This story is a sequel to Pipe Down's Cutie Mark

Pipe Down has mastered many techniques with regards to the art of story telling. However, his senility prevents any understanding of tact. Will he be able to tell Rarity the truth about her parents without mortifying her? No, but only because he's too old for that.

Blueblood has escaped from prison, and built up a very sizable following. Well, it would be a sizable following, but some pony has a vendetta against him. His thugs get attacked left and right, and all signs indicate that the killer wants him dead most of all.

Vinyl Scratch is worried about Octavia. She hasn't been the same since the incident.

Fancy Pants is doing his best to wash his hooves of all involvement he had ever had with Blueblood. His involvement was unintentional, but many ponies have suffered because of it. In particular, he is worried about the physical and mental health of Octavia, who seems to have suffered the most from Blueblood's past endeavors.

Pretending is fun. It has never gotten Sweetie Belle into trouble before, and it is highly unlikely that it will get her into trouble now. So, Sweetie Belle, at the urging of her friends, pretends that the floor is lava. It doesn't turn out well.

Pipe Down has tended to his tobacco fields for years. He's dealt with rudeness on the issue before, but normally he and his aggressors reach an understanding. The mob at his doorstep does not seem very peaceful though.

AN: Something of a collaboration with Changeling-Drone.
Talk to him if you ever run out of story ideas.

Spike has been living alone in his cave for some time now, but he enjoys weekly visits from Rarity. However, this visit will not go as well on the others, because she has the scent of another pony on her coat.

Sweetie Belle used to always keep her building blocks in a large storage bin underneath her bed. She finds another box, and believes it to be her box. What's in the box?

Equestria's Greatest Dad is a title that Mr. Cake is proud to hold. What will he do when Magnum walks into his shop carrying a coffee mug emblazoned with his title? The same thing any other logical stallion would do in that situation, fight.

Music is beautiful. It is one of two things which can express the inexpressible. But when you do not have music what is the other method of expression?
AN: This is 100% approved by Twilight's Library.

Blueblood is wealthy, refined, and experienced. He has plenty to be thankful for. But, in his mind, these other ponies have no business being happy.

There is no subject matter more profound. There is nothing more evocative of the basic nature of life, and those who live it. There is no grander concept. Nothing is as important as creation.
AN: This is 100% approved by Twilight's Library.