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// Epilogue: The Final Letter 
// Story: The Letter(s) 
// by starcoder 
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Dear Taz,

I could always just thank you personally, which I already did, but here's a letter to you because I can't stop sending letters! Just like most ponies here!

My name is Twilight Sparkle. I wanted to thank you for bringing such a big part of the School of Friendship (friendship, which is in the name) back to life here! My students are now not only pairing up with their original friend groups, but they are exploring new friendships and sending each other gifts and letters.

Anyways, I wanted to recap what you had taught me through the whole thing. And I'd also like to state what some of my students shared when we discussed what the whole exchange had taught us.

First, I should always respect the wishes of others. Remember when we had dinner together that other day? You wanted alone time, but I wanted to hang out with you and get letters off our minds. I should've listened to you. You were also right then, where I had wanted so eagerly to discover Taz's identity. I should have listened about that, too. I was wrong, you were right. Even the Princess of Friendship can be wrong.

Another thing you've taught me is that I need to try harder. It's not about trying harder just for myself to be satisfied, but also to try harder to help others feel right. You tried, with your spirit, to help the whole school feel better, just by first helping yourself feel better. I wish I knew how to do such a thing. It seems you have come a really long way since we first met. Of course, you have your setbacks sometimes. But I now see that you have the power and spirit in you to help yourself ease through them!

Now that I think about it, I have also seen that I should do a better job of noticing those who feel invisible, as you did on that first day. I should start noticing all the smaller details, actually. I didn't notice the easter eggs you left along the way, when you left that hint about invisibility. I didn't catch onto that. And so I had to end up finding out on the last day. It was kind of sad. I should have seen you better. I should have paid attention, and noticed everything that was happening. I should be more like you, considerate and eagle-eyed. Like the counselor you are.

By the way, one of my students has learned that finding new friends is a great thing. She has shared that she used to stay with her friend group exclusively, and she never realized how many other friends were perfect matches for her. Now she spends time with a variety of students, and even ponies and creatures outside the school!

Another student has said that they never realized how many ways you could compliment someone. He had barely even complimented most creatures before. Now he says it feels so splendiferous to give out compliments! He's one of the most loquacious students I have, and now he's putting that bubbling energy into a pot and stirring it up, making his words warmer and more welcoming. Everyone is so nice to him, and he's so nice to everyone else!

Thank you once again for the lessons you have taught, the activity you have created, and the amazing spirit I love to see in you that will never fade away.

Your friend and teacher,
Twilight Sparkle.

P.S. Never let that spirit fade away, please. It's something I love so much about you. 
P.P.S. How are you enjoying that writing kit?





Starlight smiled and turned to her drawer. On it were all the appointment-scheduling cards. Her book was packed, just like her time, so seeing the letter in the midst of the giant pile was so relieving. From the bed, Starlight grabbed a piece of tape and stuck it onto the letter paper, which she pushed against the wall.

With a satisfied smile, she read it again and fell asleep, relaxed.