You know, I never expected you to call one of these meetings. You're not really the proactive one."
"Mmm."
"Yeah, I know. Hey, Maud, you know what this is about?"
"No."
"Do you have a fu--freakin' guess?"
"Yes."
"Would you like to tell me what your guess is?"
"I think that Marble should tell us."
"Mmmhmmm."
"Fine, whatever! What's taking you so long?"
"She's making sure our video chat is secure. That nobody unscrupulous can listen in on us."
"Mmhmm."
"Right, you always were the tech-savvy one..."
"Mmm!"
"Does that mean we're safe?"
"Mmmhmm."
"F--Friggin' finally. Come on, Marble, spill!"
"Mmh."
"...A picture of Pinkie? Marble, what--wait, who's that with her?"
"That would be Ruby Rose. The pope of the church of the Divine Bacon Horse."
"I... guess that makes sense? I mean Pinkie's one of Sunset's friends, so of course the shimmerists are going to take interest in her--"
"Mm-mm."
"Marble's right, Limestone. That's not what's going on here. Well, not all that's going on."
"Really, then what the f--? Hold on. Hold on, that smile. That's not Pinkie's ordinary smile."
"Mmmhmmmmm..."
"...you're fucking with me."
"And you were doing so well."
"Shut it, Maud. Marble, are you sure about this?"
"Hrrrrrm... mmhmmm."
"Well... shit. I mean, I'm happy for her and all, but who the hell is Ruby to date our sister?"
"I don't think they're dating yet."
"What, seriously?"
"Mmhmm."
"Wow. Not like Pinkie to show restraint when it comes to what she wants. You think she's serious about this?"
"Maybe. After her previous... daliances--"
"What, like that time she was seven and proclaimed her love for the theme park mascot?"
"--I would not be surprised if she was unwilling to risk alienating the object of her affections."
"Mhm."
"...Hell, now I don't know what to do. I mean, I want her happy, but I'm so used to seeing her as my baby sister--"
"HRMPH!"
"Oh come on, Marble, you were always more mature then she was."
"That is... a little harsh, Limestone."
"Yeah, but it's true. Whatever. Look my point is, I want to vet this Ruby chick. Personally. Dunno when I'm going to get a break from work, but I'll be in town soon as I can. What do mom and dad think?"
"...mmmmmm...."
"What do you mean they don't know?!"
"I'm actually not surprised. They are a loving set of parents, but they can be very traditional. Pinkie moved in with me to get away from them, do you think she would appreciate it if any of us told them about her love life without her permission?"
"...fuck, you're right. Man, was it only a few years ago we were all under one roof?"
"Mmm."
"Well... whatever. Look, when I get to town, we'll vet this Ruby chick, then we'll decide how we're going to help Pinkie and whether to tell mom and dad."
"Hmm."
"Very well. Ah, Pinkie's driving in now. Marble, get rid of that picture so we can have a normal sister chat."
"Mm!"