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[appletastic]

[Applejack appears, but she's not really looking at the camera. She's holding her hat in her hoof, and her mane hangs over her eye. It's safer that way, because she's really about to lose control here.]

I know some of y'all are waiting to hear how it went, meeting her. Calice.

Well, we know a few things more about her, and we'll tell you what you want to know, but more important than that right now is...I failed a friend of mine. Two friends, counting Calice. Our words couldn't reach her, and she's more determined to fight us than ever.

Worse, Fluttershy---the one with the little digi-critters---she saved our hides, but Calice snagged her. She's trapped, and knowing what I know now....

I'm sorry. I'm so, so sorry.

[Unable to say another word for now, she closes the scroll, about ready to cry.]

Comments

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[freeasthewind]

She is. She really is very strong. But don't underestimate your strength as well. I'm sure she'd tell you the same thing.

What's your name?

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[appletastic]

I'm Applejack. Like her, I guess, but...not quite.

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[freeasthewind]

It's nice to meet you, Applejack. I'm Feena.

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[appletastic]

Same here, I just wish the circumstances were better.

I'll keep hoping to see her again. She's my sister---and I can't help, and it's killing me inside.

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[freeasthewind]

Me too...

She'll be back. She's strong, you know she will be. She's most likely going to be upset as well, so... just stay by her side, be there for her, as I'm sure she would for you. Something tells me that... she's going to be the one taking on the most guilt.

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[appletastic]

I'm planning on it. We're gonna need to stick by her---something tells me not everypony's gonna be so willing to forgive.

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[freeasthewind]

I don't know, it seems like so many here love Jappleack. I don't think they'll blame her.

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[appletastic]

For her sake, I really hope you're right.

...and for theirs, 'cause I won't be happy if they're casting blame.

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[freeasthewind]

Me neither. [Feena doesn't want to have to smack a pony.]

I really don't think they'll blame her. I don't think the blame should go anywhere, but Calice herself.

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[appletastic]

Even then...like they said, Twi's in there. She's in trouble. It's not entirely her fault either.