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Donovan studied the saddle for a moment taking in the design and how it was made. Being practical he thought it was more orated than he would have preferred. However, it was certainly of better craftsmenship than he had seen.

"I think it'll do," Donovan replied after a few more moments of thought.

Ulani smiled and sighed with relief. "I'm glad," she murmured. She headed for the door once again. "It's all we have ... I know, it's a bit more ornate than is necessary ... but you have to understand, it was elven made."

To most people that explained it all.

Ulrich was already waiting for them outside with the horse when they exited the house, and he wasn't alone. Aliya stood beside him, holding the reins of the horse, and despite her size the horse was so large that it made her look very small.

"This one's very fast and very strong," she told Donovan proudly. "I helped choose his parents!"

Ulrich chuckled. "She may be just a child, but she knows as much about horse breeding as any of us do, now. At first we just brought her along with us because we didn't have anyone to watch her, but she just sort of ... grew into the business."



Adonai giggled again and settled next to Cindy so that she could continue the story. He wanted to learn more about the bird people who lived up in the clouds!

He studied the horse once they were outside, and could hear the pride in Aliya's voice.

Donovan grinned at that, "Bright kid," he replied.

He meant it too, she certainly was bright, as any of the children who grew quickly. Besides, it was an accomplisment to have a horse fast and strong when it was that person who chose the parents.

"Thanks, this will more than do."

"Well, you're well on your way," Donovan murmured.

It looked like she had a love for horses, which wasn't a bad thing really. He smirked at the thought.

"Oooh!" Adonai giggled. "Did her can f'y an' go get it?"



Aliya grinned. "I'll be good someday," she replied proudly.

"At any rate," Ulrich put in, shifting Aliya on his back so that she wouldn't fall, "if there's anything else you need ... just let us know."

Donovan nodded in understanding, "This will do for this trip," he replied.

He set down his bag and took out a fe things, putting them into inner pockets and up his sleeve.

"I'm not going to try anything too big, rather not bite off more than I can chew on the first go."

It was just as much as a scouting mission as it was to actually do work.

Donovan coughed trying not to snicker at what sounded like possible profanity coming out of Aliya's mouth. He made a note that he too should watch what he said around the child.

"That being the case," Donovan replied as he strapped the last of his stuff on, slinging the bag over the shoulder he mounted, "I'll go. Cindy should be fine, she's a young adult."

Though she didn't look like it.

Adonai's eyes grew wide and he lay on his stomach on the floor and made himself comfortable so that he could listen better.




"I'm sure she'll be just fine," Ulani agreed. "She's got Adonai playing with her already, that's something. He's a bit shy, in case you hadn't noticed."

"Anyways, safe travel," Ulrich grinned.

From Ulrich's back, Aliya waved. "Good luck!" she told him cheerfully. "Kick the bad guy's aahhh..... backsides!"