Taking a deep breath, Celestia hardened herself, showing some dignity, even though tears welled in her eyes. "I say only that I have done everything I can for my little ponies... but clearly, it was not enough, and may never be enough. So if you can do what I could not, then I will gladly do whatever it is you ask of me," she declared, showing her care for her ponies, even as they looked down on her.