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Cozy Glow stared intensely at the envelope in her hooves. The name she read on it reverberated in her mind. She turned the envelope; one time, two times, three times, before she finally brought herself to open it. Very slow, she pulled out the letter, then put the envelope away. It took her another minute before she unfolded the letter and started reading it.
Dear Cozy Glow,
this is Moondancer. Do you remember me?
Cozy Glow cocked her head and squinted her eyes, pondering like she was actually supposed to give an answer on Moondancer's question.
I was writing you when you were very upset over Princess Luna's letter.
Cozy Glow huffed.
And I was wondering how you are doing now. It's been a while since my first letter must have reached you. I hope that my letter helped you, Cozy, and that it made you feel better. I want that you feel good.
“Really, huh?” Cozy tilted her head even more. “I'm not so sure about that. What would you gain from making me feel good, Moondancer?” She put a searing emphasis on Moondancer's name. It sounded like a warning.
Speaking of feel good, I got you something! I found this on a flea market in Canterlot last weekend and I thought you would like it!
Cozy Glow cast her eyes down onto the envelope. She noticed a little bulge in it and realized how she must have overlooked it earlier while deciding whether to open it or not. She put the letter down in her lap and reached for the envelope. Turning it, she shook the little object out of it. A green crochet bracelet fell onto the letter. In the middle, the word “COZY” was stitched onto it with big, bold, pink lettering. Her name. The bracelet had landed right under the next sentence.
The vendor called it a “relaxation bracelet”. You look at the word on it and it eases you. I'm not sure if it works but, if it does, I hope it will help you to be more calm, Cozy. You were on edge lately.
Cozy Glow picked up the bracelet and looked at it for a good long while. A slight trembling went through her lower lip. Her face darkened. Cozy emitted a long-stretched whistle and flung the bracelet out of her cage. Cerberus ran past it, panting, his stomps letting Tartarus shake.
“I don't need any dumb gifts,” Cozy muttered. She picked up the letter again and continued reading.
And, to be honest, I hope you will accept this as a sign of friendship. Because I would really like to be your friend, Cozy. I heard that you are an extraordinarily friendly, kind and helpful filly. And I would like to know more about such a nice filly as you, maybe you can tell me something about yourself in a letter?
I need to finish this letter now, but I will write again soon. I hope to hear from you, Cozy!
Bye!
Moondancer
“What would you gain from that, Moondancer?” Cozy asked the same question as before. “And what would I gain from it? There's no way for you to help me with anything while I'm locked up in here.” It was a harsh response, but Cozy's voice lacked the energy it was known for. It sounded dull and distant.
“I don't care,” Cozy whispered, before she proceeded to stare blankly out of the cage.