Charlie smiled at the brief contact, enjoying the faint goosebumps that ran up her arm. She held onto her bits of apple, watching for Sunny and smirking in amusement as the horse went for Merlin first. Smart horse. Sunny knew what to go for what was familiar, something Charlie could appreciate.

She headed over to Merlin, leaning her shoulder against his for a moment. When she was sure it was okay, she held out her own apple slice in the palm of her hand, keeping her fingers flat and herself calm.

"Hi, Sunny. Look at you. You're absolutely lovely," she said as Sunny took the apple. That made Charlie grin and she turned to look at Merlin. "Is Sunny usually this friendly?"