"Why? Mm...I would say because we are partners and I wish to gift him with good things to show my appreciation to him."

He noted the look of Cole and lifted a brow as he gave a long stroke to the horse. "Oh? You have found the courage to chase mice now, Hephaestion Alexander? Good! You must be practicing to handle Achilles Alexander."

At the mention of his name, the puppy gave a bark. Iskandar chuckled then nodded to a bag nearby. "The treats are there. Bucephalus loves them. You can use this time to perhaps think about other things than whatever has you in such a state."