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9: Feelings and Letters

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Dear Princess Celestia,

I’m sure you didn’t expect a letter from me so soon but currently I’m at a loss, oh also all my friends are enjoying their tickets and are excited. Though Steel seemed to be distraught, as he doesn’t want to deal with “snooty nobles” as he says.

He’s not wrong, but this isn’t the purpose of this letter.

But… recently I may have acted rashly and possibly ruined a friendship through my actions and I don’t know what to do. I keep finding myself thinking about the incident and have trouble focusing on anything! And after trying to figure out who could help me the best I realized you’re probably best suited to giving me some advice.

So please if you can spare the time can you give me some advice?

Sincerely your Student,

Twilight Sparkle

Twilight nodded as she looked over her letter before rolling it up and using a spell to send it off, normally she’d have Spike use his flame but he was out exploring town.

“Or probably trying to get Rarity to notice him”

Poor Spike, it was obvious even to a socially awkward mare such as herself that Rarity was a fillyfooler. Or at least Twilight thought given the rather suggestive comments Rarity made when she was fixing her mane.

Of course she could be completely wrong as well, it wouldn’t be the first time honestly.

“Okay, now I just try to get some work done.”

Twilight pulled out a checklist and started to go over it to see what she needed to do. Sadly however her mind kept drifting back to that kiss…

”Celestia damnit!!"

Groaning in frustration, especially when her marehood started to tingle, Twilight made her way back to her room to take care of matters. Perhaps after she took care of herself she could get some work done?

“Stupid smart sexy stallions…”

But before she could close her door she realized she didn’t mention Steel’s prosthetics!

“Damnit!”

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“Bucking damnit Lulu! Did you really have to leave without a word?”

Of course Celestia knew where her sister had gone, she would’ve had to be blind and oblivious not to notice just how fond Luna was of her savior and the Humiliator of Nightmare Moon. And Celestia, despite her own feelings on the matter, hoped something would come of it.

Luna deserves some happiness. Especially with having to deal with her surly Nightmare for a thousand years (she was lucky as Daybreaker was content to ignore her for the most part). It also said great things about Luna’s willpower if she could deal with all that aggression and hate for so long without her mind slipping.

Taking a sip of coffee (with a splash of whiskey) Celestia wished for something to distract her, even during her breaks she could still hear the whining of some Nobles ringing in her ears. And while the whiners were the minority they were especially determined to have their complaints be heard.

Though now their complaints were about her turning the Monarchy into a Diarchy with the return of her sister. Many of them thought Luna was still Nightmare Moon and simply waiting for their guard to relax before striking a decisive blow.

*snort*

“Fools the lot of them. They’re more concerned over how this will change their perceived ‘Power’ over the citizens.”

Sometimes Celestia really wondered what she had been on when she thought having nobility was such a good idea. Though in the beginning it really was a good idea, it’s just time has a way of degrading everything.

The Blood family used to be the shining example of what nobles strived to be! Chilverious, brave, courteous, and humble! Stalwart protectors of the realm and explorers that knew no equal! Now look at them.

If Blackblood could see his current descendant Blueblood Celestia had no doubt it would end in violence. Not that Blueblood is a bad stallion of course, he just let his station inflate his ego a little he’s actually quite pleasant.

Though in public it’s the exact opposite. But then again with all the golddiggers he had to deal with on a regular basis? Anypony would be a raging plothole!

*poof*

Blinking she caught the letter with her magic before it could fall, Celestia hadn’t been expecting a letter from Twilight so soon. Curious at what could’ve led to this she unrolled the letter and read through it, ending with a faint amused grin.

“Adorable.”

True be told Celestia worried over Twilight’s introverted nature would stunt her emotional development, though reading about what is clearly a budding crush put many of her fears at ease. Though now she was curious as to what Steel (granted Celestia maybe been biased but who else would’ve gotten a reaction from Twilight?) did to make her kiss him so suddenly?

While she was virtually a second mother to Twilight, Celestia knew very little about what she found attractive in mate. Though given her students cerebral nature it probably involved knowledge in some manner. But still… it must have been something especially surprising to have Twilight act so spontaneous like that.

Taking another sip of her coffee Celestia pondered how to advise her student, and cursed the fact that Cadence was still dealing with the Griffons as she’d be better suited to this problem. Actually Twilight probably realized that herself.

“Well… perhaps suggest she talk to Steel about it? He’s a rational stallion, if you disregard her antics, I’m sure if the two talked they could work things out.”

Matters of the Heart were very much outside of Celestia’s experience despite her various relationships in the past. Which actually made Cadence’s surprise ascendancy a blessing in Celestia’s opinion, though she wasn’t sure if the Alicorn of Love possessed Celestia or Luna’s agelessness. Though she figured that she’d find out in a few decades.

Humming in thought Celestia summoned some parchment and a quill before she started to write a response.

Dear Twilight,

While I was surprised by your rather sudden letter I welcomed the distraction. And upon reading of your dilemma I’m sorry but matters of the heart are outside of my considerable experience. I believe you know that this is something better suited for Cadence however I will try to give you advice.

Said advice is short and simple but… perhaps if you simply talk to this pony in question. I’m sure you both will come to a reasonable conclusion.

Also I’m glad your friends are excited and I’m looking forward to the Gala (for the first time in quite a while mind you) and Steel’s reaction echo’s my own feelings sometimes.

Regardless I hope you and this pony can come to a beneficial arrangement.

Warmest regards,
Celestia

Humming Celestia rolled the letter up and sat it aside, she’d send it after the Day court was over.