Twilight beamed as the two students of the Sun walked to the rearing horse statue. "Well?"
Sunset raised an eyebrow. "Well what?"
"You were part of the harmony this time. Upper and lower case. We literally couldn't have done it without you." Twilight tried to look sly, which came off like a six-year-old innocently asking how all the cookies had disappeared. "Did it change your mind any?"
"Twilight..." Sunset shook her head, but couldn't help but smile. "Never lose that optimism."
"Oh, come on!" Twilight cried, throwing her arms into the air. "Twice now, I've come to this world and overthrown a dark threat through friendship and harmony. No off—"
"Don't you even start."
After clearing her throat, Twilight continued. "Surely that makes you at least consider your philosophy may be flawed? Your attitude towards humans? And your principles in general?"
That got another shake of the head. "You're a pony, Twilight. You're a better pony than I've ever been, good enough that you can force pony solutions on nonpony problems and make them work anyway. And yes, the power of Harmony was exhilarating." Sunset smiled, bringing a hand to where familiar ears had sprouted the night before. "Having magic again was incredible." Hand and expression both fell. "But one musical number does not erase a lifetime of the dark deeds I've done for my Princess."
"But—"
"Your methods work, Twilight. I can't deny that. After last night, neither can the sirens. But mine do too." Sunset shrugged. "But hey, if we ever have a magical disaster and I can't get in touch with you, who knows? I may try it your way."
Twilight hazarded an uneasy smile. "Well—"
"But only after trying it mine."
After a few moments, Twilight sighed and said. "You know what? I'll take what I can get."
Sunset grinned and clapped her on the shoulder. "You're sounding more like the Princess every day."