"Solar Eclipse. I am a close associate of Princess Luna, well-versed in the history of many great noble houses, and trained in the healing arts among other magical interests." Solar Eclipse curtseyed in gratitude. "And thank you for accepting my offer of assistance. I greatly look forward to working with you both. Perhaps you could summarize your investigation thus far, and how you plan to proceed?"

Associates of the Princess were uncommon, but not unheard of. Princess Luna kept many odd ponies at her side - for reasons most nobles could only guess at - and none questioned her judgement in her choice of close allies. Even if some of those close allies had an alarming tendency to hurl parties about at the drop of a hat.