Lyra: Yee! For Nightmare Night, I’m going as Lori from Night in the Woods!

Bon-Bon: I’m going as a Will-o-Wisp. Which basically just means I’m going to be wearing a plain, white dress wrapped in blue Hearth’s Warming lights on a pulse timer.

Tootsie: I’m going as a Maredragora!

Lyra: And it’s a pretty elaborate costume, too!

Tootsie: Thanks!

Lyra: Alright, you ready?

Bon-Bon: Not… really. How are you supposed to hold this thing?
Lyra: Like this!

Bon-Bon: Oh, okay.

Lyra: Alright, so these two are your attack buttons.

Bon-Bon: What’s the difference?

Lyra: This is for your basic attacks and this is for your specials. You press this one a bunch to do your basic combo, but you can press this one in the middle of a combo to do a special move. You can also just press it whenever, usually to activate some character-specific gimmick. Oh! But sometimes you have to press it a bunch too. Both by itself and in the middle of a combo. And other times you’ll press it once, and then mash the basic one. Then you press this button to dodge, but hold it to dodge and then go into a sprint. Then you have this button that activates your super special move, if you have a full meter. I usually use it to counter an enemy if-
Bon-Bon: W-which meter?

Lyra: This one! But each notch represents a separate charge for use. Then you just have your secondary weapons, your spirit focus, your lock-on, and your block button, and that’s-… Where you goin’? Bon-Bon! It’s a simple button-masher, I swear! [Pause] Ugh. Alright, Liza.

Tootsie: You know my conditions.

Lyra: Bu… but I want to play as Sheik for once!

Tootsie: You can be Toon Link.

Lyra: Blugh!

Bon-Bon: Did you see the cover of VAIN this month?

Lyra: Oh yeah! I remember when Rarity had her mane like this for a bit. Sometime around May I think? I really dug the punk rocker look. Though the faux-leather was kind of weird.

Bon-Bon: Yes, I think maybe Fluttershy or Applejack pulled her aside and explained the implications, especially with Ponyville’s cattle residents. I noticed she didn’t wear the vest very long.

Lyra: I liked the denim jacket better anyway. More rebel.

Bon-Bon: Then I remember she switched to that canvas dress and hat that she let foals draw on.

Tootsie: I drew a flower!

Lyra: That was pretty cool too. When did all of that start anyway?

Bon-Bon: I think it was around Mare’s Day.

Lyra: Oh yeah! How did your mother like the flowers?

Bon-Bon: She said they were nice and thanked me. Basic stock response.

Lyra: Oh… Sorry.

Bon-Bon: Hmm? About what?

Lyra: Uh… Nothing, I guess.

Lyra: So… I take it the exterminator visit went well.

Bon-Bon: They said they’d already been informed by Applejack and were prepared, but I didn’t see 40 ponies on duty. They’ll be the first to fall.

Lyra: Wow! That’s… dark. Coming from you.

Tootsie: Do we really have to sit here with all the lights off?

Bon-Bon: Sorry Liza, flyders are attracted to light. It leads them to prey.

Lyra: Everypony else has their lights on.

Bon-Bon: Get away from the window!
Lyra: Geez!
Bon-Bon: If they see us it’ll already be too late!

Tootsie: Aunt Bon-Bon, you’re kinda acting more like I’d expect Lyra to be acting.

Lyra: Hmm… I’d take offense to that but I can see where you’re coming from.

Bon-Bon: You two have never even seen flyders before!

Lyra: Wait a minute, are you… afraid?

Bon-Bon: Are you… insane?

Lyra: I mean, I’ve seen you upset, confused, angry, worried, but afraid? I didn’t think you were afraid of anything.

[Pause]

Bon-Bon: Is this going somewhere-?!
Lyra: Do you have a phobia?

Bon-Bon: H-… How can you have a phobia about something that will actively try to kill you?!

Tootsie: The CMC said they went camping over the weekend.

Bon-Bon: Well that’s nice and wholesome.

Tootsie: Yeah, except they said they were attacked by a swarm of Flyders?
Bon-Bon: [Coughing][Sputtering] FLYDERS?!

Tootsie: Ye-
Bon-Bon: Where were they?!

Tootsie: I-Iuh… W-Winsome Falls?

Bon-Bon: That’s not far from here… Close all the windows! Call Lyra and tell her to get back here ASAP! I’ve got to contact the town exterminator! They have to prepare for this!

Tootsie: Bon-Bon! Wait! What’s a-…! What’s a Flyder?

Lyra: No doubt about it, Lisa, you were right! Applejack is the best!

Tootsie: Thanks!

Bon-Bon: I’ve always felt welcome on Sweet Apple Acres, but I’ve never just… you know, relaxed before!

Tootsie: You should relax more often!

Bon-Bon: Maybe I should!

Applejack: [Pant] Sorry the… the plate’s empty… All the other guests already… Do you fillies need anything?

Lyra: We’re fine over here, Applejack!

Bon-Bon: Thanks a bunch, Applejack!

Tootsie: We love you, Applejack!

Dinky: And how! Yee~haw~!

Applejack: [Dejected Sigh]

Lyra: Did that sigh sound, I don’t know, dejected to anypony else?

Bon-Bon: Those don’t sound like relaxing thoughts.

Tootsie: Hey everypony! I’m-
Lyra: Say what again, filly! SAY WHAT AGAIN!

Bon-Bon: Rarity is a selfish, self-centered, manipulating-
Tootsie: totally not surprised…
Bon-Bon: -with an ego only rivaling Rainbow Dash!

Lyra: Oh yeah?! Well guess who’s an eccentric, hyperactive, stalker; and at least three times more controlling than even Twilight Sparkle?! Knock knock, it’s Pinkie Pie!

Bon-Bon: [Gasp] How dare you take the Ponk’s name in vain?!

Lyra: You’re just a-!
Bon-Bon: I’ll have you know-!

[Unintelligible Yelling]

Tootsie: “Say, Lisa, who gave your favorite friendship lessons?” Oh, I really liked Fluttershy’s because I know what it’s like to feel small and anxious about speaking out. I found her lessons to be the most relatable. “Gee, Lisa, that’s so mature and adult of you!“ Thanks, but my favorite lessons were Applejack’s. You know why? Because she actually CARES ABOUT FAMILY!

[Door Slam; Pause]

Lyra: Um… Lisa’s home.

Bon-Bon: You don’t say?

Bon-Bon: Did… Did you have a strange dream with Princess Celestia in it?

Lyra: … Not really… Why?

Bon-Bon: I was baking and suddenly Princess Celestia shows up looking really haggard.  And she was like, “Don’t be afraid, everything’s going to be okay.“ In this completely drained voice and I’m just like, “So should I use less cinnamon? More?“

Tootsie: I had a dream I was running in a race and Princess Celestia showed up and said “You don’t have to run.“ I and said “But I want to win.“ And she said “It’s okay to lose. Failure is a natural part of life.“ And I was just… it’s a game?

Lyra: Weird.

Bon-Bon: What did you dream about?

Lyra: Falling into the sun. And don’t worry, the metaphor isn’t lost on me. But it’s been reoccurring again lately so I don’t think it’s related.

Bon-Bon: Do you ever have a good night sleep?

Lyra: Sometimes. [Pause] Once in a while.

askwinonadog:

Lyra: I’ve never heard of coatis before, they’re cute!

Bon-Bon: You like timber wolves? My, that’s… interesting…

Tootsie: Rats?! E~w!

Bon-Bon: Liza, that’s not a very adult response.

Tootsie: Sorry Ms. Mod Dog…

Simple: Borf.

Tootsie: What’s Sweetie Belle’s problem?

Aura: Huh? Oh. Iunno.

Ruby: Cats in the cradle.

Aura: Oh yeah! … Big sister syndrome.

Tootsie: Wha?

Aura: Oh that’s right, you don’t have a big sister.

Ruby: When you’re younger you want to spend time with your big sister, but she doesn’t have time for you. Then, when you get older, your big sister wants to spend time with you. But now you’re the one that’s busy, so she gets on your nerves.

Tootsie: Oh… That sounds sad… Wait, what if she just doesn’t want to watch puppets?

Aura: Tch-eah right! Who wouldn’t want to watch puppets?

askfuselight:

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“Why not just do it?”

That phrase right there is one of the reasons I started this whole blog. A friend of mine whom I still have the pleasure of knowing today told me something very similar a long time ago when it came to drawing and art. And here we are, nearly five years later. I started this blog as a means of practice, because I had never really even drawn before. And if anything, it helps show that practice will help your skills. And that with a bit of effort, anything is possible. Comparing the first post to this one, it’s easy to see how well that works.

I want to thank everyone for reading! From anyone who has followed me recently, to the ones who have been there from the very beginning. For showing me support, even if it was a little push of the like button. Or something more! I greatly appreciate that you enjoyed my work on here. I hope it has been a pleasure to read about greybutt here as much as it has been a pleasure to create it.

Where do I go from here though? This story is all wrapped up, and that means I think it’s time I give myself a bit of a break. And to put this page to rest in an archive mode. That doesn’t mean this dork won’t be around though, and I always have lots of other things on my project list if you like the work I do.

There will be a text post coming after this one that will have some information about what’s going to happen involving me and my other blogs. Stay tuned if you want to know what’s gonna happen. Gotta make a few changes.

Also please note that the ask and submit boxes are now closed.

Again, thanks to everyone who’s been here to read this. I made a whopping 190 of update posts throughout this thing! And I hope you enjoyed it!

Until next time, folks. Adios!

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The ponies above were a callback to the previous story arcs or otherwise important faces. I couldn’t include everyone but there’s some characters in there that had a huge impact on the story or on me personally. Some of which are no longer active but still just as respected for what they’ve done for me. Their blogs in no particular order:

@ask-flitter-and-cloudchaser @asksandypony @asklyra @kappathekirin @ask-mack-ponyville-blacksmith @askgadgetsteelmare @ask-jade-shine 
(And honourable mention to @ask-lovely-pages because I totally intended for her to be in there too and somehow forgot…? I’m so sorry!)

Bon-Bon: Fuse really should come around more often. She’s so much more well-behaved than most of your friends.

Lyra: … Fuselight’s a guy.

Bon-Bon: … What?

Hello, and congratulations for being on Tumblr for five years and still going strong. I loved your blog ever since I found it so this is why I feel like I should give you this as a token of my appreciation, thanks for everything and keep on blogging.

Also if you ever want to request me to do something either with my normal artwork or with flash puppets then please do not hesitate, thanks and hope you have an enjoyable party!

Lyra: Hey thanks! I don’t know about going strong, but I’m not done here yet!

Tootsie: Can I dye my hooves like that?!

Bon-Bon: No.

kappathekirin:

Thank you Easyfox (Fizzyanswers) and goggles5150(NSFW) for the asks.

Soon everyone in Ponyville will have a trendy ‘chair’.

Lyra: Lyra; trendsetter once again.

Bon-Bon: You didn’t do anything.

Tootsie: Wee~!

Bon-Bon: Stop leaning in that chair, Liza! You’re gonna fall over and hurt yourself!

1) Wow! Thanks! Gosh it’s been a while since I’ve got a message like this. Sometimes I feel like nopony really cares anymore.

But yeah! Thanks!

2) Lyra: I can do a rear hoofstand for days, but I can’t do a fore-hoofstand.

Bon-Bon: I can! It’s easy! Tada!

Lyra: That’s great, earth pony.

Tootsie: I can do one too! TA-DA!

Lyra: What? But you’re a-

Bon-Bon: Ou! One-hooved!

Tootsie: Me- Woah. Me too!

Bon-Bon: Good job, Liza!

Lyra: I can see when I’m not needed.

Bon-Bon: One-hooved pushups! Liza do not try this.
Tootsie: Okay!
Bon-Bon: One! Two! Three! Fo-

1) [Sounds of Laughter]

Bon-Bon: Oh go dunk your head…

2) I’d heard the word before. Is it just sped up house/trance? That’s kinda weak.

3) Lyra: I do have a little kickstand up there with my horn, don’t I? By all accounts it should be easy, especially considering how big pony’s heads are. But no, I can’t.

Bon-Bon: I have in the past, and I’m sure I could now, but I’m not going to risk neck injury over it.