mylittlejamjar | Auf Wiedersehen, Good Night

[When the scroll flares to life this time, it's Ironclaw with a surly-looking Easy Lift at his side who are on the screen. The mare's wings have been pinned by a harness and Ironclaw has hold of a length of rope that's attached to said harness. He's keeping the mare on a tight leash, but other than looking annoyed, Easy Lift appears unharmed.]

I wished to extend a thank you and farewell to all who assisted in our efforts to retrieve our weather gem. You are friends of Griffaltar. I am leaving Ms. Lift in Equestrian custody for politicians and bureaucrats to fight out what extradition there might be. I trust she'll be enjoying a very long prison term, wherever she might end up. I-

[Easy Lift interrupts.]

They're bullies! They're liars, and they're cheats. Do you know why I stole that gem? It was to watch them twist. Griffon weather magic? You can't manage anything without the magic of the pegasi! I've heard the zebra tales, traveled to their lands. Now all of Equestria knows that griffons don't have any real magic of their own. You just play at it. And that's all you'll ever do!

[Ironclaw lets her rant, staring on passively. Clearly, he has no problem with the pegasus having her say in matters.]

This has been a very educational visit, if nothing else. We will be departing in a few hours, first to help the pegasi return Cloudsdale to its rightful place, then on to Griffaltar. For all those who helped, I trust you'll notify my government, should they come asking, that I was as recalcitrant and unhelpful as possible. I would appreciate that very much.

My officers and I will be handing back these scrolls in a little while, but we'll be available for a short while, should you wish to reach us.

[[OOC: This will be the last scroll post with the griffons. Please put the name of the griffon you'd like to talk to in the subject line if it is someone other than Ironclaw. He will be available along with Easy Lift for one last round of chatter, of course!]]

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*You saw those fangs he flashed at Stormy Skies, didn't you?* That sounds wonderful. And you know what, my treat. Consider it a show of solidarity from somepony who knows what it's like to deal with idiots and have...call it conflicting interests with their boss.

[It takes a moment for Ironclaw to respond and when he does, he's alone.] Considering I suspect I'll be out of a job once we get back, I'm sure I could use the free meal. Maybe I'll go into litter control. This has got to be good for something. [He holds up his iron claw.]

Hmm, a shame. It sounds like your government could use someone with a decent heart working for them. No offense, but this whole aggression scheme sounds like something I'd expect from a villain back home.

[He rolls his eyes.] The Committee enjoys its dramatics. I imagine I might be able to do more good if I'm not working for them. [He raises a claw in a half-shrug.] It's been a very long time since I was minding my own affairs without someone looking over my shoulder.

Heh, I understand that feeling. It can be a pain to get anything done with someone working at cross purposes calling the shots.

Let me know if there's anything I can do to help out. I'll gladly be a thorn in their side after this whole mess.

[Asking him what you can do to troll the Committee? Oh, Alastor, you might be his new best friend, though he'll never admit it.]

I have a few addresses where some localized thunderstorms might impress upon the Committee the importance of weather and why we needed our gem for it first and foremost over whatever political wrangling they're after.

*Trolling people he doesn't like is part of what he lives for, Ironclaw. He was born to be an obnoxious brat.*

I think that can be arranged.

I'll let you know how it goes and start getting a list ready in a few days, then. [The griffon is smirking.] Thank you once more, particularly for getting those creatures out of the mines during that earthquake.

What, that? I think anyone with my powers that wasn't outright evil would've done the same thing.

[He shrugs with his wings.] I've known plenty of creatures who'd save themselves before others. It's good to know you aren't one of them is all. I'll see you back in Griffaltar soon, then. We'll be taking the long path to help return Cloudsdale, but it shouldn't be more than a few days.

Auf Wiedersehen, Good Night

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