"It sure would be," Applejack said wistfully. "But I wouldn't wanna bother you. I'm sure you've got your own stuff to be taking care of."

She nodded. "Yup, but you can't just decide and go get one. It appears when you've figured yourself out, and that takes time. 'Til then, you're a blank flank. I was the last one in my class to get one, but it was worth it."

Whenever she spoke about it, her face filled with pride. "The apples mean I belong at home on the farm. With my family."