(@Ghost: Yeah I hate that lol all the damn time!)

Emily Woodstock | 30 F | Yarra & Destiny | Mentions: Opal, Quin, Bingo.

Yarra barked at the female, excitedly. Finally a playmate that was keen to play with him. He pounced over the Bambi and bolted around like a mad dog running loose where he could without behind caught on his leash.

Emily smiled as she watched the two canines play around and get along with each other. Usually Yarra would scare owners with their dogs as he would be mistaken for a coyote but a closer look he was different. She played her hands on her hips just happy to see her canine play around "well look at that Yarra, you've found a beautiful friend" she chuckled before looking over at Opal "no no no.. You don't owe me anything dear! I simply do this for the town, knowing how hard it is to get medical treatments here... human or creatures... I try and help any in need... luckily we have a good forest here that supplys what we need" she explained with a smile "happy people and happy animals is my reward for my work.." she was suddenly cut off as a little squeal came out of Destiny as the brindle mare reached out to the bay mare "Destiny..." she muttered under her breath.

Destiny wasn't one to put up with others aggressive takes, being the smaller type she really had to stick it out against the draft horses in town. The mare had her ears pinned down and very visibly upset about the situtaion, flicking her tail and bobbing her head up and down at the other mare.

"settle down you silly galah! it's okay..." Emily soothed the bay mare before returning the gaze to Opal with a soft smile, not letting anything upset her "You better get back to the barn and get shoes on your equine and also look after yourself, get some rest... with those you'll be up and running in no time with little pain, if you ever need more or need other medical please return to me and I'll be happy to give you more" she looked towards where the barn was then looked at Destiny closely. They all had ran from some distance away and probably ready for a rest "actually I think it's time for us to spell too" she sighed a little "would you like some company returning to the barn?"

Opal-mae Lilland Duffel "Opal" | F | 23 | bambi & quin|

mentions: bingo bambi quin Emily yarra Darren penny

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Opal watched the two dogs run around like two bats out of hell, bambi jumping and rolling with very little grace to her huge body. She turned her attention back to Emily, giving her a smile "thank you again. if you ever need any extra horses or if your dingo wants a friend I live in the little log house in at the corner of the woods, where mabel street meets the unmarked roads" she told her as she took quins bridle off, hanging it on the saddle horn. The copper spade gleamed in the light and bounced softly off the pommel. When Emily asked about them walking to the barn together she nodded "Actually yes that would be nice, the only other person I ever talk to is my little brother" she grabbed bingos lead off the ground, the gelding flapped his lips at the air with his ears pricked before limping a step to stand next to quin despite the mare swinging her head at him he didn't flinch. Meanwhile bambi skidded and rolled across the snow out of control, her big paws trying to get a hold of the ground as she disappeared into the woods in a blur of red and white. "Oh- bambi!" Opal called, the big dog came trotting back out a mess of ice and sticks.

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Dustin James Duffel "Dusty" | M | 13 | Bullseye & Bingo|

Mentions: rosko the mule, Beau

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Dustin tapped the mule on the flanks with his riding crop, rosko wasnt lazy he just needed extra encouragement to get moving so Dustin had decided on riding the chestnut with a crop. As he trotted down the road he stopped at a little store to pick up some food essentials for the house. As he dismounted and looked for a place to tie off he realized there was already a horse tied to the hitching post so he tied rosko to a tree before walking inside. After Dustin had grabbed the few food items he bumped into a taller man "so sorry sir!" He yelped skidding to the side like a puppy who got its tails stepped on.

Darren Lee Greyson | 46 | M | Penny & Lupin | Location: Woods Path/Barn | M: Penny, Destiny, Opal, Bingo
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Penny looked towards the call of another horse, briefly giving a wicker back before they started back down the snowy path. The red roan mares hooves trudging through the slushy snow and the jingling of her harness as she moved.
Darren pulled up his jacket to partially cover his face again as moving made the cold wind more nippy especially being a bit higher sitting on the cart. The two with their cargo of wood made their way back into town where Darren had Penny line the cart up again back into the spot it was usually kept beside the barn.
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"Woah and thats it" Darren smiled as he climbed down from the cart, walking up beside Penny to give her a stroke on the neck before working on disconnecting her harness from the cart. Hearing the metal clink as it came undone Penny let out a long snort, it was probably her way of relaxing knowing her job was done for the day.
Leading her into the stall he could hear the leather from the harness make soft noises as it flexed to Pennys movements, coming up past Lupins stall the tall grey stallion did his usual act stud calling and wickering to Penny who didnt appreciate it.
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Ears pinning back and a bit of side eye was a good sign for Darren that she wasnt interested in the slightest because it meant she was probably in foal to him from the warmer season when they were turned out together, "Light work for you then" he smiled opening her stall door and letting her in so he could take her harness off.
Harness over his shoulder he watched Penny take a sip of her water then munch at her haynet, only a few sweatmarks so he'd give her a clean up later letting her enjoy the heated barn for now.
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Strolling down to the tack room he packed the draft mares harness away and remembered what his objective was now, Darren now making his way to his house to go collect his farrier working tools. Stepping outside the barn doors he shook off the cold breeze coming at him once more.
Looking ahead he watched the slushy snow path draw closer to his home spotting his daughters home just over to the right of it and it didnt look like she was home.
Unlocking the door to his wooden two story cabin and stepping inside, grateful for the amazing heating systems they had in place he let out a grateful huff.
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Going around the home to his office/work room where he kept his tools he picked up the fabric roll full of some tools and his tool belt apron before heading back out towards the barn where he said he'd meet Opal to put Bingo's shoe back on.

Emily Woodstock | 30 F | Yarra & Destiny | Mentions: Opal, Quin and Bingo

Emily smiled as she slipped the reins over Destiny's head to lead her back to the barn "you are very much welcome and you are always welcome to come over to my shop that's in town which is basically my home too, any time you'd like" she smiled as she walked a couple of steps, making sure that Destiny would follow which she did without thought "I am always in of new friends... Well we ladies must be on our way" as she looked towards the barn and started to walk towards the town barn "your brother must be lucky to have a sister like you".

Yarra chases the mountain dog as if he was trying to chase Chickens around a pen, just having a blast of a time with his new friend but as Opal called Bambi to return, Yarra followed, howling as he trotted beside her. As he returned Yarra went up to Emily's side, looking over at at Opal and the other equines before he decided to frolic in the snow.

Emily giggled at Yarra "would've thought he'd grow out of this by now but he still thinks he's young". Destiny flicks her tail as she walked beside Emily, making soft nickering sounds to the horses beside her... Hoping to make mutual grounds with them.

Beau Lancaster || M || 25 || Annie & Laredo || Mentions: Annie, Laredo, Dustin, Opal

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Beau's standing by the counter, talking to the shop's owner about some of the horses he's been working with, when he feels someone smaller run into him, and jump back immeditley. He looked down at the kid for a second before saying,

"It's fine."

And turning his attention back to the shop owner as he asks how his cousin, Wren, is doing.

"She's doing good. Still running around on the mare Aaron gave her."

The shopkeeper chuckles, and Beau's eyes flick outside to where Annie's tied, and a mule next to her. Must be the kid's.

"Do you know who that mule belongs to?"

He nods toward the animal.

"The Duffel kids. Not that Opal's a kid anymore- she's good near your age, Beau."

The shopkeeper responds.

"Huh. Never met them."

Beau says.

"Well, you Lancaster's never did interact with people much. Your mom's side might know their father"

The shopkeeper shrugs.

Beau looks at the mule a second longer, before saying;

"You got some vaccines? I got some colts coming in next week that we're just rounded up."

The shopkeeper nods and heads into the back to grab them, and after he'd payed for them, he walked back out to the hitching post. The mule was gone now. He shrugged and put the vaccines in the cantle bag he kept on his saddle before untying Annie and hopping on her to head back.

Opal-mae Lilland Duffel "Opal" | F | 23 | bambi & quin|

mentions: bingo bambi quin Emily yarra Darren penny

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Opal nodded as she led the two horses, destiny was trying to befriend quin or atleast get here big mare to quit pinning her ears, the attempt failed miserablely but bingo was trying to reach over and nuzzle the taller mare, his grey pink speckled nose damp from eating the snow. "I'm pretty sure my brother just likes his infinite availability to help me start colts, he decided bingo was his horse when he was three I had no say in it despite me being the one who bought and broke him" she joked patting the pony on the neck, he licked her arm in return. As the two dogs came running back to the girls opal laughed slightly "believe it or not bambi isnt even two yet she's just quite literally a giant puppy " opal reached down to rub the blue eyed dog ok the head, bambi wagged her tail and hopped around the horses legs. As they got closer to the barn opal spotted Darren coming back out of the house, she turned to Emily "well I hope I'll see you around" she told her as she tied quin up and offered her hand for a shake.

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Dustin James Duffel "Dusty" | M | 13 | Bullseye & Bingo|

Mentions: rosko the mule, Beau

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Dustin stepped out of the store after paying and put the food into roskos saddle bags, leading him across the parking lot that is now more of a tying lot as nobody used cars anymore. He had heard Beau ask about the mule but he hadn't had the confidence to speak up to the guy. Most of the time he was bold and talkative but go him buea was a pretty scary looking man, the guy could probably pick him up and bunt him to the moon like he was a football. Stopped rosko on a even patch of land mounting up with ease, that was until a bird swooped down at the mule swiping at his face with sharp talons. Rosko reared lurching sideways at a high rate of speed obviously spooked. Dustin sat deep in the saddle almost falling off when the mule lurched sideways but sitting the spook pretty well. He patted the chestnuts neck when the chaos had settled down a little bit before he dismounted to check his face. "Easy boy, your okay" he ran his hands over his face before checking his cinch and mounting back up "the birds are going mad" he muttered.

Emily Woodstock | 30 F | Yarra & Destiny | Mentions: Opal, Bingo, Bambi, Quin |

Destiny flicked her ears around as she did try and break the ice with the mare but it was going far really, letting out a sadish whinny as they walked towards the barn.

Emily giggled listening to her mare "it's okay Destiny... It's usually you doing that... Bit of tough love girl" but returned her attention to Opal "ah.. they always say... You never pick the horse... The horse chooses you because that'll be a bond that'll never break" she smiled as she placed her spare hand in her jackets pockets.

Yarra ran over to Bambi and trotted along side her as she hopped around the horses, keeping a safe distance so he didn't get tampled. "Yarra come on now, stop flirting with your new friend here" she chuckled "I guess being so young they are... They are still basically pups".

As the group approached the barn, Emily stopped with Destiny as she waved to Opal "well it was nice making new friends, we'll see each other again... Oh and my names Emily" she smiled. Yarra whimpered a little as they were saying goodbye, sitting down right next to Emily as he waited patiently.

As they departed from each other, Emily led Destiny towards her stall "okay now... It's spell time okay, you've done so well today" she spoke softly to the mare as they walked up to a empty stall which had Destiny's show name "Take Me There" nameplate across the door, she slid the door open and clicked the mare into the stall "in ya hop missy" watching the mare walk in by herself.

Darren Lee Greyson | 46 | M | Penny & Lupin | Location: Barn/Cross-ties | M: Opal, Bingo, Lupin
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Approaching the barn Darren set up everything he needed under the cross ties where Bingo would go, the hoof rest to support his hoof and leg while Darren examined and put the shoe back on and the tools rolled out aside and in his tool belt/apron ready to go.
While he waited for Opal and Bingo he thought he'd check in on Lupin.
Walking up to the grey stallions stall he was greeted by a nicker from the tall Percheron, coming up to the stall door and sticking his head out to Darren he stroked his soft face.
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Lupin's light colour long forelock messily spread over his face before Darren lifted his head up to gather it all neatly letting it rest between his eyes down his forehead.Thinking to himself he'd probably take Lupin out later for a ride to get some steps in and maybe put him out in the paddock later as well before the ground gets icy, but thinking about that also reminded him that he needed to refresh Lupins shoes soon to make sure he has the best traction when he puts him infront of the cart again.
"So much to think about" he mumbled to himself as he stroked the stallions neck.
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"You behave now" he smiled at Lupin before making his way back to the cross ties awaiting Opal and the sore Bingo's arrival, dusting his hands off from patting Lupin he took his gloves off and stowed them away in his back pocket. A few more check overs to make sure he had everything Darren was ready.
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Anastasia Roux Greyson | 23 | F | SF Clashing Worlds | Location: Tree-line/Store | M: Clan, Dustin
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Anne and Clan had finished their little stroll and survey of the treeline she decided to make her way towards the store to pickup some snacks for herself and Clan, making their way around and turning towards the path that led them there she sat happily in the saddle moving with Clan's steps.
There was a decent amount less snow in these areas because people regularly tried to keep it clear for the convenience of travellers and town members.
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On her way in she noticed a young boy sit quite the spook and was impressed by his ability to sit it without falling off, Clan letting out a nervous snort with his ears pricked forward but after a reassuring nudge from Anne he moved on.
Moving over to one of the tie up poles Anne dismounted and affixed his reins to the pole, "I'll be back in a bit" she spoke giving Clan a rub on the neck before making her way into the store. Pushing open the mainly glass door she made her way to grab a shopping basket and promptly began scanning over the food isle for some snacks.
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She hummed to herself a little as she looked over the variety of brands, flavours and types of easy food. Pushing a stray strand of her hair back she crouched down to grab a packet of seasoned noodles from the bottom shelf flipping it over and reading it a little before putting it in her basket and standing up to continue browsing.
Quickly finding interest in the beef jerky that was always her go to when it came to snacks and especially handy while riding because it didnt get mess everywhere.

Selma Roselyn Tracey | 24 | F | Frankie & Romeo | Location: Veterinary clinic

The day was simply dragging on at Woodward's Clinic.

Selma was draped over a couch in the lobby, bored, quite literally watching the paint dry. Or chip, rather.

The place had certainly seen better days, but if you asked Selma, she'd argue that she was too busy helping animals.

Selma pushed herself to her feet and strode down the hall, suddenly deciding to check on the rescues. Oh, right, the clinic had become something of a rescue center. There were more and more cases of pets being abandoned, and neither Selma nor Dr. Margolis were going to sit on their hands and do nothing about it.

Not wanting to disturb the animals, she carefully pushed open the door to where they were being held - one of the hospital wards where they usually kept recovering patients.

The menagerie of cats and dogs were asleep in their cages. As she treaded softly down the corridor, she gave a smile at the endearing sight, which quickly sank as she reached the last cage.

Selma approached and stooped down to look inside. A small, brown tabby bundle was wrapped in blankets. She and Dr. Margolis had found the kitten on the side of the road, right next to the clinic - someone must've abanonded the poor thing. She was only a couple months old.

Selma looked up as the door immediately next to her, at the end of the hall, creaked open. Doctor Josefine Margolis had come in from the storage room. She was a tall, nimble woman, built like a gazelle. She had olive skin and dark, wavy hair forced back into a neat ponytail.

"Does she look like she's getting any better?" Selma whispered, nodding towards the little heap of fur. Dr. Margolis drifted over to where her assistant was standing and inspected the kitten, scruitinizing her from behind wire-frame glasses.

"It's too early to tell, but what's important is keeping up her strength. Speaking of, we ran out of cat food." Dr. Margolis looked Selma in the eye. "I'm gonna need you to go to the store and pick up some."

Selma stood upright. "The store? Does it even have cat food?" she mused, more to herself than anything. She hung her head like a scolded dog as Dr. Margolis shot her an impatient look. "Uh, I mean yes ma'am!"

Selma walked off, taking a route that seemed burned into her brain, quickly popping her hands under a hand sanitizer dispesner and scrubbing them clean. On the left of the building, was Dr. Margolis' office, and next to it was a storage closet. Selma opened it, it was where she and the doctor kept their clothes.

Selma grabbed the bundle that belonged to herself and went to the nearest restroom to change. Then she disposed of her old scrubs before setting out into the cold. Her eyes stung as the frigid wind buffeted her face.

Beside the clinic, stood a barn with a medium-sized pasture. There used to be more veterinarians here, ones who could treat livestock animals, but they were long gone. Now it was used to house Romeo.

Selma entered the barn, immediately greeted by a chipper whinny. She rushed to Romeo's stall with a grin.

"Hey, boy!" she dipped into the tack room to grab his halter and a lead rope. She then went over and slipped the halter over his face, clipping the lead rope to it. She would've spent more time just hanging out with him, but she had a job to do.

Selma brought Romeo into the aisle, where she groomed and tacked him up. Again, she was moving more hastily than she would've preferred.

Once all was said and done, she led Romeo to the hitching post outside the stable and climbed into the saddle.

"Let's head into town, boy," she nudged him into a walk, and the pair disappeared down the snow-covered path.

Opal-mae Lilland Duffel "Opal" | F | 23 | bambi & quin|

mentions: bingo bambi quin Emily Darren

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Opal stepped Into the barn leading the two horses next to her she eyed the cross ties for a moment. "I'll hold him for you. my horses don't cross tie, I hard tie them" she told him before pulling quins head in as she tried to bite a curious gelding "do you have a spare stall I can tie her in though?" She asked the taller man. As opal was speaking quin was making a fuss about every horse that dare look her way. With a sharp tug to the halter quin put her head down, but not after she bit bingos knee Bingo sqeualed, Opal sighed and shoved quin back with her shoulder. "Sorry, she hasn't gotten a true attitude adjustment in a long while" She apologized making a gesture with her hand that made most of the stalled horses prick their ears

Dustin James Duffel "Dusty" | M | 13 | Bullseye & Bingo|

Mentions: rosko the mule,

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Dustin got the chestnut back under control after a moment of letting him look around. Giving rosko a tap from his crop and a strong hug with his calves the gelding lurched into a smoothe trot, his strides lo g and even despite the earlier spook. Giving him a pat on the neck Dustin sat the trot effortlessly though rosko helped him out by being as comfortable as a recliner.