It was a shame that Kate had been inadvertently dragged along—while Dale seemed somewhat aware of what he’d been getting into, Kate hadn’t really had any choice in the matter. She’d been an innocent victim of Celestia’s actions. It didn’t matter that it hadn’t been a foreseen consequence; she still had been harmed. Her friends and family were probably worried sick about her disappearance, and for the moment, there was very little that Celestia could do to alleviate their concerns. 