Oh, they love carrots. Don't you, Willow?

[ Marianne strokes the horse's mane. Willow snorts in response as if in agreement, or perhaps she simply finds the petting soothing. ]

They certainly deserve a treat after all this.

[ She can't agree more with Shinjiro. It seems they feel similarly in more than one regard, which is probably why Marianne's finding it easier to talk to him compared to other people. She hasn't felt at a loss for words at all. ]

Maybe the naga will have extra carrots to trade with us. Let's be sure to ask.