won't see you as soft, just soft on me.
( he shrugged, giving a small smile. his free hand reached over to pat his thigh. )
we can go to big valley .. wasn't all that cold, and it's beautiful. trees for cover, a lake for fishing, you know. think there's even a waterfall.
tch ...
[ looking away and tightening the grip he had on his reins , unable to help the heat rising to his face again. ]
ya really gonna see me as too soft now 'cause of that?
you're the last person I'm intimidated by, arthur.
( he laughed again, slowing his horse as well, enjoying the close side-by-side. )
especially after yesteday...
[ settling in the saddle and taking hold of the reins , gesturing horse with a click to ride up beside charles. ]
y'know , i won't hesitate to kick ya straight of yer horse.
[ playful glare. ]
( he helped arthur up onto his horse. he mounted his own horse, checking that he had his bow, tent, and pot for the travel. )
I guess you'll have to show me... not that you'll have a problem with that.
[ followed close , pulling away to bring a hand up to his horse's neck , petting softly and playfully rolling his eyes. ]
guess all that training paid off , huh?
( a chuckle again as he guided him. he called to his horse and helped untie Arthur's. )
can see how you've been using the bow finally. should be a natural by now.
[ glancing back , at the extended hand and then up at charles. sigh before eyes rolled and he gently took the offer , clasping hand with opposite. ]
prolly not.
( he laughed deeply, it booming in his chest. he tilted his head, braids nearly falling out of the loose tie. )
i'm just teasing you, arthur. but .. we should talk about it. maybe we can go hunting later, yea?
[ tips of ears grew red and head was turning away from him , lip curled in a slight snarl but more of embarrassment rather than anger. ]
charles , s'not the time ...