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// Chaper 6-7 
// Story: Lyra's Diary 
// by KMCA 
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Dear Diary,

By Luna’s starry mane I am furious. I was too slow and now my Matthew has been taken by that foalish hermit Fluttershy! She has so many animals to keep her company, why does she have to go a take my Matthew? 

What’s worse is that Alex Roberts and Matthew Brennan seem to be engaging in dominance displays, Alex had even pulled his weapon out to intimidate Matthew into submission. I don’t think it worked because Matthew showed no sign of giving in. I will have to watch these two very carefully as I will be able to learn much about human pack dynamics just by watching them as well as being on hand to stop them should things get out of control.

Am I wrong to be so upset by this? From what I could see it looked like Matthew couldn’t even stand, how does flying relate to him walking, or was this injury caused by Alex? Perhaps I’m lucky to have Matthew instead of Alex, Matthew seems more peaceful although he is skittish. I’ll just have to work harder to make him feel comfortable in my home. I just have to get him home first, either from the hermit’s house or the hospital. I’ll need to see where they go first.


Signed,
Confused and worried

P.S. what are a group of humans called? A flock, herd, pack, swarm, perhaps a murder? I’ll have to ask Matthew later.



Dear Diary

Alex saved my Matt. I believe that despite the aggressive threat displays humans do care for one another after all. Of course they do, you can’t build a civilization without harmony. Even the three great tribes of equestria fell, unity amongst all the populations is required for civilization to flourish. 

I would like nothing more than to continue my observations but Bon-Bon is insisting we spend some time alone together. Has it really been two weeks since we spent an entire day with nothing but each other? Has it also been an entire week since I’ve even touched my lyre? Maybe Bon-Bon is right and I am taking this human research too seriously... Is the academic knowledge or money I’m making from this really worth it? I’m not so sure anymore.


Signed,
Glad to get that off my barrel.

P.S. - I have to really start thinking about what I’m really feeling. I’m just not sure anymore, with things between me and Bons going so badly, I wonder if it’s over. I mean, we had a good run, right? I mean, I wonder if there may be some deeper connection with Alex or Matt that I could never get with Bons or any pony. I’m always thinking about one or the other since Alex got here. And Matt, I know he looks frightening to most ponies just like Alex, but I’ve really looked at everyone else. She was a good friend and we had some good times, but I don’t know if we ever really connected. I mean, as soon as we got intimate things were always uncomfortable for her. Sometimes, I think she went through the motions to please me.