Set not long after the start of the relationship between Beatrix Lulamoon and Twilight Sparkle.
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Hey Twilight
I'm not going to lie here, I'm not sure I have any idea what I'm doing. I usually only write letters for business, and even that's only like, a few a year. This letter is actually being written on my last scroll. The previous ones were abandoned when I thought the way I addressed them wasn't right. Almost did the same with this one. That 'hey' thing made me cringe the second I did it. But I've already made you wait five days while I tried to get past my hangups and I didn't want you to have to wait even longer until I could get to another town and get more scrolls. So here it is.
Wow. Looking over that first part you actually might be waiting until I hit the next town. Really hope you don't break up with me for being such a spaz in letter form. Especially since that's going to be so much of our relationship. If you do, at least promise me you'll do it face to face. At least then I have the possibility of seducing you or something like that, I'm much more suave up close after all. Not just that though, I kinda miss you and seeing you again sounds really nice even if it's for that.
I just agonized for ten minutes on whether I should scratch that last part out. I don't really have enough ink to effectively scratch that much out though, so I guess it stays and I wait and see if being clingy is actually something that turns you on. Wow, I really have a hard time being me when I have to think about it. In my head I keep wanting to act like Trixie. I think that would start to annoy you.
Getting off of that existential crisis, I'm not sure what else I can really write to you about. I don't do much on the road that would be worth mentioning. I spend all day pulling my cart, and now I spend my nights dreaming thinking about you. That time use to be spent thinking about new tricks for my show. Though I guess that's all for the better though, all the tricks I usually think up are way out of my league.
So I guess other then telling you how my smaller shows are going our letters are going to be pretty one sided. Maybe you could tell me about your friends. Might be nice to know some things about them so I can maybe figure out how to avoid getting killed by them if I meet them before you dump me, Ha ha.
Well I think I've embarrassed myself enough. I'm getting up early to try to make an extra stop at this little town I just heard about. I feel like I gotta get a few more shows in and small towns are good for putting on quick street performances, usually...
L Hope to hear from you soon
Trixie Beatrix
Hey Beatrix
Trust me when I say that I'm never going to fault you for being a spaz. The only reason I didn't end up writing you first was because the second I got home I started reading every book I could find on relationships and most of the early ones I read said that writing first would come off as desperate and that that would be bad. Then after a while I started noticing a trend that seemed to contradict that. Then I started making charts and realized that I'd read enough books about the subject that I had literally found a book to completely contradict every point every other book had made so far. So what I am saying with this fairly crazy sounding rambling statement, is that I don't have any idea what I'm doing either.
So how about this instead of wasting what interaction we do get together worrying about which one of us knows the least about having a healthy relationship. I'll just promise that you won't lose me over something petty. And that's a promise I know I can keep because I can tell I don't want to lose you over something petty like you being a spaz. I know this is true and you can trust me on it because.... that part about you missing me made my heart flutter. Like a lot. I miss you too. Waiting so long to see you is going to be hard. I don't know how I'm going to be able to focus at the convention when that comes around. I keep worrying my friends are going to notice me drifting off thinking about you. I think I've got a handle on that right now though. Although there is one little thing I have to mention to you.
I think I might actually have to tell one of my friends about us a little sooner then the rest. Like as soon as you write me back and hopefully say it's ok. I don't know if you remember the little dragon who was with me at your show in Ponyville. Well his name is Spike and he's not just my friend, he's my assistant. He's practically like my little brother and lives with me at the library. And I think he's suspicious about what I've been doing. Claiming I have a private research project is only going to keep him from noticing the sixty seven books about relationships piled up in the closet in my lab for so long. Not to mention, and please promise me you won't use this to tease me in the future,... I kind of... talk in my sleep sometimes. It usually only happens when I'm deep into a research project and I'm having a hard time thinking about anything else. And I'm dreaming thinking about you so much that I'm a little worried I'll spill it by accident if I don't tell him soon. If you're worried about somepony knowing this soon just know, I've literally known him most of my life and there's nopony I trust more.
As far as the rest of my friends are concerned though, I haven't told them anything about us yet. I'm not sure when would be the best time to do it. I do want them to know, but they did seem pretty upset with what you did after you left. None of them are really the type who would hold a grudge, but they did honestly feel wronged by what you did. I'm honestly not sure what would help you if when you meet them, though I can say that your life is not in jeopardy. I'm sure eventually everything will work out, it just might take a while. Promise you'll give it a chance when the time comes.
I just realized how long this letter is getting. This is why I usually dictate my letters to Spike, keeps me from rambling so much. Since I need to know your answer about Spike I guess I'll end here.
Missing you,
Twilight
Dear Twilight
Just so you know, this scroll is the first one I tried. I figured that intro was way too formal for writing my marefriend. But it seemed like I needed to get back to you quick so I went back to one of my abandoned scrolls. Sorry I didn't notice you had written back, I'm sure you wanted my response a little quicker. I usually don't make it back inside my cart until at least night fall.
Just so you know, I really don't think your gonna dump me for no reason. It's just weird for me to think about. I'm not use to having anypony stay in my life for very long. You're different though. I can try to do better about it, but I still might be a little self deprecating from time to time. It's how I deal with stuff. That, sarcasm, and teasing. You'll get use to it, or you'll do the smart thing and dump me. Ha.
So Spike then. I did infact notice him at the show, it's not every day you see a dragon just walking around. I figured he was some kind of pet until he started talking. Your assistant brother though, that's interesting. I don't know much about family, or trusting. That's definitely more your area of expertise, so if you think it's ok then go for it. If it goes ok I could write him a letter or something to let him know I'm not quite as bad as he thought. Though it would have to wait. I only have one more scroll and I think this is going to use up the last of my ink.
I'll hit my next town in two days. I'll basically have to perform as soon as I get there, but as soon as I can I'll get some more supplies and write you back. Hopefully things don't go too crazy for you until then.
Missing you more,
Beatrix
Dear Beatrix
I don't think it matters how we address each other. I think the only one that matters is that one you used near the beginning of your last letter that made my heart flutter again when I read it. I just got through telling the whole story to Spike, and being able to say out loud that I have a marefriend was wonderful. Now who's being the clingy spaz.
It took a while to get him to come around, but I think he's ok now and we don't have to worry about it. He understood the whole stage persona thing well enough, but like me he didn't understand why such an act was beneficial and not detrimental. It was cute how wide his eyes went when I pointed out how well he remembered the whole incident for specifically that reason. Thank you for providing me with that moment.
Now that we've handled the biggest concern of my last letter, I have a major one with your last letter. Beatrix, tell me the truth. Is everything ok, are you doing alright, do you have everything you need. If you can't afford ink and parchment that's one thing, but please tell me you at least have what you need to get by. I'd hate to think you were going hungry or something. If you give me an address where you'll be I could send you some bits, it's really not a big deal for me.
Sorry if this seems a little forceful, but when you were saying that you had to perform before you could get supplies it made me worry. I know we've only been dating a little while, but I do care for you, so I worry.
I think I'll keep this one short this time. Just write me back when you can. I'll trust you if you say your ok. Just let me know you're ok.
Write me soon,
Twilight
Hey Twilight
Please don't worry so much. If there's one thing a traveler knows how to do it's keeping themselves alive. I have enough provisions to last me at least an extra week then I need at any time. The supplies I needed were just scrolls and ink. I've never really had to keep much of that around. Speaking of which and looking at it right now I might need to get a few extra quills before I leave the next town. Think I've managed to keep this one around for a few years now. Might not survive if our letters start getting steamy once I get the chance to corrupt you more.
Here's a little tidbit my cute little marefriend should probably know if this is going to be a serious relationship, I'm actually more financially stable now then I've ever been. That bag of bits that kicked this whole thing off marked me finally getting back out of debt again. My cart, all my new equipment, all the favors I had to impose on ponies, all paid off in full the next time I'm in Las Pegasus. And thanks to you I'm doing even better then I thought I would be at this point, even if I have to start setting more aside each show for ink and scrolls. I guess the way I wrote it I guess it might have seemed like I was rushed and needed to put on a show, but I had other reasons for wanting to sneak in an extra show and for wanting to hurry.
First of all, new towns are gold mines. Being one of the first traveling performers to hit a new town is like hitting the lottery. Gives me a chance to try out new tricks too. Not that I can try out my fantasy ones like the piranha escape or something like that. But they are worth sneaking in between shows nonetheless.
Second of all, I was trying to make good enough time to make it to Manehatten a couple days early. I thought it might be nice to have a few extra days together in the big city with you. Surprise. Hopefully you'll have time, we never discussed when exactly that convention of yours is happening.
One more thing though. I've been stuck on this line for a while because I don't really know how to put this into words. I guess if I had to describe it, I'd say I'm feeling a little off and I don't know why. Usually when I'm just getting off of a really good show, and that was the best show I've ever had thanks to you, I feel really good and I make lots of progress. But this time around I feel like I've been dragging ever since I left Canterlot. Thus I wanted to try to get an extra show in to try to get back in the groove. I mean how am I gonna handle it when I get near the end of my trip. That's when I'm usually at my slowest, when the long days on the road are starting to get to me. Don't worry though, I'm still making good time. It just doesn't feel like it. Remembering that I get to see you at the end of this trip keeps the road passing under my hooves though.
How about this, so we can keep the rest of our letters more productive and not provoke each of our neuroses. Since I've agreed to at least try not to think you're gonna dump me at your earliest possible convenience, could you promise not to worry so much about somepony who has traveled since she was a filly. I kept myself alive for a long time when it didn't feel like I had any real reason to, now I have one.
And because I think that line gives me the win for being an awesome marefriend for a while, I think I'll close here. It's been a long day waiting to write to you. Try to think if there's anything you want to do when you get to Manehatten. The whole day is gonna be on me, or on you. Whatever position we end up in.
Killin' it and missing you,
Beatrix
Hey Beatrix
Yeah, you definitely are 'Killin' it'. Spike was wondering why I was blushing so much when I read your letter. Good thing he never saw me after your first one.
As far as your deal. I can try, but I care about you so some worrying is going to happen. Just means I might be a little... enthusiastic when I get to see you again. Be ready for a good time.
Sorry. I'm terrible at being flirty, even moreso in print form. I feel like that was really bad. Let me do something I am good at to try to make up for it, planning. I gotta hear about this piranha trick you mentioned. Need to know what my part is gonna be in it for your big show. Sounds like it's going to be fun. I finally worked through all the relationship books I could find, so I started looking into stage magic books. And I think this time we can get a little more creative with the costume too. No cakes or pies though.
Blushing with desire,
Twilight
Twilight
I honestly didn't think you'd want to perform with me again. Figured you'd had enough of the show mare lifestyle. I'll admit I really wanted you to though. And not just because you're good for business.
Not gonna lie though, that trick in particular is pretty dangerous. If your gonna do this with me then things are gonna get a little intense, and I'm not just talking about in bed afterwards.
First thing I'm going to tell you, stop reading books about stage magic. Real magicians don't tell their secrets. What your reading is for ponies who want to do party tricks. It'll only slow you down.
Ok. I'm going to have to end this letter here. Thinking about doing this with you has me way too charged up. It's gonna be way too hard to sleep tonight. If I can't, then expect the huge scroll I'm already working on in my head much sooner. It's a good thing you like learning, because I'm gonna have a fun time teaching you this stuff.
So turned on right now,
Beatrix
Beatrix
You are turned on by teaching. You are officially the best marefriend I could ever imagine. I can't wait to see your lesson plan.
Even moreso,
Twilight