"Me?" he asks with surprise, though yes, actually, that voice does sound rather like him, doesn't he? But why is there another him and why is Daine introducing him and why is he a pony?

So many questions, and yet all he can do is give an involuntary snort when the pony's head gets stuck. "Having a problem there, Doctor?" he asks, though he expects Daine will help him - she's the animal expert.