Charter was rather surprised at Grimwing's reaction, that the pegasus did not seem to notice the unicorn's comment about meeting an alicorn. In general, the Scholar didn't tell anypony about that, especially in the Moon and Stars. It was a good way for the Inquisitors to take you in for questioning. He didn't tell the crew for the reason that he didn't want to worry them. After a big shock, they might think he was mad. 

[i] Perhaps you already are [/i] 

Besides, who was going to believe that a bald alicorn mare had given him, a lowly journeycolt, her blessing? 

In any case, Charter placed a sack of goods on his back, and followed Grimwing down to the Market. He marveled at the sea pony's city, and was curious about what they sold. [i] 'The ocean holds great riches', said mom. What do the sea ponies have for wares? Exotic creatures of the deep? Shells and corals that no pony could reach? Or perhaps magic not seen above the waters?[/i] Grimwing's song seemed very appropriate for the cavernous city, it's echo enhancing the weighty history of the place. 

But the calm was shattered when the Scholar noticed a shadow at the corner of his eye. He stopped and turned around, but found nothing at first. But in the shadow of an alley, he saw The Face again. Gasping, he stepped back, but the sight was gone. Shaking his head, Charter continued to follow the sailors to the market. 

"Hey Grimwing, when we get done, I need to tell you something," he said. "It's about Lord Wave, and his sister Sliver Sweeper."