"Thank you for coming to the Solstice Summit," Celestia said, from her podium. "We're very happy to have you all here, in Canterlot, in the spirit of diplomacy.

All manner of creatures looked on. What they didn't know was that, under her dress, a pair of plugs sat in their respective holes. She tried not to think about them, though, or how wet she was under there. No, her mistress had commanded her to act normally, and act normally she would.

Maybe, she thought, her mistress would reward her later if she did a good job.

And, on a far-off balcony, Luna sipped her tea.

THE END.

Author's Note

And that's it. After two years, this thing is finally finished.

Special shout outs to all of you for waiting. I hope it was worth it in the end.

See you next time!

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