I don’t suppose I could trouble you for a weird soil sample, while we’re at it?
[That’s an actual joke (he is not going to make Ciri mess around in the dirt), which he indicates by actually laughing, probably enough evidence that he is actually having fun. He appreciates the fact that Ciri doesn’t hover, letting him explore on his own, even if he stays on the horse for now (it’s simply too much effort to dismount and re-mount). He doesn’t realize how far he’s strayed until Pancake seemingly objects to something.
Even though he has no experience riding, it’s easy to tell that his horse is suddenly anxious. That’s…probably not great, and he finds himself looking around for Ciri, for instruction—when the words appear along the striated wall.
All of this sounds not good, but Viktor doesn’t waste time. He nods, whether she can see him or not, then wraps the reins around his hand while leaning forward to stroke Pancake’s neck. He’s not sure if it’s going to work, but he nudges a heel into the horse’s flank, hoping to slowly guide him back towards Ciri.]
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[That’s an actual joke (he is not going to make Ciri mess around in the dirt), which he indicates by actually laughing, probably enough evidence that he is actually having fun. He appreciates the fact that Ciri doesn’t hover, letting him explore on his own, even if he stays on the horse for now (it’s simply too much effort to dismount and re-mount). He doesn’t realize how far he’s strayed until Pancake seemingly objects to something.
Even though he has no experience riding, it’s easy to tell that his horse is suddenly anxious. That’s…probably not great, and he finds himself looking around for Ciri, for instruction—when the words appear along the striated wall.
All of this sounds not good, but Viktor doesn’t waste time. He nods, whether she can see him or not, then wraps the reins around his hand while leaning forward to stroke Pancake’s neck. He’s not sure if it’s going to work, but he nudges a heel into the horse’s flank, hoping to slowly guide him back towards Ciri.]