Ash walks along a gravel trail in Southern Canterlot. Trees on either side. The sky was blue, the birds were singing. It was a beautiful day. A beautiful day to see his mother for the first time since he was 8 years old. He was terrified. He was also going to tell her he was transgender. She would notice right away. What was the point? Decency? Kindness? He didn't know. All he knew was he was scared out of his mind. "Just be cool." he'd say to himself. "Maybe she'll be cool with it. Bu...