[For a moment, Kieran looks taken aback by Ben's offer. Not that it caused him any offense, but that it came so quickly and readily.]
[So far during his stay at Anchor, nasty business with the station shaking and those nightmares-made-real aside, all he's really encountered has been kindness. No matter the person or where they came from (or when), everyone has been nothing but gentle and accommodating towards Kieran and his various... quirks.]
[Unfortunately, he has little to give in return. Sure, he's good at listening to people's problems and doing chores, but that's not nearly enough of an even exchange to make him comfortable with all the help he's getting.]
[So the shock turns into a slow nod--not one of acceptance, not yet--but one of understanding. It's a wonderful gift Ben's offering. Kieran never thought much of reading in his own time and place, but in these new circumstances, it seems like that particular skill is becoming more and more important. And, as Ben has figured out, special.]
That's... that's mighty kind of you, Ben. But I don't have anythin' to give you in return.
[The nearby mare snorts again, her ears perking upright as she lowers her head to start foraging for some grass. It seems like she's far more comfortable with the two humans in her presence, what with their preoccupation with talking with one another and not trying to eat her.]
[Which gives Kieran an idea...]
U-Unless, uh, unless you wanna learn about takin' care of horses? Don't know if it'll be much help, but I'd be happy to teach ya.
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[So far during his stay at Anchor, nasty business with the station shaking and those nightmares-made-real aside, all he's really encountered has been kindness. No matter the person or where they came from (or when), everyone has been nothing but gentle and accommodating towards Kieran and his various... quirks.]
[Unfortunately, he has little to give in return. Sure, he's good at listening to people's problems and doing chores, but that's not nearly enough of an even exchange to make him comfortable with all the help he's getting.]
[So the shock turns into a slow nod--not one of acceptance, not yet--but one of understanding. It's a wonderful gift Ben's offering. Kieran never thought much of reading in his own time and place, but in these new circumstances, it seems like that particular skill is becoming more and more important. And, as Ben has figured out, special.]
That's... that's mighty kind of you, Ben. But I don't have anythin' to give you in return.
[The nearby mare snorts again, her ears perking upright as she lowers her head to start foraging for some grass. It seems like she's far more comfortable with the two humans in her presence, what with their preoccupation with talking with one another and not trying to eat her.]
[Which gives Kieran an idea...]
U-Unless, uh, unless you wanna learn about takin' care of horses? Don't know if it'll be much help, but I'd be happy to teach ya.