"Another step, little pony, and I swear to God you'll regret it," he said with venom in his voice, his scowl lessening after a moment as he eased back into a calmer tone. "But yes, I know about your little falling out of favour with the princess, how much it hurts you. I can see it; the shame of what you've done and the suspicion and difficulty it has brought down upon your ilk."