Spike laughed. We were once again on our way. The stateroom was rather boring, even if the items on the desk weren't.
"Oh, now I get it. Yea, still though it's a little weird you throwing your weight around like that."
I blinked, then laughed. "Oh, I guess you wouldn't get it. Spike, griffins respect strength and little else. All sorts of strength but unfortunately I tired being anything less than strict and got trampled on for it. Once literally."
"Oh, so not all the problems here were Pinkie."
"I'm pretty sure we're not in Griffany anymore, but yes. Also as I said, I was really mad. I mean this orb can be really dangerous in the wrong hooves, or…"
"In this case the wrong paw and claw?"
I nodded. "One thing I really don't like is he didn't gloat about it beyond the bucket. Obviously he teleported there right in front of us once he could use me as an anchor. I've had mixed feelings about this ambassador thing from the beginning but now…"
"He can totally use it. So what do those two things do anyway?"
I looked over to the table. There was a heavy pickaxe on it, and the helmet for the suit of armor next to it. I'd probably ship both back to Ponyville once we reached our destination. Then I suddenly smiled.
"Ooo, I can try the long distance teleport. Inanimate objects are always easier."
"Uh, Twilight, two things. First, remember the last time you tried that? Do you really wanna risk that with this stuff?"
"Oh, good point. Maybe I should test it with a rock first."
"The other thing is you still haven't told me what they do."
"Oh, well the pickaxe it doesn't matter what it does, only what it is. It really is clearly made with earth pony magic alone. As to the armor, it's lightning forged storm armor that actually has at least some of the legendary features of commander Hurricane's."
"So it did shock me?"
I nodded. "Yes Spike."
"So what are they doing in Griffany?"
"The pickaxe no idea. The armor is fairly obvious unfortunately. Thankfully despite how shinny it looks like it's very old."
"Huh? What do you mean by…" he went wide eyed. "Oh."
"Yea. History isn't always pleasant, no matter how interesting."
"So, in that case this is probably pretty expensive then."
"Yes, but really if I had turned him in it would have been far worse and I gave him some money. Also for such poor decisions it seems like he should be punished. I do feel a little guilty now because I shouldn't have been the one to decide how but…"
"I'm sure it's okay. I mean like, now I am. Come on, let's see if there's anything interesting on board."
I smiled. "Oh, that's a great idea. I saw they have an onboard library."
Spike groaned. "I should have known."
I shook my head. Spike is so strange about reading. Obviously between Celestia and myself he couldn't help but acquire a love of the written word, but always seems to be so hesitant to actually read. It's just silly.