Look, I'm not trying to rain on you parade about the possiblilty of Dawn staying. I actually like her character alot. I understand that you like Pearlshipping, and while I'm not a shipper in the slightest ( at least not anymore) they do look like they could make a good pair. I'm not hating on it at all. I'm simply basing my opinions off past events, considering how girls have gotten dumped in the past.
As for Dawn's letter, I still think it implies her departure. Also, the comment about Kenny being a "bit coo after he beat Ashl" was something she said to herself. Of course a 1 v 1 battle doesn't determine whose better especially when opponent is testing something new, but that's a different subject. Of course the writers could pull a fast one on us, and have her stay. If that is the case then I wil be the first one to say I'm wrong. But at this point, if contest are gone her chances of staying are gone.
No hard feelings.