Well, first off, do not lie about what the ride is like. Your friend won't ever trust you again. The best solution is to just bring your friend through the line with you, and once you get to the station, they can just walk through.(or end up riding, if you're lucky) They might end up deciding to ride...and if not, at least they'll be able to see all the happy riders returning, and this could help persuade them to ride.
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-Kurtis Borowiak
"Hold on tight, with all your might, and enjoy your flight on the Raven!"