1) No… I mean, I don’t even have… Or… Does hearing and seeing things…? Are flashbacks hallucinations?

2) Bon-Bon: Are you kidding? I make candy!

Lyra: She mixes it with love and makes the world taste good.

3) Lyra: And then you just speak into it. It already recognizes your voice, I just have to tag it when you’re done.

S: Very well then. Black Strawberry, I believe it was. Lovely to make your acquaintance. I understand you’ve come upon quite a collection you’re willing to part with. Canterlot, Equestria, and the Princess herself appreciates your willingness in this matter. Now, first things first; make no attempt to transfer the books yourself. This would create a massive security issue on our end as far too many factors would be left unaccounted for. As security is our utmost priority that would be undesirable. A number of high ranking and trustworthy individuals will aid in the transport of your library beginning directly from your place of residence.

S: With that out of the way, due to the sheer size of the collection you have amassed, ordinary payment would be quite an insult to you. Regulations place a very concrete limitation on purchases between the royal family and any financial transactions wherein that which was purchased was not an explicitly commissioned service; or in other words, goods. Thus, we are pressed to come to an agreement on some other form of payment for the materials in question.

S: To that end, I would like to begin the transaction by asking what you would deem a suitable replacement for legal tender in our bartering process.

4) Things are fine, but I don’t get to see him a whole lot right now. He’s super busy working on his doctorate. But if there’s anything in this world I can wait for, it’s him.