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"Ah wouldn't put it past 'im, either!" Applejack responded to the purple Alicorn as the group headed for the fashionista's salon.
"I still think you're all not even giving him a chance... I'm sorry, but that's how I feel."
"Actually, I'm kinda with Fluttershy on this one..."
"WHAT!?"
It didn't surprise Applejack in up the least that Fluttershy was sticking up for Discord, but to hear Pinkie siding with as well? That sure was! It was even more of a surprise when even Fluttershy admitted that Discord could be trouble; it faded some as the timid Pegasus reamined resolved in seeing the good in the Draconequus. "... but being a friend means you have to look PAST their mistakes, and care about the one behind them. He certainly isn't doing anything EVIL, is he?"
"No he hasn't - yet!" Applejack said. "But Ah still think we should keep a close eye on the girl, and Ah think Ah have an idea ta do just that, as well as get ta know 'er better, startin' with the party tonight."
It was then Rarity chimed in, audibly less than enthused "It would be quite rude of me to simply abstain from attending this party, would it not?"
"A' course it would, Rarity! You're the only one who knows most a the names of the high falutin' ponies in Canterlot! And 'sides, Ah don't think Colette meant any harm with that lil' dance a' hers. Now, let's get over to the Canterlot Carousel and get all purdyed up!"
Applejack leaned in close to Rarity, a thoughtful frown. "At least try ta get along with Colette tonight. We all gotta set an example fer the other humans watchin'."