[038] - [Voice]

[wavesoakedlegs]

I wonder how much longer our visitors will remain?

[Mitsuhide sounds thoughtful.]

Unusual creatures. It has not escaped my notice that some of you have ridden them? I considered it myself for a while, but... I doubt they will be here long enough to train properly, if indeed they can be properly trained at all.

[A brief laugh.]I remember, when I

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[cleaver_bitch]

A bear? [Rena sounds incredulous.] Why a bear?

[wavesoakedlegs]

Bears are strong, and above all fearless. It would take something exceptional to spook a well-trained one, Miss Rena, which is a valuable asset in a mount.

[cleaver_bitch]

Weren't you scared at all, Mitsuhide-san? Weren't you?

[wavesoakedlegs]

Not at first. I was full of the confidence, and believed my successful training of horses meant I could handle any animal quite easily.

[His tone softens.]

The second time I approached him, now... I was a little afraid then, and very humbled. But I actually listened to my teachers that time, and with the right advice Iearned how to treat him properly. There was no need to fear him, then.

[cleaver_bitch]

[She giggles; the sound is one of relief.]

And you won't be trying to ride the really big dinosaurs here, right?

[wavesoakedlegs]

No; I shall make a promise to that effect, if you wish.

[cleaver_bitch]

Rena just doesn't want Mitsuhide-san to get hurt.

[wavesoakedlegs]

I won't.

[It is said reassuringly.]