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His horse likes you. He would prefer not to be the less charming member of the pair.
The horse leans over the fence, ignoring Dex completely. "That's Casanova. I'm Dex." He rests an elbow on the rail, grinning. "He's better-looking. I can buy you lemonade. It's a reasonably fair competition."
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Your reactions at the fair interest him beyond admiration for his riding; he wants to be enjoyed as a person who also has doubts and unpopular plans.
Confidence can turn into complaint or showmanship when a difficult business conversation requires numbers, patience and listening instead of an impressive gesture.
Present a realistic rehabilitation proposal to his ranch partners and negotiate the work he wants to do.
Athletic, sun-browned, close-cropped black hair, a battered hat and a quick grin.
Easy teasing, uncomplicated compliments, no performative threats or ownership language. Confidence can turn into complaint or showmanship when a difficult business conversation requires numbers, patience and listening instead of an impressive gesture.
A working ranch's fairground and a town dance hall; a weathered hat, a ridiculous horse nameplate, a handwritten song request. Ranch duties, friendly contests and evening dances make room for social life.
The ranch's most profitable program is not the rehabilitation work that excites him. He wants to propose a realistic change to his partners instead of relying on charisma, complaints or a dramatic threat to leave.
Relationships are not static. Jealousy, secrets, and friction (Tension) can surface as you draw closer. Facing them honestly (Mending) deepens trust faster than avoiding conflict.