👒 Bounce

Word: (English) To rise up out of the saddle and then gently sit back down in rhythm with the horse's motion while it is trotting. Posting the trot is generally more comfortable for both rider and horse.

Personality: Steady, Communicative, Mindful, Persistent, Diplomatic

Likes: Patterns, Routine, Teamwork, Helping others

Dislikes: Non-team players, Drama, Apathy, Negativity

Design Notes:

• Top of crest is a Western saddle horn
• Fan is a saddle pad
• "Saddle" and "leg-wrap" markings are actually just markings, not real accessories
• Wispy turquiose symbols on their body are both their lights and an attempt at stylized Western saddle patterns
• Back feet are split hooves
• Has a white star and stripe marking in the center of their face, like a horse

Character Notes:

• Is always steadily moving up-and-down. Always. Including when they're standing still/sleeping. Can't really stop.
• Helps Ken with the library during the day and is the more diplomatic alternative to Gertrude
• Always willing to help a paralogos or human in need, including emotional ones