[ so, they start off with the casual walking, both for the horse to get used to him, and for him to get used to the horse. eren’s got posture and enough technique to come off like he’s done this plenty of times, even if he hadn’t in this life. being on top of one again almost felt a little nostalgic, like getting into a bike for the first time in years. you never forget, though.
once he’s ready, he gives a pleasant but excited smile over his shoulder to elliot. ]
This is the springing I told you about. [ and with a clench into the horse’s stomach, he begins to trot. it can get bumpy if you’re alone and inexperienced, but with elliot holding onto him from behind, all he had to do was let himself rise and fall the same way. eren’s got sturdy balance enough to feel safe, like a pillar, his arms loosened up just right to guide zulu and give him the space he needed to move his head with his gait. ]
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once he’s ready, he gives a pleasant but excited smile over his shoulder to elliot. ]
This is the springing I told you about. [ and with a clench into the horse’s stomach, he begins to trot. it can get bumpy if you’re alone and inexperienced, but with elliot holding onto him from behind, all he had to do was let himself rise and fall the same way. eren’s got sturdy balance enough to feel safe, like a pillar, his arms loosened up just right to guide zulu and give him the space he needed to move his head with his gait. ]