“Take a look at this geode, sweetie…on the outside, to the untrained pony, this here might seem just like a plain old rock… but with a little bit of a crack, you can see the inside filled with rare, beautiful, expensive gems.”
 
“Sometimes, to other folk, a pony might come across as dull, or unfriendly, or unkind…But give them a little time, and a little closer look, and you’ll see they’re more unique and more valuable than you’d expect. Sometimes, they’re worth sticking around with.”
 

 
im rushing here so this dialogue is a bit choppy but u get the point lol
 
igneous is a nasty piece of work but at the same time, he’s also a father and loved all but one (rest in peace ponk) of his daughters. His favouritism was quite obvious, as maud, limestone and marble all remember their father as stern but wise - pinkie, on the other hand, doesnt have the same fond memories of him.
 
 
ALSO PLEASE…..to everyone asking if pinkie will eventually meet sky skipper, have patience!! im so happy ppl are actually interested in my weird headcanons/nextgen but i think im gonna give it a bit of time before i officially answer this question (though if u look through enough comments u will see me weighing up my options lol)