"That does sound very pleasant!" Sif answered with a smile, thinking that sounded like the perfect relaxing summer. "The mountains here look very lovely, from what I have seen of them." Which hasn't been very much, so far. She hadn't traveled much outside the school.

At the mention of athletics, Sif cocks her head to the side to consider her thoughtfully. "What is it you'd like to know?"

Sif grins at Max's excitement. "Yes, those are the ones. The winged horses are necessary. Some of their training camps are on floating islands. Plus they traverse many of the realms in their travels. It grants them speed and stealth if they are above, when few think to look up. Perhaps one day you will have a chance to come visit with me."