Horse What? (Open/Female)

[.Rissa.]

R.ance V.incent
--She's been goin' out with him,,
She's been goin' out with me,,
Said she'd let us know by tonight,,
Which one it would be--
Z.ack B.radley

Best friends? Definitly. Got each other's backs? All the time. Throw a single hot female in the mixture? Who's he. Well, that hadn't been the case. Zack stood in the stall with a halter next to his appaloosa gelding. He had recently purchased the animal as his first horse. He glanced behind him, his friend was leaning on the stall door with a grin spread from ear to ear in a laughing manner, "Want help yet?"

"No," Zack scoffed. He turned back to the gelding, muttering, "There's only so many ways it can go on." He undid the only latch there was to un-do. His first attempt, the halter was upside down half on the horse's face. Nope, that wasn't right. He took the contraption off and studied it. A muffled laughter came from his friend but Zack ignored it. He could do this. He took in a deep breath. This time, he put the small end over the horse's nose, then was left with getting the loose strap over his head. His hands fumbled around until he grabbed the strap and pulled it behind the ears. A wide grin crossed his face as he looked at Rance, who was walking to him, "Wow, faster than I thought. Good job," he lightly slapped his freind's shoulder.

After the halter was buckled, Zack clipped the lead rope on and followed Rance out of the stall. The trainer's horse was a few stalls down, so he went along and followed. He paused a few feet away as Rance went in the stall and emerged two seconds later with the halter fastened. The custodian smirked. Both geldings were tied to the stall near each other and the men walked back to the tack room. Rance handed Zack a temporary saddle and blanket until the man got his own. Then, he grabbed his own tack. They were both just about to leave when a figure entered the door way.

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B L A M E IT ON ME OR BLAME IT ON Y O U
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Her Doc Marten clad feet trotted toward the barn, her hair pulled up into a high pony tail which hit between her shoulder blades with every stride. She had just come from the campus police office, coming to meet Digger. The Hungarian Warmblood was finally to join her at the academy, and under the name Quietly Dignified meant he would be residing in Red Willow barn. Summer had been yet to meet many people at the academy, choosing to spend her time in the office as Digger hadn't arrived when she had. Clint Urban, a couple of students and the receptionist were the only names on her mental list. The dark haired female came to a skidding halt when she saw the horse trailer just pull up outside the barn, a smile upon her face to greet the driver. The driver happened to be a family friend from her town, she skipped up to meet him, being dragged into a friendly bear hug. Hey Sumz, Digger was perfect to travel. She grinned, knowing he would be. They conversed casually while Summer filled in some forms and then she told the man she would unload him.

Digger unloaded from the trailer easily, but had his audits pinned in agitation as they began to walk toward the barn. He picked up on two voices, which made him automatically sigh. Digger wasn't really a people horse, he tolerated them but their presence annoyed him. Summer chuckled. Digger, you're really going to have to get used to people, they are going to be all over the place from now on. she grinned at the Perlino pelted gelding, patting his thick neck. They finally entered the barn, coming almost face to face with two men and their own horses. There would be no way past them yet. Well, this is a problem. she said in amused tone, smiling in a friendly fashion at both men. That they were, neither young enough looking to pass for students. Neither of them that bad looking either. How are we going to get you past then, Digs. she commented, looking at the gelding once more. The warmblood now had his direction turned toward the two horses, his nares flaring as he let out a greeting to the pair.

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[.Rissa.]

R.ance V.incent
--She's been goin' out with him,,
She's been goin' out with me,,
Said she'd let us know by tonight,,
Which one it would be--
Z.ack B.radley

It was said men never paid much attention to details. If this was proven otherwise, neither one of them would almost have run face to face into a woman with her horse. Zack was closer to her, and looked up in surprise, as if he hadn't expected anyone to be standing right there... even though it was the middle of the day and it was large academy after all, "Excu-"

"Pardon us," Rance cut in quickly. He had been around the barns for a while now and had never seen this woman. he was quick, to check her left hand. He didn't want to make the same mistake as last time. But, the woman had gloves on so, how was he to know? Well, not that he would just jump to conclusions with this woman, but he seemed to have a thing for brunettes, "You must be new 'round here? I'm Rance."

There was no way Zack was just going to stand there and let his friend steal the spotlight, even if he didn't know that much about horses, "I'm Zack," he grinned crookedly. His eyes drifted to the horse, he had no idea what color or breed it was.

"Pretty perlino," Rance complimented. Zack huffed in his mind, but nodded in agreement to his friend. They both grinned at the woman, not sure what to say now, honestly not sure what the other had already said.

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B L A M E IT ON ME OR BLAME IT ON Y O U
relax take it easy for there is nothing that we can do
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She grinned at both of them, noting the way the one spoke over the other. You are very much excused. looking pointedly at the one who had been cut off. There was an obvious output of testosterone since Summer entered the barn, and the more forward of the two males seemed to think he had the advantage. For fun, she thought she would even out the playing field for his companion. Yes, I am new. It's lovely to meet you Rance and Zack. I'm Summer, the new Campus Police Officer. she informed them, her frame rocking back slightly on her heels, Returning Zack's grin. Mhmm, he is. she agreed with the male's comment on Digger. The gelding now had his eyes on Rance, his head raised in disgust. It was obvious the gelding just wanted to get to his stall, but he would have to wait. Summer had two males trying to charm her, and so far it just amused her.

She couldn't hold back her bell of laughter at their daft grins, neither having anything else to say. So, assuming the pair of you are staff members, what are your titles at the academy? she asked, genuinely interested. Her blue oracles had a gentle gleam to them as she smiled. Digger's own crystal blue oracles had left the humans, now focusing on the ground. His sides heaved in an exaggerated manner, informing the two legged company that he was thoroughly bored. Summer chuckled, turning so that she angled toward the gelding. She began to play with the cream colored mane flowing down his neck.

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[.Rissa.]

R.ance V.incent
--She's been goin' out with him,,
She's been goin' out with me,,
Said she'd let us know by tonight,,
Which one it would be--
Z.ack B.radley

At the mention of her being a campus police officer, they exchanged glances. That meant she more than likely already met Clint. Rance and Zack both didn't know the man very well, but he was a nice, funny guy. They would however, ask him about her later. A sudden thought crossed Rance's mind, "Campus Officer?" he questioned again, he shot Zack a sly grin, "Have you met Clint yet?"

Zack rolled his tongue around in his mouth, good one. They wanted to know what she thought of the Australian. He looked at Summer, both of them seeming eager for her to reply. They seemed to be best friends again, now that another male was against them in the picture. But, the woman had to ask her next question. Zack felt his heart drop to his stomach, here it came. He waited for his friend to brag and for him to admit he had no life.

Rance looked at the ground at the female's question. He knew what he could do. But, in all honesty, the trainer wasn't that kind of guy. Zack was his friend, he helped the kid ride and learn about horses. That would be horrible and shameful to just rat him out as a nobody, "I work with horses," he put it simply, the looked at Zack. The man's ego had plummeted. He elbowed his friend in the rib cage where Summer couldn't see, "Zack here works for the school," he said it in a voice for the man to catch and lead on.

"Uh, yeah," he swallowed, not sure what to really say about his job, "Zack of all trades," he joked.

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B L A M E IT ON ME OR BLAME IT ON Y O U
relax take it easy for there is nothing that we can do
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Her oracles went to Rance's face when the men exchanged glances, seeing as his expression seemed to change. When he repeated what she had already told him, she gave a nod but his second question made her give a snort of laughter. Her meeting with Clint hadn't been the best of first impressions, but it had been an amusing one. Yeah, I've met Clint. Lovely guy, but clueless when it comes to dealing with an emotional woman. she chuckled at her own private joke. She wasn't about to go into detail about what happened, she didn't want to get her partner stuck on the end of relentless teasing. She noted as both men seemed to grow uncomfortable at her question, making her tilt her head in surprise. Rance finally replied, keeping the information to an absolute minimum. Zack followed his lead, but Summer noted the squirm. She threw a smile his way, trying to assure him that she was not one to judge, which she wasn't.

She had no more to say at that current moment as Digger bumped his chest impatiently into Summer's back. She stumbled a couple of steps before righting herself. Well, I must say that It has been a pleasure to meet you both, but as you can see, my steed is growing more and more impatient. Were you going for a ride? she asked, gesturing to their horses. If they still wanted to find her, she would be undoubtedly in the barn when they returned.

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Okay, Rance and Zack can go for their ride and come and find Summer later??

[.Rissa.]

R.ance V.incent
--She's been goin' out with him,,
She's been goin' out with me,,
Said she'd let us know by tonight,,
Which one it would be--
Z.ack B.radley

Rance and Zack broke out into wide, childish grins as the woman dogged on Clint. Oh yes, it was black mail time. Wasn't he the so called 'womanizer' going against Charles Bass? And to hear he didn't know how to deal with women? Oh, life was great.

They did decide they had over stayed they're welcome as the gelding was obvioulsey getting restless. Exchanging glances Rance spoke, "Yeah," he nodded quickly, "It was nice meeting you, and I guess we'll see ya around," he offered with a small grin. Zack just nodded his head and turned with buddy. They hadn't even got several steps in before their stifled laughter about the story on Clint rumored through the air. There tones were hushed whispers, "Did you hear what she said?" Rance double checked as he reached his paint gelding and put the saddle on the mount's back.

Zack squinted his eyes from laughing and nodded his head. He watched Rance put the saddle on and set his on the back of the appaloosa, "Yeah," he leaned an arm on the saddle, and put his lips to his forearm to hide the chuckles rolling out of his mouth, "He didn't know," he started laughing harder and hunched over before getting control, "He didn't know how to handle a woman." He paused for a second, "I don't know why it's so funny becuase we don't either!" the laughter came back. Rance started laughing with him, then stopped, "Wait a minute- I know exactly how to handle a woman." His hands tightned the cinch on Ransom before walking over to Zack to show him how to tighten the girth.

"Whatever you tell yourself to get sleep at night," Zack said in a skeptical tone. It was just the fact that none of them had a girlfriend, and Chuck did. Actually, Chuck had several. But then the custodian got serious as Rance told him how to properly tighten the cinch. He then took the leather in his hands and did as the trainer had said. A satisifed nod told him he did it right. The men untied their mounts from the stall and led them out of the barn, not sure where the new officer had run off too.

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B L A M E IT ON ME OR BLAME IT ON Y O U
relax take it easy for there is nothing that we can do
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She watched as the two men left the barn, chuckling as they both seemed to dissolve into laughter. When they disappeared from view, she set on finding Digger's stall. She found it quickly, glad that it was one of the first in the barn. The gelding yanked his owner into the stall, sighing in relief. Summer giggled, unbuckling his head collar. He immediately shook his broad cranium, his banner spraying out as he did so. She watched as the gelding began to snuffle the sawdust appreciatively, then turned to his water bucket. His pink dusted maw plunged into the cool liquid. He pulled up the water hungrily, the gulping noise he emitted soothed his mistress. She approached the equine, running her fingers through his mane and placing it all back to one side. He snorted into the liquid as he pulled away from the bucket, causing it to form into two swirling pools. She continued to check over his frame, looking for cuts or marrings from his trip. She found none, and now the gelding was pestering her for food. Okay, okay. I'll go and get it now. she smiled, leaving the stall to go in search of the feed room.

She strode up and down the barn in search for the room, coming up with no luck. She then noted a student passing, stopping him to ask for directions. He looked flustered at first, but then relaxed when she just asked where the feed room was. This made her suspicious, but she shrugged and followed his directions. She finally made it to the room, which doubled up as a tack room, and let herself inside. The bucket dropped against the floor as she brought her hand to her face. She had forgotten to bring the tack in from the trailer. She rolled her eyes at how stupid she had been, and sank down onto the small stool. The trailer would have been long gone by now, and she couldn't very well ask the driver to turn around. She gave a sigh and went in search of her feed bucket which she had newly filled the other day. Her hands began to scoop out the feed slowly as she tried to think of a way to get her tack back.

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Okay, Rance and Zack can go for their ride and come and find Summer later??