isei-silva:

So here’s A Thought™

I figured the reclusive Nightborne probably never saw a donkey or mule in their life, have no idea of the stigma and poor association of these animals as lowly beasts of burden. All they see is that they are glorious, magnificent creatures because they have long ears – and so if having long ears is a sign of racial superiority (as many elves likely believe) then clearly this animal is of equal virtue.

and so we see Deyaenus’ mule, Woodsworth, enjoying some fancy ear wear deserving of such beauty – plus a whole lot of pets and treats!

poor Deyaenus is probably looking for the animal wondering where it went