( A noble steed? Darn, if only she were a cavalier or pegasus knight. That would certainly make this more dashing and maximizing that is her goal even in the middle of all this chaos. )

Um, last time I tried one of those vehicle things, I ended up eating a faceful of sand. We'll need to do things the old fashioned way.

( The two of them are definitely too cheerful considering everything going on. )

Oh! But if it's a ride you want, I can always carry you. The hero carrying the beautiful damsel is classic, right?