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By da Loa, I don't believe it...

[There's the loud screech of a raptor and Kevas chuckles happily.]

I be happy to see joo too girl! Let's getchu outta dere befuh joo end up killin' everyt'ing in here.

[Another screech and Kevas laughs.]

Hey now quit joor fussin'!

[There's some silence before Kevas finally speaks again.]

Anymon be knowin' if dere be some sepuhrate stables round here?

[In the background the raptor screeches again.]

Oi! Don'tchu go runnin' off now!

[Anyone near the stables or in the Green will find Kevas walking beside a unique looking raptor. It's significantly larger than the other raptors in the stables but Kevas can be seen gently petting its snout or playing with it like it's a loving family pet.]

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[Oh he never gets tired of hearing her laugh. His chest warms with joy every time.]

Exactly! Besides a bite or two be good fuh dem. It be helpin' dem build charactuh, and dey needed all da help dey could get wid dat.

[Kevas answers her smile with his own loving grin.]

How could I say no?

[CHALLENGE ACCEPTED MY GOOD LADYMON!

With one graceful action Kevas pulls himself onto Shaka's back. Her head perks as she's no doubt excited to go for a run with her master again.]

[Talia rounds and hooks a foot in her stallion's stirrup, pulling herself easily up into his saddle. She settles in place, watching how easily Kevas finds his own and there is no question that the raptor is instantly more alert. Her own mount begins to shift from hoof to hoof, nearly prancing in place as she adjusts his reins in her hands.]

I would not imagine you could, my love. Hyah!

[With only the barest of nudges, the stallion springs forward and Talia lets out a whoop of delight, repositioning in her saddle with a glance over her shoulder.]

[Of course he couldn't. Talia has him whipped pretty good, not that Kevas would complain much.]

How 'bout we share her what we can do eh?

[Shaka screeches in excitement and Kevas whips the reins. She takes off int pursuit of Talia, easily catching up to her. Kevas winks wryly at his mate before spurring Shaka to go even faster.]

[Talia can hear him catching up with her, a wide grin on her face as she glances sidelong and finds Shaka pacing her stallion. She laughs as he winks and passes her, feeling the stallion tense as he's passed. Only he's not tensing because Shaka is a raptor, but simply because he's an ornery bastard and doesn't like losing.

It's a man thing, she guesses. ;)

She leans forward and over his neck, adjusting her position just a bit as she runs a hand up his neck.]

You would run, then? Then run, my friend!

[That's the only prodding the stallion needs, hooves digging into the turf as he snorts and picks up the speed to catch and pace Shaka. Talia remains properly perched over his neck, akin to a jockey, he laughter stolen by the whip of wind and horse mane.]

[Don't worry big guy, there's no shame in losing to a girl.

Kevas chances a glance and catches Talia pacing beside him and Shaka. The raptor screeches again. It's hard to tell who's having the most fun right now. He wonders just how long it's been since Shaka last stretched her legs like this. She's got plenty of energy that she needs to burn off.

He smiles and loosens his grip on the reins. For now he'll let Shaka have control, trusting her only as one who truly knows their mount can.]

[No shame at all, and she'd not rub your nose in it anyway, cause she wuvvums you heap big times! :D

She hears Shaka before she sees her, the raptor zipping past her with a delighted sounding screech. Talia laughs, her own mount seeming infuriated at being bested. She allows the full out run for only a few more moments before gently reining him in.

He protests at first, fighting against the bitless bridle. Talia, whle loving to see the stallion so pleased in motion, is firm and reins in again a bit heavier and with a snort, the stallion breaks his stride and begins to slow from a gallop, to a trot and finally down to a easy gaited walk.

To say that Talia appears a bit windswept is understating the matter entirely. Still, she is beaming brightly, heaving out a shaky and delighted exhale.]

[Aw, that just makes him feel all warm and fuzzy.

When Kevas see Talia slow down he pulls back on his reins as well. Shaka screeches in protest, not wanting to slow down but another tug and she complies. He feels a little bad for ending her fun but there will be other times when she can run to her heart's content.

He turns Shaka around and trots her back over to Talia. If the grin on Kevas' face grows any wider his face will be in danger of splitting.]

I t'ink dey enjoyed demselves.

[Talia makes a weak attempt at smoothly her unruly hair, but gives up a moment later, her own cheeks aching from grinning so much. She laughs softly at his assessment and she nods.]

I should say so! Haven knows, I would let this one run all day if not for the threat of foundering him. The stubborn mule would run himself to the ground if given the chance.

Maybe he just be wantin' to impress da ladymons here.

[The troll's smile lessens but is no less fond. Truly she's a magnificent sight perched atop her mount like this. Everyday he counts himself lucky for just being with her.

He reaches a hand out and gently removes a few strands of her from her face.]

I know I would.

Mmmm, perhaps.

[How did this silly Herald ever get so lucky, hmm? As he brushes hair from her eyes, her wide grin softens and she turns her head enough to brush her lips along his wrist. Is that a happy flush across her cheeks? M'yep!]

Oh, you have nothing to fear in that regard, Kevas.

[Why because she saw something more to him than a giant ball of crazy.]

Don't mean I still ain't gonna try.

[The troll winks before leaning in to steal a kiss from her.]

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