Playing Right into their Hands
"Your Im-" Jeremiah began, then quickly corrected himself. "Kayser, I will try my best, I do not feel right addressing you so, but to preserve your safety, I will do whatever I can." Captain Jeremiah was clearly struggling with addressing Kayser on a first name basis.
"So, Jeremiah, do you have a cache prepared, that has generic supplies ready for such a moment? We must get you, your men and Kayser into some less fine gear.
The horses can be explained away as merely having the appearance of rare hybrids, but the armor and weapons will be more difficult." Simon waited eagerly for an answer, getting the Emperor out of his enchanted armor would be the first step in making sure he was vulnerable.