The Balladeer may be nervous about the entire prospect, but he certainly doesn't show any hesitation in mounting. Granted, it's obvious he's never done it before, but he's still quite alright hoisting himself up onto Daine's back.

"Alright," he confirms, carefully curling his fingers into her mane. "I'll try not to pull too hard." He's not going to promise. This is going to get messy, and while he trusts that she'll do her best to keep him on...well. Things happen. After a moment, he figures he's about as settled as he's going to get. "Ready when you are."