Lyra has had to work a great deal in the pursuit of the elusive human, and the constant need for repairing her interdimentional devices and other contraptions has forced her to work all the harder. Being something close to a 'national weirdo' doesn't help much, either, and has only served to make the job market all the more tough. Fortunately, Lyra always has a plan. Having found a decent job in Canterlot, she has managed to earn at least more than two coins to rub together.

Everything seemed to be going according to plan...and actually it really was. Seriously, things were pretty swell. However, while absence can make the heart grow fonder, distance may also breed suspicion, and Bon Bon has been pretty frazzly lately. To help alleviate any concerns, Lyra has tried to arrive home on time as much as she can, but on one magical day everything seems to stack against her...

Among a series of events both pleasant and suckfest-tastic, Lyra finds that a particular pink pony's portentous pastry is pretty peculiar. No, not that cookie, The other cookie. The OTHER COOKIE. Alright, nevermind, I tried...

But what mysteries could this cookie hold? What kind of preternatural powers could it possess? What sort of strange madness could such a simple confect provide? Well, if you read this, you may very well find out.