It's the Met Gallop: the world's premier high fashion event, where careers are launched and lifelong relationships are formed. Pistachio's never been to one before. His mentor Rarity has been to more than she can remember. Both of them have a lot to learn from each other before this year's edition begins.

Skywriter's choice for Honorable Mention in the 2025 EFNW Iron Author competition. Yes, I am namedropping him because he's horsefamous. Broadly and in the context of this story's central metaphor, this ain't my first rodeo.

Apple Bloom has found her perfect coltfriend: smart, kind, capable, cute.

One problem, though. He's allergic to apples.

Featured 7/29/2024 - 8/1/2024!

Featured in Equestria Daily's 19 of the Best Fanfics to Read for Cutie Mark Crusader Day on 11/20/2024!

Reviewed by PresentPerfect to earn a rating of Recommended!

It's Hearth's Warming Eve. Pistachio is the last customer for Coco Pommel, and they decide to spend some time together on the evening of festivities before the annual winter storm sets in. During that time, Pistachio has something he needs to get off his chest. Perhaps these two have somethings in common to help each other. 'Tis the season, after all.

Written for 99goosebumps for Jinglemas 2024

Speed Racer is eager to get back to The School of Friendship after the winter holidays. It doesn't take him long to notice something is different with his friend Pistachio. The story of what actually happened does drag on however.

Written for TheDriderPony during the Quills and Sofas Secret Santa exchange 2023.

A random package flying through the window in the middle of night leads Pistachio to meet a Legend of Equestria.

Written for Libertydude for Jinglemas 2022