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// Entry #49, Continued 
// Story: Starswirl's Journal 
// by AlesFlamas 
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The king says that with the threat of war looming overhead, there are very few ponies he can trust, not even his own personal guard. But he knows that he can trust me. When I asked how that was, he replied with the fact that my family had served his for countless generations. There was a loyalty deeply ingrained in our familial relationship that could not be replicated or betrayed. And because of this, he wants me to become his new personal guardsmen, in addition to my occupation as court buffoon. Amazing. The king of the unicorns, entrusting his life to a simple jester. I never thought I'd see the day. I never thought I'd think of seeing the day. This truly is a great responsibility.

Addendum: Apparently being the king's personal guardsmen means I can never leave his side, even while he sleeps. Further good news for me, as while I watch him sleep, I can both guard his life, and gather data for my sleep spell!