Fallout Equestria: The Sickness Within

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[Glitter Dreams, Unicorn. Florist, Canterlot.]

“Like this? Into the microphone? Am I too close? Oh. Okay.”

“What do I think of the war? Oh. That’s, um…”

“It’s not a good thing, I guess? I mean, I understand Equestria has to protect itself, but it would be nice if there was a different way to—”

[Indecipherable murmuring.]

“Oh! No no. I'm not saying I disagree with the ministries' decision or anything. Just that I, um...just...”

“What do I hold most dear to me?"

"Um...my family and friends...I guess?”

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[Almond Splash, Earth Pony. Quills & Sofas Branch Manager, Fillydelphia.]

“Just one question? Ugh. Alright. Make it quick. I have a meeting in fifteen minutes.”

“Do I think its fair to use violence against others? What, like the war against the fucking zebras? Of course it is. They started it. You can't protect shit without soldiers and guns."

"The ministries should just blow up their whole, damn country if you ask me. Make things easier for the rest of us.”

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[Blizzard Bolt, Pegasus. Hoofball Player at Cloudsdale University, Cloudsdale.]

“What do I think of ponies that try to hide zebras? Ha! Bunch of turncoats if you ask me!”

“All zeebs oughta be locked up or shot. Same with the ponies that try to cover for ‘em. Nothing worse than a traitor.”

“If somepony I knew turned out to be working with the enemy behind my back, I’d pull the trigger on 'em myself.”

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[Night Sugar, Unicorn. ~~Escort~~ Entertainer, Manehatten]

“What’s that, dear? A question? I suppose I could answer a few...if you’re willing to pay for a little of my time.”

[The sound of bits changing hooves.]

“Now what is it you’d like me to answer, dear? What I think somepony should do if they hurt someone close to them?”

“We’re all alone in the end, dear. All relationships are just flings when you look at them in the long run. You have no idea how many ponies I’ve heard say they’ll be 'together forever,' only to end up at each others throats after they start to find out each others' little secrets.”

“Love is just an illusion, dear. A little story ponies tell themselves so they can sleep at night. Something convenient for them to latch onto when things are going well.”

“Now really, dear, are we just going to stand here and talk like this all evening, or should we take this inside?"

"Oh? I’ll take that as a yes.”

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[Glitter Dreams, Unicorn. Florist, Canterlot]

“Oh, a followup? Okay, I guess. I’m not in trouble or anything, am I?”

[Indecipherable murmuring.]

“Oh. Okay. Okay. Mhm.”

“What is it I fear most? Um...being alone, I guess? The thought of losing the ponies close to me...my mom, my dad...I’m not sure I could go on if anything happened to them.”

[Indecipherable murmuring.]

“Oh. You want me to come with you? To the Ministry office? For more questioning? You said I’m not in trouble, right?”

[Indecipherable murmuring.]

“My parents? O-okay. I’ll, um, I’ll come with, then.”

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