[And his stomach dropped into his shoes. Right... he was so used to showing customers around to buy that he hadn't considered someone unable to afford one. He brought a hand to his chin, stroking a little. After a moment, he pat Materia's shoulder.]

I'll be right back, okay? Stay here!

[And he scooped up an empty bucket sitting nearby, dashing off and around the corner in the barn. He returned a good ten minutes later with that bucket filled with leafy greens ending in fat orange carrots and a scroll of paper in one hand. The scroll was handed to her before he went and got his keys from a pocket. He undid the lock at the stable door and pulled it open.]

Okay, now hang on to that rental ticket! It says she's yours for the next three days and you promise to hand her back by noon three days from now! She just ate, so this bucket will be good to feed her dinner this evening.

[He scratched his head, then. He wouldn't mention the deal he'd made with his boss.]

I-i've got too much money burning a hole in my pocket from my two jobs anyway...!