I guess with everything being so different, seeing what made Rainbow Dash uniquely herself across worlds really made me realize how fond of her I was. Even when she wasnt a pony, she was the same strong and fiercely loyal person she always was.
But the fact was I couldnt afford to be distracted by feelings like that at the timeeven though the Dash from that world seemed incredibly friendly to me. Did she already develop a crush for me? Is relationship compatibility consistent across worlds? I need to make a note of this for future potential research
But I digress. When I returned from that world, the first thing I did (when we got some privacy) was ask Dash out on a date. It was awkward, but I was never more sure of myself as I was then. And Ive never regretted it since.