Star clears her throat and calms herself. "With all due respect, Knight-Commander, I can't leave our ship unattended by a member of the Equestrian military. And I would feel comfortable if I could keep an eye on it, since you have had, as you say, problems with spies." She smirks. "Besides, these four are the real bad-flanks."

Aurum regards her. "If that is what you wish."

Steel clears her throat. "Well, comrades, grab what you think you will need and meet back here."