Cadance isn't getting any younger. And though a professional career cares for her wellbeing, the fires of youth don't always go out- and a wild streak doesn't want to settle for a life with no risk.

Diamond Tiara knows what she wants. So she'll get what she wants.

It's the hours after the disaster that was the Gala. Rarity tries to pretend her feelings weren't crushed by all of it and fails miserably. This gets noticed.