Well, my friend needed something fast in a pinch at the time. She hasn't gotten any swifter means of travel yet, and so this was just making do.

[Really, Waver wishes Rin had a slightly safe mode of flight but then, flying horse. No room to talk.]

More than that. I think I've got a handle on things, and [he sighs.] A close associate gets pulled into a power play and I freak out because I don't trust the monarchs nor do I want my associate used to further the agenda of others.