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// Entry #12 January 13, 2190 
// Story: Starswirl's Journal 
// by AlesFlamas 
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We arrived today at Gilded Lily. Well, I arrived anyway. My chauffeurs, being Earth ponies, were stopped at the gates. I'd say I was sad to see them go, but my mother raised me not to lie. Anyhow, the town is just as splendid as I assumed it would be. The streets are so polished, one would assume they were paved from porcelain. Not a speck of dirt to be seen, and I couldn't be happier. I also couldn't be more nervous. I intended to run to the castle as soon as I'd entered town, but the sight of Castle Aurus was. . . imposing to say the least. I've rented a room for the night and plan to collect my nerves before going to introduce myself to the king. I wouldn't want to embarrass myself in front of the stallion who I shall serve under for the rest of my life, after all.