It felt like someone with a Shard was in here. I wanted to check I wasn't imagining things, so I got curious.

[...And, yes, he did overhear the stablehands gossiping, but maybe he'll tactfully leave that part out that people are complaining about her.]

We were allies back then, right? As far as I'm concerned we still are, and allies look out for each other. Oh, and don't give me the-- [He pauses and tosses his head dramatically, as if he too has an majestic mane, but mostly just succeeds in flipping his hair slightly,] --"I don't need help, I'm super tough" thing, because I won't buy it.