Second Gambit

[just_as_planned]

*There is what appears to be a robotic pony on the scrolls. Even his voice sounds robotic!*

You know, not to be seen as playing devil's advocate, but don't you think you're all acting a little bit entitled? I understand that you were all scared during the supposed takeover plot, but has it occurred to anypony that that was the point? You needed to be convincing in your anger and fear. All it would have taken was one person whowas a poor actor and the Pale Pony could have caught on. Really, it was a brilliant scheme, and I have to commend those who thought it up.

Bravo, Princess Celestia, Princess Luna and Overlord Zetta. With minds like you on our side, I'm having trouble imagining how we could lose.

Comments

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[firstofthefallen]

Their scheme was commendable, though I doubt you'll find many others who would ever agree here.

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[noxequus]

Perhaps crediting Zetta for his keen intellect is a bit of a reach.

That said, this, too, shall pass. Emotions run high for obvious reasons, and once cooler heads prevail they will realize the necessity of such subterfuge. And how they dance to that plan in their righteous indignation even now.

I am admittedly mildly interested in how Hoovesweek will spin it all to be some sort of plot to destroy Equestria for real. Certainly "true journalists" can do a better job than a few rightfully upset ponies.

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[soulofblue]

I do agree it's a bit unreasonable to expect the rulers of the nation to share everything with us on a personal level. But ponies were very frightened by what happened. I hope the princesses expected this level of backlash; it's only natural.

Are you a robot? [That's what he really wanted to ask; he just didn't want to be rude and ignore everything the maybe-robot had to say.]