Ashina the Lost Princess
Naturally, my sweet wolf, who always encourages me at the wrong time, chimes in.
Kiera - "Chicken!!! Bawk, bawk, bawk. Well, you will lose your ride if you don't hurry! Or the wicked witch of the west to barbecue us ala flambe."
Ashina -- " Well, if you're all hyped up about jumping out of that window, I'll shift so that you can jump in my place."