Simon Triba / E / M: Chandler, Open.

"Wow - Talk about one man band."

He had offered in a slightly awe struck manner,Was there anything she couldnt do?Simon then gave an amused grin at her question,eyes seemingly unable to leave her direction as she continued to amit such a contagious brightness.In truth there wasnt a musical bone in his body,and his expression very well showed this.

Her next question gave him the urge to groan however,although being Chandler Simon seemed unable in this moment to even think bad thoughts.It was like his own head was trying to play ball.

"No - As far as I'm aware anyways.."

He offered a chuckle,before nodding his head and finally being able to avert his eyes away as they neared the dorms,

"Marley is - She remembers who I am at least."

Simon teased before halting,signalling he would wait on the bench whilst she got what she needed.

Gonna make my next Laurence post in a little while, also gonna make an Emily/Katrina post when I introduce Noah and his sibs. Lots of writing = no time))

Chandler | Simon

Chandler looked up, her doe-like eyes expressing a bright humor as a dimpled smirk clung to her lips. She giggled that perfect giggle, replying, "well, it's been like four years. But apparently I said I was gonna marry you, so my bad, I guess." She gave him a playful shove, knowing full well she'd end up sprawled out in the grass if he shoved her back with the difference between their sizes. Aodhan had a terrible habit of deciding to hip check her in the most random places, and she could recall several times she ended up in some really weird places, namely a bush.

"I mean, you can come in if ya want, but it won't take me long at all..." Propping her door open so she could talk and attain the items she was looking for, Chandler said, "I haven't even unpacked yet, not that I really have anything to unpack..."

As she returned with two guitars and an oversized hoodie, she explained, "I was gonna get Aodhan his but I figured I'd just bring another of mine, don't feel like breaking in anywhere just yet..."

As they started walking back, she said, "what brought you to California that weekend anyway?"

I know I said I was throwing Rhynn into this plot but now I'm not because Noah is just so much more fun lol.))

Noah | Eventing | Aria, Judea, Sav

"Sir Hoppington the Third? I'd die for Sir Hoppington the Third."

Noah, who'd somehow materialized out of nowhere after three weeks away, looked at Judea with a certain glee, his features making him look more grown up, but still just a kid at heart. His voice had gotten deeper while he was gone too, but it had been for a while, he sounded more like a man now.

He glanced over, seeing his best and only friend his age by the fire. Before she could reject him, Noah crashed into her with a tight hug, almost knocking her off the bench. "I missed you, Sav!"

After a minute, his fast-moving attention went back to the two teens with the bunny. "I'm in love with Sir Hoppington the Third. Can I hold him?"

After the bunny was in his grasp, Noah said, "if we let him go, what if he brings us to more bunnies?! Then we could all have a bunny. I think Sir Hoppington the Third wants us to be really happy," he said with a mischevious grin, looking to Judea for approval. "I think we should try it!"

Emily/Katrina | Tim

Emily had wandered from the fire after a while, looking for Tim casually. She didn't know how long this fire had been going on, but obviously she'd been by herself for quite a while. Not that she minded, she'd mingled loosely with a few acquaintances, watched Tristan try to get from his office to his cabin unscathed, and so on. But a nagging feeling ate away at her, so eventually she went looking for him in the barn, figuring maybe they'd needed to have a quick conversation in his office.

During her little exploration of the main barn and the row of trainers' offices all boxed together, she couldn't help but remember when she'd had to take over his office when he'd gone the first time. That broke her perhaps more than the actual thought of him leaving. She gave a small, nostalgic smile as she passed it, seeing the light out, obviously not occupied. She had carried on to the riders lounge, and if it hadn't been for a muffled sound, she would have thought twice about leaving.

To her surprise, when she stepped in silently, turning the light on, she saw Katrina flinch. She was on the ground, rolled up in a ball on the ground, sobbing her eyes out. Emily was completely confused, and quickly came to her rescue. Before she did, however, she sent a quick text to Tim, saying:

I'm in the rider's lounge w/ Katrina--help could be good, come find us when you're done w/ Sam, not sure what's happening, just know it's not good :/

Floyd/Asher | Kholo

Noticing an older woman asking some serious questions, whom Asher assumed to be this mysterious 'Kholo' figure, he gave a charming smile. "You must be Kholo, I'm Asher. You made some arrangements with my dad for us to bring some of our resales to you to equip some riders, and for the popularity, I think. Who knows, dad keeps me out of business." He gave a gentle smile, though his eyes were slightly pained.

"I was telling them about bringing a shipment down, apparently I've met some of your kiddos who need horses. If it's okay with you, they wanted to come up with me Wednesday night to try some of our stock, and I don't mind the company. Again, if it's okay with you."

Gracious with his body language, and his words, he explained, "we'll be back Friday morning if we take the proper time and ensure everyone is safe, horses and humans. But, if you say no, I understand."

"I don't!" Floyd said with a chuckle. "Just kidding. Kholo, I'm Floyd, one of the working students from Oakley. Bekkah is around here somewhere too. It's awesome to finally meet you!"

Chandler | Simon

Chandler gave a big, beaming grin. "Hey, I dig fate. It's all apart of God's plan, right?" She gave a small giggle, looking up at the stars. "Look at how pretty the sky is! And, look! Airplanes! Airplanes remind me of how much God loves us. Like, think about how big and complex his design is. There are people up there we'll never meet, who are going somewhere God is calling them to go, whether they know it or not. Kinda like us in California," she rambled with passion and gusto. "I was in college in Oregon at the time, Aodhan insisted on a beach trip to teach me how to surf. Actually ended up falling in love with it there, though. I hope to be assigned there one day..."

As she rambled, looking at the stars, she had that big beaming grin, almost as if an actual glow was radiating off of her. "What discipline do you ride? I, like, seriously can't get over the fact that we're both here, and we were both there, and just ahhh!" She giggled again, looking up at him. He was really cute. "God's plan is the craziest thing in the world."

Timothy Blue / CEI / M: Emily,Katrina.

Within Ten minutes of the text lightly up his screen,the blonde had emerged into the barn with a rather bewildered expression.It wasnt often he moved so quickly now a days,aging seeming to have a negative effect on his general feeling toward others.But in hearing such Vague news regarding Katrina,his interest had quickly peaked.It wasnt like the Latina to be emotional or anything but bright,so the gist he got from Emily's message was worrying.

The scene in the riders lounge wasn't any easier on the eye - Emily seeming to be trying her best to console Katrina for whatever reason,who was rolled in a ball on the floor like a armadillo.Tim shot the blonde a confused glance,raising his eyebrows to ask what was going on - trying his best to remain secretive about their wordless discussion about the crying fit.In truth he didnt know how Kat would react to anyone trying to help,He'd never even imagined seeing her in such a distraught manner.

Astrid | 27 | M: Bonfire peoples

Astrid tacked up the buckskin and led him out of the stables before mounting him. They walked over to the bonfire where Astrid whistled, catching quite a few peoples attention. `` Howdy, peoples. I was gonna go for a small ride and was wondering if anybody wanted to come along?`` She asked, having to move Bjorn a little bit so the smoke wouldn't go into his eyes.

The dark haired woman upon him smiled brightly after she asked, despite knowing not many people would want to. The sun was just finishing setting and this was, strangely, one of Astrids favourite times to ride. Bjorn had an unlit lantern hanging from his breastplate and Astrid nudged him into a trot as they removed themselves from the fire.

She leant down and lit the lantern before unmounting and readjusting everything. `` Astrid that was stupid.`` She mentally scolded herself.

I cannot write romance. That's clear at least xD Pleaee excuse this - thing.

Lorenzo Biancci | 27 | Astrid, bonfire people

Lorenzo was chatting idly with a man, engaging mildly to hide his unease. He shouldn't be here. Not now, now ever. This just wasn't his place. Everyone seemed so relaxed, so chilled, while he felt like a bag of anxiety incarnated. Admittedly, it was his fault, but that didn't help his feelings. At all.

Glancing up abruptly as she rode into the area, he quietly excused himself from the conversation and stood up. "I'll come." He said it as a statement, not a question, partly for himself and partly for her. If he had sounded even slightly unsure, he knew he would have backed out. Now, it was too late.

He quickly tacked up Gemini, mounting within a few minutes. Clucking the dozy gelding into a fast walk, he guided him in the direction she went. This is stupid. His face set in a solemn frown, Lorenzo rode, his posture almost textbook out of habit.

There she is. Shut up. They slowed to a despondent walk once near her, Enzo now hanging his head slightly. Picking up on his rider's nerves, Gem tossed his head anxiously, spooking at an imaginary sound. "Hello." Lorenzo swallowed awkwardly, nudging his horse nearer to Bjorn.

"I uh - I've thought." He attempted a weak smile, instead looking even smaller than before. "Astrid, this isn't supposed to be like this. When you arrived, I thought - I don't know what I thought. It would be different, I thought. I would be good, I thought. I would be content, I thought. But -" Nice job. Should have become an inspirational speaker. "I don't know any more. Okay? I don't know anything. Zilch, nada. But the worst part is that I know something. Something that I shouldn't. That I shouldn't feel, shouldn't be, shouldn't act like." By this time he had raised his voice slightly above his normal relaxed tone. Falling to silence, he murmured, "I think I'm in love."