Whatever Kaitanu might have said was interrupted and immediately forgotten. Shouting of any sort always had an affect on the pale kelvic, though it would not be obvious to the casual observer. Mostly, he seemed to become more intent on his work than ever. Any sign of conflict sent the kelvic into a place of refuge in his mind; not a complete withdrawal, as he had to keep his wits about him. Loud noises, more specifically irate shouting, meant danger. It also meant disturbed horses that needed to be reassured and soothed.
Both gelding and mare looked up toward the main tent and began to paw at the dirt and tug nervously at their restraints. Kaitanu spoke quietly to them to keep them from panicking, but otherwise stayed where he was. He could not help hearing what went on, or note that Kelna was on alert from the other side of the enclosure. A deep frown set itself into her usually benign countenance, and she started toward the main tent. Whether Kelna intended to tell the man or Jasmine off was unclear. Kaitanu would have stayed out of it either way. Unlike Jasmine, the pale man had no fighting spirit. He was not yet at the point where he wished he did. In his experience it was always better to just stay out of trouble, even when dealing with troublesome people.
Thankfully for them all, but especially for the new colt, the man seemed in too much of a hurry to argue the point. He and Kelna might find Jasmine later for an extended tongue-lashing of very different flavors, but he had other things to do at the moment. At his departure and Jasmine’s re-entrance into the corral, Kelna strode over to where they were, not looking pleased at all. Kaitanu kept his head down and kept working.
“Jasmine Moonstone.” Kelna addressed the girl in Pavi. “That could have been handled better. You’re lucky he didn’t decide to continue the argument.”
While fairly easy-going as an employer, she had her limits, and there was a warning note in her tone. Hearing it made Kaitanu shudder slightly; he hated confrontations. At least Kelna wasn’t one for shouting or making a scene. Both gelding and mare were anxious enough, in spite of their interest in the new arrival. The colt looked genuinely terrified and cowed, something Kaitanu could certainly understand.
OOCHopefully this is ok. I think we're allowed to play Kelna in such threads without asking permission from mods every time, but I could be wrong. Anyway, Kelna is just as angry at the man for his treatment of the colt, but she's also got years of experience, and I think a lover of horses and a businesswoman would be more interested in avoiding conflict. If you think it doesn't work I can rewrite the post.
Both gelding and mare looked up toward the main tent and began to paw at the dirt and tug nervously at their restraints. Kaitanu spoke quietly to them to keep them from panicking, but otherwise stayed where he was. He could not help hearing what went on, or note that Kelna was on alert from the other side of the enclosure. A deep frown set itself into her usually benign countenance, and she started toward the main tent. Whether Kelna intended to tell the man or Jasmine off was unclear. Kaitanu would have stayed out of it either way. Unlike Jasmine, the pale man had no fighting spirit. He was not yet at the point where he wished he did. In his experience it was always better to just stay out of trouble, even when dealing with troublesome people.
Thankfully for them all, but especially for the new colt, the man seemed in too much of a hurry to argue the point. He and Kelna might find Jasmine later for an extended tongue-lashing of very different flavors, but he had other things to do at the moment. At his departure and Jasmine’s re-entrance into the corral, Kelna strode over to where they were, not looking pleased at all. Kaitanu kept his head down and kept working.
“Jasmine Moonstone.” Kelna addressed the girl in Pavi. “That could have been handled better. You’re lucky he didn’t decide to continue the argument.”
While fairly easy-going as an employer, she had her limits, and there was a warning note in her tone. Hearing it made Kaitanu shudder slightly; he hated confrontations. At least Kelna wasn’t one for shouting or making a scene. Both gelding and mare were anxious enough, in spite of their interest in the new arrival. The colt looked genuinely terrified and cowed, something Kaitanu could certainly understand.
OOCHopefully this is ok. I think we're allowed to play Kelna in such threads without asking permission from mods every time, but I could be wrong. Anyway, Kelna is just as angry at the man for his treatment of the colt, but she's also got years of experience, and I think a lover of horses and a businesswoman would be more interested in avoiding conflict. If you think it doesn't work I can rewrite the post.
