Ebonshield took a step forward, and Honour, after passing a concerned glance all around, followed hesitantly after her. Anonymous stepped forward as well, stopping only to scoop up Eb's scroll from the ground. Finally, Sparkshower and Glamerspear brought up the rear, both of them eyeballing the batponies at their flanks. They'd raised their spears, at least, though there was still suspicion in their eyes.