“Fine.” He turned to Heat Source. “Now, Lady Source, I feel you now have some idea as to why I made such a heavy request of you. If you would ever be so kind, please, can I entrust you to look after my pack?” He looked down into her eyes, and she nodded slowly. “Magnificent. Alright, little man, show me to this ruffian,” he said with finality, showing more confidence than he honestly felt as he followed the colt outside.