[just. stares at her for a solid ten seconds like what do you think i am, a wizard?? (...wait)]

Oh, sure! Let me just wave my hands around and call upon the mythical Phantom Steed, I'll even throw in a carriage that can fit everyone!

[waving his hands around, making some fancy magical sparkles and constellation effects like oooo look at how amazing this totally real spell is!!!!!

nothing is going to happen so he's not even gonna bother turning around to face the road,] See? Magic can't solve all your problems. I'm not a miracle worker...