Neptune had great respect for Reed. He hadn't meant to imply that his host wasn't present, simply not in control at the moment. Neptune had requested this visit, and Reed allowed it after a discussion of rules. He didn't want another situation like the one with Aphrodite.
"Who am I addressing? Kenzie or Epona?" He guessed Kenzie, because Epona knew him, but that was long ago. Maybe she had changed since then. She certainly looked different. "And I don't know what you're talking about. I am myself. Unless you are speaking of Reed. He gave his consent for me to meet with you today. He knows how much I love horses." And since Reed wouldn't bankrupt himself to but one for Neptune, this was the best he could offer.