Y-you really have! I...I was a little surprised that you wanted to learn, but...

[Marianne sounds pleased, honestly. She never would have expected him to even like animals, but the way he's been so earnest about learning is...honestly, a good part of why she likes him. Anyone who appreciates animals is a good person, in her book!

Marianne's head winds up leaning into Hubert's back while they ride, just...kind of settling there. Hopefully that's alright.]

You've gotten so much better. It's, um...I'm really happy that you are. It's been one of my favorite things to do...