                Before I could protest, we were interrupted by a disembodied voice. It took me a moment to realize it was coming from the P.A. systems. Ponies and their newfangled gizmobobs. "Goooooood morning! Welcome aboard the 10AM Friendship Express bound for Ponyville, White Tail Woods, Las Pegasus and Applewood! The conductor will shortly be making his rounds. Please have your tickets ready for inspection." The overly cheerful voice announced.