Dakota heard Alexios in the other room, but ignored it

Alexios sat up, and got ready for the night. He got dressed, put on deodorant, brushed his teeth and hair. When he got done, he made the bed.

Dakota got up and walked over to Alexios. "Morning." She said, watching him. "I was going to go on a trail ride later if you want to come?" She offered, smiling at him

"I might." He nodded. "I just have to do my usual work, then I should be done."

"I need to take care of Secret, but I dont have homework today" She said

"Cool." He stated. "But yeah,once I finish my stable work, I should be fine."

"Ready to go?" She asked, walking to put her boots on

"Yeah, comin'." He nodded, tying his boots.

Dakota grabbed her keys and waited to her truck. She got in and started it, waiting for Alexios to get in. When he did, she drove off the driveway and to the stable. She pulled into the stable's parking space and got out

Alexios began to muck out the stalls, and turned the stalled horses into the pasture. "Mr. Matthews, where's Shade?" He asked, turning to the barn owner. His Friesian, Shade Shock, wasn't stalled or in the pasture.