[Twilight wasn't all that concerned about the bird attacking her in the first place. With the towering form of Spike darting through the sky, it would have been intercepted anyway. But she's very glad to see Applejack, and greets her with a slightly strained smile.]

Well, I certainly can't think of any recent times that give it a decent challenge, at any rate. Not since... the Grimer invasion, and you weren't here for that. Still, I think we're doing pretty well for ourselves, so far.