Party at the Nexus Stables! ((Open to everyone!))

[simply-ellie.livejournal.com]

Ellie had rushed over from work, and had been delighted to find that Mr. Dobson, Nat, and Jinian had already begun setting up for the party. The old cowboy had already fired up the grill in preparation and the girls had set out bread baskets and salads to start. There were tables with hurricane lamps set up near the house, and some additional ones down by the pond. And with clear skies, it was going to be perfect for stargazing even if you never left the table.

Several of the horses were frolicking in the paddock, and she wondered if any of their guests might like to go riding. She was definitely game, and had decided to try riding Bucky this evening. He was a beautiful Palomino, but also quite mischievous too. She was still getting to know the horses and Mr. Dobson had helped her choose which horses would be best to introduce to their guests.

While she waited for Michael and the others to arrive, she climbed up onto the fence of the paddock and watched the horses play.

((Thanks for playing with them! Simon-mun and Ellie-mun need sleep, and will be back to keep playing tomorrow if y'all like!Back!))

Comments

[master_simon]

Dr. Anders smiles at Edric, whom he's never actually met before, but Lawr had mentioned bringing.

"You must be Edric. I'm Dr. Anders; it's nice to meet you."

His mannerisms are completely non-threatening; he's very good at that.

[themasterswill.livejournal.com]

Even the most non-threatening of people get wariness from Edric, alas. He nods his head in a bit of a bow, glancing over at the other two to reassure himself they haven't gone anywhere. "Nice to meet you, sir."

[master_simon]

Given what Dr. Anders knows about Lawr and his life, Edric's wariness makes perfect sense to him, and he's totally not offended by it. He continues to be non-threatening and friendly.

"Would you like to meet the horses?" Yes, he spotted that wistful look on Edric's face.

[themasterswill.livejournal.com]

He looks over at the horses hesitantly, biting his lip. "...Can I?"

[master_simon]

"Absolutely." His smile widens, and he waves to Natalie. Since Edric's obviously nervous around adults he doesn't know, that might be better.

[hiddenstrengths.livejournal.com]

Nat leaves the tables and comes bouncing over when Dr. Anders waves to her. "You wanted to see me?"

She smiles at Edric, too. "Hi!"

[themasterswill.livejournal.com]

He blinks at the greeting, a bit startled at the girl's exuberance, but manages a polite bow all the same. "Hello." He's still nervous, but this stranger isn't all that much bigger than he is, and a girl besides. He may even, eventually, manage a smile!

[master_simon]

Michael smiles at Nat, and gestures to Edric. "Could you introduce him to the horses, please? I think he'd like to see them."

[hiddenstrengths.livejournal.com]

"Yeah! I can do that." Nat is eleven, and has gotten pretty bouncy since she came to the Stables. She grins at Edric again. "C'mon, I'll introduce you to Beer."

Yes, that's the name of a horse.

[themasterswill.livejournal.com]

He glances over at Simon and Lawrence, indecisive, then nods suddenly. "Okay." He can always yell if he needs them, after all, and he'll be sure to stay within sight.

[hiddenstrengths.livejournal.com]

Nat walks over to the paddock and climbs up onto the split-rail fence. She whistles.

"Hey, Beer! C'mere a second, I want you to meet somebody!"

The enormous Clydesdale horse romping in the paddock immediately stops what he's doing and walks over. He's huge, but very friendly-looking.

[themasterswill.livejournal.com]

Edric watches with wide eyes, in awe at the sheer size of the animal but not in the least bit afraid. "He's amazing."