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// 45 - Dear Princess Celestia 
// Story: A Dangerous Sparkle 
// by David Silver 
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Dear Princess Celestia,

My time in this world has been fascinating. The ponies that live here call it Everglow, but not just ponies. This world is home to humans, griffons, diamond dogs (or some variant), and many other species beside. Unlike Equestria, the various species even intermingle within the pony's territory freely and frequently. Trade is robust, and their pursuit of knowledge is also hungry.

One of our companions proves that humans and ponies can form long term bonds. Her name is Soft Mane and she is a pony-human hybrid. Though Spike was unhelpful in getting first hand accounting polite to an already stricken mother, I have determined that she has suffered from specieism, but remains optimistic. She never disclosed details, but Spike and I feel certain Soft Mane's father, the human, died while adventuring. They have only positive memories, however, leading me to believe that the family unit was strong.

They have many forms of magic here. Did you know that non-unicorns regularly practice magic? My teacher here was an earth pony of all things! He knew his way around an incantation, however, and taught me how to control the unique thread of magic without using my horn directly. He also went over how to quickly memorize spells when it was far from practical to work off of a written spell.

This aside, it is so very good to speak to you. I'm glad to hear that Equestria is still well in my absence, and excited that we're back in touch. How are the girls? Get them to write to me too, when you have the opportunity. How are you doing, and Princess Luna and Cadance? Is my brother being good to her? You tell him I learned new ways of getting revenge on him if he isn't being a perfect gentlecolt.

Your friend from afar,
Twilight Sparkle

PS: This is Spike. Pinkie's been surprisingly helpful and she's with us. Has Ponyville dissolved without her? Fondest Wishes, Spike.