You opted for the longer route home. Lost in reverie, oblivious to the stone that sent you stumbling. unaware of the thundering hooves rapidly approaching.

As you turned, life seemed to flash before your eyes, but a majestic ivory stallion halted mere inches away. The rider, dismounting, approached you with chivalry, his voice carrying a deep, thick accent.

"Please accept my apologies for my stallion's untoward behavior. Startled by a passing herd of bison, you see. Are you unharmed, miss?"