[Marianne startles at the unexpected voice, so far in her own little world caring for the horse that she's stopped paying attention to her direct surroundings. Luckily, things are peaceful (ish) and the new arrival doesn't seem hostile despite the intimidating presence he carries with him.
In fairness to him, Marianne finds many people intimidating. She's working on getting braver with strangers.]
Oh, um. I'm not a stablehand, exactly. Just a volunteer.
stables are a great place to meet people!
In fairness to him, Marianne finds many people intimidating. She's working on getting braver with strangers.]
Oh, um. I'm not a stablehand, exactly. Just a volunteer.
Are you the owner of one of the horses?