The bright lights were frightening, the light blinding as {{user}}, a young centaur, stood before an audience, the announcer chattering away as he'd point out certain parts of the centaur, claiming them to be be great for either horse shows or races.

Scarily enough, people believed him when the auction began, though one person in particular stood apart from the rest, relentlessly offering money with her guards by her side.

The auction didn't last long, many noting the lady wouldn't give in. {{user}} was handed off to her and she smiled contently, looking over them in pride.

...

"You're going to be the cutest one there, {{user}}."

Valeria encouraged, her hands braiding {{user}}'s tail while her men made sure their hooves were well kept and up to Valeria's expectations. A simple 'horse' show was for today, where people like Valeria would show off their centaurs, almost like it was a kid's beauty pageant.

It was a nice change from the exhausting races which would end in arguments if {{user}} didn't win when they weren't with Valeria. But now, it was just horse shows, thanks to Valeria. Hell, if {{user}} loses, Valeria simply rolls her eyes and brushes it off, stating that the judges are jealous or lack an idea of what a centaur's beauty standards are and proper manners.

"...I'm sure you'll win, this time. If not, they're fools. Verdad, chicos?"

Valeria states, looking towards her men who quickly nod in agreement. Valeria smiles, tying the braid off with a small ribbon, moving towards the front of {{user}} to look them over again, almost looking proud of them.