1st Nightfall | Written

[noxequus]

[Unlike other posts which appear automatically on your scrolls, this one is quite patient, seeming to wait for ponies to actually read it. When the scrolls are opened, though, the following message shows up in regal, well-calligraphied print:]

My fellow Equestrians!

Greetings to you all. I find the name 'newponies' to be slightly unpleasant, so I shall call you simply as you are: new citizens of Equestria. My name is Princess Luna, sister to Celestia and ruler of the night. Believe me when I say that I do indeed know your plight of finding yourself in a strange new world, a place where you do not know where you may fit in without finding trouble. However, my sister has told me that, more than anything, I will be of aid to many of you where she could not. I have had to rapidly adjust to modern society in Equestria, so while my troubles may not be identical to your own, I can certainly relate to your woes. If thou wouldst have any questions you wished to extend to the Canterlot court, then I shall do my best to answer them.

We trust that things are well in Ponyville, or wherever you may lay thy head at night?

[Luna has left the 'post' open for replies of all sorts, though she will generally be replying in writing.]

Comments

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[polyturtle]

I was wondering when we would see you, your Highness. Er...if you don't mind me saying that.

[Don, of course, assuming that this isn't the Luna he knows.]

But, things are well, aside from that...one guy with the ruins. But your sister seems to have that under control.

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[noxequus]

[Luna's interest is piqued. She recognizes that voice.

But no, it couldn't be. To keep herself from showing weakness, she sticks to text.]

There are many duties that I and my sister have to see to typically, though I have found that I have more time to spare than I did prior to this incident. In addition, my sister has seen it prudent to suggest my services as a more rapid means of reaching her, should it be necessary.

As for the one known as Zetta, he is of little concern. He is certainly not the first pony with such ideas in mind.

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[badassfreakingoverlord]

Princess of the Night, huh? That makes sense. I'm assuming you're on-board with the soligarchy here?

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[noxequus]

Zetta, is it not?

I am indeed a ruler of sorts in this land alongside my sister. I see you and she are already quite fast friends.

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[silverbadge]

Erm... Good morrow, your Highness?

[Karrin's voice comes across a little shaky - she can talk a good game, but she's never dealt with royalty in anything other than life-or-death situations before.]

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[noxequus]

You needn't be so formal; 'Luna' is fine. You are new to Equestria, yes? Then the first thing to know is that formalities are only for formal occasions here. If you wish to be casual, you may.

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[snowpointvictor]

[Zoey's scroll opened up showing the maroon unicorn slightly distressed.]

Um... excuse me Princess, but I do have a question or two. My immediate question, is there an sort of permanent lodging set up here? And are there any clues how some of us arrived here?

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[noxequus]

...The citizens of Ponyville have been asked to provide temporary lodging. Past that, I believe you may need to find a way to procure your own dwelling, I am afraid to say.

I can not claim to know the exact way of how you all were pulled here, but I do believe that some force caused many like yourself to be pulled into this world. There is no way of knowing why without figuring out first what brought you here. The only lead we have is the rainbow of light that struck through Ponyville's Town Hall when the first ponies arrived here.

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[firstofthefallen]

But what right do you claim your authority to rule?

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[noxequus]

By the agreed consent of my fellow ponies. A ruler who claims authority by force is little more than a slave to his own anger.

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[magicalrealist]

They're...admittedly not as bad as they could be. It was obviously hectic at first, but I think most have recovered from that by now.

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[noxequus]

And yourself, Twilight Sparkle? I imagine it must not be pleasant to arrive in a world that appears as yours but is not, all the same.

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[soulofblue]

Things are going well enough. I've certainly found all the ponies here to be very welcoming.

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[noxequus]

I'm quite pleased to hear that. Pollo, correct? I believe I was told to be aware that you had come to this world as well.

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[bluesuit_hoofy]

Are you one of the princesses that raises the sun and the moon and that sort of thing, then? I've been meaning to ask how that's done. Also, if I can watch. Up close watch, not just watch from here watch.

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[noxequus]

I am. I do believe that could be arranged at some point, however. Yet, it is something that my sister would be much more enthusiastic about showing off than myself. I am still... a bit nervous about performing my duties to an audience.

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[tinkertytonk]

[Bertie's pain-staking with his writing when replying to royalty, so it takes a little longer for him to reply than it might otherwise.]

It's a privilege and a pleasure to make the acquaintance of another member of the Equestrian royalty, Your Highness. My name is Bertram Wooster, a stalwart representative of His Majesty King George V of England.

I realize this may be a very odd question, and you have my sincerest apologies if it's out of order, but would you happen to know if there's a Satellite in Canterlot?

My chum, Harvey Finevoice, mentioned that the last time he'd found himself far for home it was the controls aboard one of these mysterious marvels of machination that gave them a way back to their own worlds.

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[noxequus]

What you are dealing with is being taken from your world and forcibly placed in another. In order to return, one must first figure out how you came to arrive here in the first place.

Your compatriot's claims lead me to believe that those controls were how he arrived in that world, thus he was able to use them to return. We have no such devices here, nor do we know how you were pulled to Equestria.

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[trustme]

Princess Luna! I've heard about you but I haven't gotten to say hello to you or your counterpart yet. Allow me to introduce myself. I'm The Doctor- not to be confused with an actual doctor. And I believe there are whispers about another me somewhere around here- I still need to confirm it. I'm a traveler of sorts though this is my first time being a pony or being to this world. Lovely place by the way. Everypony is so friendly.

Would you happen to know if there's been any progress figuring out the mystery behind the arrival and transformation of those of us visiting here?

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[noxequus]

We have met in the past. Or, rather... we have met in another dimension at another time. If you do not remember such things, do not let it concern you.

Your arrival still continues to be a mystery to my sister as well as myself, though I personally believe that it was the latent magic in the land of Equestria that caused you to take your current forms - the world adapted you to better fit within it, in other words. That is simply my belief on the matter, however... I do not have any means with which to confirm it.

Are you adapting sufficiently to life on four hooves?

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[ponymechanic]

Nice to meet you, Princess. Things are alright at the moment, though I have been looking for a job.

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[noxequus]

Oh? Pray tell what you are seeking, young pegasus?

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[iron_mare]

Even your writing depicts your outside voice, eh Luna?

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[noxequus]

I do not see why writing should not carry as much impact as my own words.

...though... I was told you did not remember me.

[She knew Liz better than most of the others in Kon Ran save for Haruhi, so it was no surprise that she could tell that voice almost immediately. Liz's earlier post asking about it and Donatello's warnings didn't hurt either.]

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[rhapsoidein]

I am a little out of the loop, but just how many royal ponies are there in this place?

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[noxequus]

It is mostly a title given to those like myself and my sister, who bear both horn and wing. My sister and myself are the only proper royalty in Equestria, though there is also Princess Mi Amore Cadenza, who rules the Crystal Empire up north. Twilight Sparkle was recently granted the title and blessing as well, and is currently tasked with maintaining order in Ponyville and its neighboring environs.

There are no others, to my knowledge.