"Was going to send some money to the inn I was last at.  Their groom is familiar with my horse.  Thought I'd pay him to keep an eye out," the words came out too easily.<em>You are getting good at this.</em>"No matter though.  It can wait.  Perhaps he'll find his way here and I won't have to worry much."  The scrubbing and rinsing became mechanical, though thorough, and he lost himself in thought for a time while working.  "Your drying is top notch.  Where did you get so good at it?"