The magic pony map had seemed satisfied that Pinkie reminded me about friendship. I now realized it had also sent Dashie to show me the Idol of Boreas to finish the process Pinkie set in motion, namely having me save the griffons of Griffonstone.

Every pony knew Fluttershy had issued a challenge to me. Even the Caterlot Downtown rag had run a transcript of my Gala performance. Problem was, I had to invite Tree Hugger, the only pony I knew who could see right through me. Chaos would reign.

Starlight Glimmer's reputation proceeds her. Having made mistakes before doesn't mean she wants to make them now. Choice is important in equalization therapy, as in life.