To my faithful student, Twilight Sparkle,
I am proud of you for learning the difference between convincing arguments and simple emotional blackmail. You would be rather surprised at how many ponies go their entire lives without understanding the distinction between making somepony want to do something for you, and making somepony feel as though they must if they aren't a bad pony. Remember that conversation we had the other week about ponies being an end to themselves, rather than a means to an end.
Your loving mentor,
Princess Celestia.
Dear Anon,
Spike may just be a baby dragon, but he is more worldwise than I would like to admit. Then again, he is a well-adjusted emotionally healthy friendly adolescent and was more or less raised by Twilight. I may have taken care of him at first but Twilight did step up at some point... I really have no idea how it happened either.
Penned by,
HRH Celestia