006 | Action/Voice

[funnygirl]

[Belle woke up early in the morning feeling a sudden wave of home sickness she hadn't felt in months. But it wasn't Beast's castle that she longed for, but the small cottage she had lived in with her father and their small assortment of animals.

It's this feeling that brings her to the stables. She's only been here a handful of times since arriving to accustom herself with the horses and to take one out for the occasional ride. Things have been so busy she hadn't been able to come by recently.

She spends most of the morning feeding the horses treats and keeping them company. Eventually she gets one saddled and goes for a ride through the forest, though she's careful not to ride out too far from the village. People may catch her during her ride, or they may come upon her while she's at the stables before or after her ride.]


[After she finishes brushing down the horse she took out for a ride, she decides to sit down and pull out her journal. She has a question she would like to ask the village.]

Good afternoon, Luceti. I should also welcome all of the New Feathers who have arrived. My name is Belle. I have a question I would like to ask everyone, out of mere curiosity, nothing more. So no one should feel pressured to answer. But how many of you had animals you cared for back home? Or do you have any here in Luceti? And if neither of these, what kind of animals are your favorite?

As for myself, I grew up caring for my horse, Philippe. I suppose that's why I feel so comfortable around horses. I miss him every day...[She pauses for a moment before continuing, sounding more upbeat.]

Well, I'm curious to hear everyone's answers.

Comments

[Voice]

[geniustheveil]

I'm not very experienced with riding yet, so that will be safest, I think.

[Though she'll feel bad for holding Belle back, and at least try to keep up, of course.]

[Voice]

[funnygirl]

I would be happy to give you some advice. Although practice really is the only sure way of improving.

[Voice]

[geniustheveil]

Mm. That's why I want to go. Especially with your advice, I'll be able to learn a lot while I get that experience.

Is there a time that's best to go?

[Voice]

[funnygirl]

We can go whenever you like. I do work in the library in the morning. But I find it's better to ride in the early afternoon.

[Voice]

[geniustheveil]

As long as it isn't too hot in the afternoon. These days, sometimes the weather isn't very good for exercise. [For people, or horses.]

[Voice]

[funnygirl]

That's why I go in the early part of the afternoon. Before it gets too hot out. But some days can be hotter than others. We can wait for a cooler day if you'd like.

[Voice]

[geniustheveil]

There are some ways we can go that are shaded, too. That helps a lot, as long as it isn't too humid. Maybe we can try to go soon.

[Voice]

[funnygirl]

That sounds like a lovely idea as well. What would be a good day for you?

[Voice]

[geniustheveil]

Maybe the weekend. I have a few shifts that I won't have to cover, so I'll have some time.

[Voice]

[funnygirl]

That sounds wonderful. I have some free time then as well.

[Voice]

[geniustheveil]

In that case, I'll see you then.