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Stardust giggled at Chase's silly begging to ride on the back of a dragon. Then she thought about what he had said.
"Harlan, Harkness... do you mean Harcourt? That would make sense after all of their small reunion back in Baltamare." She looked at each pony in the group. She could tell that this trip was wearing on them. They needed some good news, and this had to be it. This had to be the break that the group was waiting for so desperately. Since they already recovered the element then there really wasn't any real reason for them to stay. The other ponies would be safer since there would be fewer of them around the cottage. Those left behind would be able to take care of the fillies with ease. And if Sink, and Sword were to head back then they would be able to keep an eye out for anything. Chase might be a bit young still to head out with them all, but she really wasn't the one to say who should go or who should stay.
"Sir, I think that joining you and the Harmony's Light group would be just what this little pack of rebels were looking for. And, if there is a chance that Harcourt, and Winter were somehow joined with them also that would be even better. It would save us a bit of time searching for them. I know that I can only speak for myself, but I believe that we would have a better chance with a larger group, they might have more information and knowledge about these desperate situations." She paused for a moment.
"I do think that it would be a good idea to drop off Chase, Sink, and Sword back at the cottage, they should be there with the others to make sure that everypony is taken care of and safe. That is up to you though, please, if I am out of line don't hesitate to tell me."
Stardust turned to the ponies now, wanting to hear their responses.