…

I can’t complain, it was sort of funny in its minimalistic approach.

But the whole subject is wearing thin.

Remember that one episode of Pokemon where all the main characters’ pokemon got lost and subtitles came up so you could understand what they were saying for once? Remember that one line? It went something like…

There are no bad pokemon, just bad trainers.

There are no illegal cutie marks. You can use a talent to do something illegal, but even thieves can have positive impacts. The best pickpocket in the world can train law enforcement in how to detect if somepony is trying to steal something.

We all make our own lives worth living.

I didn’t point you to me; I couldn’t have if I wanted to. Whoever you are, you found me on your own. You sought out something to brighten your day, and I’m flattered you feel I help make that happen. But you didn’t sit in misery. You looked for something. And if I wasn’t here, I’m certain you would have found something else.

You make your own life worth living by spending your free-time on things you enjoy, or find fulfilling. There’s no better way to live.

Probably when I got my cutie mark.

I was a wreck before and after the performance. But when my teacher was handing out awards and I got most improved… Celestia, that felt good…

And of course, when I got home and noticed I had my cutie mark, even more so! Not having to wear a dress anymore to hid my flank was great too!

Probably a little selfish, but yeah. Couldn’t ask for more on that day.

Does that mean I can call you Boscov?!

Ha ha! Awesome name!

And of course you can call me friend!

Ha. I get it.

And thanks. You’re a good friend, Krastos.

But I keep wanting to call you Boscov, for some reason.

Hi, you must be new here.

Welcome to my struggle. I start my second job as a substitute teacher’s aid in three days.

I’ve been down that path once before. I opened the window and looked out at the street far below.

I closed the window and left.

I’m not going anywhere. Especially not now that I actually have things worth living for.

Stop it!

All you’re doing with this self-pity garbage is making things worse! You made a decision and I followed through with it. You’re not her mother figure anymore, I am. Walk with an air of confidence and relax! Sweetie still needs a sister! I can’t be that for her! You’re the only pony who can!

Luna above, Rarity. Am I going to have to be a parental figure to you too?

If you want to talk to Sweetie, you know my door is always open to you. In fact, doing so soon would be a good idea. Sweetie seems to think it’s her fault you can’t take care of her.

It’s no one’s fault.

I can’t speak for Rarity, Sweetie. I’m sure there must have been a reason.

I’m sorry.

I’ll come get-…

…

Black Strawberry? Can you get Sweetie Belle? I trust you, if you’re still there.

I don’t know what to tell you, Sweetie…

Rarity didn’t want to tell you one thing and then have to take it back; neither did I.

Rarity stayed with Twilight and Gilda last night, to make sure she could get some cursed something-or-other out of the boutique with Twilight’s help. And last night Twilight and Gilda were doing that thing we talked about. I’m sure she just didn’t want you exposed to that again.

I… I hope you can forgive us one day… I feel horrible… I should have told you as soon as I found out yesterday, but… I was afraid you’d reject me…

Rarity’s afraid she won’t be able to take care of you. She’s ashamed of herself because she hasn’t been a good guardian.

I feel guilty because… Well, everything that happened is my fault.

Rarity and I both think it’s best if you stay with me and Bon-Bon, but I feel horrible about you being dragged around like this… I feel like I could have prevented this somehow if… I dunno, I fought harder or something.

Is that okay with you, Sweetie? Are you okay staying with us? Can you forgive us for pulling you around? You’ll still get to see Rarity. And with her no longer taking care of you, she can treat you like a sister, instead of a foal.

Stronger is relative. Their hind-legs tend to be stronger overall. Forelegs is about normal. Are about normal.

There’s the whole nature thing and connection to the land, but that’s mostly just cultural.

For the most part earth ponies have endurance on their side. An earth pony at the peak of physical performance can run for over twelve hours straight. I think it was twelve… Unicorns and Pegasi can’t even approach that.

In fact, no land-based creature in Equestria can.

Uh… I don’t know anything about discord.

But like I said, all things can have a certain level of harmony to them.

Kindess, harshness. Honesty, deception. Generosity, selfishness. Laughter, stoic. Even Loyalty to betrayal.

This expands to almost all things. Even life and death itself.

The only thing that doesn’t have an opposite is magic. Magic isn’t a trait, it’s a force. You could argue that a few ways, but I’m kinda losing focus. So I’ll stop here before I ramble.

I don’t think so.

If I somehow embodied such a concept, to remain in harmony I’d have to use it appropriately, right?

It’s a differing tactic, and yes, it conflicts at it’s core. But only if used incorrectly. The same can be said with honesty. Even Applejack has secrets.