.... What?

[toobigtohandle]

Kenta Ooshima shared a photo. 26/02 near Retrospec Mailbox

... Exactly what am I supposed to do with this? Does anyone here know about horse care?

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[destiny_key]

ive never taken care of a horse before
but ive had lots of other animals???
and i know about chocobos
so maybe i can help???

[livingimpaired]

Acquiring a shovel may be a good first step.

But is that a reward for saving the mayor and the others? I assume that you were all successful, anyway.

[blondferret]

See, this is what I felt like when I got my owl.
Welcome to the club.

[toobigtohandle]

Honestly, I can use all the help I can get here. Money is not a problem either.

I figure I should probably have a stable built first. Or at least rent one until I can get a proper one built. But I'm rather clueless about anything else involved in caring for the animal itself.

[toobigtohandle]

The Mayor and the other is fine yes. But I don't think this is related. This came ten days afterwards and I haven't heard of anyone else who went down there getting rewards.

[toobigtohandle]

Your owl is magical and delivers message. This is just a horse.

[livingimpaired]

Did you uncover why they were kidnapped?

Perhaps, you did the best job out of them all.

[toobigtohandle]

We haven't heard anything, and none of the people who were taken seem to know either.

I'm sure I didn't. There were areas where I was more of a hindrance than anything else,
and it was very much a group effort.

[blondferret]

Well that's just insulting to the horse. You should apologize go him/her. Think, the horse could be a part of your upcoming wedding or something! Or if you don't feel like using your car, you have a horse! Think of the possibilities!

[toobigtohandle]

... I guess I didn't think about that. I'm sure Fai or Jirou will have ideas.

But if Retrospec gave it to me, it means that it has something to do with that other life.

[livingimpaired]

Mysterious.

You're exceptionally humble, Kenta.
But if you say it is not because of your efforts, I will relent.
Still a horse, huh?
Before worrying about how to care for it, why not name it? Her? Him?

[stressweets]

[ UWAH.... ]

How beautiful...!
If you house them at the stables, we'll take care of them properly ♪ It's a little costly, but that's the price of good care.
All you'd have to do is come visit them every so often so they don't get lonely. Horses like being brushed and cared for by those who own them as well, as well as being given treats and ridden ☆ So doing that much should be enough.
Well, we can do that too, but horses really, really like it when it's the person who owns them!
And a happy horse is a healthy horse, as I say!

[eyestitch]

sooooo pretty! what's her name?

you're super lucky! horses are way cooler than chocobos. and taste better, probably.

[liberal_arts]

I know we cared for horses at the citadel, and I think the roster traded duties on that matter, but I don't have any specific memories of horse care.

And to be honest, something about the idea turns my stomach for some reason.

[flowrite]

OH

MY

GOD

RETROSPEC SENT YOU A PONY?!!?!?!!!?? (◕ω◕✿)

[destiny_key]

i mean
i dont think you need a whole stable for one horse???
im sure theres plenty you can rent
and then it can be with other horses

but um
i guess what do you wanna know exactly???

[blondferret]

Jirou could ride the horse down the isle.

Ok... so the other you had a horse. Lots of people have horses. I will say this, as far as I am aware, the upkeep of a horse is expensive.

[sharplydressed]

you got a whole horse in the mail??
forget about horse care, where are you even supposed to keep that thing?

[toobigtohandle]

But if it's my horse, shouldn't I be making sure it stays in a place that's mine?

Or do horses like being in groups?

I know that horses are herbivores, but that's pretty much it. I don't know how much they eat, how much water they need, the grooming, if and when they should be let out. All the basics, really.

[toobigtohandle]

I think it already has a name. It was on the ticket and that's why I didn't realize it was a horse.

It appears to be male.

[toobigtohandle]

That... could potentially end in disaster.

Money isn't really an issue, so that's fine. I juts need to make sure it's properly taken care of.

[toobigtohandle]

Do you wok at stables?

I'm planning to have my own built and hire some people eventually, but in the meantime,
I suppose renting a space and paying for care is the best solution. Money is not an issue at all. Who should I contact to inquire about things?

I will have to learn all of that, if someone is willing to teach. I only had a few horse riding lessons as a very small child, so I'm very much out of my depth here.

[toobigtohandle]

He's male, and according to the ticket I received his name is Iwaiichigou.

I don't think I've ever tasted horse. I don't think I will try it with this one.

[toobigtohandle]

Honestly, neither do I.

I don't mind caring for it properly but I'm unsure of where to start.

[toobigtohandle]

A horse, Fai. Not a pony.

It's quite big, actually. I think it could carry me with no problem.