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[IC] Appointments Post

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Oh geez- how can I resist that offer?

[Billy peers in curiously, studying the wrappers for a moment, then fishes out a little orange package, holding it up very seriously.]

Sabriel. Do you know what this is?

[Sabriel blinks up as billy holds up the package, shaking her head with a faint frown. Was she in trouble?]

No...

[He tears the package open, holding a little chocolate cup out towards her.]

This is a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup. And it is my favourite candy.

[And since he can't keep a straight face like this around the poor kid, he finally smiles.]

Try it! It's really good.

Butter made from peanuts?

[Now that just sounds wacky. But if Billy likes it then it has to be good! Sitting up with a smile she reaches over and breaks the chocolatey cup in half, taking one piece and leaving the other for Billy.]

It doesn't look like butter...

Doesn't taste like it, either. It's way better.

[To demonstrate, Billy takes a big bite of his piece, closing his eyes and announcing his delight with an emphatic "mmmmm", in case she has lingering doubts.

It's only half-feigned. He really does like them.]

[Well, after that reaction there's nothing left for Sabriel to do but take a bite for herself and see what it's like. Liking some of the melted chocolate from her fingers she takes a tentative nibble on her piece.]

Oh. Oooh it's nutty and buttery!

See? I told you. The best candy.

[He grins, idly licking his fingers.]

Thanks for sharing, by the way. I'll never turn down chocolate.

Billy, it seems I will be going on the draft. Could I impose upon you to watch over Sif and Vakri?

[It's probably not great to ask Billy to look after the horse, but most of the people he'd even trust with the animal are on the draft.]

Edited 2013-03-29 04:22 (UTC)

[Well, this is... unexpected. And Billy has much the same idea on the horse issue, actually.]

I noticed.

And I wouldn't call this a refusal, but you realize you're asking a total amateur to look after your pets, right?

[Sure, he has experience with keeping cats alive now, but he has doubts about the same relationship between himself and a horse working out so well. Either he or the horse is bound to get the other killed somehow...]

Edited 2013-03-29 09:56 (UTC)

The kitten should be simple. I can bring her over and she can simply be with her littermate, yes?

Vakri...

If you would be willing to learn I will show you. The volunteers will take care of cleaning his stall, but I need someone he has been told is safe to feed him and help him exercise. I know it is an imposition, but I trust you as I trust no one else but Rogue, and she will be on the draft as well. (As will Sabriel, or I would ask her.)

[Exercising that big terrifying foot-stomper...

....

...Well, at least he's not going on the draft. And Vakri was nice, just... big. And terrifying. And foot-stompy.

Hoo boy.

Still, that trust business is coming back into the picture, and when someone like Loki calls one trustworthy, you really ought to be listening. He knows that much.]

It's not an imposition, I just feel unqualified. But sure, I can do it. At least you'll have one less thing to worry about out there.

Precisely. And I think Vakri will take very good care of you. :)

If you've the time, I can meet you at the stable now.

[.....]

Someone taught you emoticons, I see.

I'll meet you there, sure.

I am very observant.

I shall see you there.

[And there he is, at the stable, waiting by Vakri's stall.]

[Billy arrives not long after, spotting Loki near the stall and heading over.]

Hey. Feeling better?

[Vakri gets an offered hand to sniff as a greeting, somewhat cautiously, but less so than their first meeting. He knows he's gentle enough, but... eh-heh.]

[Loki turns when he catches sigh of Billy and gives him a wry smile. He missed part of the question, but he can guess. It's standard.]

Somewhat.

[He hesitates, but then continues on. It's not as if he can have much of a conversation with Billy without this coming out. Better to be out front of the situation, particularly since he did already tell Billy he trusts him.]

I'm deaf now.

[Billy looks momentarily startled by that, eyes widening in alarm, and he lifts both hands, making a gesture as if scribbling on his palm, mimicking the act of writing.]

Do you need me to write?

[Loki seems to have gotten the gist of the first question, but that doesn't mean that a lengthy conversation won't have misunderstandings if he hasn't perfected lip-reading in such a short time. As for him, he knows he has a habit of rambling and looking away too much for this to be easy.]

As long as you look at me when you are speaking, I ought to be all right. I've been practicing quite a bit over the last few days.

[His lips pull in a wry smile.]

That is part of why I did not want to speak with anyone when I was returned.

...Mm.

[He looks down at that, briefly, not really wanting to get into it, then after a moment reminds himself to look up again, though he pulls his journal out anyway, jotting down "Horse Care" on the top with a couple of underlines and showing it to Loki with a weak smile. Maybe this can be his peace offering.]

I'll do my best. Just give me a poke if I forget.

[Loki gives him a curious look, wondering if Billy will say anything more on the matter, or ask anything. It's something of a relief when he doesn't. Perhaps Billy understands enough. He can hope.]

A gentle poke. [A crooked smile.]

All right, let me reintroduce you properly to Vakri.

[He waves Billy over to the stall, gesturing for him to hold out his hands to the horse.]

[...Well. Here goes nothing. Billy extends his hand again, giving the animal a chance to sniff before gently rubbing his nose.]

Hey, horse-lips. We meet again.

[Loki says a few words to Vakri as the horse inspects Billy's hands. After the fourth word, Vakri carefully sniffs at the hands, then Billy's hair and his chest.]

All right. He knows to trust you. [Loki pats Vakri's neck. There's no mistaking that this man loves his horse.]

If you wish to give him treats, apples and carrots are best. [With slight of hand, he pulls an apple from the air and deposits it into Billy's pocket.] Though cut up the apples into slices first for the sake of safety.

He should be fed... [And he goes through the entire feeding process including times and amounts.]

[The treat business is easy to remember, so Billy keeps giving the horse little pats and strokes to try and get used to where he likes to be touched, but once Loki gets into the feeding schedule he starts taking notes, letting the horse sniff where he likes. With such obvious affection between the two it becomes even more obvious that he really needs to do a good job with this.

No pressure or anything...]

[After the feeding instructions, Loki pauses and gives Billy a calculating look.]

How resistant are you to the notion of riding?

...Is... that a requirement for taking care of him?

[Okay, yep, this is going to be the death of him. He just knows it.]

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