[IC] A Stolen Land

[Nexendia]

Nexendia had not done much horseback riding because she felt it was lazy and disrespectful to the animal.  When she was forced to do so for courtly events she was told she had a natural talent.  Nex did not find those statements at all complimentary.  Who wished to have special skill in controlling another creature?  Unfortunately necessity for speed would require Nex to force the creature to bear her as its rider.  However, before mounting the horse she takes a moment to give it some extra treats and quietly whisper to the steed how sorry she was for forcing it to bear her weight on its back.  She also promised to give it extra treats and a good brushing at the end of each day of travel for its service.  Nexendia gives her horse one last treat and then gently pulls herself onto the steed's back.

"I'm ready," Nex states to no one in particular.  "The day is getting shorter by each tick of the clock."

[Ride skill: +3;  No ranks just dex ]