The stables: Early Wednesday morning [before classes]

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Karal walked into the stables, still mulling over the things Aravis had told him last night, and grinned when Trenor whinnied a welcome. He gave him a scratch before fetching his breakfast and, while he waited for him to finish (it never took long), said good morning to Greatheart, offering him an apple or two.

It was a beautiful morning, so Karal led Trenor out into the early morning sunshine, and made himself comfortable under a tree while his horse grazed.

[ooc: primarily for one, but open if you like]

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Karal got to his feet and clucked to Trenor, tugging gently on the lead, and he walked over. "We're going to deliver Molly to school, all right? And you are going to behave, since we will be bareback."

Once he had looped the lead over Trenor's neck and affixed the other end to the halter to create some impromptu reins, he held out a hand to Molly. "I'll give you a leg up, then jump up behind you."

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"Okay."

Molly took Karal's hand and gave Trenor a few quick pats before moving to his side and letting Karal help her up.

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Trenor turned his head to peer at them in astonishment, then sighed and dropped his head as Karal boosted Molly onto his back.

"Hang onto his mane," he told her, then placed one hand on his withers in front of Molly, and one hand on his back behind, and jumped up. It was a bit awkward, and he was grateful Trenor stood very still, but he made it, sitting close against Molly. "Are you comfortable?"

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Molly nodded silently, her fingers wrapped in Trenor's mane.

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He only needed one hand to hold the lead, and Trenor responded better to legs than hands, anyway, so he tucked his other arm around Molly's waist. "Hold on," he said in her ear, then nudged Trenor into a brisk walk, guiding him around behind the school.

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Molly relaxed back against Karal with a sigh and held on, enjoying the ride and the quiet morning.

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Content to maintain the comfortable silence, he rested his chin on her shoulder, letting Trenor stretch out and pick the pace as they wandered down to the edge of the preserve, and turned to continue around the school, breaking into a light, smooth trot.

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Molly leaned her head against Karal's. "Any plans for today?" she asked.

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"I might take Trenor for a short ride, and there is some research I wish to do." They were approaching the doors of the school. "Perhaps I could use my desk in your room? That I would be there when you return."

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Molly smiled. "I'd like that," she said.

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He kissed her cheek, then slipped off Trenor and held up his arms. "You do not want to be late for class."

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Molly smiled and slid off Trenor's back into Karal's arms. "No, not on the first day."

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"I will see you after class," he said, then bent his head to kiss her lightly.

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The kiss he got back was a little more than light, but it was brief since she did have to go to class. "Bye, Karal. I'll see you later."

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He stepped back, gathering up the lead, and mounted. "You will, Molly," he said, and backed Trenor before turning him back towards the stables. "Enjoy your class!"

And with that he signalled Trenor into a canter, knowing he was showing off as they headed back towards the stables, and not minding in the least.

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Molly appreciated the showing off and watched them ride off until they were completely out of site before heading inside to class.