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// January 2023: "Second Chances" 
// Story: Eileen's Exhilarating Collection of Extremely Short Fiction 
// by EileenSaysHi 
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Not Everything Changes




“This world of yours does have a certain appeal,” Celestia said, still finding herself examining her alien form as she sat on Sunset Shimmer’s couch. “And I’m thrilled to see you again, naturally.”

Sunset turned away from the video game on her screen and beamed at her. “You too, Princess.”

“I must confess, though, there are times I feel you’ve changed so much I almost don't recognize you, even apart from your physical appearance.”

Sunset shifted back to the game. “Me too, honestly, but- OH COME ON! YOU LOUSY STINKING PIECE OF- AAAAAAAGH! WHAT THE ACTUAL CRAP! THIS IDIOT BETTER HOPE I NEVER FIND HIM OR I’LL STUFF HIS CONTROLLERS DOWN HIS STUPID THROAT!”

As she watched her flustered, raging former student, Celestia suddenly found herself giggling helplessly.

Sunset looked at her again. “What?”

“Other times,” Celestia said with a smile, “it’s as though you never left.”