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I don't know what to say about this story. It's such a bleak take on Celestia.
Hm. Indeed, my dear Author.
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I think that's sort of the point. A thousand years doing the same thing over and over again? Watching ponies die in what has to be a blink for one with such a long life; with even the few Celestia allowed herself to get close too dying or being banished to the moon.
I think this is a very accurate and creative portrayal of her.
Finally got around to reading this after having it sit in my watchlist for awhile and...wow.
This story, this chapter in particular, is one of the most hopelessly crushing things I've ever read on this site. The way Celestia has...moved on...from what she did to Sombra and Luna and Rooke is absolutely heartbreaking, if not expected considering she's had a thousand years to reflect on it. Luna probably deserved what she got (gasp!) but good heavens, the aftermath sure is messy for everybody.
The last chapter ended on such a climatically emotional moment, showing Celestia at her most vulnerable and depressed, and then this interlude picks up with her centuries later and a near-robotic shell. The juxtaposition is delightfully jarring and I commend you for it.
Really looking forward to whatever else this story holds. Oh, and curse you for making me tear up.
I'm not really sure how I'm supposed to react to this interlude. On the one hand, by letting go of her and personal attachments Celestia has become a benevolent and wise ruler. She's helped millions of ponies live better lives than they ever could have otherwise. It's certainly better than giving into despair and becoming another godlike tyrant.
On the other hand she has condemned herself to a kind of living death. What ponies see is little more than an carefully crafted automaton designed to make sure that they are busy, well-fed, and happy, while the mare inside is completely cut off from the world. Her mind is so alien now that it's hard to really describe as a pony any more.
The main difference between this and most other versions of Celestia is that she has no hope. She doesn't even realize that Luna is coming back, so she really has no reason to care about anything.
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I know I'm late, but: thank you. I write this story with the intent to raise questions and disturb the conscience. It is satisfying to know I have met some success in this.
Totally different kind of fic. Something rare. I'm enjoying it!
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Halfway through here, and this is basically the perfect description of the story so far. It's scary to read this.
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It's worth it by the end.