"Of course I can!" Applejack roared, desperately swinging the lasso from midair in an attempt to snag her. She reaches with all her strength, tears pricking her eyes. With that comment about distance...she's finally starting to understand. This isn't hate. It's fear, and somepony needs comforting---her soft voice is a total contrast with the strain in her expression.

"You're still part of us and you always will be! No matter how far you go or what you see, you're still Rainbow Dash. We know you. We love you. And we'll listen do everything we can to help, 'cause that won't change. Ever."