Spike timidly asked Thunderlane, "Do you, uh... h-h-have any advice on asking somepony out?"
Thunderlane perked up. "Sure! I don't have a ton of experience, but I do have a new marefriend."
"Oh! That's great! Who is it?"
"It's Rarity! ...Uh, S-S-Spike? Are you getting... taller?"