Artist’s comment:

Whirlwind: Hey you! Whatcha doing out here looking all lonesome?

Hot Head: O-oh hello Whirlwind. I’m just kinda chillin’ I guess.

Whirlwind: In Ponyville?

Hot Head: …………….

Whirlwind: C’mon you can tell me.

Hot Head: I-I was just gonna come check up on you

Whirlwind: Aw that’s sweet! Why didn’t you come?

Hot Head: Just felt a little out of my place. Didn’t want to intrude.

Whirlwind: What made you feel like you were intruding?

Hot Head: shrugs It just seemed like you already had enough ponies taking care of you like the Wonderbolts and your family and your friends and Prism. I didn’t really fit into those categories so…

Whirlwind: You’re my friend!

Hot Head: Not a really close friends though…

Whirlwind: We’re still pretty close

Hot Head: shrugs

Whirlwind: ……… are you okay?

Hot Head: Yeah. Just a little stressed out.

Whirlwind: With what?

Hot Head: Just…. things. I dunno. I guess I’ve just been thinking about things a lot more. Y’know, to make up for all the years I wasn’t thinking.

Whirlwind: Well, what’s up? Is there anything I could help with?

Hot Head: chuckles It’s just life stuff I’m trying to figure out. I don’t want you to worry about it. You’ve got other things to take care of smiles

Whirlwind: I’m pretty used to the wing thing already flaps nonexistent wing

Hot Head: That’s great! I don’t think I’d be able to handle something like that.

Whirlwind: It’s not as horrible as I thought. And I think you’d be fine, too. You’ve got friends to help you through your problems.

Hot Head: Maybe….. It’s a little tough when your friends have problems of their own.

Whirlwind: Are Amber and Lucky okay?

Hot Head: Not really. They’ve been trying for a foal, but no luck. Apparently Amber can’t have kids

Whirlwind: Oh no! That’s horrible

Hot Head: Mmhm. I’ve been trying to help them out the best I can but, they’re figuring it out on their own and I’m just……… there. They keep trying to make me feel like I’m still a part of the family but it’s a little different since they’re together. I feel like I should just move out but it seems really lonely… and I still wanna be there for them but……….. yeah.

Whirlwind: ………….. wow. That sucks.

Hot Head: chuckles

Whirlwind: Sorry, I’m really horrible at giving advice

Hot Head: It’s fine

Whirlwind: I’m sure things’ll work out smiles A-and if you do end up moving out, then just remember there’s always Ponyville…. and me. I-I mean, I’m not really doing anything since I kinda have to deal with this forced, early retirement giggles So… yeah. Hit me up

Hot Head: smiles Thanks, I’ll keep that in mind

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