[ Perhaps it's wrong, but Ben can't help smiling more when Kieran calls his offer mighty kind. The accent and dialect are just delightful and there's no way around that, even if it isn't something he would tell Kieran aloud. There's just no way to put it that wouldn't sound condescending or mocking. But he likes the way Kieran speaks.

And when Kieran brings up that he has nothing to offer in exchange, Ben just shrugs his shoulders. He turns to look at the horse when she makes a sound, but Kieran seems unperturbed so it must not be any cause for concern. ]

You don't have to give me anything in return, y'know. But if you want to teach me, I'd like to learn.

[ He's honestly more interested in an excuse to spend time with someone, and interested in having a goal to work towards, than he is in learning about horses themselves. Sorry, glowing horse. You are a means to a friendship end. ]

Do you mind if I ask what year it was, before you came here?