I'm so happy and proud! I was so afraid you'd not go. I can't tell you what it feels like to know PaintDrop is doing better.
Sorry, I couldn't be there in person again. The Ponyville doctors are freaking out about something, and made me promise I'd stay here and take to easy for a while :/
So, how is she? Is she eating? Did she say anything?
DarkSparkle
She's fine. Very weak, but fine. The doctors here told me this is the first time they'd seen her smile so brightly. (Not that I needed anyone to tell me that.)
She's so thin, though… I never expected her to end up like this. The doctors told me that today was the first time she was able to eat semi solid food (chocolate mousse seemed to do wonders, even if she could only have a few spoonfuls).
After eating she fell asleep with me by her side. I decided it was best I go to my chamber.
PaintDrop
Sorry about that. When they get to know you things will be better. I'll go there and explain everything again in person (if the doctors don't think of another excuse to keep me “relaxed” for a day. :/)
I hope she managed to sleep adequately for once. From what Princess Luna said she's been having spooky awful nightmares all the time. :(
How have you been? Are they treating you well?
DarkSparkle
Not particularly. I'm just an unreformed changeling. Princess Cadance keeps hinting that it would be better for me to reform, and I'm tired to explain why I don't want to.
PaintDrop
Well, why don't you? You have to admit that things would be a lot easier. I happen to be good friends with several changelings (all reformed, mind you). What is there to lose if you go for it?
DarkSparkle
Oh, nothing, just myself. Do you know why not everyone went through the transformation? Some were loyal to Chrysalis, others just didn't have a need to. The whole reason I left the hive was to be myself. I live with the animals, eating just enough to function properly. It isn't difficult, as long as I take care of the animals they take care of me back. And I get to write my poems.
I don't want to be a mothling, just as I don't want to be a dark terror. Do you know why I call myself Luminescent? Because my wings glow.
PaintDrop
He really is a goth :)
And I'm fine, Dark. Much better than I've been in a long time.
PaintDrop
PaintDrop?! You're supposed to be sleeping!
DarkSparkle
Princess Celestia said it was okay. I already got a few hours of sleep. Best I've had in a while.
Thank you so much for bringing him here. I know that's not something I should say, with my addiction and everything, but like him being close. And I love him. I'm sure that even Princess Cadence can confirm that :)
PaintDrop
I'll never understand foals these days :/
Running off the the Crystal Empire, falling in love with changelings… what's next? Going on a date with a windigo? :/
I don't want to sound harsh, but please consider things. Both of you. PaintDrop, you can't even walk yet! You'll probably need support for the next few weeks. Not to mention your treatment isn't over. You might be better now, but that will be a long and painful battle.
And you, gothling! How will you survive, let along walk around in society? You said it yourself that her love overwhelmed you. What if it happens again? What if somepony else gets addicted? What if somepony attacks you? A lot happened during the last changeling invasions. Will you have to constantly hide?
DarkSparkle
Oh, Dark. You're such a shipper :) And I'm sure we’ll manage. I never expected it to be easy. Well, maybe I did, but I'm pragmatic about things. The convention will be a test run. Once I see how my friends react to the situation, I'll know what to do.
And you're one to talk with your centaur fetish :P
PaintDrop
You forget I grew up under Queen Chrysalis. The hive wasn't the best place to be back then. If I managed to survive there, I’ll manage some pony bitterness. After all, I'm tasting it even now. The guards, the doctors. Only the princesses and a few others taste sweet.
PaintDrop
Should I feel jealous?
PaintDrop
Argh! Stop sharing an account, you two! It's so weird! :/
And I'm just being pragmatically. Not to mention that I don't have a centaur fetish! I'll have you know that they are one of the most mythological races there are! So little is known about them… well, other than the disaster Tirek. I'm sure the other centaurs aren't vicious monsters and would love to meet them one day.
DarkSparkle
Don't you mean meet to love them? ;)
PaintDrop
… I'll ignore that because you are unwell, and clearly still under the influence. I do hope you've taken everything I've had to say seriously!
Furthermore, I think either of you going to CrystalCon will be a huge mistake. You should stay there until you're well enough to walk and your condition has been dealt with. Anything else would not only be irresponsible, but also highly dangerous!
Luminescent, talk to her!
DarkSparkle
I'm just a goth stallion, what do I know? Besides I'm unreformed.
PaintDrop
:) I'm feeling tired again. I'll go go get some sleep. I love you both!
PaintDrop
She's been like that all day. Quite the change, the doctors say. Not sure if it's because of me or her fix, but as long as she gets better and manages to find happiness I don't care.
And I will be taking her to the convention. Princess Celestia has already agreed. I know how strongly you feel on the matter, but keeping us locked for our own safety won't help. You ponies are social creatures. I can spend months with rocks and grasshoppers. Paint can't.
One last thing. I saw you a few times when I was in Ponyville. I could tell that you care. At the same time you're full of regrets of things that could have been. Do you want the same to happen to PaintDrop?
PaintDrop
… just be careful thee, okay? I'll tell Lyra and my bother to keep an eye on you, just in case.
DarkSparkle
I will. Not I'll go as well. Time for my snack.
PaintDrop
Snack?
DarkSparkle
Fanmail. Celestia was kind enough to share it with me. By the hive, she gets a lot and all of it is heart felt. A few dozen of those and I'm good for the day.
Anyway, The guards are giving me annoying looks again. See you, Dark.
PaintDrop