*A black screen fades in on Canterlot in all it's glory. Pan from left to right.*

NARRATION: Equestria, land of ponies, love, and friendship.

*Canterlot from above, the view panning over the grid of streets*

NARRATION: For years, it's residents have known peace and prosperity.

*Fade to black, fade in on Twilight Sparkle's hooves, running through the streets of Ponyville.*

NARRATION: But soon...

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Okay, I just had the oddest character discussion with my best friend regarding Twilight sparkle, and her psychological state of mind.

My friend says that Twilight is a humble, hard working soul with a crippling inferiority complex, who wishes only for approval from Celestia.

I say, that she is in fact a closet Narcissist who tears herself down for being less than her ideal of perfection.

My point rests on two things:

First: Lesson Zero, the want it need it spell.

nar·cis·sist

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There! I've only completed the first chapter, but so far "Solutions", henceforth titled "Freedom", is at least 320% better.

I've made this Lyra a much darker and more interesting character, and it really complements the story nicely. Though it's slower writing for her now, it's far and away worth it.

Solutions is going to be delayed. Likely also re-titled. A friend of mine pointed out that Lyra was a non-character as I was writing her, and really he was right. I was going to flesh her out in chapter 3, but I found that I couldn't find a character that made sense in context. There was no 'why' behind the things that she did beyond excusable plot convenience.

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Well! I just got word from Cyanide that yes, I can base an AU story off of "The Moonstone Cup." If you haven't read it, I suggest you do so, it's a rip roaring good time, with some excellently done magic combat.

Anyway, as a result, I will soon be posting the first 2-3 chapters of LHatHoM's sequel: Solutions.

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Well, it seems that my first story is off to a swimming start.

Honestly, I could not physically be happier.

I hoped that the time and effort I put into Lyra Heartstrings and the Hand of Man would be rewarded, and already, my expectations have been far surpassed. To everyone who has faved and commented, or even just read and enjoyed, I thank you from the bottom of my heart.

What will I work on next? I'm not sure, honestly.

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