Trixie snuggled into her cape happily as she curled up on Celestia's throne. Celestia had given Trixie the run of the palace and she'd found her favorite places for everything. Well, everything except performing, she hadn't worked out that one yet. Right now Trixie was nestled in Celestia's favorite spot for her, right between Celestia's forelegs. Trixie was... Unwilling to put on such an unprofessional display when court was in session, even though Celestia insisted it would be fine. They compromised that Trixie would be willing to nap while court wasn't in session. She'd gotten used to being under the gaze of guards or the odd servant at all times except in Celestia's bedroom. And Luna, the only other one present in the throne room when the court wasn't in session, had been very encouraging of Trixie and Celestia's relationship.
Trixie let out a big yawn and squirmed around a bit, she was still half asleep but she thought she heard the princess talking to someone. Was court in session? Trixie grumbled, blushing as she looked up to scowl at Celestia for not waking her and letting her get into a more presentable situation! But as Trixie raised her head her ears instantly went down and she let out a small whine, the sight that had met her eyes was Twilight Sparkle staring at her. She lowered her head, trying to wrap herself tighter in the cloak. Trixie groaned again as she heard a musical chuckle that she usually loved to hear, now was causing her to dread the hooves that were trying to steal the cape hiding her, the coaxing voice that she usually melted for was now a traitorous dagger to her ears. "Come up here precious, Twilight is here."
Trixie blushed brightly but sat up, trying to play off the fact she'd just been napping, though she was still sitting under the princess, which now that she thought about it made her look more important! "Greetings Twilight Sparkle! The great and powerful Trixie welcomes you to Canterlot!" Trixie flushed a little brighter as Twilight snickered gently.
"Oh Trixie, thank you for the welcome, sorry to wake you from..." Twilight couldn't help but snicker a little harder. "Nap."
Trixie opened her mouth to retort before it was interrupted by Celestia leaned down kissing Trixie gently on the top of the head just above her horn and causing her to blush, feeling the warm lips pressed up against her forehead. Trixie glanced up at Celestia, apparently, she hadn't picked up on the fact Trixie was trying to show off her position, not be Celestia's pet at the moment! Trixie flushed a little as she remembered the exact time that Celestia had referred to her as pet. "The great and powerful Trixie... Has many demanding duties that require her to get a lot of rest!" Twilight smirked at Trixie as they both knew she was lying but seemed willing to let it be, however, Celestia gave Trixie a gentle nip at one of her ears, causing Trixie to whine gently and glance up at Celestia, a little chagrinned as Celestia gave her a hard look, though still smiling encouragingly at her. "The... The great and powerful Trixie had... A late night doing grea..." An annoyed clearing of the throat from Celestia interrupted her and Trixie sighed. "Trixie... Stayed up reading with Princess Celestia." Trixie sighed again, in defeat, as Celestia leaned in and gave her a nuzzle, mumbling quietly but still loud enough to be heard. "Princess Celestia was reading to Trixie..."
Celestia snickered gently, whispering to Trixie. "I thought the reading comment was perfectly acceptable precious." Celestia smiled and raised her head up as Trixie let out a small whine. Celestia looked back up at Twilight. "See? I told you she was adorable."
Twilight smiled a smile that was indeed genuine. Twilight was by no means Trixie's biggest fan but she was happy to see the troubled mare find her own little piece of happiness, especially with how much Celestia seemed to enjoy having the showmare around her. "I'm glad that you're happy here Trixie."
Trixie scowled at the newest princess. "Oh, because you are glad to have me away from your marefriend?"
Twilight's eyes instantly hardened, she and Starlight Glimmer had broken up over... Differences that hit Twilight a bit too close to home. "No Trixie! Because I..." Twilight stopped at an uplifted hoof from Celestia.
"That was unkind Trixie," Celestia cooed gently to her consort. She was busy teaching the mare like Twilight's friends had taught her. Trixie was a bit old for it, but she hadn't let anyone close enough to help her before now.
Trixie whined gently as Twilight watched. "B-But... But she's teasing Trixe...!"
Celestia opened her mouth only to have Twilight interrupt her. "Princess it's alright..." Celestia raised an eyebrow at Twilight, Celestia wasn't sure she appreciated her lesson being interrupted but the outburst had been directed at Twilight so she should get a say. "Trixie and I have not had the best past and... I would have meant that not too long ago." Celestia moved a foreleg protectively around Trixie pulling her in just a little closer and Twilight smiled. "But I'm being genuine Trixie, I am glad you're happy here. Oh and side note, me and Starlight aren't a thing anymore."
Trixie looked hesitantly at Twilight then glanced up at Celestia, who wasn't giving her any indication of the proper course of action so Trixie nodded a bit apprehensive. "Oh... Uh... Thank you Twilight Sparkle..." Trixie shifted a little nervously, unsure of what to say next then an idea striking her. "Isn't Trixie's new cape magnificent!?" At that both Twilight and Celestia giggled at the obvious change of subjects. Celestia raised her leg to release Trixie, allowing Trixie to strut around showing off her new cape.
It was a very beautiful cape, however, it caused Twilight to catch a glimpse of something she thought was unusual, lifting the edge of the cape with her magic she snickered and raised an eyebrow at Trixie. "Doesn't it get warm with it being lined like that?" Trixie blushed and pulled the cape out of Twilight's magical grasp.
"It's her napping cape Twilight," Celestia answered the question like this was the most normal thing in the world for Trixie to have.
Twilight smiled and nodded. "Oh good! I'm glad it has a purpose, how many new capes do you have now Trixie?" Trixie looked to the side mumbling something. "What was that Trixie?"
"Trixie has... Eighteen new ones," Trixie flinched when Twilight snickered gently.
"With six more on the way precious," Celestia added most helpfully.
Twilight grinned at Trixie. "Celestia sure does like to spoil you doesn't she?"
Trixie opened her mouth to retort but Celestia beat her to it. "Oh? And how many first editions did my best student just "have to have" to complete her studies properly?"
Trixie couldn't suppress her loud guffaw, smiling widely as Twilight blushed brightly, grumbling. "That's different."
Celestia grinned widely and answered. "You're right, they were way more expensive." Trixie continued to snicker as she climbed back up the steps and nestled back into Celestia's little cavern for her. Celestia looked at the blushing and slightly annoyed Twilight, smiling kindly at her. "But of course you can look through the library to try and find that cure for your friend."
Twilight sparkled brightened up and smiled "Thank you, princess! I'll go right there!" She turned to start trotting out but then remember, turning back and waving at both of them. "Goodbye Princess, goodbye Trixie."
CElestia smiled. "Goodbye Twilight, do come to say goodbye before you leave."
"Of course Princess," Twilight answered as she started to trot out.
"Goodbye Twilight!" Trixie waved her foreleg a little more enthusiastically than usual, maybe Twilight Sparkle wasn't so bad after all.