He just figured that the familiar caretakers were probably better outfitted to take care of a weird magical creature. Besides, they were students, and Fluttershy was already caring for Ballet.

Not that the land whale wasn't adorable and in good shape, but he didn't want to inadvertently overburden Fluttershy, either.

"I'm sure they'll take care of him. Her. It. I don't know how to tell," Cliff admitted, slightly embarrassed. "And if not, they might know how to get him to...where it came from."