[And with a gentle tap of his heels, they're off. Van Zieks has no intention of spurring the horse to a gallop, of course, but they'll definitely be moving at a decent pace so that they don't end up taking the entirety of her day.
For some time, he remains quiet and focused on directing them into the woods, alert for any potential disruptions; while he doesn't foresee any danger, he knows this place to be unpredictable, especially the further they move from town. Eventually, though, once he's sure they're both steady and the surroundings are relatively quiet:]
I pray you did not lose too much sleep last night.
today's topic i know nothing about: horses
For some time, he remains quiet and focused on directing them into the woods, alert for any potential disruptions; while he doesn't foresee any danger, he knows this place to be unpredictable, especially the further they move from town. Eventually, though, once he's sure they're both steady and the surroundings are relatively quiet:]
I pray you did not lose too much sleep last night.