Carts and carriages are too bumpy and boats are slow. A horse that understands you, that is quick and has good endurance, that is the best way to travel.

[She is already losing her heart to this stallion, pressing her forehead to his nose, basking in the stable smell and the musk of the horse. He was calm, responding warmly to her as she continued to scratch him.]

I have seen a good share of the woods, but beyond them, I haven't seen yet. I would like to ride out further into the plains and see how far that horizon stretches.

[She smiled, but didn't bother to curtsy.]

Juliel Selrane