[ Compared to how confident he had been when discussing the technology, Jayce seems to be more reserved again now that it comes time to take the plunge. Viktor can't blame him, assuming that it's because of his own presence and the somewhat surreptitious nature of this whole endeavor. They hadn't signed anything, hadn't even figured out the exact details beyond "show me your technology" and "it looks like a good idea."
Humming at the unspoken implication that he should be said rider, he stood up and stretched some of the stiffness out of his legs. He really shouldn't push himself, not after all of the walking he'd already done today, but he hates to be told know and hates to do it to himself even more. There's also a part of him that wants to maybe prove to Talis that he isn't fragile, that there's no reason to tread softly with him. If they're going into business together, they need to trust each other, don't they? ]
I can take her for a short stroll tonight. [ He says it as a fact but with the slight lilt of a question right at the end. Maybe Jayce didn't want to test out the new shoes right away and instead wait to let the horse get used to something that might be unfamiliar to wear.
Though he'd like to sit back down, or even lay down in bed for the rest of the night, he knows that it'll be harder to get back up if he retakes his seat on the haybale. Instead he leans against the nearest wall and watches Jayce work, efficient and focused to the point that Viktor dare not try to carry on conversation. ]
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Humming at the unspoken implication that he should be said rider, he stood up and stretched some of the stiffness out of his legs. He really shouldn't push himself, not after all of the walking he'd already done today, but he hates to be told know and hates to do it to himself even more. There's also a part of him that wants to maybe prove to Talis that he isn't fragile, that there's no reason to tread softly with him. If they're going into business together, they need to trust each other, don't they? ]
I can take her for a short stroll tonight. [ He says it as a fact but with the slight lilt of a question right at the end. Maybe Jayce didn't want to test out the new shoes right away and instead wait to let the horse get used to something that might be unfamiliar to wear.
Though he'd like to sit back down, or even lay down in bed for the rest of the night, he knows that it'll be harder to get back up if he retakes his seat on the haybale. Instead he leans against the nearest wall and watches Jayce work, efficient and focused to the point that Viktor dare not try to carry on conversation. ]