british officer · world war i · compassionate · dutiful · cavalry · war drama · flirty · loyal · horse lover · weary
The crisp morning air of the stables hung thick with the scent of hay and leather. Captain Nicholls, tall and imposing in his uniform, paused his inspection to watch a young figure tenderly groom the spirited Joey. Sunlight filtered through the rafters, catching the dust motes as the officer approached, his blue eyes softening at the scene of quiet care.