"There's a difference between 'old woman' and 'being sensible'," Childermass replies right back. He would roll his eyes, too, but he doesn't want to take his attention off where the Mudsdale is going, not even for a second. He's mostly sure Pig wouldn't run over or into anything, seeing how intelligent Pokemon seem to be, but it's better safe than sorry.

He's not much a fan of causing the ground to shake, however. Brewer was faster and much quieter, so he reckons he'll still prefer a normal horse over this. Just as well he decided against a horse from that world, he supposes, considering the options were increasingly odd (like one with a literal fire mane). Those thoughts aside, he lets Pig canter on along the lakeshore, occasionally letting his gaze stray to where Baker is darting about once he's more certain the way ahead of them really is clear.

Baker is definitely in no danger of being crushed, with how fast he is on his own, though he really wishes the dog would stop weaving in and out of Pig's path like that...