"Remind me how you convinced me to come out here, Miss Jade?" the sweaty blue-blooded troll huffed out as he knocked over another tree out of his path. "Quit your complaining and stop destroying all the trees, Equius! We are almost there!" Jade giggled at his frustration. She, with the help of Nepeta, had convinced the strong troll to get out of the lab and go outside for once. She thought it would be healthy for him to get some fresh air, go exploring, and go on a picnic in one of Jade's very special spots very few people know about. "I still do not see the point in such expeditions as to only sit down for a meal. We could have very well set up a decent area in my respite block." She shook her head and smiled before turning back to look at him. "That's not the point! You're always cooped up in there, it's about time you got some kind of exposure to the outdoors." He only rolled his eyes in response as they continued to trek on through the forest.
They continued on for about 15 minutes or so before Jade abruptly stopped. She looked back with a grin on her face. "Okay, close your eyes, and no peeking!" He did as he was instructed to do, feeling ridiculous. "Is this really necessary?" She ignored his response and guided him a little bit farther from where they had stopped. "Okay, open them!" He opened his eyes, astonished at the scene before him.
They were in the middle of what looked like a field enclosed perfectly by the surrounding trees, and crossing through was a herd of majestic hoofbeasts-or horses, Mustangs to be specific. He could already feel himself become nervous and perspire profusely. "O-oh dear...this i-is quite extraordinary...u-um, would you have happened to have brought a towel with us..?" She giggled and pulled a towel out of the basket. "Th-thank you, Miss Jade. This was v-very thoughtful of you..." She smiled, "You are very welcome, and please, just call me Jade. You don't have to be so formal all the time!" He felt his mouth slightly twinge into a smile. "I will try m-my best to oblige your request, Mi- I mean, Jade."
Soon, Jade began to pull out the contents of the basket, starting with a large red and white checkered blanket. She spread it across the ground, then flattened it so it was perfect for sitting on. She sat the basket on one edge to keep it from blowing away as she started to remove the lunch she had packed, containing a small carton of milk, a bottle of water, and two salads. Of course, all silverware and dishes were reinforced with steel for the convenience of a certain blue-blood.
They both sat down across from one another and began to eat their food as they watched the horses walk around them. Jade looked at Equius with soft eyes as he gazed in awe at the creatures. She is certain while most people see a creepy, super strong, sweaty troll obsessed with horses, she can see a gentler side that he obviously hides away.
When she looks away she sees what looks like a young colt coming towards them. Equius can feel himself begin to sweat again as it nears them, his anxiety levels through the roof. "A-ah, wh-what is it doing?" It slowly approached the panicking troll, staring at him. He really wanted to pet him but was afraid to touch him, fearing he would harm him. He'd be devastated if he harmed such a beautiful creature. Jade crawled over to him carefully, as to not scare off the young horse. She took ahold of Equius's hand, causing him to jump slightly, his face turning a bright blue. "Wh-what is the m-meaning of this?" She shushed him softly. "It's okay, I'm just trying to help. Now, just let me guide your hand, don't be afraid. I know you can control your strength." She lifted his hand up and brought it up to the colt's nose. He sweats more and more as his hand got closer until he was right in front of his nose. The colt looked at it strangely and sniffed it before nudging his hand with his nose. Equius had never been more excited in his life, he had no idea how to handle this. He just stayed still and savored every moment his hand was touching it before it abruptly took off when it heard a loud neighing in the distance, presumably his mother.
Jade smiled as she saw the amazement in his eyes as he stared at him leave. "Aren't you glad I made you come out here?" A miracle from the mirthful messiahs happened at that moment, Equius gave a real, genuine, (broken) toothy grin. "I don't believe anything I have ever experienced will surpass this moment. Thank you, this is the nicest gesture I can recall anyone doing for me." She released his hand finally. "You are very welcome!"
They soon finished their meal and packed up. As they made their way back to his hive, Jade couldn't help but let her mind drift off into the clouds. She just kept replaying the moment over and over again in her head. It was the sweetest thing she had ever seen, and she was so happy to not only witness, but be a part of it. It made her feel good to see how happy she made him today, she knows he has had it hard, but now he can at least have some good memories to look back on.
Her thoughts were halted as she felt herself fall, pain shooting through her ankle. She yelped out and held her arms out in front of her to break her fall. She squeezed her eyes tight, only to realize she had stopped moving. She looked up to see the blue-blood had caught her before she hit the ground. "Are you alright? It appears you have stepped into a hole." She tried to shake off the initial shock. "I-I think so, but my ankle hurts a lot." He frowned. "Are you able to walk on it?" He helped her upright, so she could see how severe it is. She put a little pressure on it, only to yank it back up. She whimpered in pain, as she shook her head no. "Let me get you to my hive, so I can have a better view of it." With that said, he lifted her up off her feet, carrying her bridal style. They both blushed as they made their way back home.
When they reached his hive his hands were full, so of course the first thing he thinks of it to kick it open. It is highly effective, but now he is going to need a new door. Oh well, no time to worry about a silly door. He laid her on the couch with the utmost care. "I will return shortly." He quickly ran upstairs in search of his first aid kit.
When he finally retrieved it from under the bathroom sink he rushed back downstairs. Jade not only felt embarrassed, but helpless in this situation. He knelt beside her wounded ankle and looked up at her. "Pardon me, but I am going to have to remove your footwear if you do not care for me to do so." She nodded, as to give consent for him to do so. He carefully removed her shoe and sock to examine the injury. "Nothing looks broken, but it does seem badly bruised. Probably nothing more than a sprained ankle. Just to be safe, though, I'd prefer it if you would consider staying here for maybe a week, so you don't further injure yourself." She blushed and pondered the idea of staying with him. "Do you think there is any chance Nepeta could pick up some clothes for me? I'm pretty sure she still has the key to my house." He nodded. "I am sure she will be happy to assist you, let me ask her before I can give you a definite response, though.
He walked over to the phone sitting on an end-table in the next room and dialed his cat-loving morail. It rang a few times before she finally picked up. "Hello? Who do I have the puuuurreasure speaking to?" "Nepeta, it is Equius. The Jade human was harmed on our way back from the picnic and she wanted to know if it were possible for you to bring her some clothes." She gasped. "Oh no! Is she okay? I'd be happy to bring her some clothes, but why does she need-OH MY JEGUS SHE'S STAYING OVER, SOOOOOO CUUUUUTE! SHIPSHIPSHIPSHIPOTP-!"
She continued to gush and squeal over the phone in excitement. He felt his face light up at the notion. "N-nepeta! Cease this nonsense at one, I am just making sure she is okay. She only has a sprained ankle, I am just ensuring that it will not be further injured till it is properly healed. I will let her know though that you are bringing her clothing over. Thank you." She giggled, "Whatever you say, meowrail~. See you later!" She hung up the phone and let out a new squeal, she knew it was time to make a quick adjustment to her shipping wall.
Equius sighed, he will never hear the end of this now. He walked back to where Jade was residing. "Nepeta will be coming over with your clothing later." She propped herself up on her elbows. "Well looks like it's official then." One week alone with each other, what could possibly happen?