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[rustyhonesty]

[Jean is already there, he has his own horse (pictured with Mikasa's horse, Bella). He waves at Armin with a small smile.]

Hey. There are a bunch of really nice horses there. I sometimes volunteer here, so I'm familiar with all of them.

[rollcharisma]

[Armin waves a bit when he sees Jean. He tries to make his smile convincing, but - well, Jean already knows (or seems to) Armin's mental state. He doesn't need to pretend the way he would with a complete stranger.]

Hi, Jean.

You know I'm not picky. Plenty of experience with horses, as it were.

[rustyhonesty]

I know. Still, you can choose anyone you want. All of them are rental ones. I can come with you or wait here, whichever you prefer.

[It's not like Armin needs Jean to be there, but hey. An offer is and offer.]

[rollcharisma]

I think I can handle it. [Said lightheartedly, despite a poor mood overall.

[He takes a few minutes to sort out the rental, then returns with reins in his hands, a horse in tow.]

She's a beautiful one, isn't she?

[rustyhonesty]

[Of course, Jean recognizes the horse, smiling as he quickly pats her muzzle.]

She is. I'm sure you'll get along just fine, too. Let's lead them to the street and then get on.

[rollcharisma]

[Armin nods, and off they go to the road. He mounts up once Jean does. It feels as comfortable and natural as anything. He never bonded particularly with one Scout horse over the other, but he's always been fond of them. These ones aren't quite as fearless, but that suits this place.]

We're off to Solarpeak then?

[rustyhonesty]

[The horses are a little different, but still very good. Jean's isn't even from Ellipsa though, so it's a little more user to danger, being an ex-knight mount.]

Yeah. It should only take us half an hour on horseback from here. You can set the pace you want to go with.

[rollcharisma]

[Armin glances back at Jean, giving a firm nod. Then he takes off toward Solarpeak - perhaps a little too quickly; used to riding fast and all that, but it's more than that. The desire to run, maybe. He doesn't look back to make sure Jean is keeping up.]

[rustyhonesty]

[Jean's keeping up alright. He doesn't mind the faster pace, and neither does Ace; he prefers to run, rather than walking. But for now he doesn't try to compete with Armin's horse.]

[rollcharisma]

[Armin doesn't slow down until they've reached the sands at Solarpeak beach. Finally, the horses slows to a trot, and he glances back to see if Jean has followed.

[It felt good to just run like that. Armin's not all that eager to stop, in fact, but...he did say he would talk to Jean, or, at the very least spend some time with him (he doesn't want to talk about it - he really doesn't, but...)]

[rustyhonesty]

[Jean makes sure they're going the same pace at least, once they've slowed to a trot.]

It's nice out here, isn't it. I never get bored with this beach.

[rollcharisma]

[Armin glances over at Jean, forcing a smile.]

I feel the same. I'm out here every day, almost.