Once Blondie leaned against the mule, and noting that the mule gave no response what so ever as he cast a glance towards it and Blondie from underneath the rim of his hat, Gideon raised an eyebrow. "Is the donky alright?" Gideon asked as he looked to Blondie, pointing to the mule with his thumb. "I haven't heard it make a sound this entire time."