"'Bout the weapon? It's a real wonder, all right -- and a wonder you didn't hurt yourself trying it out. I guess she wasn't going to dole it out to anyone who didn't wear heavy armor. If you decide to keep it, I'm sure Lady Growler will have some expectations that you'll do her more favours, intentionally or not." She shrugged. "At the very least, I'd expect her to make another push for you to join the Valkyries, probably with the promise of getting one of those magic helmets to go along with the lance."