Arboreal Grieving

Celestia presided over court, watching the line of petitioners file in. As the nobles had already filed out, Celestia was now free to hear the concerns of the common Canterlot citizen.

A short-statured dark blue pony approached the stand, carrying several files with him. “Our group petitions for the removal of Twilight Sparkle’s statue from the astronomical center on Walt Street.”

Celestia didn’t even have to think before she decided. “Denied.”

“Princess!” The pony protested, “It’s an absolute eyesore! The face alone is cause for—”

“Denied. Please leave civilly.” Celestia motioned for guards to escort the pony out.

As she heard the next claim, a dispute of ownership between two mothers, Celestia’s eyelid twitched.