>>5952559"Vlad already forget about Gunpowder? Found new replacement? Shame." A familiar huff from the armored pegasus emerges from under Isidro as the children dismount from the complaining horse.
"G-GUNPOWDER!? What are you doing here, boy!? Who gave you these wings! It's not safe for you out here!" You initially protest as you are already afraid enough that everyone might die here today and that all is for naught, yet Schierke was quick to explain.
"Hanarr was quick to improve on the old armor's prototype. He added these magical wings that draw from the horse's own Od, making it not only easier to maneuver at high speeds, but also to freely move in three dimensions."
"The magic of aerodynamics!" Ivalera adds with nerdy glasses the size of contacts on her face.
"He flew here at top speed and didn't even hurt his ears! All that coat of metal must have made him more durable!" Isidro shows Gunpowder's durability by punching the armor, though it hits an edge and hurts his knuckles.
Additionally, you have noticed that the horn on it's helm turned into something akin to a narwhal's tusk, likely honoring his triumphant escape in the insides of the sea god.
"I am glad he is in a safer condition, but... Gunpowder. Are you sure you are up for this?"
"Gunpowder missed fighting Vlad. More than that, Gunpowder missed you. Life of peace is easy, but peace also boring. Barnham might not be alive, but Gunpowder don't need to kill Barnham. Gunpowder do better! If Gunpowder kills Sea God, he can kill worm god too!"
Seems like the boredom of a simple life might have changed his mind on the whole retirement thing, but should you really put this old horse to fight when he's already been through so much?
>I know the other mounts sure can't compare to you, old pal! I'll get you through hell and back if I need to, GP!>I'm sorry GP, there's too much at stake here, and even if war suits you, you might want to sit this one out. 