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I poured myself a cup of tea, before I picked a cup for the fawn visiting me. I chose one for an earth Pony; the one best suited for little Battery, as far as I could see.
“I hope the tea will be good for you!” I pondered, as I picked up a blend I thought would go with her taste.
“Looks fine by me!” she merely responded.
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While I was sipping my tea, I noticed something odd. At first she may have been motioning towards lifting her cup up in the traditional manner; expected from any Pony not of Unicorn origin, but then there is a deep blue glow on the tip of her tiny Deer horns and the cup slowly and stuttering flow from the table and up to her muzzle. Even if there were a few drops of the tea escaping, she soon had the hang of it and managed to have her very first sip of the tea.
For a moment; I said nothing, just quietly watching her enjoying the tea, and the practice. Maybe I know of her tiny horns. I have seen horns in action before, even some not of direct Equine origin; like the once I was not quite ready to be reminded of; the once on the top of the head of a certain Centaur known as Tirek, who destroyed my former home.
Of course I had seen the Faun from miles away, even if I had not noticed her right away; I had looked at her as I bid her in into my home and invited her on a cup of tea. Casting side glances at her on and off. I had seen the garments she wore right of the bat, how could I not have, or even tried to ignore them.
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“How is your tea? Need sugar or cream in there?” I inquired politely.
“Oh; it is just fine, thank you. I just never had tea quite like this, Twilight!” she responded.
“I guess your folk has a different taste? Besides; I have items imported in from all over Equestria, aside from a few rather exotic items my friends find for me from the forest!” I pointed out.
“The forest, as in the Everfree?” she exclaimed.
“A friend of mine who just so happens to be a Zebra, lives in the forest; she is only too happy to help me find certain items I may need or desire!” I pointed out.
“A Zebra? A Zebra? Did you just say that you have a Zebra as your friend?” she burst out in sudden surprise.
“Uh? Yes, she lives close by in her hut. We helped her out and introduced her in the village. She apparently needs to buy herbs, from time to time. She is using them in order to brew potions!” I explained.
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“I think you will meet Zecora in a few days!” I continued.
“Uh, Zecorah?” Battery inquired.
“The Zebra. She is the one bringing in some of the herbs and spices I use when I create the blends of tea!” I added.
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“On second thought; I think you need to practice your magic, don’t worry; I will help you out along the way!” I prompted.
“Magic? Like with the cup, when you offered me the tea?” she responded.
“Exactly; we will start with little, safe and fun things. Just like a cup of tea, together!” I responded, smiling at her.
“The tea is nice, and that was fun. It you think it is all right, I guess it is okay!” she responded.
“Magic is for both fun and practical use. Besides; if I can teach you how to use what you have to your potential, it could end up saving your life in the future. Naturally; there is little to no risk, while you are with me in any event!” I prompted, with authority and instilling as much certainty as I felt appropriate in the situation.
“As much fun as the tea was, I guess that is still a practical application of your magic!” she responded, braving a new smile.
“Drinking tea is both harmless and can be fun, yet; it is also a very practical use of magic!” I confirmed.
“Since you mentioned it; are you showing me any of the purely fun magic as well, Twilight?” she whispered hopefully.
“As far as magic goes, I can help you with that. On the other hoof, when it comes to pure fun; I have a friend you have to see later, you will of course see Pinkie Pie soon enough, if you stay with me!” I pointed out.
“Pinkie Pie?” she inquired with a confused look all over her face.
“She is a friend of mine. When you see the pink mare, you will see what I mean. You see, there is no mistaking her, no matter what!” I explained.
“Does she come over to your castle often?” she responded.
“Indeed; at least once a week if she has no other provocation, in which case she may come over any number of times!” I added, incapable of keeping the giggle out of my voice.
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“Since you don’t have any Pony else to go to, you could as well stay with me. For as long as you live with me, you will have to see my friends; but then you would have to go to school and make friends of your own too!” I pointed out.
“No; I have no Pony else I could go to, who would take care of me. I knocked on your door, when it came before me; more or less as a last resort. I hope you did not mind me to!” she promptly explained.
“I may have Royal duties, but as the princess of Friendship; how could I possibly show you the door and push you out now? I certainly have more than enough food to share with you, and if you like reading, I have a large selection of books in the library you could enjoy as well!” I pointed out.
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