"This almost seems too simple. We should've run into something by now."

And right on cue, one of his forehooves plunged into a suddenly deep part of the gunk. Fortunately, Alastor maintained his balance on his remaining three as he stumbled to a halt. He pulled his foreleg up, giving it a shake before carefully backing up so he could put that foot onto solid ground.

"Ah, there it is. I was wondering." He looked over his shoulder at Isabela. "Looks like we'll be taking it slow from here."