[Oscar easily dismounted once they found a place to stop that was outside the general area that the kids were playing in, but it was obvious from the curious stares that the kids would quickly start to gather around. Not the first time Oscar counted his blessings-- Shortcake the Black Stallion was as imposing as a looming punk decked out in studs and docs, but he was a total softie as well. They had formed their partnership over sprinkle cookies, after all.
Oscar trusted the moody horse, and it was clear from the calm demeanor and curious ear flicks that the horse trusted him as well.
He would give it about fifteen minutes before the kids congregated. But even when they did, they would only be met with a very large beast snuffling their hair and nosing their pockets for sweets. ]
Um ... Hi.
[Oscar said with a shy smile when he approached, a jacket over his flannels to protect from the autumn chill in the air. He looked around-- just because he knew where the orphanage was didn't mean he knew his way around.]
Where did you wanna go? Caffiene headaches can be pretty bad, so we can go sit somewhere if you want.
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Oscar trusted the moody horse, and it was clear from the calm demeanor and curious ear flicks that the horse trusted him as well.
He would give it about fifteen minutes before the kids congregated. But even when they did, they would only be met with a very large beast snuffling their hair and nosing their pockets for sweets. ]
Um
... Hi.
[Oscar said with a shy smile when he approached, a jacket over his flannels to protect from the autumn chill in the air. He looked around-- just because he knew where the orphanage was didn't mean he knew his way around.]
Where did you wanna go? Caffiene headaches can be pretty bad, so we can go sit somewhere if you want.