In the beginning of the episode, Celestia and Luna call inform Twilight Sparkle, her friends and Discord of their eventual retirement as Equestria's rulers and their decision to make Twilight their successor. While Twilight's friends have full faith in Twilight's capabilities as a ruler, Twilight begins stressing out over the idea of taking responsibility over the kingdom. Annoyed by Twilight's panic attacks, Discord takes his leave from her castle