Trixie’s Office at the School of Friendship was cluttered with magical props, kits of illusion and teacups. She leaned back in her chair, her hooves propped up on her desk. "Yup, uh-huh. That sounds about right." She idly listened as she magically floated several smoke bombs around in the air, making different patterns. "Well I wouldn't blame anypony. This school is obviously greater and more powerfuler than Twilight's silly school of magic," she said as she fumbled, nearly dropping the smoke bombs onto her desk.
Astral replied, "No, It's not like that. Twilight just said I'm more than ready to start studying here, is all, and that my first year review here was perfect, and the next few were really good too. I do have a lot more friends now,” she added.
"She said that?" asked Trixie.
"She said that magic is important, but friendship is magic too," replied Astral.
"Well, Twilight knows best!" said Trixie, before speaking under her breath "...sometimes."
"Um, Trixie?"
"Yes?"
"When you were evil..." Astral hesitated to continue for a moment to make sure she had the right words so as to not upset the counselor. "I mean, not good, and then you decided to be good. How did you know?"
Trixie stopped to think for a minute. "The great and powerful Trixie likes to think of it as I was always good, and everypony else just got a little more bad."
Astral scratched her head. "Um... Ok."
There was a knock on the door, and a student aid peeked in, "Ms. Trixie, Astral? They're ready for you."
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Starlight’s office was clean and organized. Kites of all shapes and sizes hung from the ceiling while potted plants decorated the sides of her desk. Starlight sat behind her desk, Sunburst standing next to her.
"We've gone over everything Princess Twilight has presented to us, as well as thoroughly reviewed your file. You've accomplished a lot since you've enrolled here, Astral Bell," said Starlight, happily.
"We will all be very proud to see you at the next graduation coming up," said Sunburst.
"Thank you," replied Astral.
Starlight continued, "Having said that, we agree with Princess Twilight to move forward with this plan. Are you ready for it?"
"Oh, yes. I am. I won't let you down!" said Astral, eagerly.
"Alright then. Trixie, if you can get the paperwork in order, we should be able to start right away."
"Ugh... Paperwork," groaned Trixie as she picked up a stack of papers in her magic and floated it with her out of the room.
"And you," said Starlight. “Are you ready to start your first day here, ...again?"
"Oh Golly Gee Yes!" exclaimed Cozy.
"Then under the care and guidance of Astral Bell, let me be the first to re-welcome you to Twilight's School of Friendship!"