He's my horse.

[At this, there's a whicker in the background and a nose pushes its way towards her locket screen, causing her to giggle and push gently at his muzzle.]

Yes, yes, we're talkin' about ye, you big galoot.

[He snuffles her hair before going back to what he was doing, and it's quite clear that she's leaning against him. Merida smiles.]

I thought I'd gotten him used tae magic an' fae folk but he's still as skittish as ever.