Applejack blinks, almost calling out to the newcomer, but decides against it as she shakes her head and puts her hands on her hips. "I know some schools have nine periods in their day. Somethin' like... Zero hour or somethin'. I'd reckon he might be from one of them, wherever he came from. One of them big cities." She trails off a bit, lost in thought before Fluttershy's voice brought her back to attention. "I'm sure you'll find plenty of feathered n' furry friends, Fluttershy. And just because you have your gem doesn't mean ya have to use it, ya know. You could leave it with one of us or somethin' while you're out explorin'." Applejack shrugs, tapping her boots together in thought as she listens to Rainbow Dash. "Ya know, that's a mighty fine point ya got there, Dash. Now, I ain't no expert on magic, but it seems it just kinda... happens. Even before we got these here gems. If ya'll are worried about wearin' them, I'd keep them close by... Just in case."