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[solequus]

[Hello, Equestrians, both new and old! Your scrolls come to life, revealing a smiling Celestia. Behind her are several ponies, clearly moving tables and banners and even the occasional circular pan around.]

Good morning, everyone! There are a few days left until the pizza contest, and I am most interested in seeing who might be coming to Canterlot and participating. I am certainly looking forward to seeing what you've all come up with, and trying them all out.

[That smile widens, ever so slightly. She is totally not rubbing her hooves and licking her lips drooling when no one's looking at the prospect, oh no.]

Oh...I almost forgot! I'd like to extend to everyone who owns a scroll a special offer. You see, the prize for participating in the contest is a golden ticket to the Grand Galloping Gala, but I would really like to meet all of you up close and personal. So, I am extending a golden ticket to all of you, and hereby invite you all to the Grand Galloping Gala, which shall occur in three weeks' time.

I admit it is a little bit short notice, but I do hope to see you all here in Canterlot for the biggest party of the year-!

[The sounds of crashing glasses, wood thumping, and cats screeching suddenly echo through the background.]

-excuse me for a second. I hear an accident.

((OOC: Pizza contest update here!))

Comments

[seapony]

If everyone is getting a ticket, doesn't that undermine the purpose and reward of the contest?

[solequus]

Oh, not necessarily! You see, quite a few of the ponies who are entering the contest are native Equestrians who do not have access to these scrolls.

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[iron_mare]

[Liz's ears are unusually perked as she replies, even as her expression reads more casual and somber.]

That's sweet of you to offer, your highness, but I couldn't possibly afford anything to wear for it...

[She's pretty clearly making excuses.]

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[solequus]

I'm sure that someone could help you with that. Perhaps you could speak to Rarity about making a dress? She is generally quite good with making payment plans for ponies who are bit-strapped.

[Excuses are like cutie marks, Liz.]

[Visual]

[cape_and_wizard_hat]

[Trixie is sort of floored. Princess Celestia would like to meet her. This could skyrocket her career. She never ever expected this to happen. She tries hiding her excitement through professionalism, but it still might be seen by the pony princess.]

...The Great and Powerful Trixie doesn't normally do private show, but perhaps she shall make an exception.

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[solequus]

Really, then? I shall look forward to seeing what you have in mind!

[If any of the other ponies want to even watch, that is. Just as a warning.]

[ponymechanic]

That's very kind of you, Princess Celestia. Thank you.

So what's the Grand Galloping Gaia like? Is there a dress code? [While he doesn't like the idea of having to dress up, he will do so anyway. He just hoped it wouldn't be too expensive.]

[solequus]

I'm afraid so. Its rather formal.

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[ghostgem]

Oh? First thing's first... What's a pizza? Sounds like some kinda food, am I right?

Second! Gallopin' Gala! Sounds like a hoot! Three weeks ain't a whole lotta time, and I s'pect folks are gonna want some shinies to wear to the party... I gotta get to work fast! Oh! I forgot ta ask! You're the Princess, right? Are you who I talk to about gettin' me some land?

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[solequus]

Pizza is a type of food, yes. Its a pan food with dough and cheese and tomato sauce in its most basic form, I believe.

And I am one of the Princesses! Though, the best person to talk about getting land with is one of the realtors in Ponyville - or elsewhere, if you wish to go elsewhere.

[magicalrealist]

(There'll be plenty more accidents where that came from if everyone accepts this open invitation, Celestia.)

I sincerely appreciate it princess, but wouldn't having two Twilights present a lot of unneeded confusion?

[solequus]

[Huh. Its almost like Celestia is wanting that to happen or something.]

I certainly don't think it will. And in any case, it doesn't matter in the end. All that matters is whether you're comfortable coming.

[strawberryredgrave]

I'm sure as hell not the kind of guy to say no to a party. Thing is: I don't do that formal dressing stuff; it's not my style, you know?

(Yes because the problem is he doesn't like wearing suits as opposed to actually fitting through the damn door.)

[solequus]

[One problem at a time, clearly.]

I'm afraid the party is formal only, Dante.

[millionbitpipes]

So, this Gala thing sounds like one swingin' party. You gonna have music there?

[solequus]

We always do!

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[surpriserainbows]

HAIL C-

[Oh. Right. Celestia didn't want her greeting like that anymore. Surprise stops herself mid-declaration and swallows.]

Ah, hello I mean! Princess!

I'm...I'm honored you'd give me a ticket to the Gala! I mean, who wouldn't want to go to the Gala, with all the food, and the ponies, and the hobnobbing!

But-but you know! I'm no good for Gala's! Like I'm not fancy enough! So...so maybe you could give my ticket to someone who deserves it more! You know it's just a thought!

[Visual]

[solequus]

[Aw...]

Why would you think you didn't deserve it, Surprise?

[Action]

[ensembledarkhorse]

[It's a little easier for Luna to actually address hernot her sister in person, given that she was currently resting up from a rather unpleasant night of dreamwalking. Being that she was technically an outsider as well, she got the message as loud and clear as everypony else...

Not like the crash down the hall wouldn't have woken her up anyway. She doesn't ask about that, she knows better, especially with preparations for the contest, preparations for the Gala... and Discord being about. As he is, now. Thanks for that, dearest sister.

Regardless, a rather sleepy-maned (and bloodshot-eyed) Luna appraises her sister when she finds her, her face the epitome of unimpressed irritation.]

Truly, sister?

[Action]

[solequus]

[What the-]

Luna? My goodness, I am so sorry about that. I'll make sure everyone is quieter.

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[lastkillerbunny]

A gala? I've only heard about them so this sounds really exciting!

[One of the many downsides of being stuck in a war that could easily trigger the apocalypse is never being able to go to fancy parties.]

That's very kind of you, your majesty. Thank you!

[bluesuit_hoofy]

So is this pizza contest open for taste-testing if you're not a participant?

[solequus]

After the three primary judges taste the pizzas? Of course!

[Voice]

[silverbadge]

Ah, good evening Princess. A quick question about the contest: May I ask who exactly will be judging the pizza?

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[solequus]

The primary judges will be myself and two others. But, after we've tasted, everyone else will be welcome to taste and judge as well.