What kind of question was that, Lyra wondered. "Why would you ask that"? Estee shrugged. Well, might as well give him an answer. "Well... somewhat. I'm preparing to go to the canterlot unicorns academy in a few months, I guess I'd have to say my goodbyes then. She's... rather comfortable being alone, and I don't think she likes having me around." She sipped her tea. "What about you, what's your story? What's that snake cutie mark mean?