[Yeah, Johnnie's already off to grab his blanket, throws it over his shoulder, and then hauls himself up onto the horse. Which takes some effort, but the pommel is a good handhold and he manages well enough. Good thing he's fit, even if he's pocket-sized. His horse pins its ears back at the added weight, but Nibaihi gives it a look and it behaves well enough.]

All right, you two. I'll be scouting ahead of the wagon, but I'll come back here for the horses afterward. Like I said, if something happens, they know their way home. Trust them.

[Easy for him to say, Johnnie thinks, as he looks down at the skeletal creature he's sitting on top of. But, hell, as long as it's fast and smart enough to keep him out of real trouble, he can handle the rest. He gives Nibaihi a grin and a nod.]

Got it. Good luck, man.

[And to test his instructions, Johnnie clicks his tongue a few times and gives his horse a tap with his heels. Nayáwsa' flicks its bony stub of a tail, and for now, begrudgingly walks forward, so Johnnie directs it toward Cruz who is with the rest of the group preparing the wagon.]

Hey. We're off to get those fires ready. You have any trouble, you get yourselves outta there. We don't need to risk our people for this, or your house.

[And for once, Cruz thinks Johnnie has said something surprisingly sensible. He takes off his hat and gives a deep bow of a nod. There's respect in there, despite their conflicts.]

You stay safe out there, Redmayne.

[Bobby, in the back shoving wood into the wagon, steps out to give a playful salute to Johnnie, then smiles to Chrissy as he goes to saddle up.]

I'll be right alongside you the whole time, Miss Chrissy. Don't worry, I know he'll have my ass if I don't.