[by now, kiera knows very well the creatures who frequent the stable. likewise, they know a new "voice" when they hear it, soft a sound as the nickering might be. even if they didn't take note from around the back, pinto also gives the particular whinny she does upon seeing a stranger, be it person or horse.
they let their footsteps be obvious as they approach and enter the back door before those feet guide them to pinto's stall, even as their eyes seek out the newcomers. a hand strokes down the face of their own horse, soothing her, as kiera regards the otherworldly figures with interest.]
I wasn't aware we had another knight in town. And such a handsome steed! Welcome to you both.
[As Kiera enters, Nox Black Salt turns their attention to the stranger first. A low whicker leaves the horse, acknowledgement and warning both. Their master does not immediately turn. Instinct alone tells him that it is not a Beast or threat he is familiar with, and thus not worth an instant reaction. He finishes his efforts, content with Nox's mane, before turning to the visitor once and for all.
Admittedly, the admission to being a knight makes him feel somewhat uneasy. There's nothing immediately familiar about their visage, and there are plenty of knights in the world, but still...]
Thank you for the hospitality. [He bows his head in acknowledgement, managing respect despite his trepidation.] These stables, do they belong to you?
[they tilt their head, thinking on their answer before giving it.]
I built them [correction: you asked for them to be built] and tend them, but they are free for residents to use! All I ask in return is that you treat your companions well and clean up after them.
Ser Kiera Aurelius. Who's your friend? [as playful as their tone is, uh, sorry they are eternally a horse girl and care more about honse than you.]
[Despite his choice of words, his tone remains even, no immediate surge of emotion or care. He gives a nod to their request, at least. That would be no issue. No offense, but he doesn't trust Nox to just anyone.]
Nox Black Salt. [He gives a careful scratch behind their ear.] They have served me for many centuries now. Their care is of the utmost importance to me, and a duty I alone will undertake. You will have no issues there.
[He inclines his head at Kiera.]
Should you ever notice an issue, though, you are welcome to seek out Silent Salt Cookie. I will be by their side in an instant.
[pinto is just as taken with nox as kiera is, whickering toward them and a bit at kiera for keeping her corralled like this. unfortunately for her, kiera just pats her nose.]
Good girl, Pinto. [pinto HUFFS.]
You're a Cookie? [a short laugh escapes them.] You lot never cease to surprise me, you know. I didn't know you had horses.
[The apparent fit Pinto is throwing is not lost on Silent Salt. Beneath his helm, he finds himself smirking. It only grows at Kiera's surprise. By now he's pieced together that he is not the only Cookie in these parts, and almost amuses him to know that others are taken aback by his visage. Unfortunately, his tone does not belie his apparent amusement.]
Indeed. I take it to mean you are on good terms with my kind?
[Maybe there's a bit of a warning there, too. Oops. Can't help it, one of them is his almost literal soulmate, after all.]
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Date: 2025-11-18 09:41 pm (UTC)they let their footsteps be obvious as they approach and enter the back door before those feet guide them to pinto's stall, even as their eyes seek out the newcomers. a hand strokes down the face of their own horse, soothing her, as kiera regards the otherworldly figures with interest.]
I wasn't aware we had another knight in town. And such a handsome steed! Welcome to you both.
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Date: 2025-11-18 11:56 pm (UTC)Admittedly, the admission to being a knight makes him feel somewhat uneasy. There's nothing immediately familiar about their visage, and there are plenty of knights in the world, but still...]
Thank you for the hospitality. [He bows his head in acknowledgement, managing respect despite his trepidation.] These stables, do they belong to you?
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Date: 2025-11-19 12:48 am (UTC)I built them [correction: you asked for them to be built] and tend them, but they are free for residents to use! All I ask in return is that you treat your companions well and clean up after them.
Ser Kiera Aurelius. Who's your friend? [as playful as their tone is, uh, sorry they are eternally a horse girl and care more about honse than you.]
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Date: 2025-11-19 01:45 am (UTC)[Despite his choice of words, his tone remains even, no immediate surge of emotion or care. He gives a nod to their request, at least. That would be no issue. No offense, but he doesn't trust Nox to just anyone.]
Nox Black Salt. [He gives a careful scratch behind their ear.] They have served me for many centuries now. Their care is of the utmost importance to me, and a duty I alone will undertake. You will have no issues there.
[He inclines his head at Kiera.]
Should you ever notice an issue, though, you are welcome to seek out Silent Salt Cookie. I will be by their side in an instant.
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Date: 2025-11-19 02:09 am (UTC)Good girl, Pinto. [pinto HUFFS.]
You're a Cookie? [a short laugh escapes them.] You lot never cease to surprise me, you know. I didn't know you had horses.
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Date: 2025-11-19 02:14 am (UTC)Indeed. I take it to mean you are on good terms with my kind?
[Maybe there's a bit of a warning there, too. Oops. Can't help it, one of them is his almost literal soulmate, after all.]