Ask Lyra and Lyra

[That Guy with the CMB 5,873]

On 3/20/2017 at 4:39 PM, Totally Lyra said:

Hiya everypony! *waves enthusiastically to the onlooking crowds of... no one?*

 

Don't worry, they'll come by eventually. Maybe somepony will find us and spread the word that we're here.

 

Oh, umm, ok. If you say so. Anyway, without getting further sidetracked I've come to announce that after much thought I've decided to open one of these "Ask a Pony" things. So here goes. Lyra and I (the user behind the "Totally Lyra" account) have come to answer any and all questions you would like to put to us.

 

Come right up and ask whatever you'd like. There's no need to ask both of us questions. If your curiosities only require asking one of us, go right ahead. Just be sure to specify who you're talking to if it's not readily obvious. Oh and I'm sure you're wondering about the odd switches in text color. Well that's to specify which of us is answering your question. I (Totally Lyra) will be using this blue text here to talk. And Lyra here... That's me!   ...will be using the green text.

 

Hey, is it my turn to talk yet?

 

Yeah, go ahead Lyra.

 

Hiiiiii everypony! *squeeee* This is gonna be exciting! I'm looking forward to talking to every one of you. That is, if this guy doesn't drown me out. He talks a lot, like, a LOT!

 

Hey!

 

Ok, sorry I'm kidding. But really, ask me anything! Don't let Totally Lyra steal the show, he's already stole my name, which I'm still holding a grudge for that by the way.

 

You're getting sidetracked Lyra.

 

Oh, woopsie! Well that's because there's not really a lot more to say, let's get this thing going.

 

You heard her, we'll stop talking now so you all can have a chance. We're looking forward to your curiosity!

Hmmm...okay, hope you don't mind a returned visit!

First one is for Totally Lyra, or Monsieur Pone.

Do you ever attend conventions and such?

Now, this one is for the green pone herself, Lyra.

How tall are you, from horn tip to hoof?

[Sparklefan1234 170,064]

On 2/11/2018 at 9:39 AM, Totally Lyra said:

Nonsense, you didn't miss a thing. Lyra and I rigged up a spell a long time ago, shortly after starting this thread, to de-sync the flow of time in here from that of time outside. See, because of how long it takes us to respond sometimes, events seemed disjointed and we were missing a lot. So we've managed to separate the events that transpire here into their own time stream for the convenience of never having to miss a thing. I suppose we'll never be able to reconnect the time streams together again, but that's ok. One day this thread will die, and the rest of time will not have been damaged from it.

 

Guhhh. 

What Sparklefan *means* to say is: "Thank You, Totally Lyra. We both appreciate that very much." 

 

On 2/11/2018 at 9:39 AM, Totally Lyra said:

Oh Pinkie, you know my answer is "no". Whether I'm some secret agent or not, which I'm not saying I am, my answer has to be "no". 

Yes indeed, we're doing well. Well, I am anyway. How about you Totally Lyra?

I'm doing very well too.  I do apologize for disappearing for so long. I should've at least popped in here and said something.  Please forgive us.

 

*Sure*, Lyra. 

 

Now cut that out, Pinkie Pie!

Those two were nice enough't invite us over for Hearth's Warming Eve,

the least you could do is wait until after dessert before you accuse her've bein' a secret agent!  

 

I'm just gonna put up something a bit more positive: 

 

Lyra visited me during my Hearth's Warming Eve celebration & we had a marvelous time.

We played games (Some of which, were donated by Princess Luna.) sang carols &

read "The Night Before Hearth's Warming" before "Hitting the hay.", as Applejack would say. 

 

Ok, since Sparklefan's given me the responsibility I'm gonna ask y'all this 'ere question:

 

"What is Lyra's favorite apple related dessert?" *Sorry, I'm a bit hungry for some delicious apple treats. 

 

Your Friends, Applejack, Twilight Sparkle & Sparklefan

 

P.S. We forgive you. 

Edited February 17, 2018 by Sparklefan1234

[Totally Nyx 36,016]

On 2/11/2018 at 5:18 PM, Duality said:

Nah, he just slept for half a day and revived completely. 

Designed to stop kids from running down the school halls.

Ah, good old Matthew 6:34. One of my favourites too. 

Almost makes you wonder whether it was coincidence. . .

Only a half day?

Yeah, I think that'll do the trick. xD

I'm surprised you were able to pull out that exact chapter and verse number. Wait, did you look it up? 

I would definitely do that intentionally if I thought about it, but in this case it actually was a coincidence.

On 2/11/2018 at 5:18 PM, Duality said:

Would you rather have a mattress, a pillow, or a blanket as your sole bedding while sleeping on the streets because you're a hobo?

Thoughts on face-paint?

What is the most organised part of your life?

What's the greatest electrical current that has ever passed through any part of your body?

I'd go with a blanket, if it's a good sized one it can function as all three of those. If it's not big, it can still function as any given one of those, as you see fit.

Eh... I won't tell people not to, but I personally never will. It seems just a bit too far.

Oh my life is so far from organized it's not even funny.  Don't listen to him, he organizes everything. Ok, some things maybe. Lots of things.  My sock drawer. D:

Well, aside from the minor shock from dragging your hands or feet along a static conducive surface and then touching an uncharged or less charged object, not really anything else quite as tangible and even that little bit wasn't much. I've never done that.  ... or hooves Lyra.  

 

On 2/11/2018 at 6:13 PM, That Guy with the Fries said:

Hmmm...okay, hope you don't mind a returned visit!

 

Of course I don't mind. Quite the opposite in fact, I'm glad to see you join us.

Same here. Please do stay a while. 

On 2/11/2018 at 6:13 PM, That Guy with the Fries said:

First one is for Totally Lyra, or Monsieur Pone.

Do you ever attend conventions and such?

Actually yes, just not any pony conventions. I've gone to Gen Con two or three times, pretty sure just twice but I'm not positive. That's the only one I've ever been to, though I may go again this year, that'd be fun. As a quick summary for anyone reading this who doesn't know what Gen Con is, it's a game convention, primarily board games and card games. And no, we're not talking standard 52-card decks or Monopoly.

On 2/11/2018 at 6:13 PM, That Guy with the Fries said:

Now, this one is for the green pone herself, Lyra.

How tall are you, from horn tip to hoof?

Ooh, me? I get a question?  Let's see, I'm not quite as tall as Twilight, but definitely taller than those fillies that are always running around town, the Cutie Mark Crusaders I think they call themselves. Oh, and there's a statue of a pony in the middle of Ponyville, I'm just about as tall as that.

Umm, Lyra? I think he meant an actual height, like a measurement. 

Oh?  Oh, ok.  Well, I haven't measured myself in a long time. Hey I got an idea! Totally Lyra, grab that thing humans measure with.

What's it say? What's it say?

Hmm, looks like you're just a hair above of 3'11" at the tip of your horn.

Cool! I'm gonna go write that down!

 

On 2/11/2018 at 6:25 PM, Sparklefan1234 said:

Guhhh. 

What Sparklefan *means* to say is: "Thank You, Totally Lyra. We both appreciate that very much." 

 

*Sure*, Lyra. 

 

Now cut that out, Pinkie Pie!

Those two were nice enough't invite us over for Hearth's Warming Eve,

the least you could do is wait until after dessert before you accuse her've bein' a secret agent!  

 

I'm just gonna put up something a bit more positive: 

 

Lyra visited me during my Hearth's Warming Eve celebration & we had a marvelous time.

We played games (Some of which, were donated by Princess Luna.) sang carols &

read "The Night Before Hearth's Warming" before "Hitting the hay.", as Applejack would say. 

I'm glad you enjoy yourselves. I'm sure Totally Lyra is too. 

Yep!

On 2/11/2018 at 6:25 PM, Sparklefan1234 said:

Ok, since Sparklefan's given me the responsibility I'm gonna ask y'all this 'ere question:

 

"What is Lyra's favorite apple related dessert?" *Sorry, I'm a bit hungry for some delicious apple treats. 

 

Your Friends, Applejack, Twilight Sparkle & Sparklefan

 

P.S. We forgive you. 

I love just about all desserts, apple or not. I gotta go with apple fritters being my favorite apple-themed one though, especially when they're baked just perfectly, with that perfect light and flaky outer layer covering a wonderfully-made apple filling. It's truly a delight. 

 

 

I believe that's it for now, but please come again. Answering your questions is always a pleasure. 

Well said, and thank you all for coming.

 

Edit: (Btw, thanks @That Guy with the Fries, I now know a lot more about pony heights and overall Equestrian measurements in general )

[Sparklefan1234 170,064]

1 minute ago, Totally Lyra said:

I'm glad you enjoy yourselves. I'm sure Totally Lyra is too. 

Yep!

 

*In unison* YAY! 

 

1 minute ago, Totally Lyra said:

I love just about all desserts, apple or not. I gotta go with apple fritters being my favorite apple-themed one though, especially when they're baked just perfectly, with that perfect light and flaky outer layer covering a wonderfully-made apple filling. It's truly a delight. 

I believe that's it for now, but please come again. Answering your questions is always a pleasure. 

Well said, and thank you all for coming.

 

I love apple fritters! 

Uhh...

 

"What do we do if we don't have a question to keep this thread goin'?" 

 

Your Friend, Applejack

 

 

[Totally Nyx 36,016]

7 minutes ago, Sparklefan1234 said:

Uhh...

"What do we do if we don't have a question to keep this thread goin'?" 

Your Friend, Applejack

Simple, throw a question mark on the end of a sentence, now everything can be a question!

"I like pie?"
"2+2=4?"
"Lyra is best pony?"

Wait, hold on, lemme fix that.

"Lyra is best pony!"

There we go, I guess not all sentences can be made into questions.

[Sparklefan1234 170,064]

@Totally Lyra

Lyra is a pony? 

I thought she was a human. 

[Totally Nyx 36,016]

2 minutes ago, Sparklefan1234 said:

@Totally Lyra

Lyra is a pony? 

I thought she was a human. 

That one confuses me too. Just when I think I know what she is she manages to surprise me. Is Lyra a pony? Is Lyra a human? I know one thing, Lyra is amazing!

I'm a pony! D:

Are you? 

... Y-... Yes? 

See, I'm not even sure Lyra knows.

Aaahh! D:

[ChB 18,550]

@Totally Lyra Which Olympic sport do you think Lyra would be most talented at? 

[Sparklefan1234 170,064]

@Totally Lyra 

 

Your friend @Captain Clark is under the unfortunate delusion that I am *not* really friends with You, Lyra or Sparklefan. 

 

My question is "How do I go about convincing him that I *am* real & that we are all friends?"

 

Your Faithful Friend, Twilight Sparkle.

 

Edited February 20, 2018 by Sparklefan1234

[Totally Nyx 36,016]

1 hour ago, ChB said:

@Totally Lyra Which Olympic sport do you think Lyra would be most talented at? 

Hmm, that's an interesting question. I'm not entirely sure. I can tell you this though, whichever it would be, I'd be there in the front row cheering her on louder than anyone else in the audience.

I'm not really the sports type, but I'd love to try out an Olympic competition, if not to win then at least for some fun. Maybe skiing, that's one right? It looks pretty fun. 

 

1 hour ago, Sparklefan1234 said:

@Totally Lyra 

 

Your friend @Captain Clark is under the unfortunate delusion that I am *not* really friends with You, Lyra or Sparklefan. 

 

My question is "How do I go about convincing him that I *am* real & that we are all friends?"

 

Your Faithful Friend, Twilight Sparkle.

What, really? How could someone not realize that after reading this thread? Oh, I think I see what it is now, you should show him this thread.

But, may as well add this for the record. @Captain Clark Twi and I are friends.

Same here, all four of us are.

[Duality 10,740]

2 hours ago, Totally Lyra said:

Only a half day?

Yep.

I've slept longer on normal nights than what he did to recover.

2 hours ago, Totally Lyra said:

I'm surprised you were able to pull out that exact chapter and verse number. Wait, did you look it up? 

I knew it was in Matthew in or near the Beatitudes, but I did Google it to get the precise chapter:verse numbers (because that's easier than getting up and getting my Bible off the bookcase and looking it up manually). 

2 hours ago, Totally Lyra said:

Oh my life is so far from organized it's not even funny.  Don't listen to him, he organizes everything. Ok, some things maybe. Lots of things.  My sock drawer. D:

Alphabetically by manufacturer trademark, alphanumerically by estimated RGB colour code of the fabric, or numerically by Index of Economic Freedom value of the country of origin?

 

 

 

 

This set of questions is for the both of you:

How many kitties have you snuggled in your whole life?

How many doggies have you snuggled in your whole life?

How many horsies have you snuggled in your whole life?

How many peoplies have you snuggled in your whole life?

[Sparklefan1234 170,064]

Just now, Totally Lyra said:

What, really? How could someone not realize that after reading this thread? Oh, I think I see what it is now, you should show him this thread.

But, may as well add this for the record. @Captain Clark Twi and I are friends.

Same here, all four of us are.

 

@Captain Clark See? 

 

@Totally Lyra 

 

Thank You, BFFFF!  

 

We both appreciate you *so* much. *Hugs*

 

Thank You, Lyra & Totally Lyra. *Hugs*

 

I almost forgot a question: "Do you hava a role model in the human world, Lyra?" 

 

Thank You *so* much for answering my question! 

 

 

[Shrug 9,953]

I don’t even understand what’s going on.... 

[Sparklefan1234 170,064]

Hiya, Lyra!

I was wondering:

 

"Is @Totally Lyra your Special Somepony?"

 

Thank You *so* much for answering my question! 

Edited February 25, 2018 by Sparklefan1234

[Nightfall Gloam 18,258]

1. Did you know that some humans think you have an obsession with humans?
2. Do you get to hang out with Twilight very often?
3. You're cute, I must admit. Not a question, I know!

[Sparklefan1234 170,064]

Hiya, Lyra!

 

How are you?

 

I was wondering: "What is your favorite food that @Totally Lyra has introduced you to?"*

 

*I *really* hope that I haven't asked you this already. 

 

Thank You *so* much for answering my question! 

 

Edited February 25, 2018 by Sparklefan1234

[LeafFerret 3,382]

How good is your kicking strength? And when I mean kick, I mean kicking forward like a human and not like a pony.

[Totally Nyx 36,016]

Hi everypony! It's been a while now, but we're back to answer your questions. Thank you so much for being patient with us. 

I've noticed recently that Totally Lyra has been taking the lead on these recently and been answering the majority of the questions, so this time we're gonna switch it up a bit and I'll be doing most of the answering.  Let's go.

 

On 2/19/2018 at 11:43 PM, Duality said:

Yep.

I've slept longer on normal nights than what he did to recover.

I knew it was in Matthew in or near the Beatitudes, but I did Google it to get the precise chapter:verse numbers (because that's easier than getting up and getting my Bible off the bookcase and looking it up manually). 

Alphabetically by manufacturer trademark, alphanumerically by estimated RGB colour code of the fabric, or numerically by Index of Economic Freedom value of the country of origin?

I wasn't really sure where it was, I had to look it up too.

At first I thought he just separated them based on if they had holes or not, but then I noticed he sorts them by size too. Lately he's started sorting them by the design on the sock, like where the gray sections are. I snuck in one day with a marker and drew some designs on a few and he's been sorting them by those new designs too.

You did that?! D:

Oh, woops! 

On 2/19/2018 at 11:43 PM, Duality said:

This set of questions is for the both of you:

How many kitties have you snuggled in your whole life?

How many doggies have you snuggled in your whole life?

How many horsies have you snuggled in your whole life?

How many peoplies have you snuggled in your whole life?

Hmm, I suppose I'll answer these first then let Totally Lyra have a shot.

1. Too many to count! 

2. A few.

3. As many as I can. 

4. Just one.

Your turn Totally.

Okie dokie. Let's take a look here.

1. Somewhere around 5 to 10, I don't know exactly, but I'd happily increase that number.

2. I think around 4 or 5. I'm not as big a fan of dogs as I am of cats.

3. One.  . . . She's just so cuddly! D:

4. I'm thinking about 5 for this last one. Mostly my parents and very small cousins.

 

On 2/19/2018 at 11:44 PM, Sparklefan1234 said:

@Captain Clark See? 

 

@Totally Lyra 

 

Thank You, BFFFF!  

 

We both appreciate you *so* much. *Hugs*

 

Thank You, Lyra & Totally Lyra. *Hugs*

 

I almost forgot a question: "Do you hava a role model in the human world, Lyra?" 

 

Thank You *so* much for answering my question! 

You're very welcome. *hugs back*

I don't know. I don't really know any humans well enough to look up to them. Well Totally Lyra kinda fits I suppose. He's a great guy, so nice, kind, and friendly. He sets a good example for other people and ponies to follow.

Aren't you exaggerating a bit there?

Nope, not at all. 

Yes you ar-...

Nope. 

 

On 2/20/2018 at 12:15 AM, Captain Clark said:

I don’t even understand what’s going on.... 

We're just talking, Silly. Everypony's ask me and Totally Lyra questions, and we're answering them.

Oh, and if you're talking about the color, that's something clever Totally Lyra came up with to let everypony know who's talking. This green is me, and the blue is him.  I do hope that helped a little. 

 

On 2/21/2018 at 1:51 AM, Sparklefan1234 said:

Hiya, Lyra!

I was wondering:

 

"Is @Totally Lyra your Special Somepony?"

 

Thank You *so* much for answering my question! 

  <---(Totally Lyra)

Oh come now, you know I can't tell you that. A girl's gotta keep her secrets. 

  <---(still Totally Lyra)

 

On 2/21/2018 at 1:55 AM, Nightfall Gloam said:

1. Did you know that some humans think you have an obsession with humans?
2. Do you get to hang out with Twilight very often?
3. You're cute, I must admit. Not a question, I know!

I guess it shouldn't surprise me that they know. I haven't exactly kept my interest a secret, and after hanging out with Totally Lyra in the human world for a while I suppose everypony knows now.

I don't do it very often, aside from talking to her here, but I'd love to hang out with her more... as long as I'm not interrupting her princess duties. 

Oh. Oh my. Th- Thank you. 

 

On 2/24/2018 at 9:36 PM, Sparklefan1234 said:

Hiya, Lyra!

 

How are you?

 

I was wondering: "What is your favorite food that @Totally Lyra has introduced you to?"*

 

*I *really* hope that I haven't asked you this already. 

 

Thank You *so* much for answering my question! 

Totally Lyra has shown me a lot of foods, especially in that Thanksgiving/Christmas/Hearths Warming party we had. One thing he's shown me that he likes to do occasionally is using this thing called a tortilla to make a burrito out of just about any food. He made a salad one for me once, and it was just so delicious! 

 

On 3/1/2018 at 5:49 AM, Chrysalis14 said:

How good is your kicking strength? And when I mean kick, I mean kicking forward like a human and not like a pony.

That's really hard to do since ponies aren't built to do that. I can kick backwards with my hind legs really well, but forward is tricky. If I'm holding onto something to keep my balance I can do it, but there's not much strength behind it at all. Wait, is that something I should be practicing? Do I need to do that well if I want to keep visiting the human world like I have been? 

 

 

Thank you again everypony for your questions! We really really enjoy answering them.

I couldn't have said that better myself. Thank you very much for joining us here and asking us all these interesting things.

So how'd you like it Lyra? Answering just about all the questions.

It was great! Can I do it again next time?

Of course. This place is just as much yours as it is mine, you don't have to ask.

Yay! 

[Sparklefan1234 170,064]

4 hours ago, Totally Lyra said:

You're very welcome. *hugs back*

I don't know. I don't really know any humans well enough to look up to them. Well Totally Lyra kinda fits I suppose. He's a great guy, so nice, kind, and friendly. He sets a good example for other people and ponies to follow.

Aren't you exaggerating a bit there?

Nope, not at all. 

Yes you ar-...

Nope. 

 

I feel the same way about Sparklefan. 

 

4 hours ago, Totally Lyra said:

  <---(Totally Lyra)

Oh come now, you know I can't tell you that. A girl's gotta keep her secrets. 

  <---(still Totally Lyra)

 

Totally (blushing) Lyra?  

 

4 hours ago, Totally Lyra said:

Totally Lyra has shown me a lot of foods, especially in that Thanksgiving/Christmas/Hearths Warming party we had. One thing he's shown me that he likes to do occasionally is using this thing called a tortilla to make a burrito out of just about any food. He made a salad one for me once, and it was just so delicious! 

 

That sounds wonderful. 

Edited March 6, 2018 by Sparklefan1234

[Nightfall Gloam 18,258]

1 hour ago, Totally Lyra said:

I guess it shouldn't surprise me that they know. I haven't exactly kept my interest a secret, and after hanging out with Totally Lyra in the human world for a while I suppose everypony knows now.

I don't do it very often, aside from talking to her here, but I'd love to hang out with her more... as long as I'm not interrupting her princess duties. 

Oh. Oh my. Th- Thank you. 

1. Yeah. I know how that must feel.
2. You two should have an episode together. Was kind of hoping you'd be more present in Amending Fences, but aw well!
3. You're welcome!  

So, Lyra, what is a typical day like for you?

[ChB 18,550]

Hello Lyra!

I hope you get a chance to play the lyre on stage, in future seasons!  

[Sparklefan1234 170,064]

On 3/5/2018 at 5:31 PM, Totally Lyra said:

I don't do it very often, aside from talking to her here, but I'd love to hang out with her more... as long as I'm not interrupting her princess duties. 

I'm *never* too busy to spend time with my  BPFFF, Lyra Heartstrings! 

 

Speaking of which,

 

did you tell Totallly Lyra about our plans to take a trip to Las Pegasus with Minuette, Lemon Hearts, Moon Dancer & Twinkleshine?

Edited April 14, 2018 by Sparklefan1234

[Sparklefan1234 170,064]

"You & Twilight both owe Me a free lunch, Lyra?" 

 

Uh Minuette I think that's more of a demand than a question. 

 

Nopony asked you! 

Edited April 14, 2018 by Sparklefan1234

[Matraxial Artemi 2,230]

Calm down everypony, ya'll might start a friendship problem

[ChB 18,550]

@Totally Lyra

Congrats for winning the Cider drinking contest, Lyra! How did you do that? Does it run in the family?