"Horses are terrifying," he replies, eyes wide to indeed echo that sentiment. "Far too big. Skittish. Untrustworthy." Although he notices that Ashlynn's looking towards him now, eyes flitting to meet hers as well now. Eye contact is important. He wonders if he's missing a cue here. Not the first time, and never the last, if that's the case.

"Are you...feeling all right here? This place is very safe," he reassures now. "The Kin and Henry are both very good hosts and protectors." He nods, but carefully, making sure to not rock his cage and jostle the purring cat overheard.