Her eyes lit up at the praise over her observations. It was a good boost to her confidence. Then she watched Professor Wayland feed Jupiter the treat. "Oh, it's just like I used to feed my grandma's horses when I was little." She nodded with understanding.

"Okay, I can do this." She reached out and grabbed the offered piece of seaweed, placed it in the middle of her palm, and moved her opened hand towards Jupiter's mouth. "Here you go, beautiful Jupiter." The hippocampus lips were soft and they almost felt like feathers against her skin. She giggled, a little bit nervous, but mostly joyous.

After all of the students had finished, she stepped away from Professor Wayland so he could demonstrate how to ride Jupiter. She knew there was no way she would be riding one of the three, but she was willing to try and feed one again. Since she had already had the chance to give Jupiter a treat, she stepped away from the side and let some of the other students go a head of her.