Flora did not like bugs... not at all. But it was un-ladylike to stare, and she needed to introduce herself so she could find people to travel with. (She hated traveling alone.) Of course, the wings were kind of strange to her, but Fluttershy looked nice enough. It was worth a try.

"U-Um..." But how do you start a conversation with people you've never met before? Flora wasn't exactly great with conversation starters.