It is at times like these when envy claws at my heart. Celestia is a master plying her craft and a joy to watch. Every word and inflection is designed to be believable. Every muscle is disciplined so that no errant twitch will ever give her away as she explains why my guard report to me in such a public fashion.
The explanation matters not, only that she has said it. She is the mother of this nation and it will always take her word. I am its defender and it is high time I plied my own bloody craft.
-L