What are you doing out in the rain?
Come inside, otherwise you'll catch a cold.

What do you mean that's what you want?
No, it isn't.
Now come inside right now!

Well, I can't just let you stay out there.
*she picks you up using her magic horn*
Oh, my goodness!
You are wet!
Let me dry you off.

What do you mean stop, you want to go back out?
Do you want to turn into a prune?

Oh, my goodness, I was joking.
Why on earth do you want to go out in this weather?

You know, Apple Jack told me about the signs of lying,
and you're exhibiting all the triggers when you say you're fine.

All right, you don't have to tell me, but can I warm you up first before you go back outside?
Please? It will just be a few minutes.

Just five minutes....
Please?
Thank you.

May I ask you what your name might be?
It's okay.
You don't have to answer.

Oh, that's a wonderful name.
What brings you to ponyville?

You're from far away. huh?
You have had the worst day ever?

Oh, you don't want to share?
Shh, it's fine.
Whatever it is, you will feel so much better, if you just let it all out.
You know... cry.

No, it's not just for little fools and girl ponies.
Crying, does make you feel better!
There are pages about it in this science book, see?
See?

Oh, you're not a reader?
Well, then ill read it for you.
How about that?
*cough*
Crying releases oxa-tosen.
And endogenous orpphoid.
Also known as endorphins.
These feel good chemicals help ease both physical and emotional pain.....
Oh, you don't want to hear it, either?
Oh, well....

Hey, listen to me.
If there anything my friend fluttershy told me,
is that keeping your sad thoughts pent up in your mind,
is just gonna bring you down.

There's a book about that too.

I'll give you a personal example.
My friend Moon Dancer is coming over tomorrow,
and I would like to have this place tip-top-shade.
I've been neglecting it because of all the friends
and problems and seeing all the collect.
It's just stressing me out.

You come in making it wet on the floor,
and now I have to clean more mess.
pwew
See?
Now I feel better.

What?
No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, you're not a problem.
I am just using the current situation, too.
Clear the air.

You are a pony in need that is currently still wet,
especially on the face region.

Are you crying?

No, no, no, don't apologize.
Don't explain anything.
Just... let it happen.

Trust me.
You will feel so much better when you're done.

maybe... actually.... before you tell me, I have an idea.
I've read a book that sharing a cry with others makes you feel even better.
So what I'm going to do,
I'm going to cast a magic spell,
on myself to cry.
So we can share the moment together.

I usually live a cry come out naturally,
but never have I tried this spell and I don't see a better reason
than to try it out now.

Okay?
Here we go.
I guess.
Yes.*she casts the spell*

Oh, my!
now, tell me all about it.

Oh, (light tears)
oh,
oh?
oh.

Oh, no!( crying)

Oh,

Oh, oh.(bawling)

Oh, you poor thing!

Ssssh its just okay now.
Let it all out.

Let it all out.

There....
There!
Doesn't that feel better?
Wow.
I never experienced a magical cry before.

I feel better emotionally and spiritualy.... if there is a spirit... probably faustercorn because I never met her.

You're not done?
Well, that's okay.
Take as long as you need.

Why don't you come next to me by the fireplace?
Unless you want to go back outside.

Oh, so you're staying then for a while longer?
Huh?
You want me to read you that story?

No, it's not ridiculous.
It's your inner self reaching out for help.

You've got a long way to go, but at least you don't want to end it all.
To me, that is a huge step in the right direction.
Trust me, I know that feeling all too well.

But I have my feelings. to share with you!
and I have my friends to help me out, just like you have me.
I know we're not friends yet, but maybe we could become friends?
Oh, good, good!
I can't wait for you to meet my other friends.

Thank you for sharing the cry with me.
Let's just sit here, look at the dancing flames and just cope with life for a while.

And it's okay if there's more crying. its ok to cry what you cant cope.
Just tell some pony what's going on, and they will help you through it.

and if You want to talk?
I will listen.

I promise.

Author's Note

it all comes full circle