[ Robin side-eyes the overtaking team, shifting his own mare to try and block them off from the path. James's horse had an impressive amount of speed in its legs, but Penelope had seen battle and come out both whole and healthy. She had strength and stamina to make up for the energy the prince was burning now, even if the odds of them being passed up increase with each heartbeat.
No matter what happens, Robin realizes with an unconscious grin, the two of them are matched. Previous contests had them at opposite ends of the spectrum, but here, their individual strengths could end up with either one of them coming out the winner. It's exhilarating. ]
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No matter what happens, Robin realizes with an unconscious grin, the two of them are matched. Previous contests had them at opposite ends of the spectrum, but here, their individual strengths could end up with either one of them coming out the winner. It's exhilarating. ]