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Out of the twelve people that had gathered at the stables soon enough only eight were left. Riley, Inadi, Ace and Lesley had ran ahead of the group, having a joyous type racing with their chocobos. Hakuren, who had refused their offer to join their game, did not feel a drop of regret. It was ridiculously funny to simply watch them.
Patting the side of his mount's neck, just like one would do to a horse for a job well done in their world, the young man quickly got the bird to move about just in the direction he wanted. Naturally, the up and down motion took a few moments to adjust to, yet it was not a hassle. The animal was not responsible for this. It was the rider who had requested of it to move, thus he had to bear with the manner, in which movement was created. 

Harper replied positively to the mage's comment regarding the ease of riding and he was apparently becoming a professional. A professional comedian, at least. It was indeed hilarious to observe as the youngster made his chocobo go in speedy circles, no doubt making the critter dizzy. If they had fallen because of that, it would have been the cherry on top and would have sent Riddle on the side bench. Both boys let out a laugh at this silly situation before turning their attention to Jasper, who was reluctant to get on the saddle. To this the black-blue-haired lad could only smile and send a comment her way:
[center][b]"Saddle up, Bear. It's not like it will eat you. Just don't let it look at you sideways."[/b][/center]

[quote=Harper][b]"They're nice!"[/b] He yelled before returning his focus on Hakuren, Avian, and Vicky. He gave his mount a pat and noticed a name on its collar. [b]"Parsley,"[/b] Harper laughed before looking at Haku's mount with a smile. [b]"What's yours' name?"[/b][/quote]

Pulling around the collar, which was strapped to the avian's neck, his hand held to a stop the moment the metal plate was in front of his eyes.
[b]"Alcyona"[/b] he read aloud and added delightfully [b]"Heeeh, related to the kingfisher myth, aren't we? What a sweet girl."[/b]

[quote=Harper]He waited for Hakuren to answer then turned to both Avian and Vicky. [b]"Did the dragons really use to be friendly?"[/b][/quote]

Unfortunately, the poor human did not receive an answer. Whilst their newest male guide took off after the runaway parade, the lovely flame-haired woman stayed, in order to persuade those, who had yet to get on their mounts. Sadly, persuade was very lightly speaking. It did not take long for her to get through them and Leon, Leila and Jasper soon found themselves clinging onto the reins as if their lives depended on it, which was most likely not too far from the truth. 

The group was trotting in a steady pace, not too fast, not too slow, which was favorable for the chocobos, as over-exhaustion was not in their best interest. Much like Harper, Hakuren himself had a few inquires for the lovely fem-fatal, yet none of new recruits was given any mind. Instead, as a loving wife should or perhaps shouldn't, Vicky preferred to speak with her husband, as they had caught up to him, and proposed a race. It seemed like a joke at first, yet after whispering something in the man's ear and making her tiger run forward at lightning speed, all the while with a devious expression on her face, it was obvious she was not to be taken too lightly.

[b]"And to think we're supposed to be the irresponsible ones."[/b] Hakuren sighed as he and Harper watched two grown people race like little children across the plains. 
The ones left behind the two guys were the aforementioned slowpokes. A twitchy bear with a phobia of bugs, a silent puppy dog and a feathery queen-wana-be boy. Indeed, the both of them were the only adults there, mentally speaking, the first having a judgement that was both correct and displeasing and the second being a scaredy cat. If one was to take a walk down memory lane and remember the happenings, which had occurred since the beginning of this program, there was nothing wrong in this assembly. In fact, it was strange that there was so little contrast between them. The group ahead was of a far better standard, Nowhereian standard that is.

As the chocobos playfully trotted down the dusty road, Hakuren, who was riding next to Harper, took the opportunity to have a friendly chat.
[b]"With this much energy, taking that dragon on will probably be a piece of cake for them."[/b] he spoke with a smile to the glasses-wearing lad. [b]"Say, Riddle, seeing as that is your family name, how about I give you one? It's very easy to figure out.
[center][i]I can be made.
I can be had.
I can't be said.
I can't be sad.
What am I?[/i]"[/center][/b]