Sapphire’s Solution (Non-Self/Suffering/Impermanence)

“Welcome to the greatest show on earth where you can see a mare—

Because of course you can’t be the biggest popstar in the world without breaking a few bones—

This is dedicated to the best times of my life— the false memories and extinguished hopes—

I am so, so sorry, please forgive me Dr. Sun—

Hey remember that song that underperformed because I wasn’t bleeding on stage enough? You—

Now this one’s a cheerful little ditty about death! After all I’ve already killed myself for you—

[unintelligible crying interspersed with apologies]

[silence]

You don’t like me, do you? After all I haven’t really be engaged with the audience. I— I— I—

I didn’t hear any cheering, who’s sharing the cue? Who is? I will kill you, every single pony in this venue and then—

Was that not enough for you? Right! You want to hear me break down! That’s the only way my art will be worth anything, by exploiting the artist until she dies. It’s always best to put every breakdown you’ve ever had onto the page, the back of a napkin, just so you can slice yourself into tiny little pieces for everypony to enjoy! You want this! You want me yelling at you! A breakdown is always better. It’s more artistic.

And when my blood is on the walls you will all be consuming it like I’m still the biggest popstar in Equestria! You sicken me, you, you, you—

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This is what you wanted wasn’t it? A Broken Mare? This is The Broken Mare Tour! So hey! Have I bled out enough for you yet? Do you want me crucified until I make the most artistic music I can?

I bet you do. Because it’s what you want.