1) B:  Lyra isn’t here right now. But when she gets back Sunday evening, I’ll be sure to let her know that somepony asked her a question to which the answer could be readily found in a matter of seconds by looking at the author’s notes on the right side of her blog page.

B: I’ll even give you a link to follow.

2) B: I don’t know what this is. Lyra said if I got a message that looked like gibberish, it was probably a youtube link, but it’s not doing anything when I try tacking it on to the back of the url.

1) B: Slim, though the possibility does exist. As early as in a year or so, in fact. Somewhat recently a chief justice was married and subsequently asked why she took her husband’s last name. Her reply was very interesting, to the many present who were not aware. As a filly she was emancipated from her abusive parents and she choose to drop her last name to distance herself from them. Under current law, she had no alternative but to take her husband’s last name in order to marry. And to quote her, “Were my husband and I to have both retracted our surnames, marriage between us would have become a legal impossibility.” If you watch and listen to the video of the interview, you can easily hear somepony in the background quietly remark, “Well, that’s stupid.”

B: Every fire starts with a spark.

B: However, none of this is information Lyra doesn’t possess herself. But for her to accept this knowledge and willingly relay it to others would be accepting the possible repercussions it may one day carry. Our Lyra has never faired very well with the concept of hope. I assume I need not explain why.

2) B: Let’s see now… I believe it was: To crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and then Lyra would likely not finish the quote and offer some wholly unnecessary remark about sexism.

B: Ordinarily if an intelligent being comes to Equestria seeking citizenship, they’d go through immigration. Pretty simple process. Barred from holding any government sanctioned position for a year, and within that year they must prove they’ve integrated into Equestrian society and are able to pay the tax. After that they’re an Equestrian citizen, free to bask in all the rights and protections that offers until such time that they are either unable to continue or prove themselves unfit as a citizen.

B: However, due to the changlings’ unique talent, things become much more complicated. Being unable to tell who may or may not have been involved in an attack against our nation, all changlings would have to be considered ex-criminals. They would be assigned a probation officer and a rehabilitation/reintegration councilor. The process of rehabilitation and reeducation would last as long as necessary- possibly a year, possibly more. After proving they’re able to behave within Equestrian borders, the process to become a citizen could begin.

B: Of course, you don’t have to live in Equestria as a citizen. There’s nothing illegal about being unregistered and without a temporary visa. However, you’re prohibited from engaging in any government related activities, like voting or receiving a permit, and are not protected under Equestrian law. If you’re not a citizen and you get mugged in broad daylight with a hundred witnesses, you do not possess the right to press charges. Somepony else would have to do it for you.

[Heavy breathing]

B: Are you alright?

I’m fine.

Ya see? Ya see?! THIS IS WHY I HATE SHAPESHIFTERS!

B: Are you comin’ are not?

Yes! Fine! … [omitted]!

[Recording has timed out.]

…

If he dies on Equestrian soil without naming an heir… The money goes to fund the country… Right?

B: Right.

Thank you?

B: What is-…

Don’t-Don’t worry about it.

B: I can definitely agree to that.

As long as it’s the right Princess Celestia.

He’s an old friend. He’s just trying to get my goat and stop me from moping about.

B: That’s not to say I’m not prepared to do my job either.

Not not?

B: Now who’s trying to get who’s goat?

Go explode, prep.

B: I’ll be sure to.

B: Hey! You could answer this with a clip from that old Hong Kong Phooey show! The opening, just before the theme song, where he says-

“Could be!” Yeah, I’ve done it before.

B: Oh…

B: Seapony?

That’s not that half of it.

B: I’ve never worn a suit in my life. And while ‘best’ seems a little… presumptuous, all things considered, she certainly is quite a mare.

Thanks…

B: You contacting third parties now?

No. Whoever this is, thank you for the offer, but I’d rather you didn’t get involved.

B: What is she saying at the end? I get seriousness, but-

I haven’t a clue.

It’s not his fault. I’m not exactly in a happy mood.