Instead of heavy metal I kept reading that as heavy metal \m/ Also, if he were mounted, would his mount teleport with him or just John?

After a moment of looking constipated conflicted, John will reply to Solais' note with a yes (as soon as he gets back from vacation, anyway)! He'll also ask the fairy if it can bring notes to Cyl & Gwenllian with a request for information on who he'll be working with, recommendations, and what they know about the Jabberwock and defending against it other than "hope you have a big dragon". (His notes to Cyl and Solais will also inquire about their health. /face in hands)