Bon-Bon: I know it’s sort of late to ask, since we’re already on the train, but are you sure it’s alright for me to be here?
Lyra: No.

Bon-Bon: Gee, thanks…
Lyra: What do you want me to do, lie? I don’t even know if it’s alright for me to be going!
Raindrops: Don’t you worry, Lyra. No pony’s gonna turn you away while I’m around.
Lyra: I appreciate that, Raindrops, but that’s not what I’m worried about…

Bon-Bon: Have you ever gone to one of these reunions before?
Lyra: Eh… Once.
Raindrops: Yeah… That one could have gone better… Hey wait. Lyra! That’s not why we stopped talking, was it?
Lyra: It was kind of embarrassing…
Bon-Bon: What happened-?
Raindrops: You listen up, Lyra. You are a strong pony. And just because you’re a strong pony, doesn’t mean you won’t break down. But I want you to know that no matter what, I’m with you! E-even though I can’t physically follow you if you run off, because I have to stay with the group. [Pause] Oh! Plus… you’ve got Bon-Bon! I mean, who else could a pony ask for?

Bon-Bon: Thank you, Raindrops.
Raindrops: Do you feel any better, Lyra?
Lyra: A little.
Raindrops: Good… ‘cause I really don’t like talking so much…

[Long Pause]

Bon-Bon: No one is forcing you to do this, Lyra.
Lyra: Yes they are… I’m forcing me to do this…