[Kieran is quiet for a while as he attaches reins onto the cheekpieces and gives them the slightest tug to make sure they're secure. He can tell that the new bit is heavy in Eavan's mouth, but she's handling it alright. Now it's all about getting her used to the weight. Really, though, the actions are just a mindless sequence meant to keep him calm as he processes Ben's words.]

I may not know a lot about you, Ben... but I do know yer one of the kindest people here and that you care about the folks in yer life.

[He moves to Eavan's side--the one closer to Ben--so he can pat at her neck while simultaneously trying to catch his friend's eye.]

I'd be a hypocrite if I got on yer case fer anythin' you may have done before comin' here. I ain't about to judge you, and especially not after you gave me a chance.

So the offer stands. You need a place to lay low fer a bit or get somethin' off yer chest, yer more than welcome here.