[Sieglinde doesn't even acknowledge the murmured apology- though she did raise her arms a bit for balance, rocking back and forth as she stared up mesmerized at the horse.
Of course, she knew what a horse was, they were in art and books and all sorts, and she'd seen them from a distance since her arrival, but there hadn't been any in the village, and they were... Far taller in person. Riding a horse suddenly seemed much more potentially risky than she'd ever imagined. ... She wasn't about to admit being a bit relieved when a donkey was brought out instead.]
I am sure this will work well.
[Surely.
Though unsure of what to do, she hesitated to touch the animal, having little experience with pets or domestic creatures. Instead, she looked it up and down, then her own legs, then the animal again before looking up to Riza.]
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Of course, she knew what a horse was, they were in art and books and all sorts, and she'd seen them from a distance since her arrival, but there hadn't been any in the village, and they were... Far taller in person. Riding a horse suddenly seemed much more potentially risky than she'd ever imagined. ... She wasn't about to admit being a bit relieved when a donkey was brought out instead.]
I am sure this will work well.
[Surely.
Though unsure of what to do, she hesitated to touch the animal, having little experience with pets or domestic creatures. Instead, she looked it up and down, then her own legs, then the animal again before looking up to Riza.]
If you will assist me initially...