First Daybreak [Audio]

[raging_she_demon]

[Playing safe and going with audio, no way was she showing her face right now. Not after turning her back on everypony long ago.]

Umm... hi. Sorry to bother anyone, but... I just got here. I'm not exactly new to Equestria, but it's been quite a while since I've been here. Plus it looks like Equestria, but I know a thing or two about alternate worlds. So... I guess I just want to ask what exactly this Equestria is the one I think that it is and why I may have been brought here.

I'd appreciate an answer... though you don't have to give me one, I guess. I'll figure it out somehow. But if anyone... I mean anypony could help me, then I'd... I'd really appreciate it. So... thank you. That's all.

[Well she tried. She was still learning to ask out for others instead of relying on herself or manipulation, so give her some time.]

Comments

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[like_a_dragon]

...huh...

[She's... starting to get a little better picture. And the awkward standoffishness is beginning to come into focus.]

[Visual]

[raging_she_demon]

But... but I'm trying to change. I've learned that how I was was wrong... but I understand if you'd think otherwise. Plenty of other people do...

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[like_a_dragon]

Whoa whoa whoa. Why would I think that?

You've done nothing bad by me.

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[raging_she_demon]

I know, I just... wanted to point that out. Sorry...

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[like_a_dragon]

Sheesh, laying it a little heavy on the guilt trip there.

Tell you what, why don't we start over?

Hi, I'm Chie, and you seem like a pretty okay person.

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[raging_she_demon]

[She blinked at this and didn't immediately respond. But she sighed before choosing to go with t.]

Same to you. I'm Sunset Shimmer...

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[like_a_dragon]

Hey Sunset Shimmer, nice to meet you.

And I don't know what it is that's got you down. A lot of people have made mistakes, and that's okay. But through it all...

[Oh hey, listen there's accompaniment, and... oh lord...]

Smile though your heart is aching
Smile even though it's breaking
When there are clouds in the sky, you'll get by
If you smile through your fear and sorrow
Smile and maybe tomorrow
You'll see the sun come shining through for you

Light up your face with gladness
Hide every trace of sadness
Although a tear may be ever so near
That's the time you must keep on trying
Smile, what's the use of crying?
You'll find that life is still worthwhile
If you just smile

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[raging_she_demon]

[She... blinks at this. But when ti came to ponies, music seemed to be able to affect them greatly. She thought for a moment, quiet as she did so.

Then she looked back at the scroll with a smile on her face.]

Thank you. I... I needed to hear that.

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[like_a_dragon]

[Beaming.]

You're very welcome!

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[like_a_dragon]

[Aaand suddenly.]

Please don't tell anypony you heard me singing.

[raging_she_demon]

I thought that it was really good. But if you don't want me telling anypony, that's fine. Your secret is safe with me.

[like_a_dragon]

[Holding the back of her head.]

Thanks...

[Shy brave pony...]

[raging_she_demon]

Anything for a friend.