[ Viktor meets the surprised expression with a smile, perhaps a bit smug at exceeding expectations but mostly just enjoying himself. Usually, the staff and servants on his parents' estate had two settings: avoid him like the plague, and treat him like a child. Even his parents sometimes still struggled to give Viktor his independence; it was one of the reasons he'd originally left to live in the capital.
Even just looking at the mare when she's been fitted with the new shoes, Viktor can tell that she seems more comfortable. As Jayce moves around her to fit the riding gear, she doesn't step in place or paw at the floor, just stands at ease and whickers softly when Viktor runs his fingers down the side of her neck. ]
Hm? Of course not. [ He was born with his disability, and being the heir to a family of horse breeders meant that he learned early how to mount and ride despite what others would consider a setback. ] But thank you for the offer.
[ Grabbing the reins and leading Rio towards a hay bale, he clucked his tongue softly at her while stepping up onto it. It took a little bit of maneuvering, and it wasn't the most graceful way to mount a horse, but he was able to get his good leg into a stirrup while leaning his weight against her and then at once pushing himself up and using a hand to lift his other leg into place. It wasn't considered very manly to ride side-saddle, but Viktor wasn't trying to convince anyone of his manhood.
Wrapping the reins around a hand, he looked down at Talis. ] Anything in particular you'd like to see, or just casual walking?
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Even just looking at the mare when she's been fitted with the new shoes, Viktor can tell that she seems more comfortable. As Jayce moves around her to fit the riding gear, she doesn't step in place or paw at the floor, just stands at ease and whickers softly when Viktor runs his fingers down the side of her neck. ]
Hm? Of course not. [ He was born with his disability, and being the heir to a family of horse breeders meant that he learned early how to mount and ride despite what others would consider a setback. ] But thank you for the offer.
[ Grabbing the reins and leading Rio towards a hay bale, he clucked his tongue softly at her while stepping up onto it. It took a little bit of maneuvering, and it wasn't the most graceful way to mount a horse, but he was able to get his good leg into a stirrup while leaning his weight against her and then at once pushing himself up and using a hand to lift his other leg into place. It wasn't considered very manly to ride side-saddle, but Viktor wasn't trying to convince anyone of his manhood.
Wrapping the reins around a hand, he looked down at Talis. ] Anything in particular you'd like to see, or just casual walking?