That, quite frankly, sounds terrifying to Cheese. Enforced friendship is bad enough, but enforced familial bonds? That could mess up a pony for life. Still, she seems happy about it, so he manages to mask his discomfort with an easy smile.

"Well, that sure is different," he says, then, glad for moving the conversation on, nods. "He didn't talk much about it, but he sure could make a living for himself in the trade."