"Well… yeah.  They both kind of know most of what I'm going to tell you, but there's probably still a few things they'd like clarification on as well."  He held a hoof up to forestall any protests from Sweetie.  "Before you even say it, I made them both Pinkie Promise not to tell you anything.  So, don't blame them, it's because of me they didn't say anything.  Also, some of the things I'm going to say are going to be hard for me to tell you, so having them here for support is gonna help keep this moving."