AU: More fun than sleep

Ennis whistles quietly through his teeth as he slows the horse, and he leans forward, running a hand along her mane. Dismounting as he brings her into the paddock, he reaches into his pocket to see if there are any apples left and sure enough, there's one. The horse is busy with the apple, and Ennis is busy with the tack, and almost doesn't see Alain over by the entrance. But he does then, and he nods, and he tips his hat.