Man, you're so slow. Despite all the stumbling from the wizard, the two of them are making relatively good time - now that he thinks about it, it would most definitely be easier if he was on his own. Oh well. He'd chosen to drag Howl along - he would have to stick with him until the end.

"Useless in this situation." Stating the obvious? Why the hell not! Oh... Look what's blocking their way. A gigantic bear. Wonderful, he needed to get some anger out of his system. He lets go of Howl's collar, shoving the other back a small distance, all the while not taking his eyes off of the bear, which roars and rears on its back legs - it'd be best if he had room for this one.

"Run, wizard."