[She ponders briefly if that means it's like channeling her attacks through the garnet rod. She doesn't see why it wouldn't be and decides she'll try it later.]

I think I was speaking with a darker colored pony before you came along. Is she not a good teacher?

[She hadn't even noticed the wings and steps back in surprise at the sudden flourish of wings.]

O-oh! So you are a pegasus pony. You kept those very well hidden.