Stones have a lot to say, if you care to hear them. And Marble has always been a good listener.

But what if a stone wanted more than just a curious ear?

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One of the Judge's Picks for the May 2022 Pairing Contest in the Original Pairings group.

This story takes place after The Last Problem, and as a result, Diamond Tiara, the Cutie Mark Crusaders, and all other characters that appear in this story are grown adults.

Ever since taking over the Rich family business, Diamond Tiara has been working hard to use her status for the betterment of everypony. She's come a long way from the stuck-up snob she was as a foal, but her family's reputation can't be forgotten quite as easily. No matter how much she tries to give back to the community, she will always be a Rich. For better or for worse.

Perhaps this is why her friends are suspicious of her new boyfriend.

And perhaps it's why she likes him in the first place.

Day #4 of Hearts and Hands Week.

Mayor Mare has been living in Ponyville for quite some time. Not as long as she'd have you believe, mind you, but a long time all the same. During this period, she had dreams and aspirations, and as far as she's concerned, she accomplished each and every one. But what do you do when you've already achieved all of your goals?

Well, she was pretty lonely. And although she obtained the exact career path she wanted for many moons, she had much less luck with the stallions in her life.

She never would have imagined that the solution would come in the form of a human, or what that solution would eventually lead to. The result is quite unorthodox.

When asked if Marble wanted to sing with the Ponytones, she replied with a cautious, "Mhm..."

Now she wishes she could take it back.

Distraught after waking up from a nightmare, Marble Pie finds comfort from an unexpected pony.

Marble Pie is the shyest and youngest of the Pie sisters. With her sisters Maud and Pinkie gone off on their own, it leaves Marble with her parents and her other sister Limestone to tend to the rock farm. With so much work to do, Marble tends to get stressed a lot. One day while in the attic, Marble decides to vent her feelings and frustrations, not knowing someone (or rather something) was going to be there to "listen."

It's Hearth's Warming, but Marble Pie doesn't feel happy

Written for the Quills and Sofas Secret Santa exchange 2023. Thanks to The Hat Man for the prompt.

Your friends in Ponyville were quite shocked when your relationship with Marble Pie became public. They were even more shocked when she moved in with you and immediately became just another member of the community, all without saying a single word. To most of them, it can be hard to have a conversation with her.

To you, it's the easiest thing in the world.

Igneous Rock and Marble Pie play chess.

Written for Sockpuppet's Father's Day Not-a-Contest.
Preread by: Cinder Vel and hawthornbunny

Marble vector by Kooner-cz, table by grievousfan, pieces designed by Mundschenk85.

Maud is out on an expedition, earning her rocktoriate.

Pinkie lives in Ponyville and is a part-time baker, part-time savior of Equestria.

Inky and Blinky are now crystal harvesters in the Crystal Empire.

Ever since her daughters found success outside of the family farm, Cloudy has been overjoyed. Yet, something still lingers when she walks the quiet house and grounds.

Why does she feel so lonely without them?