Set some years before the return of Nightmare Moon in canon and my other Berry Punch stories, but can be read on its own.

Berry Punch has settled into her new life in Ponyville. She's made a friend whose daughter is a great friend to Ruby Pinch as well. Business is good, there's always money in alcohol. But Berry isn't a pony at ease with herself, and so she hates market day. Too many ponies to see, too many irrational anxieties.

The high point of her morning is therefore a visit by Ditzy Doo, taking a break on her mail route to have a chat.