9.30 AM
As soon as Spike started his audio report on the Running of the Leaves, a wave of disgust and nausea hit me. It was nothing but the shrill, high-pitched voice of the one with the most annoying qualities in Equestria. And she was right in my ear.
Thankfully Spike had the mind to ditch the stick immediately. No matter, I can hear that squeaky one from all the way up here as it is.
The Running of the Leaves went ahead as scheduled. I was surprised to see that Twilight actually decided to join in as well. She has never been the sporty kind. I wonder if she has some sort of idea in mind.
9.35 AM
The war between Applejack and Rainbow Dash continues and escalates. It appears that they have now incorporated the Run into their war, and are both attempting to be the first one to the end. There is no actual benefit for doing this, and no reward for the task, which makes this thing between them fairly irrelevant.
Although I notice that most of the Ponies in Ponyville are, for the most part, irrelevant in general.
I wish Spike would kick Pinkamina Pie out of the balloon. Her colour commentary is, if anything, far too colourful.
10.11 AM
I am not sure if I managed to catch that through my telescopic spyglass, but I believe that Twilight Sparkle has just placed a rock underhoof of Applejack, causing her to trip and crack her face on the hard, stone-riddled ground. This is a new display of behaviour for Twilight.
10.15 AM
Impressively, Applejack has managed to catch up with Rainbow Dash.
10.17 AM
Now, I saw that.
Twilight Sparkle has definitely teleported a stump in front of Rainbow Dash.
I believe she is purposefully aggravating the dysentery between Applejack and Rainbow Dash, possibly in the hopes that it will explode in monumental quantities and cause them to fall behind.
Twilight is displaying a high amount of tactical poise in this race. Perhaps she learnt something from yesterday's happenings after all.
Either way, I can't say I'm not impressed and just a little bit proud.
10.44 AM
They have entered the Whitetail Wood leg of the race. Twilight's strategy has been successful, and the two fighting Ponies are at it in full force.
12.40 PM
Finally, an appropriate use of her trans-location magic. While Applejack and Rainbow Dash were distracted, Twilight had moved herself far ahead enough to capture fifth place.
I am more content today than I have been for a long time. Twilight is developing into a fine Pony, worthy of the mantle. That was a clever use of strategy. Just clever!
I was so proud that I just simply had to make a personal appearance so that Twilight and I could gloat over Rainbow Dash and Applejack. I love it when we double-team others like that. It just gives me a tingle up my spine and a deep warmth from within, knowing that I am telling all the truths to their faces.
Also, I punished Applejack and Rainbow Dash, and made them finish the rest of the trees themselves.
Such a good day!
I would also like to mention the success of the magic audio stick. I believe I can now add full audio support to my little devices. I will have Spike upgrade them with haste and discretion.