His head was smarting from the impact, but Charter was still able to hear Grimwing's words. The unicorn merely frowned, though his heart was beating rapidly. This was the first time he seen the sailor in action, and it was an frightful experience. He expected a chewing out, though Charter did not expect a shiv. 

"Sorry Master. In my shock hearing about… the topic and the wonderment of the sea ponies, I let my guard down," said Charter in a whisper. He seemed too calm despite the sweat on his face and the glare of the angry pegasus. "In my haste to learn more, I forgot the dangers of the streets. It was pure stupidity on my part - I was drunk on such fantastic sights. I didn't think…" His eyes were gloomy and looked straight into the sailor's. Charter knew what his mother would have done. "If this blade is my fate, if it is to save the crew, then I accept it. Do to me what you will."