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He had to admit, Zephyr was able to look quite striking when she put her mind to it. Good complimentary colors, fashionable, suitable for the venue... He lead her directly to the carriage, but stopped when she asked about the horses.
He tilted his head to the driver for a moment before looking up at him. "Coachmen, would you care to answer my lady's question? May we approach the horses or would it be best to simply enter the carriage and allow them to work?"
The coach driver seemed a little hesitant to answer fully. "Umm.... Well if I'm allow to say, milord, best you not... I mean... I suppose it wouldn't hurt but y'know how hellhorses are."
Phel nods in response. "I do. Particularly those reared for cavalry. Fear not, I shall not impose if it is for the best." He turns to Zephyr with an apologetic droop of his good pinion. "I am afraid the safe answer is no, My Fate. Mayhap later while they are resting and being tended to once we arrive. That is often when the horses are being fed and made more docile. Do you see the blinders here? They are meant to be steered and could be easily startled from the side. You should always approach steeds from the front in a non-threatening manner, but in this restrained state sudden changes in stimuli could cause issues."
He hoped his explanation helped as he spun his head around to look at the entrance to the coach, hoping she'd follow.
















