She wouldn't have it back now. She knows what true friendship feels like.

[Which isn't to say Starlight is willing to put that theory to the test. Twilight's cutie mark is more heavily guarded than any other. But Twilight knows the party line now. She's stuck to it.]

Really? [She turns towards Sunburst again, something sinister lurking in her gaze.] Would you rather I saw it as you being an utter jerk who cares more about his books than his friends? Should I just blame you for abandoning me, and not the cutie mark that told you you were more special than me from the start? Because I suppose I could see it that way too. If you'd prefer.