[ Branwen's instincts are good, and he returns them to the barn at once, but Ami's not sure what to actually do from there. Should she put him back in the stable? He doesn't have a lead line, and she wasn't even sure that's what Kieran wants her to do. Besides, what if it doesn't work and they have to leave in a hurry? In the end, she decides to just stay on the little horse's back as best she can, watching out for any sign of either Kieran or the monster.
Seconds pass - she's not sure how many. She hears a pop, pop! that can only be Kieran's revolver, and a faraway roar, and then... nothing.
Ami holds her breath as long as she can, listening closely, fearing the worst. What if he's hurt? What if he's worse than hurt? Branwen shakes his head suddenly, probably just as worried as she is. Ami pats his neck and reassures him. ]
[ Horses will believe anything, though, they're pretty dumb. Should she go look for him? But then she might get hurt, and what if he is fine and he comes back and she's not here?
Fortunately, a minute later, the mini-horse's head perks up, and Ami follows his gaze - and it's Kieran, riding triumphantly back with Eavan, waving happily. Overjoyed, Ami waves back and slides off of Branwen, running toward the fence on foot. Once Kieran's close enough, she calls out to him: ]
what is time
Seconds pass - she's not sure how many. She hears a pop, pop! that can only be Kieran's revolver, and a faraway roar, and then... nothing.
Ami holds her breath as long as she can, listening closely, fearing the worst. What if he's hurt? What if he's worse than hurt? Branwen shakes his head suddenly, probably just as worried as she is. Ami pats his neck and reassures him. ]
It's okay. I'm sure he's fine. He's just... taking the scenic route.
[ Horses will believe anything, though, they're pretty dumb. Should she go look for him? But then she might get hurt, and what if he is fine and he comes back and she's not here?
Fortunately, a minute later, the mini-horse's head perks up, and Ami follows his gaze - and it's Kieran, riding triumphantly back with Eavan, waving happily. Overjoyed, Ami waves back and slides off of Branwen, running toward the fence on foot. Once Kieran's close enough, she calls out to him: ]
You did it!!