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She's been flicking her tail a lot today. Does that mean she's happy?
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No, she's just brushing off flies.
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Oh, that makes sense. Also, I was thinking she was in a bad mood because she kept stomping her hoof.
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That means she wants more hay, and higher-quality feed, if possible.
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Where is this coming from, huh? You keep eating like this, you'll only have more weight to carry around!
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I've really been trying to figure out what she's thinking based on her behavior, but it's so hard.
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I'm impressed you manage it so easily.
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Oh, no. I'm not that impressive.
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What's wrong, Ingrid?
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Marianne! Perfect timing!
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My horse is refusing to move again, and I need to help an ally back on the battlefield!
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She doesn't seem scared like before, so I'm not sure what to do.
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OK. I'll talk to her.
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Shhh. You're fine. You'll be all right.
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Well? What did she say?
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She doesn't want to take you to the battlefield because it's too dangerous. For you, I mean.
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So that's what was troubling her. All right, I'll take it from here.
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There there, girl. It's all right. Even if we're heading into danger, I'll be fine so long as I'm with you.
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Now lift your head and walk. One of our friends is waiting for us.
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Aw, thanks! I'm counting on you.
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Thank goodness you got through.
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I have been doing my best to learn how to connect with her, and it's clearly paying off.
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Though I'd never have understood her feelings without your insight.
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But, I didn't do anything.
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More importantly, you should hurry and help your friend.
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I will. See you later.
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Wait, Ingrid! I... I hope you come back safely! And then when you do, maybe we can, um...
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Oh, you want to go horseback riding together sometime? Of course! I'd love to have Dorte join us.
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Oh! Yes, actually. But how did you know?
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When you spend enough time with a person, you start to pick up on what they're thinking through facial expressions and mannerisms.
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It's especially true of close friends—so I guess all my practice helped us, as well!
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Hehe! Oh, Ingrid...
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I really admire how hard you work at everything you do.
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I hope you return safely. Dorte and I will be waiting for you.
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We'll come back safe, Marianne. I promise.