        She could, she was sure, still back out without the princess thinking any less of her, and it would not be a lie to say that some part of her wanted to very badly.  She didn’t know what she would encounter on the other side, and she couldn’t shake the knowledge that if it were bad enough, not only would Celestia not rescue her, but would, in fact, make rescue impossible.  It was not a pleasant thought, especially when one had skipped breakfast.