[ If Viktor can win those smiles from Jayce by being his true mischievous self, then all the more reason to fall for him. There's always been a battle between upholding social propriety and being genuine in his word and actions, but it's always been easy to leave that struggle behind when he walks into the barn; originally because of the horses, and now because of their caretaker.

Pausing when Jayce holds out a hand, Viktor cocks his head to one side. The request makes sense, but it's also such a good opportunity to tease. ] You'd like to watch me? How bold.

[ He chuckles and shakes his head before leading his horse to a closer bench. Without saying anything, he goes through the process of stepping up onto the bench with his stronger leg, leaning himself against the mare to get that same strong foot into the stirrup, and then hoisting himself up. Once he's balanced in the saddle, he uses his left leg and hands to position his right leg crossed on top, and then gives a flourish of a hand as a silent "ta-dah" as he looks down at Jayce. ] The brace makes it easier. I've actually been designing a saddle that might work along with it, but it requires enough leg strength to be able to properly straddle the horse.