Goddard's Home for Troubled Teens

Ryder

"What's MCG?" I ask, careful not to trip.

Val

I bite my lip, "Magic Central Government."

Ryder

I study her, "Strange association..."

Val

I nod, "Yep."

Ryder

I turn back around and fall back to her side, looking ahead at the stables, "What kind of document is it?"

Val

I think again, "They only told me it has all sorts of words in a different language in it, and that'll be pretty easy to identify."

Ryder

"Headmaster probably has it..." I think aloud. "H-how long are you staying?"

Val

"As long as I need," I tell him.

Ryder

I nod and lead her into the stables, automatically regretting my decision last night at the smell of everything inside.

Val

I sit on one of the things of hay, glancing around.

Ryder

I hesitate before grabbing the shovel and wheelbarrow, taking it into one of the pins. I lead the horse out to the pasture out back and groan as I step back inside.

Val

I watch him, "Need help?"

Ryder

I look at her, "If you want. It really smells in here though..."

Val

I make a face, "Nevermind then."

Ryder

I flash a smile and nod, "You could help by talking though. It'll be a long day if it's silent in here."