“I just need to be alone so I can study without a bunch of crazy ponies trying to make friends all the time.”
This line from Twilight Sparkle is what drew me into the world of Equestria. A character that didn’t want to socialize with random ponies she just met, instead preferring to focus on the task at hoof and read books all day. That is me! I have high-functioning autism and Friendship is Magic had a main character that had traits similar to mine, but was not seen as a weirdo. I’m also as introverted as Fluttershy; while she has developed ways to assert her herself, Fluttershy can still want to
Howdy there, friend! We're here today to wish you a happy birthday! I'm so excited to do this! Rarity told me how fun it can be! Dash said how important it is for us to greet our friends in the other world! It's an honour! Focus, girls, remember how we practiced it... inhale We wish you all the best on this occasion! May you have lots of happy times and good things come your way! And we wish you'll be able to do your best for yourself too! And, and... And stay in good health and high spirits all the time! And believe in yourself and who you are! An' also we wish you great friendship and to have your nearest an' dearest with you to share in the good and deal with anything bad together! So on behalf of all Equestria we wish you... Happy Birthday! We did it, girls. Now let's all celebrate! Cue the music, Scoots!