"Shadow Lock...," She introduced herself. "--I'm pretty sure the guard captain wants all of us to make an appearance at the court. No doubt perhaps an explanation." She scoffed at Tea Agony, turning to her and flutter up on high above them, pointing down a right forehoof.
"Look, I doubt whatever business you have with the Empress has anything to do with me ... but if'n your passions fade and reason returns, let's just get this interrogation over with and we can go on our merry way and our paths never cross again." She explained with a practiced patience.