return of the prodigal
It's probably been long enough.
The return is heralded by Kutya, who bounds ahead, delighted to be back in a familiar place (she's missed the stables, and particularly Florence). Then comes Sagramore, looking rougher and leaner than he was when he left; the winter sunlight isn't really warm, but riding out in it for a month has made his skin turn a shade or two darker than usual. His hair has grown out and he actually has it tied back out of his way; his beard is longer and curlier than ever. His clothes are badly worn and there is a brand-new and rather large hole in his coat.
His poor horse, which he is leading, is burdened with a vast accumulation of Stuff, neatly packed into various boxes and saddlebags and somehow attached on. This includes a mediumish wire cage, a great deal of coffee, some bottles of liquor of exotic appearance, a handful of three or fine jewellery, and assorted other things which he will probably distribute among his chosen people.
Despite the fact that it's obvious he's been roughing it, he looks a lot better than he did when he left, refreshed and contented and considerably less haggard around the eyes and mouth.
The return is heralded by Kutya, who bounds ahead, delighted to be back in a familiar place (she's missed the stables, and particularly Florence). Then comes Sagramore, looking rougher and leaner than he was when he left; the winter sunlight isn't really warm, but riding out in it for a month has made his skin turn a shade or two darker than usual. His hair has grown out and he actually has it tied back out of his way; his beard is longer and curlier than ever. His clothes are badly worn and there is a brand-new and rather large hole in his coat.
His poor horse, which he is leading, is burdened with a vast accumulation of Stuff, neatly packed into various boxes and saddlebags and somehow attached on. This includes a mediumish wire cage, a great deal of coffee, some bottles of liquor of exotic appearance, a handful of three or fine jewellery, and assorted other things which he will probably distribute among his chosen people.
Despite the fact that it's obvious he's been roughing it, he looks a lot better than he did when he left, refreshed and contented and considerably less haggard around the eyes and mouth.