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[solequus]

[Well, it appears that Celestia is now back to normal, judging by the fact she is her normal size, alicorn wings and all, her scroll magically flying at her side now that she's remembered it. And wearing a large red cloak over her body for some reason.

Also, she's walking out of a jail cell. There are some terrified-looking police ponies in the background.]

Well. That...was different. I've never been arrested before, after all!

[She lets out a sigh, though there is still a smile on her face. Meanwhile, the police ponies start relaxing.]

I must apologize for my behavior of the previous week. Especially to Princess Twilight Sparkle. I was...quite stubborn back in the day, as you might have noticed. I owe you an apology, and certainly more.

[Then, turning around towards the cell.]

Ah, and Dante? I think I also owe you one for this.

Comments

[Visual]

[weekwizard]

I suppose I should apologize in turn for the burns.

[It was just so entertaining to see what she'd go through.]

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[solequus]

Ah, they're nothing that couldn't heal.

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[weekwizard]

Good. In most other kingdoms I would be arrested for assaulting royalty.

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[solequus]

I wasn't exactly in my right...anything to begin with.

[A pause]

I daresay of it truly were back in the day you may not have been punished eithet. But...for different reasons.

[Visual]

[weekwizard]

So I have gathered. It must have been quite a different time back then.

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[solequus]

Very different, and not as kind to those who could be...well...different themselves.

[strawberryredgrave]

Don't worry about it.

(The dragon waved a dismissive hand as he steps out of the cell. The police ponies don't seem as afraid of him as they are of Celestia, but a dragon is nothing to sneeze at.)

Even princesses need vacations once in a while, right? I mean, this wasn't palm trees and coconut drinks, but I had fun.

[solequus]

I think it was more a fugitive run, depending on how you look at it.

[strawberryredgrave]

It still let you stretch your legs, didn't it? Plus it got you out of the palace for a while.

(Dante shrugs.)

Whatever you wanna call it works for me.

[solequus]

That, and I can't say that I've ever had a mugshot before.

[She might be tucking that sucker into her crown. One for the scrapbook apparently.]

[strawberryredgrave]

There's a first time for everything, right? And hey, you looked cute in yours, so I'd call it a success.

[solequus]

Well, that and the black eye hadn't swollen up yet.

[Visual]

[robotfightclub]

[Goodness, someone looks important. Importantly walking out of a jail cell, even... Hmm...

It only makes sense to Arcee to question them like anyone else.]

And who are you supposed to be?

[Genius.]

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[solequus]

Ah, I am Princess Celestia, co-ruler of Equestria. I was a bit indisposed this week, as you may have guessed.

I take it that you must be new?

[Visual]

[robotfightclub]

[...oh.]

Well that would explain the get out of jail free card.

[Despite what she says, she does attempt to straighten herself out to look more presentable. How does one present themselves to a princess of all things?]

Got it in one. Was I really that obvious?

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[solequus]

I hadn't seen you or heard of you before now.

[Well, if it helps, she doesn't seem to be that into protocol.]

So, what is your name?

[Visual]

[robotfightclub]

[...But...protocol.]

...Arcee.

[She says as she gives a suspicious look into the scroll. Someone's still trying to get used to automatic friendliness.]

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[solequus]

Arcee, then. Its nice to meet you!

[She's used to that. But this is such a nice place! They can't help it!]

[Visual]

[robotfightclub]

[Nice places are clearly unnatural!]

...Right. Same...

[The struggle is almost too obvious.]

I'll let you get back to what you were doing there, Princess. Ma'am.

[muffin_lover]

You were in jail?! Oh, no, that's horrible!

[Memos missed? All of them.]

[solequus]

Its all right, Derpy Hooves. I am now out of jail.

[tsunpony]

Well I guess I won't hold it on you for hitting me with a giant pumpkin.

[Is that a note of amusement in Ako's voice? Yep it is.]

How are you feeling having been arrested?

[solequus]

Well, foalish.

But then again, I was a foalish young filly in my own ways.

[tsunpony]

I'm not too surprised. But it's a learning experience.

Just a little foalish? Well I suppose flying after you wasn't my best moment ever either.

[Visual]

[noxequus]

[Is that the buffalo tribes outside Appleoosa in the background of Luna's shot? It appears so.]

Sister. May I humbly request that the two of us - as well as our native self, were she wrapped up in these affairs - never speak of this prior week again?

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[solequus]

You were not changed to a different age as well, were you?

[Visual]

[noxequus]

...we thought we made our request to never speak of this quite clear, sister...

[Translation: Yes. Very yes.]

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[solequus]

Point taken.

[ponymechanic]

You got arrested? Hope they weren't treating you too roughly, your highness.

...Come to think of it, I can't really remember last week at all.

[He's not sure if he should be happy he didn't gain a new set of fake memories to add to the mental collection, or disturbed that he can't remember at all.]

[solequus]

Its a long story, Tails. But I wasn't mistreated.

[bluesuit_hoofy]

So that's where you went. Sorry I didn't...do anything. Helpful. Or unhelpful, I suppose that's a plus.

[solequus]

Oh, its quite all right. I probably would have punched you, so its for the best.

[bluesuit_hoofy]

[He gives a sage nod.] And then I would have broken my hip.

[neighfeni]

[As soon as this side's feed is on, bam she is in a kneeling position. OH SHOOT she forgot about that. Cruuuuud.]

Ah-Ah'm so sorry for what Ah said last week, Your Highness!

[solequus]

[At this, she gives a reassuring smile.]

Its all right, Nephenee. I'm not upset with you, or anypony about last week.