If Steph is nervous, she's doing a good job of not showing it; a little awkward and a little unsure, but she knows that animals tend to respond to things like nerves, so she's doing her best not to radiate any anxiety.

Diana being reassuring is helpful. "You know, that's how I ended up with my current best friend." This is a joke but also not entirely a joke. Cass can be very food motivated.

Despite evidence to the contrary, Steph is good at following directions when she wants to be, so she happily takes the unwrapped sugar cube and holds it out under Asími's snout. She can't help grinning when the horse takes it, surprised at how gentle the process is, even with teeth that size. "Hello, Asími, it's nice to meet you."

Never let it be said that she doesn't have manners.