1) B: I am without purpose and I feel as though my life has lost all meaning.

2) Oh my gosh! Congratulations! That’s fantastic! And Bon-Bon got her brother-in-law to look after Simple. Evidently he both couldn’t make it and agreed. Color me surprised.

3) Lyra: Oh for pony’s sake… There was nothing-

B: [Sharp intake of breath]

Lyra: … Is-?

B: Something’s wrong.

Lyra: Ri~ght… He’s not taking his retirement very well, if you couldn’t tell.

4) Yes! I remember! I loved that tumblr! It was great! You portray a funny old pony very well!