment. He chuckles, amused and somewhat charmed. She was sweet and kind, unthreatening. After living a life filled with distress and discord, it was a breath of fresh air to meet someone so innocent. They were even now, clumsy in their introductions but strengthening in stride.
”Fair enough.” Light words that follow when his laughter subsides. She ponders on his question and he appreciates that she is a thinker. Looking over her choices before rushing into them. Size meant little in this world, not when one had great heart or a strong mind. When she finally seems to come to a decision, he relaxes even more. Perhaps this was his lucky day after all. ”I think I can help in that department.”
Pausing for a moment as he looks down on her, wondering just how much she had been exposed to. Best to warn her of what she might discover. ”I come from a place called Tephra. It’s probably the warmest of the kingdoms. Winter doesn’t seem to have much hold there and it’s thriving with all sorts.” Here he hesitates, not wanting to seem like he thinks her dull or inexperienced. ”Beqanna is home to a plethora of horses, good and bad. Magical and not.” He lets this sink in, gauging her reaction. The bear within rattles his bones and he tosses his head slightly, he would not be so rude to spring that on her.
”I can show you if you like?”
Ledger