The Equestrian delegation had been, by most measures, a success. They were received warmly, platitudes were exchanged, gifts accepted gratefully, and everybody got along with smiles, laughter, and God knew how many private business deals. The delegation, after all, had more than a few traders in its midst and quite a few professionals who’d be staying in Gethrenia on various contracts. King Johan, in return, allowed griffon merchants and tradesmen to return with them to Equestria with similar commissions and allowances. Princess Katherine had said all the right niceties and invitations to Firthengart as a good diplomat should, and the massive presence of the High King had all but cemented the Gryphonic seal of approval on the entire affair.