"So, Chancellor Neighsay, welcome to our show," Starlight introduced him to the show and the ponies in the room, "I believe we have much to discuss."
"Indeed," Chancellor Neighsay simple answered, "I wanted to clear my name after the incident with Cozy Glow and seeing how wrong and single-minded my view was."
"And what was that?" Tempest asked, causing Neighsay to sigh.
"When the School of Friendship opened, I was the one who believed that friendship was something only ponies could understand, and that other creatures could not grasp. I thought other creatures would bring the fall of Equestria, which is rather silly when you put it like that," Neighsay told his story.
"Sounds a lot like it," Trixie said, causing Starlight to give a small cough of annoyance to be quiet.
"What we didn't expect was that a certain filly by the name of Cozy Glow was responsible for draining the magic of Equestria. She created mutiny against me at the school once I took control and locked the non-pony pupils away. The students managed to set themselves free and warn me of what her plans were. Seeing them work together when I went to warn the princesses showed me that friendship is something every creature can understand. Ever creature out there is capable of the best and worst qualities," Neighsay continued his tale.
"And it was those creatures that helped make us ponies stronger to defend Equestria when Cozy joined Queen Chrysalis and Tirek," Tempest added.
"Have you made any changes?" Sunset asked.
"The EEA is now improving on its view and being more open on how to run a school. Princess Twilight Sparkle has helped us point the right way forward. It is hard work and there are still things that we can improve on, but this time, with every creatures' contribution, we can aim for good things," Neighsay said.
"Anything else you learnt?" Sunset asked.
"Trying to take back credit Twilight's School, I sided with tricksters Flim and Flam and their Friendship University, which Star Swirl the Bearded was attending. However, Rarity and Twilight found out that they were just using the money to improve Las Pegasus, stopping their plans," Neighsay continued.
"Using other ponies to do your dirty work? That's some low hanging fruit there," Trixie answered back, causing Starlight to facehoof with annoyance. Neighsay just shrugged it off.
"Another not so great plan, but I am trying to work anew with good habits and an open mind when creatures can embrace friendship," He returned.
"It was the same for the Batter for Canterlot when the Storm King took over," Tempest mused, "Different creatures coming together for the greater good of those who were downtrodden and oppressed."
"Truly something special," Neighsay agreed.
"Anything interesting you learnt about the non-pony students?" Starlight said, causing the chancellor to chuckle.
"Many things," Neighsay laughed, "I got to know them more after we defeated Cozy Glow. Silversteam is such a bubbly individual, but I guess that's what happens when your race were banished underwater so long. Yaks aren't so hard as they seem, as Yona showed me. They can have a gentle side besides all that smashing. Gallus also showed me that not all griffons are mean and talk only about gold, I've yet to meet another griffon who he calls Gabby. Smolder is a unique dragon and Ocellus is a shy but determined changeling with a thirst for knowledge."
"They sure are something," Starlight chuckled.
"Something tells me that they will have a great future ahead of them," Sunset mused, "Seeing their friendship, you know they're going to do great things."
"Thank you for coming onto the show to clear your past," Tempest thanked today's guest, "We're going to take a break for today, so hoping to see you all again soon!"