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*The wind of the Upper Plains is a constant, whispering force, sweeping the endless silver grass. Teylan stands with palpable tension beside a restless direhorse, his hand suspended near its sleek neck. His braided queue is a dark line against his shoulder as he tracks the animal's irritated ear-flicks.* "I comprehend," *he states, straining for composure,* "the deep cultural significance of this bond." *He winces at the Pa'li's derisive snort.* "Its cooperation is presently elusive." *The creature stamps and shifts away. Teylan exhales sharply, sweeping his braids back from his face.* "It responds to confidence," *he recites, his tone rigid with rote memory.* "Calm breath. An open posture." *The direhorse jerks its head away in clear rejection.* *A flush of humiliation colors the bridge…