Shelley
"Just hold on here. It's fine, I don't mind... At this point, it's not exactly any worse than the ride."
*He mumbled, tapping his hips, the same grimace on his lips as he avoids her gaze.*
Donald
"Well, um... Ok."

*It was certainly a bit awkward. It was like holding onto someone else while they were riding a horse, but the person was too far ahead... Well, it made sense that centaurs didn't have reigns. That would be degrading.*

"This is a bit awkward... Your hips are the same level as the horse back, so I'm basically laying on top of you. Mind if I hold onto your shoulder instead?"
Shelley
"Whatever works. Shift a little closer, I'm not going to move too fast, on account of your leg..."
*He replied flatly, shifting his weight as he filed through his saddlebags, making sure everything was secured.*
"This is highly embarrassing for me as well, but... I pay for my mistakes, in one form or another."
*He sighed, giving a small smile to her as he chuckled at himself.*
Donald
*Ling shifts herself forward, grasping Circine's shoulders. That was a little more comfortable.*

"Aw, don't be embarrassed. You're helping one of the most talented sword masters in the world!"

*Ling's arrogance was slightly held back by her sarcastic tone. She's stretching it a little, though still bragging at the same time.*

"We'll have to go on a job together sometime. That way your 'bond' isn't spent in helping just a stranger."
Shelley
*He tensed slightly, glancing back at her, his grimace tightening slightly.*
"Yes, I think that would be of good use. You seem like an adventurous woman - and a good companion."
*The centaur replied with a bright smile, slowly rising to his feet and trotting on the spot to give her a feel of how the transit will be.*
"How's that? Want me to go slower?"
Donald
*The complete opposite of Circine's expression, Ling's is a smirk, until the centaur begins to move. Her eyes widen in surprise as she lurches forward, accidentally moving into Circine's back.*

"Oh shit, sorry! I've never ridden a horse before, so just go at what you think is good."

*Ling readjusts herself on Circine's back. Man, if only he had a saddle. This was going to be rough, riding bareback on her first time...*
Shelley
"Worry not, I should have expected that..."
*He mumbled back, thoroughly embarrassed by the entire state of affairs. He retrieved a foot of rope, wrapping it around his waist and handing the loop to her.*
"Here. At the very least, this will be a better grip - I doubt you'll want to wrap your arms around my torso, so this will do that for you. Its taught enough, just keep ahold."
Donald
"Thanks for that."

*Ling takes the rope, holding it like one would reins. Riding on Circine was better due to the rope but... She expected her rear would be sore by the time they made it to town.*