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[takeatrip]

WHO: Jayden and others
WHAT: Catch-all for May, with OTA and closed starters
WHERE: Cadens, the Horizon, maybe elsewhere idek
WHEN: All month
WARNINGS: TBD


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[theidlemaiden]

[ As Jayden leads them away from the river and out towards the first farm requiring water, Hilda can't help but cast him a sidelong glance that can only be described as proud. It's the look that she sometimes gives Holst, her big brother, even if she'd rather die before admitting it.

A part of her had been undeniably concerned when they had started out that day. Her relentless cheer could only do so much in the face of someone who was relentlessly grumpy but she was determined to make sure that he didn't stay trapped inside his room when there was so much life happening out here.

Whether or not he catches sight of it is something she doesn't dwell on because the minute he mentions potentially jinxing things, Hilda lets out a groan. ]

Jay, can you look on the bright side for once? If a wheel breaks off or the rope snaps, I'm going to blame you! Then you're going to have to explain to Maple why her treat is going to be delayed.

[takeatrip]

[At Hilda's exasperation, Jayden hides his amused grin by turning to pet Maple's mane again with his free hand, straightening out some of the strands that had gotten tangled by splashed water. He'd caught Hilda's look earlier but didn't comment on it, instead just filing it away mentally for later emotional parsing, and it's a nice change to do so for something that's actually positive.]

Hey, I acknowledged the jinx, that means it won't happen.

[That's totally how it works, right? Of course. And Maple's mane straightened, he looks back at Hilda, hesitating just briefly before adding--]

I meant what I said, though. This was a nice change of pace.

[It isn't a 'thanks for dragging me outside', but it's as close as he might get.]

[theidlemaiden]

[ The unspoken 'thank you' seems to be heard, and the pained look on her face softens into an expression that clearly says that she's more than happy to do it. Although it doesn't show up in her expression, it might also go unsaid that if it does happen again, she'd be there to do it all over again.

Of course, because it's her, she can't be entirely too sweet. Goddess forbid she do that without trying to be ironic or putting on an act of some sort. ]

Good, I'm glad. I'm always here as a friendly reminder that there's some life outside of your apartment.

[ They round the bend, the first farm coming into view. The spend the rest of the day delivering the requested water to several farms before returning the machine, and Maple. Before they return back to the city proper, Maple is given several treats, a kiss on the nose from Hilda and a promise that they'll hopefully see her soon. ]