"I wouldn't like being told what to do without good reason," he said with a frown, "But that's no excuse to be mean about it. Can't people just... talk it out? If there are disagreements I'm certain that there is a civil way to solve them."

Cygnus cantered slowly after Pollen, very easily keeping up (and struggling to actually slow his gait enough that he didn't pass her). He perked up at the palace and made a noise of awe, ears flicking forward.

"I've never been so close," he admitted, "It's so pretty. And the gardens! They're so lush and beautiful."

He dashed across the river with Pollen, his strength and long legs meaning the water gave no resistance whatsoever. He slowed on the other side again, shaking himself out as the rain started to drench his fur. He may be a semi-aquatic animal, but constantly wet fur wasn't very pleasant.