Chapter 28: "Roxanne, say hello to Rhaegar."

Ariel walked into the stable hand's salon and the minute he did, a deathly silence washed over the place.

Everyone seemed to be frozen in their seats and only one man stepped out from his former position behind the counter.

He gave a small bow and gestured for them to go outside. He received a small nod in return.

Ariel followed the aged old man outside and he felt something boil in him at the way the man directed a kind smile at him. He was never scared of him. Instead he was always full of smiles and sympathetic looks.

"Back for your horse Mi Lord?"

Ariel nodded and tried not to sound gruff or rude as he spoke.

"I'll need an extra one too. One that isn't too wild."

The old white haired man was named Arnold and he felt surprised. He didn't hide his emotions and his surprise was clear on his face.

Ariel sneered underneath his mask.

"I'm not planning to eat any of them, and I'm in a hurry. I also need a saddle and harness. I'll pay for everything in full."

The older man nodd