He smiled, rubbing at is mouth "It's a pity, isn't it? But you are no ordinary child. If I lied to please you, you would know. I would not like to disappoint my favorite 12 year old."

He beams, glad to see her excited, to find something they can connect on that makes her act her age. "I will leave the decision of which horse I will ride, to you. You will know better which will suit me."