Adrian continued walking and didn't seem like he would respond. It wasn't until they were in the castle hallway before he started speaking. [color=00aeef]"He is beautiful. A rare breed called Akhal-Teke. I always thought he looked like liquid gold especially under the sun light,"[/color] he said, sharing a bit more of his thoughts than he originally intended. He tilted his head slightly as acknowledgement that Alessandra was walking a few steps behind him. A small smile was on his lips. It wasn't a particularly bright and friendly smile but it was a smile nonetheless. [color=00aeef]"Do you like horses, ...?"[/color] he paused and looked thoughtful. He was sure he heard her name when she had said it earlier. But apparently he had dismissed it as unimportant. [color=00aeef]"What was your name again?"[/color] he asked, figuring he should at least ask and try to remember. It would be bothersome to have to keep on asking.