@ask-the-out-buck-pony @askstar-catcher Back in the dance hall, the Cutie Mark Crusaders decided to talk with some of the other foals about their cutie marks.
Scootaloo: And that’s how we got our cutie marks!
Apple Bloom: So what about you? How did you get yours?
Jazz: I wanted to try to play an instrument, so I found a trumpet at home. I found I really loved it and then my cutie mark appeared!
Star: I’m still trying to learn what my purpose in the world is, but hearing your stories makes me more hopeful that I’ll find out what it is in good time!
Sweetie: That’s the spirit! If ever you need help with your cutie mark trouble, just come find us! We’ll help you any time!
Star: I’ll be sure to do that! That is, if my studies don’t interfere.
While wrapping up some of the final preparations, Pearl happened upon Desert Iris and her family.
Pearl: Desert! It’s so wonderful to see you. And I see that Burnt Birch made it home in time to see the wedding as well! It certainly has been a long time.
Desert: It certainly has. We thought for sure he was going to miss it because of work!
Burnt: Well, honey. You know as well as I do that controlled forestry is a never ending job. It’s always something new every day. I know I’m practically a stranger to your daughter, but I do hope she’ll be pleased to meet me. I feel kind of ashamed that this is the first time meeting her, even though she’s gone out of her way to come visit my wife and son.
Timber: Aw, don’t feel so glum, pa. It can’t be helped. After all, you’ve gone to far reaches to make sure the forests of Equestria are well maintained. I’m sure Keira will be excited to meet you!