29.Jan.21, 11:45 AM
A hoof stomped, knocking the bug off a leg as Pendalier waited patiently for Esille to come along. He'd decided to spoil her a bit and knew full well that she enjoyed anything that was enjoyed by those at a higher station than she was. So a quick hack around the hold lands would be suitable so he'd sent another drudge with the message. All she had to do was dress appropriately with the necklace he'd demanded she never remove wrapped around her pretty neck and he would do the rest.
The gentle bay mare he'd chosen for her was chosen specifically for her placidity, Pen couldn't have Esille on a runner that could harm her. His own mount was a chestnut stud he'd purchased some time ago from Raigan and today was the first time they'd be under saddle. So far the beast was calm enough and gentle enough that Pendalier had high hopes for a decent ride. He scratched the runner's ear and was treated to a blow of air across his hand.
He turned when he heard the shuffle of feet, finding Esille coming towards him. His harsh mouth curved in a smile as he took in the sight of his mistress exactly as he'd demanded. "Are you ready?" he asked her as he reached for her hand to draw her in for a short press of lips against her smooth cheek, "She's a sweet girl, won't give you too hard of a ride. We'll be gone a while, did you make sure the children are cared for?" Not that he didn't trust the help to do anything except what they were told to do but he could never be too careful.
He led her to her mare and carefully lifted her to saddle before turning to his own mount and swinging up easily before looking at her with another smile. "Ready?" he repeated his question and had half a mind to take off at a breakneck speed but refrained. He wanted her to enjoy herself not die.
Esille
The gentle bay mare he'd chosen for her was chosen specifically for her placidity, Pen couldn't have Esille on a runner that could harm her. His own mount was a chestnut stud he'd purchased some time ago from Raigan and today was the first time they'd be under saddle. So far the beast was calm enough and gentle enough that Pendalier had high hopes for a decent ride. He scratched the runner's ear and was treated to a blow of air across his hand.
He turned when he heard the shuffle of feet, finding Esille coming towards him. His harsh mouth curved in a smile as he took in the sight of his mistress exactly as he'd demanded. "Are you ready?" he asked her as he reached for her hand to draw her in for a short press of lips against her smooth cheek, "She's a sweet girl, won't give you too hard of a ride. We'll be gone a while, did you make sure the children are cared for?" Not that he didn't trust the help to do anything except what they were told to do but he could never be too careful.
He led her to her mare and carefully lifted her to saddle before turning to his own mount and swinging up easily before looking at her with another smile. "Ready?" he repeated his question and had half a mind to take off at a breakneck speed but refrained. He wanted her to enjoy herself not die.
Esille