Oh. A horse! You know, there weren't any horses were from where I was. But I heard you could ride them. Which would be nice, having something carry you around.

Yeah. Do you need anything sniffed out? Any. Pony things? [Snuffles right up against HAL's face. Usually he's not so touchy but all of his doggy instinct is saying yes, it is okay to wipe mucus and slobber all over a person.]