“So that’s where you’re hidin’, Dash.”
“Hey, AJ.”
“Enough of the party already?”
“Nah, just catchin’ some fresh air. It’s kinda hot in there.”
Applejack sat down next to her and seemingly out of nowhere produced two mugs of cider. “Here you are, sugarcube.”
Rainbow squealed in excitement and took a big sip from the mug. “Ahh, that hits the spot. Thanks, AJ.”
“You’re welcome.” She stretched her legs and took a sip herself. “Good party though.”
“Welcome Starlight Glimmer,” Rainbow Dash quoted the party’s theme. “I don’t think Pinkie Pie’s missed one single welcome-party ever, has she? Not even for a madpony who tried to change history and destroy all of Equestria.”
“I’m sure Twilight knows what she’s doing,” Applejack said calmly.
“Yeah, yeah,” Rainbow agreed. “And maybe it’s better to make her feel welcome and all, so she doesn’t go back to changing history and destroying Equestria and stuff.”
“That’s deep,” Applejack smiled.
Rainbow Dash groaned. “How many’ve you had? You’re getting sarcastic.”
“Two or three. But I ain’t gettin’ sarcastic. Just havin’ some fun.” She took another sip. “You got a point though, these parties help ponies feel at home in Ponyville. Like Fluttershy on her first day.” She leaned back against the wall of Sugarcube Corner, almost knocking her Stetson off her head. “Which also happened to be your first day, I’m sure you remember.” Turning to Rainbow Dash and looking straight into her eyes she added, “And your first night.”
“Um, AJ…” Rainbow murmured and shuffled uneasily on her seat.
“Will you at least hear me out, Rainbow?”