For the briefest of moments, he hesitated. He didn't want to listen to her, but the more he thought about it, the more he realized she might be on to something. Whatever was happening in Griffonia began with the tournament, as both Johan and Goldtooth were there. He didn't know what was going on, but it was spooking the Equestrians something fierce. He should go back; he did have a duty to do so. But the second he thought of abandoning his course and returning home, he felt a pressure on his thoughts. The thought of going back melted away in favour of focusing on his task of finding old magic users in order to fulfil his geas. To break it was to risk slavery.