Applejack stood there quietly for a moment, contemplating what Rainbow had said.

"So," she began. "Let me get this straight. Y'all think there's somepony still in here, or was usin' this place as their hideout?" The idea sounded laughable, but not improbable. Still, AJ wondered if her friend was just over-embellishing things, as usual. Was Dash trying to scare her? Get her excited?