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// T0VCH 
// Story: Book 1 - The Behemoth came to Canterlot 
// by Equimorto 
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"Whatever it was, it looks like something else took care of it," Rose commented. "Probably an ursa. No idea what this thing actually was though, so we'll have to do some research on that I guess."
"That won't be necessary," Twilight replied, in a tone that made it clear it was an imposition more than a favour.
Rose looked at her. "Do you already know?"
"I have my ideas," Twilight said. She had more than just that, but there was no need for the other mare to know about it. Not yet at least.
Rose knew she probably wouldn't get much out of Twilight, not without the risk of souring their relationship at least. Considering she cared about keeping her job, she decided not to press further right then. "Can I ask something? I've always been meaning to, but I never found the time."
Twilight quirked an eyebrow. In truth, she was somewhat relieved to have something to take her attention off of what was in front of them. Part because a new attempt so close to Ponyville was scary, part because she didn't particularly enjoy looking at a corpse, much less less than half of one. "Sure, what is it?"
"When this is all over, can I keep my scale?" Rose asked. As she waited for her answer, she began to pack up her things.
Twilight thought about it for a moment. "If nothing comes up, then sure." She conveniently chose not to mention how that scale was no longer in her possession at that moment. "Are you sure you want a reminder of all this, though?"
Rose finished packing up everything in her bag. "Yeah. If we make it through then yeah." She had a look around. "I assume you'll send someone to clean up. Do you remember the way or will I need to walk them here?"
"No need, I'll take care of it myself now. I wouldn't want this to get contaminated further," Twilight said. It was the truth, but she was also staying to look for the arrival point. She was glad Rose hadn't run into that, or explaining things would have been a lot more complicated, but that still meant she had to find it.
Rose looked at her for a bit, seemingly thinking about something. "Alright then." She turned and began to walk away. "I'll tell the others you'll be late."
"Thanks!" Twilight shouted as the mare disappeared into the trees.