Author's Note

The following was the IRC conversation that led to the creation of this fic.

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[17:38] And why do Pagasi have no parents? It really bothers me
[17:38] THAT. Could be big.
[17:39] Doesn't it bother you?
[17:39] RD
[17:39] No parents
[17:39] Fluttershy
[17:39] No parents
[17:39] Some sub-culture to the pegasus race that no other pony ever thought of.
[17:39] Scoots?
[17:39] No parents
[17:39] We should write about this
[17:40] Pegasi are spartans.
[17:40] ooh
[17:40] I like that
[17:40] The children are cast off at the age of 5, to live alone. They never see their parents again.
[17:40] Yeah.
[17:40] That's why the pegasi still live secluded in the coulds. They fear yet another way.
[17:40] That's awesome
[17:40] clouds*
[17:40] and war*
[17:41] I'm going to do it.
[17:42] brb
[17:42] Notes
[17:45] I need a better title
[17:45] War never changes.
[17:46] Nah, too fallout.
[17:46] That's a lot better than mine
[17:46] 'Forever Alone'. Lawl