“More of an apology, rather. Less so on part of my king and more on my part. It was, after all, me that the dragon and his warlock accomplice had sought to attack, and by doing so endangered so many.” The ponies behind him briefly shared a look. “Now, don’t pretend you’re not going to bring me to see the king,” Handy continued, lifting the hammer from his belt loop and holding it out to Lightning. “Shall we?”