[Luckily for both of them Blackie is a working horse, and he is used to carry a lot of additional weight on his back outside of Richard. So he is not all that bothered by Altius, at least as long as this double ride doesn't become a habit. He takes a brisk pace while walking towards their destination.]

Not really. It has come to my attention that horse riding has become yet another forgotten talent within these people. [Something that he didn't really get. Why would one prefer walking by feet when you could just mount a steed? ]