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Prince Tousa of Darinest

Tousa pulled his reins to lead his horse away from the feeding grass. He let his horse walk past hers and as he did he glanced over his shoulder at her. "Depends on the type of story you want. Do you want something personal or a Court Play? I have both in spades."

He then just continued walking by. "Though I suppose since you shared a personal story you want one of my own to call it even. You found it interesting I was taught how to act like a woman when need be so let us go with a story from then. Let's add my sister in as well for good measure."

Tousa shifted in his saddle. "I was first introduced to the idea of deception through my sister actually. I've always had long hair, and she would often brush it for me. We were not that far apart in age. Of course, my father did not know that I allowed my sister to play with my hair, and when he found out he scolded me at first for delving into acts of feminine nature."

He covered his mouth as he let out a small laugh. "Then in frustration he told me that if I wanted to be a woman he would have someone teach me how to be one. My sister was happy to have me follow along in her lessons. After a year of it I told my father what I told you and he had no words for me other than shock. Poor man runs a kingdom with an iron fist and he can't even handle his own son's antics."

Prince Tousa of Darinest

Tousa just gave a deadpan look at Anja. "If I was do you think I wouldn't know that already?" He shook his head. "I know my sexuality just fine and it is not of the same gender." he sped his own horse up to follow after her so they kept even.

"I just think most romantic contact should wait until after marriage. It is an expression of loyalty to the unknown person who will take my side. Whether they have the same view is entirely up to them, but I am not going to let myself fall prey to fleeting desires that will not last. Unlike some people, I am no beast." He looked pointedly at Anja with that remark.

Prince Tousa of Darinest

"There are also more of us then you, comparing an anthill to that of a bird's nest just doesn't work." Tousa stated back simply. "A marriage is a ritual as well if you consider it." He then gave another shrug. "I don't know what look you are talking about. I look how I always look thank you very much."

Tousa looked off to the side of the road now as they traveled. They had been enveloped by the wilds again, more forest having surrounded them rather than fields. The dirt road having heavy ruts from wagon tracks. "We're in the wild now it seems, I doubt anyone will be able to see you. I will take your reins if you want to run free. Just don't go to far off."

Prince Tousa of Darinest

Tousa gave a shrug. "I did not say there were no advantages to how humans are flawed people. It seems your perfect race has its downsides for its perfection hmm?" He took the reins in one hand and began to lead her horse along, only glancing up at her as she moved.

"Careful up there, don't need you falling on your head and breaking your neck." He called out to her as she took a daring leap for a particularly long gap. His gaze focused from her to their environment, watching for any suspicious movement he might be able to spot. Bandits made their homes in forests and along such roads after all. Anja had proven that point well enough.

Prince Tousa of Darinest

"Just because you can do that does not mean I should grow complacent Anja." Seemed she was ignoring him for the most part and just doing her own thing. He sighed and watched her take off. "Do not go to far Anja!"

Once she was further ahead he just placed a hand on his face and leaned back before it limply dragged down. "It's like watching after a child that cannot calm down." He then paused and chuckled. "She's a puppy... That's exactly what she is."

Prince Tousa of Darinest

Tousa just kept his calm as best as possible... He then perked up with an idea, a grin forming on his face as he brought his hands to his lips and putting two fingers into his mouth.

After taking a deep breath he let out a shrill whistle that made the horses ears perk up and snort, causing the one he was leading to prance a bit in excitement at the prospect of running. When people whistled it meant they were supposed to go to the source of the whistle after all... Or run away from it.

Meanwhile Tousa just kept his eyes on his surroundings now, a smile on his face as he lead the horses off the road and into the first line of trees, watching at the opposite side of the road to see if Anja would burst out of the woodwork in a hurry.

Prince Tousa of Darinest

Tousa just stumbled to catch the carrots as she took off again. That was not what he was expecting at all. With a sigh and after he had collected the carrots he led the horses back onto the road and continued to trot along.

A few hours passed and as the evening sunk into the sky, Tousa let out another whistle for Anja, this time without the fingers to help accentuate the note and instead waited for her to come around. They needed to start thinking of camp soon.