Letters From a Princess's Soldier
Letter 1 - From Jackson; To Celestia
Colonel Richard Jackson Douglas July 7th, 998 AN
U.S. Marine Corps &
Equestrian Armed Forces
Dear, Celestia,
My time in Griffonstone has been interesting, to say the least. As you know, they eat meat, and my people eat meat. So they have enjoyed a lot of the various preparations of meat I have shared from my world. Turns out, they quite enjoy Barbecue. I have to thank my dad for that skill. They are true Texans at heart. Oddly enough, though, they remind me of the Japanese culture from Earth. Their wing-blades are very similar to the Katana's of Japan. They also have this obsession with Honor, just like the Japanese. Regardless, I love their culture and they’re very nice people (If sometimes a bit snobbish). On my first day here, this young guy came up to me and started saying some ridiculous things about me. Saying that I couldn't possible hold up in a real fight. I kindly told him otherwise and that I have indeed fought and won more than one opponent in my life. He then challenged my to a duel, on his honor. This was the first, and not the last, encounter I had with Griffon Honor. I bested him, not very easily, mind you. He fought a good fight, but ultimately failed. He ran of in a fit off rage, one I didn't understand until the griffon ambassadors explained. He had "dishonored his clan", apparently. This is my first stop out of four on my tour of Equestrian Ally Countries. I have another month, according to my Adviser. I look forward to seeing you again. Love you.
Your love,
R. J. Douglas