[ and so the fembles survive long enough to finally see something familiar. the horses aren't quite as fuzzy as the ones back home, but they're good, familiar creatures. riding out like this, dimitri looks... relaxed? maybe for the first time in a month.
it's not a good situation, but it's better. a clear, breezy afternoon and much-appreciated company with someone he favors. a calm moment in an endless storm. ]
It's really been too long.
[ their horses move in a lazy canter across the grass, so it's not a dangerous speed or anything, but it's clear she's got some experience. ]
Did the Professor ever put you on stable duty, Flayn? It seems you're familiar with riding horseback already.
[It's been a little more than a month now since the last time Flayn took a turn at the stables - but that isn't anyone's fault but the beings responsible for their showing up here. Byleth was doing their best.]
Eventually, I hope to take the certification exam to become a Holy Knight. This is all a part of my training!
[Flayn beams at him. Dimitri is honestly one of the nicest people she knows - he has no need to offer to help her, but he's doing it anyway.]
...upon returning to the monastery, I shall certainly pass the examination with flying colors. I am sure of it! The Professor will be incredibly impressed. Is there anything that I can help you practice for your return?
[ flayn's enthusiasm is reward enough—knowing that the professor would be proud of her is just icing on the cake. he smiles in return. ]
My hands are not much use for healing, I'm afraid. But if you would like to practice your spearwork after your injury has closed, I would not turn down more partners.
[ either way, this isn't some transactional thing; he pats the mare he's riding against her neck, the usually hard lines of his face a little more relaxed. ]
Though, frankly, you would be doing me a favor just by joining me out on these rides. I've enjoyed them since I was a child.
[she would like to practice her spearwork even before her injury closes, actually, but she has the sneaking suspicion that dimitri won't work with her if she tries to. alas.]
...is that so? Then we shall have to go riding often while we are here. [a beat.] That is, if you would not mind it.
[flayn takes up a lot of dimitri's time - and she's sure he must have other things to attend to as well.]
[ PONIES ARE GOOD AND HAPPY, I SAY, RETURNING TO WEEK 2 ]
Well, I hate to say this, but we are left with a glut of free time some days.
[ There's not really much to be done, even if he wants to be making progress. So if he must putter about, he'd be much happier taking the time to teach someone something. ]
Besides, it's no trouble. I rarely had the time in the monastery between my other responsibilities, but I've always found that riding can be a good way to clear one's head. It helps me start fresh the next day.
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it's not a good situation, but it's better. a clear, breezy afternoon and much-appreciated company with someone he favors. a calm moment in an endless storm. ]
It's really been too long.
[ their horses move in a lazy canter across the grass, so it's not a dangerous speed or anything, but it's clear she's got some experience. ]
Did the Professor ever put you on stable duty, Flayn? It seems you're familiar with riding horseback already.
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[It's been a little more than a month now since the last time Flayn took a turn at the stables - but that isn't anyone's fault but the beings responsible for their showing up here. Byleth was doing their best.]
Eventually, I hope to take the certification exam to become a Holy Knight. This is all a part of my training!
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[ not really for him, considering all the magic involved, but he's familiar with the stringent requirements. ]
But the training will be worthwhile. I could help you with your riding while we're here, if you like.
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[Flayn beams at him. Dimitri is honestly one of the nicest people she knows - he has no need to offer to help her, but he's doing it anyway.]
...upon returning to the monastery, I shall certainly pass the examination with flying colors. I am sure of it! The Professor will be incredibly impressed. Is there anything that I can help you practice for your return?
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My hands are not much use for healing, I'm afraid. But if you would like to practice your spearwork after your injury has closed, I would not turn down more partners.
[ either way, this isn't some transactional thing; he pats the mare he's riding against her neck, the usually hard lines of his face a little more relaxed. ]
Though, frankly, you would be doing me a favor just by joining me out on these rides. I've enjoyed them since I was a child.
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[she would like to practice her spearwork even before her injury closes, actually, but she has the sneaking suspicion that dimitri won't work with her if she tries to. alas.]
...is that so? Then we shall have to go riding often while we are here. [a beat.] That is, if you would not mind it.
[flayn takes up a lot of dimitri's time - and she's sure he must have other things to attend to as well.]
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Well, I hate to say this, but we are left with a glut of free time some days.
[ There's not really much to be done, even if he wants to be making progress. So if he must putter about, he'd be much happier taking the time to teach someone something. ]
Besides, it's no trouble. I rarely had the time in the monastery between my other responsibilities, but I've always found that riding can be a good way to clear one's head. It helps me start fresh the next day.
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...well, if that is the case, we will have to go riding quite often!