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// 14. Conversation in Celestia's Office #2 (You Brighten/Total Eclipse Metafiction) 
// Story: Short Shorts 
// by Coranth 
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When Celestia entered the office this time, she was walking funny and blushing like a school filly. Luna, who was catching up on the usual paperwork, eyed her sister and grumbled, "... And where have you been? Another of Jaydex's fictions, no doubt..."

Face flushed, the Solar Diarch nodded and then, a wistful sigh escaping her, she answered, "Yes, sister. The story's called 'You Brighten My Day' and he's paired me up with a human from Earth, called Daniel. Oh, gods, the things he did to me in the shower last chapter... mmmh..."

At her sister's words, the Lunar Diarch rested her head upon her forehooves, misty eyed. "When is he going to work on my story?" she asked. "I miss spending time with David..."

Nuzzling her gently, the Sun Princess rested a wing over her sister's back as she answered, "Soon, I believe. He's currently working on a story featuring Rainbow Dash; oh, speaking of that I'd better write her a letter telling her to be prepared. It should be a pleasant surprise for her when she gets -written- by him for the first time, if what I've read on his blog is true."

Something snapped within poor Luna then; angrily, she banged on the fourth wall with a hoof. "JAYDEX," she thundered with the Royal Canterlot Voice, "IF THOU DOST NOT RESUME WORK UPON MINE STORY SOON, WE SHALT VISIT THEE THROUGH THY PLUSH OF MINE FORM AND NOT ALLOW THOU TO PEN ANY MORE STORIES STARRING US! WE SHALT ALSO MAKE OFF WITH THINE PLUSH OF US OUT OF PETTY SPITE!"

At her sister's vehement words, Princess Celestia gasped her eyes wide. "Sister," she reprimanded Luna, "you know we can't influence him that way, and especially not like that! He might not write anymore stories with you at all after that outburst..." Clearing her throat, Celestia turned to the fourth wall and spoke softly, her tone formal. "On behalf of the Principality of Equestria, I would like to formally apologize for my sister's words, Jaydex. It's just... things have been tense around here as of late. Some Authors have been stirring the Gryphons and the Changelings to war with us, you see. Jarl Bloodfang and Queen Chrysalis have been trying to mitigate and contain things as best they can, but... you know Authors. Once a story is Written, only they can change it. Truth is, Lulu, Chrissy and I could really use a break..."

At her words, Luna smirked. "Who's trying to influence the Authors now?"

"Oh, shut up!" Celestia groaned.