The Gig, Friday

[justlike_a_girl]

Dani walked into the barn with a handful of carrots and started handing them out. "Looks like the weather will be pretty decent for a picnic, even if it's still December," said Dani. "Who wants to go for a ride and check out all the newb... Whoa."

She came to a halt in front of an empty stall, even though she was sure the barn was full the last time she left. Dani did a head count. Then she counted one more time, to make sure all the horses were accounted for, even the new one. She walked out of the barn, then walked back in. Yes, there was still an empty stall. She took one more shot and walked out. This time, she went all the way to The Perk and came back with coffee. The empty stall was still there, and the horses were in their correct stalls. "I swear, this place is just messing with me," she grumbled.

The Gig was open.

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[wefindintheashes]

Goodnight had mostly let his horse take the lead in where they were going. Because she had better sense than him, for one.

And for two, she'd managed to find the other horses on island.

"Good day, ma'am," he said, removing his hat respectfully.

[justlike_a_girl]

"Hello," said Dani, somewhat tentatively. It was nice to see a gentleman with manners. It was just a little out of place to see one in a cowboy hat.

But Dani was able to get it together and focus on the important part. "That's a lovely horse you've got there."

[wefindintheashes]

Excuse you, the hat was perfectly in place. If you were from the 19th century.

Shhh.

"Why thank you. Are you the proprietor of this establishment?"

[justlike_a_girl]

"I am. My name's Dani Davis," she said. "I'm guessing your horse needs a place to stay? You came to the right place!"


Business had been picking up lately. Maybe it was a good thing the barn kept giving her extra space to work with.

[wefindintheashes]

Cowboys. Cowboys everywhere, Dani.

"You would be correct about that." Goody swing down off his horse to offer his hand. "Enchantée, Ms. Davis.

[justlike_a_girl]

Cowboys with manners. Dani could certainly get used to this.

"Then there's something important that I need to know," said Dani. "Does your horse like carrots?"

[wefindintheashes]

Manners were what separated man from beast. Also, his comparison was Faraday. Bless his heart.

"Fleur is more fond of apples, I have found," Goody said in a sort of conspiratorial tone.

[justlike_a_girl]

"I have plenty of apples," said Dani, smiling. "It's a nice warm barn with roomy stalls. None of my other horses have complained and, believe me, when they're not happy, they let me know it." There was a snort in the background, and Dani suspected it was Duke. "There's also a fenced paddock out back that the horse enjoy during the day. Did you want to take a look around?"

[wefindintheashes]

"That would be lovely, ma'am," he replied with a little bow of his head. "I am certain she will be treated like a queen of old."