I don't blame him. She seemed like she's his own horse. And horses don't just grow on trees - they're expensive!

[ That much at least she knew. In spite of her spoiled upbringing, information about the cost of livestock had at least managed to float into her mind as second hand information. Wyverns for example, cost more than a handful of coin. She says the next part based on personal experience as well. ]

But I'm sure he's just as attached to her on a personal level.

[ The awful joke practically telegraphs into the air despite Jayden not having spoken it aloud. His pleased expression says it all, prompting her eyes to roll into the back of her head. Gods. When she's certain that he's done, Hilda slides off Maple's back before coaxing the horse forward.

It does take a little effort on the horse's part to tug the metal machine forward, but slowly and surely, the wheels on the device roll forward too. Hilda lets out a cheer, going so far as to wade a little bit into the water to give Maple a quick hug around her neck. ]

One part down...a couple more to go? We'll just have to get that hose into the water and we should be on our way, right?