So you wanted a gryphon, hmmm? First you doubt my ability to carry you, and then, after I fly you up this entire tall mountain, you're still not happy?

[He keeps struggling and stomping around, but she clings to him like a sticky burdock plant.]

And I'm right to say it!! A gryphon wouldn't be doing this!

Do you have any idea how prideful gryphons are? Yours would've ditched you at first criticism! Why are you so ill-mannered? Aren't knights supposed to be chivalrous?

Maybe to ladies!!

[Oh dear. A half second-hand-pained, half excited "Ohhhhhhhhh" goes through the goblin spectators. And indeed, the harpy doesn't take kindly to that remark. Without further ado she unwraps her wings, beats them to lift up again, and this time she grabs Hijikata with her talons to take him with her.]

Hah?! Wait, stop! What now?!

Maybe I need to teach you some manners!

[As they rise up Hijikata spots Zidane - was he watching with the goblins?! Well, no matter!]

Zidane!! Put a word in for me so I can keep holding the fort here!