"It probably won’t come to that," Fancy Pants assured him. "The citizens of Ponyville will require no persuasion. When it comes down to it, they’re going to believe Lyra over anypony from a big city who doesn’t know her personally. And they’re proud that they have the embassy, as well. To them, it’s not only recognition from the Crown that they’re an important town, but it’s also a labor of love. I can assure you that everypony who had a hoof or horn in building the embassy did their very best, and will not easily surrender it.