(Note: Consider the relationship between the characters listed for this story. This story also contains light dominance and considerable use of 'toys'. If this sort of interaction isn't your thing, it may be best to move on.)

After a millennium of captivity, Princess Luna seeks to better relate to her subjects through an initiative dubbed 'Night Court' - three nights of the week where those ponies whose circumstances or vocation make it difficult to visit by day, may instead seek the advice of the royal house in the hours after dusk. Success has been...dubious.

On a certain warm August night, Princess Celestia battles insomnia while musing over the heavenly body she has played but a custodian's role to for a thousand years. A chance encounter with a guard turns her thoughts to her little sister's outlook on what is, to her, a brave new world.

Night Court ended three hours too early tonight. The Sun Princess wants to know why, and there's only one pony who can explain.

Historian's note: This story takes place early in Princess Luna's return to Equestria, prior to the events set forth in the episode 'Luna Eclipsed'.