The Cough in Verse

If t’were more words then laughter ate them whole,
As Pinkie tightly clasped her bag of flour.

Twi saw the pressure’s toll; wished to console,
But ‘twas no time, they’d be deceased within the hour.

‘Girls, we have to -’ / ‘What does it matter, Twilight!’
Snapped Rainbow Dash who cradled Fluttershy,
Who squeaked, ‘If we wait, it might be... alright...
Perhaps it’s just some pony’s throat is dry?’

‘O Fluttershy if only that were so -’
Said Twilight with all the care she could muster.

‘I have had it! Some pony here must know!’
Roared Rarity who rose with raging bluster,
‘How can you be so selfish? You must go!’

‘Hold on there sugarcube, let’s not be rash.’

‘Twi, you’re a Princess, why can’t you do something?’

‘Hush Applejack -’ / ‘There’s no time to rehash -’

‘We’re shadows fading -’ / ‘Not another word!’

‘Leave her be, she’s not harming anyone.’

Each in turn slashed with fears, each more absurd,
Regarding what they had or had not done.