[He doesn't exactly look happy about allowing it, but he will. He gives her a nod.]

There'll be some officers there. Ya won't be alone. 'N not all the Heroes are on the front lines, neither.

[He hesitates a moment, thinking something over. Then he turns around and lets out a loud whistle. After a few moments, Mercury trots out from around a corner, looking a little confused until he spots Sparks, and joins him. The marshal gives him a pat on the nose as he addresses Ib.]

Look. I'll be usin' my Magitek Armor for this fight. So uh, Mercury here's gonna go with you. That way, when things start gettin' too hairy, you can just rocket outta there. Just stay low, reckon? Don't get caught by the Imperial airships.

[Sparks pokes a button on the side if Mercury's saddle, causing metal armor to slide of out of its sides and over the part of the horse that's still horse.]

'N he's got armor mode, so ya got some extra protection.