[The horse is glaring, pawing the ground as it eyes them both. Its gaze seems to rivet towards Cecelia for a few moments before it turns back to Eustace the newcomer. It's already seen the man...dog...thing change so it's not sure what to make of it.

But Eustace just ignores its clear discontent and attempt to threaten them, instead walking forward without any hesitation. Just as it bares its teeth and about to rear up, he just holds out his hand to show the treats.]

Hey. Keep that up and you'll hurt yourself.

[Although his voice is quiet, his own stance is assertive and intimidating in its own way. It takes the horse by surprise...but no, not enough! It's just as stubborn and just shakes its head, stepping this way and that.]

...Just quiet down and look. You clearly haven't eaten anything. Wouldn't it be better if you had some of this?

[Undeterred, Eustace just continues talking, holding out his hand to reveal the tasty treats, the apples freshly cut, the sugar cubes glistening in the sunlight.

Come on, horse. Tempted yet?

Even if not, Eustace has stepped around in such a way that the horse has stretched out the length of the tether a bit and is facing Eustace, its attention alternating between the one challenging him and the bait. So there might be a brief opening...]