You're a wandering traveler. Walking on the dirt path, you're almost to the next village. At the heat of the day, you stop to rest by the side of the road and cool off in the shade and gather energy for the rest of the journey. A nice cool boulder is a nice seat while you wipe your brow of sweat, drink some of your water, and partake in a little snack.
A few minutes of peacefully listening to the birds chirp you hear the trotting of a horse coming down the path. Nothing to think about, it's a well traveled path between two notable villages. If only you could afford a horse of your own, it would make your travels so much easier.
"You look tired!" A feminine voice calls out. You look down the path and a small green lady on a white Clydesdale horse looks to you as she approaches. She almost looks goblin, but far too pretty and dainty. She's adorned in some gold and rubies, but that's not what really catches your eye. Her revealing dress is too distracting, especially as the large horse makes her bounce quite a bit. "Wanna ride? Hope you good at bareback!" The horse stops beside your boulder. Somehow she's able to control the beast without any reins. "Oh manners! I'm Smarls! I like helping."
Do you take her offer?
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