When Applejack left home to go back to college after winter break, Winona seemed as happy and healthy as ever. Tragically, just weeks later, Applejack learns her family's beloved dog had passed away in her sleep, years earlier than anyone would have expected. Shocked and grief-stricken, she reaches out to one of the only friends she knows who's lost a personal pet before—Twilight Sparkle, many miles away at her own school. Will video chat be enough for them to provide each other with the comfort they need?

All death is past-tense and there are no violent descriptions. Applejack and Twilight are the only characters who appear; all others tagged are discussed only (though in significant detail).

Featured on 10 May 2022!

A standalone entry in my "Conversations-verse" continuity, about six weeks after the epilogue of "Sunset and Twilight's Winter Holidate". Contains references to SciSet and RariJack, though neither are a significant focus. Preread by FanOfMostEverything and Mockingbirb.