    Rarity felt a tinge of sadness after hearing the nickname Applejack dubbed for her. And wondered briefly if there was some sort of cosmic bond between worlds, where beings with country accents acted so similarly. It was a cruel reminder to how much she missed her friend, and wanted to be with her more than ever. She turned, nuzzling into him, and rubbing her head into the back of his neck where it met his shoulder, and made sure to avoid his stitches.