The customs of the dragonlands are a mystery to Spike. When Ember invites Spike to participate in a ceremony that all dragons must face, he cautiously decides to accept. Little would he know that it would make him question all that he is.
Fluorescence's mom runs the pony side of the portal between Equestria and Earth. Taylor's mom runs the human side. So Fluor and Taylor have been friends forever. This only occasionally leads to interdimensional disasters.
Trixie's line of work is dangerous. But she's a careful showpony, and that's why she's only died a few dozen times in her career. She thinks this is normal.
Sparks came from damaged sections on Sweetie's right foreleg as she stood up to face height, the jaws of both other fillies having fallen open at the sight of her battered form. "This unit requires help."