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POSTED ON Sept 7, 2023 14:32:37 GMT -5

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Post by Alaric Montgomery on Sept 7, 2023 14:32:37 GMT -5

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Everybody in the world knows
I'm a little
TWISTED

Alaric scanned the counter that ran along the back wall of the lounge critically. He observed not one, not two, but three smudges. Doubtless left there by other less sophisticated clients who didn't know how to clean up after themselves. The beverage options were also getting low and needed to be restocked. He would definitely be lodging a formal complaint. Who the hell was supposed to be keeping up with this? Paying the amount that he was, he expected much better.

Having already finished his lesson for the day, he found himself in the lounge to relax for a moment and watch some of the other boarders ride. He could always take notes to study at another time. More specifically, learn the other riders weaknesses and what he needed to do to crush them at the next show. Or at least Alaric would be relaxing, if it wasn't for the utter state the lounge was in.

Scoffing, the blonde turned from the counter and plopped down on one of the brown sofas that faced the indoor arena. He could see a few riders practising various maneuvers that they clearly needed more practice doing. He scowled making another mental note to complain about that too. It would seem that Charles' standards had gone way done lately. He was letting anyone in whether they were of the right sort or not.

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AGE:26 yrs old

HEIGHT:5'10"

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POSTED ON Sept 10, 2023 18:52:18 GMT -5

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Post by Emilio Capitani on Sept 10, 2023 18:52:18 GMT -5

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a landmine

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Well that had not gone to plan, not at all. Roy, his partner in all things, was the best horse a guy could ask for. Emil felt like he'd been all over the arena today and they'd knocked a rail from nearly every fence they attempted. Luther had not been pleased and he just knew that he'd be receiving an earful about it later.
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He was still nursing a slight hangover from the night before and not even the three cups of coffee he'd downed this morning had done anything to help ease the throbbing in his head. Not that he would learn his lesson in the slightest, having already made plans to go out again after the barn.
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Making his way up to the lounge, he was momentarily distracted by a rather attractive girl walking past and paused to watch her walk past. His hand was on the handle, fingers twisting the knob and he stepped into the room backwards. The girl disappeared down the stairs and he turned his attention back to the room in time to freeze upon spotting a mop of white-blonde hair. There was only one person who's hair was that blonde and that well combed. Fucking shit.
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Emil briefly considered just turning around and leaving, but he really needed to get some water from the fridge. Sighing, he made his way over to get the water, hoping that Alaric wouldn't pay him any mind.

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GROUP:Whittemore Estate

AGE:28 yrs old

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POSTED ON Sept 15, 2023 9:56:53 GMT -5

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Post by Alaric Montgomery on Sept 15, 2023 9:56:53 GMT -5

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Everybody in the world knows
I'm a little
TWISTED

Another rider went by, disappearing under the floor from where Alaric sat as they navigated into the corner. Sloppy. He wondered why Luther wasn't saying anything, he certainly would have. But the riding instructor only stood in the center, arms crossed, silent as always. He rolled his eyes. If Luther wasn't an accomplished rider, on the Olympic Eventing team for his country no less, Alaric would have left a long time ago for a stable that matched his standards more. As it was, however, Luther was the best and while Alaric didn't always agree, he knew better than to question him. And he was improving a lot under the Brit's instruction. He would just have to settle for brooding about it by himself.

The sound of the door closing caught his attention and he turned to see who had entered the lounge. Emilio. There was no love lost between the two of them, the story of their non-friendship a long rather sordid one. Something about a girl, a promise, a betrayal, and the fallout of it all. Alaric was not about to let him forget it either, revelling in taking as many jabs at the Italian as possible no matter how much of a low blow they might be. Besides he had a reputation to uphold and his own pride. It also irritated him that Emilio had experienced even an ounce of success in the show ring.

A sneer spread across his lips, ice blue eyes tracking the other man's movements across the room. He looked sweaty and was covered in dirt. Pathetic. "I thought you were supposed to go over the fence on the horse," he mocked. He didn't bother standing up to address the other man, he didn't deserve it. Emil was not on the same level, the farthest thing from an equal. On horseback or personally. It didn't matter that they both had come from wealthy families, forced to interact as children until now. Emilio was dirt.

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POSTED ON Oct 12, 2023 9:32:27 GMT -5

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Post by Emilio Capitani on Oct 12, 2023 9:32:27 GMT -5

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Emilio squared his shoulders at the grating sound of the snobbish blonde's voice. He should've known better. If he had truly wanted to avoid any snide remarks, he should've left the lounge as soon as he had spotted his platinum mop of hair. He really didn't have the energy for a confrontation, nor was he in the mood. He just wanted to get a drink, pack his stuff, and leave for the day. A certain brunette from last week was calling his name and his mind had already wandered to his plans for the evening involving her, the shitshow that had been his ride already fading from his memories. Besides, as they said, you had to fall off to be a real rider and by that logic, then Emil was the realest rider in the whole stable.
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Pulling a water bottle from the fridge, he unscrewed the cap and chugged the liquid within until the bottle was empty. "Oh piss off Montgomery," he said, "It's not like you've never taken a dive either. I heard you had a bit of a tumble just last week. At a trot no less. What're you a toddler who's never sat a horse before?" Thirst quenched, he crunched the plastic between his fingers and tossed it across the room into the bin. He briefly considered just leaving then and there and not waiting to see what Alaric would say. He didn't particularly care what the dick had to say anyway. Plus if he left now, then he'd have had the last word.
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But that would ruin the fun and he'd miss the look on Alaric's face and he couldn't pass up the opportunity to ruin his day with a well placed insult. The blue blood was entirely too sensitive and pompous. Sure they had grown up around each other more or less, but it was a trait he'd always had. Likely learned from his equally terrible parents. And everything that had happened between them, and Ali. He braced his arms against the counter behind him, bearing his weight into his hands. This would be good.

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AGE:28 yrs old

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POSTED ON Oct 16, 2023 10:15:05 GMT -5

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Post by Alaric Montgomery on Oct 16, 2023 10:15:05 GMT -5

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Everybody in the world knows
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Alaric didn't sputter at the sheer audacity of the Italian across from himself. At least not visibly. Montgomery's did not sputter. He did, however, glare with an intensity that burned. Not only had the insolent welp told him to piss off, but he'd insulted his pride. Cold blue eyes narrowed. What the fuck did he know anyway? They may have grown up riding together, but Alaric in no way considered Emilio a rival. Please. The arrogant sod wasn't half as good as himself, not to mention his taste in Show Jumping of all things.

Show Jumping was for people who didn't know how to actually ride: running around a course at break neck speed to clear a fence was not riding. There was no eloquence, no grace. Dressage was all about precise movements, an intricate dance puppeteered by invisible strings between the riders subtle cues and the horse's response and excecution. He could length or shorten their stride at the twitch of a finger, control exactly how they balanced and turned, whether they carried their weight on their forelegs or their hind. No only reckless wannabes pursued Jumping as a serious sport.

"Hmmph," he scoffed. He wasn't going to give Capitani the satisfaction of a response. He didn't have to answer to him. Yes Lady had been trotting, but she'd spooked and jumped sideways out from under him. No one could sit that he told himself, ignoring the fact that a good number of riders currently at the barn could certainly sit a sudden spook. He was done with the conversation then and so turned his back to Emil and resumed watching the lesson going on in the arena under the lounge. Judging the other student's riding always made him feel better.