1) Grape soda’s still the [omitted], my [omitted]. No KFCs though, ‘cause ponies don’t chew on a chicken’s [omitted]. We’re all against death and [omitted], feel me?

2) Giant’s Toe and Wheat. The speed in which the skill levels depends on how much the potion you make is worth (unlike smithing and enchanting), so if you have any alchemy boosting gear you’ll want to wear that. Being well rested helps too.

Did you at least get the dragon’s soul?

3) If her cutie mark story is any indication, Gritty Lyra might have an evil side to her. But she also seems to be troubled herself.

Maybe all Lyra have a dark side. Maybe that’s our cosmic connection.