I'm a science-fiction and fantasy buff, creator of the Chakat Universe, and now dabbling in the MLP:FiM universe. I love a good story!
While we're in the break between "Off The Mark" books, I thought that perhaps we could have a bit of fun with the characters from the story.
Mark Wells is here to answer all your questions as honestly and completely as he can. (In other words, totally in character!)
EDIT: Future events are in the future! Mark has not got a crystal ball.
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From Ortzi Goldbeak: Prince Mark, have you been tempted to stay in your Faux-Celestia pegacorn form?
Has Mark ever considered that time travel may be in his future where he ends up becoming Celestia in the past, with Trixie becoming Luna?
Have you tried asking the other Dimensional Celestia's and Luna's about the secret room and the books since you can return to those realities?
Also, congrats on becoming a dad. Did you ever find out if that other Dimensional Trixie in the alll mare reality had a foal?
Will the Equestrian government be expanding to encompass the liberated kingdoms?
Is your alicorn form's mane still hair, or is it summat else?
My Celestial form is fun and I genuinely enjoy being a mare for a while. It certainly helps me to relate to my female friends! However, at heart, I am a stallion and that's my preference, so I'll always change back.
What have you been smoking? And can I try some too?
No, I have not considered that, but even if that was possible, my cutie mark never changes so that would be a dead giveaway. And I frankly cannot picture my wife as Alicorn of the Moon.
How will you and your co-rulers of Equestria react to when or if Celestia and Luna return?
The few Celestias and Lunas that we managed to get to talk to have been reluctant to discuss their secret stashes because... well.. secret, I suppose. The most that I've ever gotten out of them is that they are unaware of anything in their own collection that is relevant to our problem. Future encounters in other dimensions might change this, but for now, no progress in that line of attack.
However, there was one occasion when help was offered to try to open our dimension's books. The problem is that each set of Royal Sisters has a different way of opening their books. The Celestia of the House Path dimension tried every password she knew, then tried to force the book open with her magic. That book is now ash! Hopefully, our Celestia put a restoration spell on the volume that she can trigger when she returns...if she returns.
I suppose. She had a few weeks head start so I guess she's had her foal by now if the mating was successful. My Trixie isn't thrilled about visiting her and we've been too busy with our world to go visiting other dimensions lately. You've gotten me curious though. I'll have to check when I get a chance.
Mark, do you think the truth about you being from another world will ever get out to a common pony?
Too soon to tell. It's only been a few months and there's a huge amount of turmoil in the liberated cities and countries. These kind of things take time to sort out and Equestria's resources are being stretched considerably.
The Equestrian Crown accepted all the Storm King's kingdoms and city-states as protectorates. That means they have limited autonomy until they have restored their ability to self-govern. When the Storm King took over an area, the local political leaders were rounded up and never heard from again. We're finding that we have to build them up from scratch in many of these locations.
After they can govern themselves, the territories can elect to become a fully independent commonwealth of Equestria similar to the Crystal Empire or the Crystal Hive, but that will be up to them.
1. what ever happened to Steady Flight and Crimson Boulder
2. didn't you have any family on earth
3. I'm realy hoping for Chrysalis to see the error of her ways do you think she ever will
It is hair with the special property that it acts like it is waving in a gentle breeze, even when the air is perfectly still. I'm told that this is exactly how Celestia's mane behaved.
Mark, how do you think you will hold up being essentially the Monarch while Trixie and Twilight handle the newborns?
Should Penumbra hold the keys to the wine cellar and liquor locker?
That is a difficult question to answer but one thing is clear – by Equestrian law, their absence for over a year is automatically considered to be abdication, so even if they returned now, they are no longer princesses. However, we certainly would discuss with them what roles they wish to perform in the future. If that includes a leadership role, we'll work things out. Strangely enough, despite my misgivings about becoming a prince, I have settled into the role and am disinclined to step down. Nevertheless, I'd be happy with whatever happens as long as I'm with Trixie.
I have been taking lessons from Shining Armor in how to cope. That means that I'll only lose half as much sleep!
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I hope.
Despite having to devote time to being new parents, both Trixie and Twilight expect to be putting in time on the throne. Also, unlike Cadance, we will be relying more heavily on nannies. With the extra workload due to dealing with the Storm King's former territories, my wife and Twilight can't afford to take maternity leave.
They are sitting across from me now. We're playing poker as we polish off a bottle of Last Clutch. Unfortunately, even with Crimson taking two drinks for every one that Steady or I drink, his constitution is winning out. Don't believe me? Check his chip stack!
My parents voluntarily cut themselves off from their families. From the few times I met my relatives, this was not a bad thing. Some very toxic people. I truly think they were both the diamonds coming out of their family trees of... fertilizer. Unfortunately, my parents died in a car crash a few months after I got my college degree. My sister got the crazy gene from one or both sides of the family. She's in Florida communing with horses because she's given up on the human race. And no, I'm not joking.
Well, she did admit that I was right about her being a parasite who needed ponies to deal with threats she couldn't handle herself, so that's progress, right? No, not really. I know what you mean. Her world view has been forged in pain and death inflicted on her and her sisters by her mother. We can only hope that she opens her heart up again. We'll keep giving her that opportunity.
Wherever did you get that crazy idea? Guards! Arrest this lunatic!
Mark, considering how you have had the pegacorn form thrust upon you by Harmony; have you ever thought whether you would like to become a full alicorn or return to becoming a normal Pegasus without all your fancy abilities? Granted, if Harmony wants you a full alicorn, there isn't much of a say you have over it.
Mark, how would you cope in the very real possibility that Trixie gets stuck as a stallion in a future being season and you two end up together? Let's be honest here, with the amount of time you spend in ponyville that's only a matter of time.
Hey, Mark. Just wondering, have you considered Chrysalis as a foal sitter? She is certainly good at knitting. Think about it...
She'll be fed willingly because foals love whole heartedly, she'll be exposed to unbearable cuteness, and she is quite likely to defend them from any threat if given the incentive to. She might even turn over a new leaf! It's a win all around!
I would certainly think twice about foal napping any creature she guards! But, you'll have to make it worth her while... and, who knows? She might end up caring for the little tikes anyway. Circumstance and all that jazz.
Food for thought... Princess.
Frankly, I don't think I have much choice in the matter. If Harmony intends me to be an alicorn, then I suppose that's what will happen. But I am neither looking for it nor wanting to go back. Each time I've changed, I've grown to like my new self, so I can't see it being any different in the future. It's not the changes in me that I regret but the life-threatening dangers that necessitate them. Let's face it – from Tirek to Starlight to the Storm King, I've been getting closer and closer to kicking the bucket!
*shudder*
Don't remind me. Let me be very clear about this – I'm one mare that doesn't intend to bear a foal. Ever!
You argue cogently and all I have to say is... Are you nuts?! I don't think I'm be ready to trust Chrysalis with a pet rock, let alone my foal.
Hey mark...I dare you to rate all the mares your friends with from hot to not ( descending order most to least sexy )and on the 2 extremes explain why.
Mark, has anyone considered searching Chrysalis' cell to ensure that she isn't concealing something within all those scarves she's knitting? Regular and spot inspections are a basic part of security in prisons.
I dare you to tell Trixie that you dared me to do that.
After disciplinary action was meted out for letting Chrysalis even have knitting needles without our permission, the jail guards have been a lot more assiduous in the carrying out of their duties.
Sorry to ask more than one question, but I had to ask, did you find out what allowed Tirek to escape Tartarus? Seems like a major safety issue. Also, have you made improvements to Tartarus to ensure that nothing short of Discord could get in or out?
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I'm tempted to reply IC to that but I'll spare the others this devolving into a pocket rp
Well Mark I do have to say that many times Murphy just likes to keep hitting you like your it's personal punch toy. So I have just two questions for you. Besides the Mane 6 and The G&P Trixie, did any other mare or stallions have the hots for you? And are you truly ready to be a father?
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If you recall, a stallion named Thunder Clop asked me out on a date when I revealed my Marklestia from in court. Since then, I have frequently been proposed to by both mares and stallions via mail and occasionally (by those bold enough), in person. Trixie tells me this is fairly common and I shouldn't get a big head about it. I asked if she held onto a stack of such letters just to stroke her ego. She stuck her tongue out at me and said to not change the subject. Looks like I'll be bribing Raven in the near future to get to the truth of the matter!
Regarding becoming a father, absolutely not. But my wife and I have friends who I can lean on for help and support.
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Short answer – no, we don't know for certain how Tirek got out.
Tartarus is a region of the underground world of Equus that is closed off with a magical gate. I’ll It has its own special magic that sustains it. The only native population that lives there is the three-headed dog Cerberus. From what I understand, Cerberus has lived there since well before the reign of the Two Sisters. Legend says that he was created and charged with not allowing evil to escape when Faust created the planet. Personally, I find that origin story to be unlikely. In any case, Equestria takes advantage of the existence of the region to use it for its apparent intended purpose.
As for how Tirek claims he escaped, he said that he was overwhelmed with an unnatural fatigue one day, passed out in his cage, and woke up in the Equestrian countryside. Examination of the gate to Tartarus, his cage, and the field did not reveal any clues. We have upgraded our security, but it is a state security secret that I can’t discuss. Frankly, it is still the most secure holding facility available.
Apologies to all whom I didn't hit the reply icon for so you didn't get notification of my replies. Still clumsy with these hooves occasionally.
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I was checking back frequently anyhow.
If only Mark and I had a better interaction. My fault, not his.
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You did answer my question, the one about your reaction to Celestia and Luna if they ever come back.
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Apology accepted, Mark. You really should learn how to use that new horn of yours to type. More dexterous than hooves.
I think...
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Would you believe that I'm still not used to using it? After years of using my hooves in my normal stallion form, I automatically go to use them instead of my new horn.
theres something else i wana ask but i need to get caught up ont he story before i do, this ama has already spoiled a few things for me, fortunatly im a journey vs destination reader so spoiling detials doesnt bother me i still wana know how we got there
but once i do there may be a question i wana ask if the story itself doesnt answer it.
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I am not nuts. And if that's the case, give her a pet, and see how it goes!
Now, if you'll excuse me, I must go speak with a zebra about a potion...