No need to groom her, but you should always check her feet before riding.

[ Ciri will help Rinwell with the straps and anything else she needs, but for the most part, she hangs back and lets the girl take care of it herself. She doesn't step in unless Rinwell asks questions, and offers an encouraging smile once they're all tacked up and ready to go.

They're out by the city gates soon enough, where Ciri leads them out and onto the road on the side leading to Aquila. It's a well-traveled main road catering to merchant wagons and visitors of all sorts, and around the festival, it is quite busy.

Ciri rides close, keeping a tight, stern grip on Nixie's reins. She's more aggressive toward humans than other horses, but Ciri knows better than to give her leeway to push boundaries. ]

Road's crowded, isn't it? What say you we ride off the beaten path a bit?

It will be more difficult. Think you can handle it?

[ Ciri smirks. A challenge. ]