"And it sure means a lot, having somepony from home," Applejack agreed. She was fond of some of the crew, sure, but nothing beat time with the people she knew best from home.

The question struck her as odd. Her ears drooped. "Dying, you mean? 'Course. Everypony dies, same as all y'all. We didn't usually have wars, but accidents happen. Ponies get sick. We get old."