[Evidently all Aubrenard wanted was some likewise attention, for he didn't bother to interrupt them further, except with some sort of snort that must have been a brief approval. Which would probably last as long as Connor was giving him some loves.

Eirika shook her head slowly as she watched the two.]

There are stables here. I found them when I was with Koujaku. He'd wanted to take me inside for a bit and Aubrenard stayed while he and I spoke. When you found me, I believe I was contemplating something between the waking world and the Everlasting.

[After a moment's consideration.]

He seems to like you. I am not at all surprised. So I suppose proper introductions are in order. [As proper as horse introductions can be.] This is my horse. When Renais was restored- [Yes, restored.] -Seth granted my brother and me our steeds, in addition to some other things necessary for Renais's guard.

[And she decided to keep hold of Connor's hand as she led them back to where the stables were, content to let Aubrenard follow as he would.]