As Hera arrived where Zhane was, Dave, who was just a few feet behind her, began sobbing even before his horse came to a halt.
"Wuwuwu! Baby! I just want a date! A date! Why are you so cruel?!" Dave cried out in frustration. He had hoped to pull off a win under Hera's nose, knowing she was new to the horse and hadn't had a chance to familiarize herself with it. Unlike the time she won with Diamond against Xavier, where she had already done a lap before the bet started, this time Dave believed his chances were better since Hera had not yet had a lap or bonded with the horse.
But reality hit him hard, making it clear that escaping his predicament was a distant hope. "Just a date!" Dave's tearful eyes pleaded with Hera, his frustration was evident. He wanted to throw a tantrum for not getting what he wanted, but his pride prevented him from begging. All he could manage was to let his bitter tears fall.
