Gen had to remind herself not to stare as Julius saddled Leila up. She whispered softly to her horse, gently petting her and making sure she was alright, then smiled to Julius once she was ready. "Thank you," she said, reaching for the bridle to lead Leila out of the stall while Julius went to ready his own horse.
"Where should we ride today?" she asked, pausing in her tracks to climb up into the saddle, taking a moment to adjust her skirts. "I don't want to take the same path we usually do today..."