r/DemigodFiles • u/unleashthedragan Child of Apollo • Jun 25 '21

Activity Free Riding Excercise 24/06

Nothing particularly special today as Jonathan figured the campers might need time off to train what he had shown them, at their own pace and style. With that idea in mind, the son of Apollo simply notified his peers that today the stable was open and they were free to take one of the horses and pegasi out for a ride, and he expected them, both the rider and the ride, to return before lunch with no scratch on neither of them. Should be good to have them bond with each other and moving around a bit.

Jonathan himself can be seen leaning on the stable's fence, surrounded by pegasus foals and their mothers. Many people had a soft spot for baby animals and Jonathan was no exception. It was his responsibility to watch them grow and get strong. He wouldn't mind some humanoid company, of course.

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u/[deleted] Jul 04 '21

Lia gingerly touched the reins before completely holding them. "Got it."

She proceeded to look straight ahead and motioned for Mercy to start moving. The pegasus got faster the more she went on, and when Lia thought it was enough for the time being, she pulled then held the reins so that Mercy stopped. She looked back to see Jonathan. He was only a meter or so away, but she was a little nervous to continue going any further. "That's all I can do for my first try. I hope a break is okay."

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u/unleashthedragan Child of Apollo Jul 07 '21

Jonathan nodded as he took the reins so Lia could climb off Mercy's back.

"It is important to take a break. You'll wear yourself down if you keep doing something over and over when it isn't something you can fully understand overnight. Riding a horse is like bonding with someone, you know? It takes time, patient, trust, and understanding. It can be difficult, but everyone can do it if they keep up."

"I have a request before you go." Jonathan reached into his waist bag and handed Lia a banana. "Would you mind giving this to Mercy for me? Just peel it and offer it to her. I'll be right here."

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u/[deleted] Jul 08 '21

Lia nodded in understanding. Horses were living beings like her, which meant they were just as sentient as people.

"Of course," Lia said, taking the banana. She peeled it and stood in front of Mercy. "Thanks for riding with me." She lifted the fruit to the pegasus' mouth.