Page 462 — Party Politics
There are some things that are inextricably tied to who we commonly are as tabletop geeks. And one of them is how adventurers usually cope with high society situations — which is to say, not very well.
Transcript:DM: Any other tangents people want to resolve before we get back to the main plot?
Applejack: We have a main plot?
DM: Well, the big sub-plot.
Fluttershy: I’m okay. Just happy to be here, really.
Pinkie Pie: Not me! I want to go to at least one party before we leave!
DM: You’re in luck, then. Canterlot’s full of ponies who like to party. Dinner parties, garden parties, benefit parties, company parties…
Pinkie Pie: Eeugh. Any REAL parties?
DM: What do you mean by that?
Pinkie Pie: Something that’s not something self-important rich people put together.
DM: Oh. Then no, not in Canterlot.
Rarity: Do not knock it until you’ve tried it.
Pinkie Pie: Well I’ll make my own party! Who’s got a birthday coming up?
Twilight Sparkle: Uh… Well… Mine’s in two months?
Pinkie Pie: Congratulations, you’re getting an early birthday party!
Twilight Sparkle: Is that really necessar- Nevermind. I know better than to ask.