You came to learn that there was a select chamber in the hive where ponies that they had already placed under proper enchantment to feed upon for their love were kept. It was really a rather sad sight, the poor multi-colored ponies given just barely what they needed to survive, clamoring for their loved ones, which they'd get only small sights of as Changelings would enter the chamber in disguise, feeding off their affection. The supply of ponies was so low though, only those that had received special blessings for good service were permitted to feed on the love.