[She sighs deeply, rinsing the lather off of AJ's hand, and then grips it with her own, ignoring the fact that the loofah's still dangling from one of her fingers.]
We looked after each other. Do you have any idea how many times I ended up breaking down in her arms, or she in mine? We kept close to one another, paid attention to the other's state... and when something was too much, we came to the other one for help. And I know you're proud, AJ, but for Celestia's sake, I'm not just your best friend, I'm your special somepony now. If anyone should be allowed to see you vulnerable...
[She squeezes AJ's hand a bit, and tilts her head up to look her in the eyes. It's a bit hard to tell in the water, but... she might be crying.]
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[She sighs deeply, rinsing the lather off of AJ's hand, and then grips it with her own, ignoring the fact that the loofah's still dangling from one of her fingers.]
We looked after each other. Do you have any idea how many times I ended up breaking down in her arms, or she in mine? We kept close to one another, paid attention to the other's state... and when something was too much, we came to the other one for help. And I know you're proud, AJ, but for Celestia's sake, I'm not just your best friend, I'm your special somepony now. If anyone should be allowed to see you vulnerable...
[She squeezes AJ's hand a bit, and tilts her head up to look her in the eyes. It's a bit hard to tell in the water, but... she might be crying.]
If you can trust anyone, shouldn't it be me?