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[doublethefun]

[despite the cold, there's a pony sitting on the roof tonight. A book describing a few of Paradisa's constellations lies open next to her as she peers at the night sky with a rather critical eye. The journal lies discarded on her other side as she sets the quill and ink next to a few pages ripped from the journal.]

Even the stars are different. [it's definitely not her night sky. A quiet sigh.]

What an odd world.

[heavenly bodies moving about by themselves? Simply unheard of.

Then there's just the sound of quill on paper as she gazes at the stars slowly wheeling above her.

And if anypony bothers looking out tonight? The stars seem to be shining just a bit more brightly than usual - just because she can.]

[[ooc: open in person or over the journal!]]

Comments

Dictated

[fredless]

It's hard, them being different. Especially at first. You get so used to them just being there.

I spent most of my first year here charting them, just so they wouldn't be so unfamiliar anymore.

[doublethefun]

'Tis a strange feeling. I feel as if I should know them all, but I do not.

...Thou hast spent an entire year trapped here?

[Journal]

[cantacquityou]

...The sky is more luminous tonight, that I can say at least.

[fredless]

Three years now, actually.

[She's quiet for a moment]

They do start to feel familiar eventually.

dictated;

[3_butterflies]

It's a strange thing to get used to...

[doublethefun]

[yaay somepony noticed]

It is good to see that I have not lost my touch. [stupid Friday the 13th shenanigans]

[cantacquityou]

This was your doing?

[doublethefun]

I suppose I should not immediately dislike it.

[too late]

[3_butterflies]

O-Oh, I'm not saying that! I mean, um...

[how does i make small talk with former villain princess.]

Do you... miss the stars back in Equestria?

[doublethefun]

Yes; my special talent lies with the night. [grumble] The castle had other ideas, however.

[doublethefun]

They were a constant, dear Fluttershy. [hm]

Well, they do not change as quickly as everything else, at the very least.

Dictated;

[musclebeast]

[Guess who has been outside almost the entire time during his pony related curse? Yes, Equius, obviously, I only play one character here, but yes, even with the cold. He has been getting used to his hooves, and despite Sollux's rude reaction to this, as well as Eridan's and a few others, Equius is still very much enthralled. He tends to get excited anyway when he sees one of the Equestrian's about the castle, inside or out, and doesn't think twice about responding to her message.]

Tell me more about where you came from. [It's a demand, but, with his lighter mood lately it sounds more inquisitive, sincere.]

[doublethefun]

Three whole years? That is fairly long. [for other ponies.]

What dost thou do?

[3_butterflies]

[Hmmm...]

You know... What with this castle holding me back here for so long... I don't think I've ever seen your stars before.

[doublethefun]

[a flick of an ear towards the open journal. Ah, yes. The one who changed form.]

Equestria is a land where Earth ponies, unicorns, and Pegasi live together in peace. The Earth ponies have a strong connection with nature and consequently, are the best at growing the food everypony needs. The Pegasi are stewards of the weather while the unicorns work their magic.

[doublethefun]

[a small laugh]

They are the same stars thou hast seen all thine life. I highly doubt that Celestia would raise the moon but neglect the stars.

[3_butterflies]

Maybe, but... I can't help thinking that yours are different, because they're from you. That's what makes them special.

[musclebeast]

Yes, I know that much, from what other's of your race have told me. Well, not of their magic and power over weather. Can unicorns and pegasi really do such things?

[doublethefun]

[a-awwwww. You're so getting adopted, Fluttershy.]

I thank thee, dear Fluttershy. 'Tis a more subtle art. [ironic, coming from the loudest pony]

I can show thee when we return home, if thou wishest.

[cantacquityou]

You can manipulate celestial bodies?

[doublethefun]

Of course. Pegasi move the clouds while a unicorn's power is channeled through his or her horn.

[3_butterflies]

[yay~]

I would like that. I'm... kind of scared of the dark, but seeing the moon and stars light up the sky makes me feel better.

[doublethefun]

I raise the moon and bring the night while my sister raises the sun and brings the day.

[cantacquityou]

...Quite the impressive resume.

[doublethefun]

Then that makes me happy. [hee]

There is naught to be afraid of, my little pony. [and then musingly:] Unless thou wishest to enter the Everfree Forest at night.