Releasing the pegasus’ hooves, Ebonshield looked her in the eyes, her muzzle directly in front of Artemis’ in her batpony fashion. "Therefore, prepare an apology and an explanation for the Engineer Royal, which you shall deliver tonight. And prepare also a letter to your querido saying that you shall not dance the dance of lovers without him, and that you wish very much for him to come to Canterlot, but otherwise you shall see him when your posting is complete, though your heart aches to say this." 