1. Heh...ah think ah was more nervous than excited at that point.
2. Aww, ah suppose losing is punishment enough. Personally, ah find nothin' wrong with a little rivalry, 's long as it doesn't get too outta hoof, anyway. Look at how much closer they've gotten cause o' it.
Whatever makes her happy.
Keep at it, o' course. Ain't no job ah can't pull off. What's that thing Twi always tells me? Oh yeah, "Adversity builds strength." Sounds pretty catchy ta me.
And, sure, ah guess. Best pony, heh. Whoo.