#93

Pasted to the paper is a photo of Eish on the back of a wolfhawk. Under the photo, the doe writes, "Sweylo carried me on his back in full gear! great progress!"

My time here in Trueshot is coming to an end - The holidays are technically over. Most of the goblins I saw here are gone back to their jobs which only reminds me that Ginja is probably waiting for me back in Zuldazar. I'm not due to head back to Dalaran for a few days more, so I might head back to Mulgore or the Barrens for a visit before I head back to my obligations. We'll be starting the Vol'dun circuit afresh - everything should be ready. Stocks should be replenished, and with newer items too - we'll have good business there. We usually do - the exiles and Vulpera appreciate the goods we carry.

But less on work - more on the progress Sweylo and I made. He carried me on his back in full tack yesterday - which is super! It means we can start taking flights soon - I'll try that the next time I come back. If I do it now it might result in injury for both of us. A sobering incident served as a strong reminder to not rush things: A Nightelf tried to pressure her gryphon too hard and it attacked her. You cannot press these beasts  - they are very strong and capable of giving serious wounds. She'll survive, but she won't be trying to ride for a few weeks - the teachers here sent for a druid from the valley to heal her, and consigned her to studying a while before going back to riding.

Sweylo gives very clear warnings for the most part - a low growl, tensing up and laid back ears are amble warning. Not all at once, but those are just what he uses to let me know he's done. We respect that, and try to prevent injury. A human (An actual human..) likens working with wolfhawks like horses; they're very capable of harm, but if given respect it works out. I'm not sure how much I'd compare the beasts personally, but I agree with the concept of giving both beasts respect.