"They would be stunned, I have no doubt. Perhaps it would work for other breeds, though mabari might come to resent being used in that fashion. They are bred to fight, not serve as mounts." Even if Garahel could practically be her mount, she knows he's at his most effective when he doesn't have to balance her own weight as well.

"...you will have competition here. Some can be quite skilled in that area." She looks down at Garahel, who looks back up, all innocence. It doesn't happen often, but when it does....