Dear Princess Celestia,
I know that you said I didn’t have to write any more letters to you once I became a Princess, but I feel that the lesson of friendship I’ve learned today warrants an exception.
Today I’ve learned that sometimes you and your friends can lose sight of each other’s friendships in times of stress. It feels awful to be betrayed by ponies you like and it can cause you to feel resentment and anger towards them in turn. Even a simple game can become a test of your bonds with each other if you put too much importance on winning. But if you truly care for your friends, then it’s important to remember that it is only a game, and that the fun comes from playing it. Sometimes it’s worth losing a little if it makes everypony else happier.
If Diplomacy has taught me anything, it is this: A game is just a game. You should not take it so seriously that you might lose somepony close to you.
Your ever-learning student,
Twilight Sparkle
P.S. – My friends and I also wanted to apologize once more for our behavior. If Spike hadn’t sent a letter to you and if you hadn’t responded so quickly, I’m not entirely certain what would have happened. I’m pretty sure the elements are still OK, but until something comes around we can test them on, I can’t be entirely sure. In the meanwhile, we promise to deepen our friendship, just in case.
P.P.S – I would personally like to apologize for the things I said after you showed up. And for blasting you into the Mayor's house. I swear I don’t really want to depose you and Luna. That was all the heat of the moment. I hope your leg is feeling better.
P.P.P.S. – We checked, but Fluttershy is almost sure that the game did not come from Discord. Still going to keep my eye on him, though. He was suppressing giggles the whole time we were interrogating him, but that could be because he found the whole thing “hilarious”. The jerk.