"Miss Pie, the wall of the hoof is designed to be immobile as it facilitates protection of the sole, frog, and other pieces of anatomy vital for walking in equines. It should not be physically possible for me to use it as a gripping appendage as is presently occurring. Certainly not when it is also fully functional as a natural hoof." This was beginning to frustrate him severely as he tried to make sense of it, though his features remained stoic and his tone mild.

And then Descartes decided that if his person was not going to eat the cupcake, then someone ought to. The Komory Bat snagged the improbable sweet out of Jeeves' hoof and landed on the ground nearby to dig in with a joyous squeak. Jeeves breathed deeply and dropped his hoof. "Her Royal Highness, Princess Celestia, was kind enough to offer some instruction in telekinesis, in any case." He lifted the spirit for a moment before setting it back down, a faint purple glow surrounding the animal as he did so. "I am still most mystified by much of your world, however, and its... peculiar mechanics. Do you reside here permanently?"