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Dearest Twilight,
It is wonderful to hear from you again. It is quite rare now with all your princessly duties that you take the time to write me. I must admit it was rather disheartening to have gone so long without receiving a letter from you, I believe the last time you wrote me was over a month ago.
The reason behind why though are very clear after having read your previous letter. I imagine you ran yourself into quite the panic over how to properly word such a powerful letter. It is a little surprising to me to hear such things from you. I guess it does make some sense though, you are the pony who has spent the most time besides me outside Cadence or Luna.
In light of what you have told me I think I will withhold my answer until the end of this letter and instead pose some questions for you to ponder. My first question is, are you sure? This may sound harsh but there is much about me I have kept hidden from you. As you know I am quite an ancient mare which in of itself may pose a little bit of unease in you but it also means I have a very long history, not all of it is as happy as you may think. I am not trying to dissuade you with this question but it is one you need to consider.
My second question is a little more simple. You stated you wished to know the mare not the title and I wonder if you don’t already know. To rephrase, you have spent most of your life with me and while I often keep my mask up you are one of the few privileged ponies who I feel relaxed enough around to let it slide from time to time. Are you sure that you have not already glimpsed the mare you wish to know but chose not to acknowledge it in favor of the image I project?
Of course those two questions are not the only ones you should consider but they are very important. Once you have thought on those I want you to consider the fact I have had no small part in raising you, some would say I am a second mother to you, If this does not bother you, then I am indeed glad but are you ready for how others may in fact perceive this? Are you prepared to deal with how the nobles will take this and the media may portray any relationship we persue? If you think you are then next I have one more question.
My final question to you is, are you sure you can keep your promise? Can you truly keep your promise to love the mare, her flaws, her weaknesses? Will you Twilight promise not to run when you learn of the darker parts of my past, be there for me even in my weakest moments as a pillar of strength for me when I most need it? If the answer to nay of these questions is no, or there is any doubt in your mind then return the package I sent with this. Do not open it, just return it and we will continue on as friends.
Love,
Celestia
Twilight put the letter down and took a deep breath. Her mind raced in circles as she thoguht about the questions Celestia had posed. There was plenty of doubt but the doubt wasn’t about whether she could accept Celestia or anything. Her doubt was squarely in the category of this being so new and so unexpected. Twilight’s horn lit up and she pulled the small package that had come with the letter.
The twine took on a mulberry tone as she untied it and unwrapped the garment within. Twilight lifted a gorgeous tuxedo from the package, a tear of pure joy rolling down her cheek. Pinned to the tuxedo was a piece of paper that read simply, “Wear this and pick me up at seven tomorrow.”
Twilight gently laid the tuxedo out over her bed and grabbed the letter again. She reread it a few times before placing it on top of the tuxedo reverently. A smile pulled the corners of her mouth up as she sighed. “Yes Celestia, I can keep the promise and weather any storm that may come between us. I will never let anything stop me from being there for you.”