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.
Discord has been away for a couple of months due to some royal duties from Celestia. Cause of this he hasn't seen Fluttershy for quite a while. Now that he has some free time might as well catch up.
Gary never thought of himself as particularly attractive. All his friends were in a relationship already, meanwhile the griffon was still by himself. Until a changeling spotted him in a busy cafe, at least. A lighthearted CS/NCT story.