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June 26, 2013

Dear Rainbow Dash,

I’m so excited to hear that you made it to Las Pegasus! I was worried about you, because I was concerned that you might not take your water along. But you must have done so, because otherwise you probably would not have made it there, and you’d be... well, let’s not talk about that.

I’m very sorry to hear about all of your troubles so far. If I were there, we’d go to the Butterfly Pavilion so you could calm your nerves, that always helps me calm down. Do they have a Butterfly Pavilion in Las Pegasus? They certainly should, I think every town in Equestria needs one of those.

Then again, maybe they don’t. What you said about the phony grass and flowers irritates me. Oh Rainbow, do you think that’s what they eat there? You’re not being forced to eat fake food, are you? I told you that you should have brought that extra daisy sandwich I made for you. You aren’t starving are you? You know, I don’t mind making the trip down to bring you some extra food, I certainly have plenty here in the cottage.

You just say the word and I’ll come see you, just so long as I don’t have to meet your scary friend, Booster. Though he does sound nice...

As for the young ponies that you have just taken under your wing, I only ask that you be patient. Sometimes your training regiment can be... well, a little less than affectionate. Not that I don’t love the way you teach, I do. When you were teaching me how to fly, I loved it with every bruised muscle and aching bone in my body. And when I was in the doctor’s office getting bandaged for my injuries, you know that I just wanted to be out there being taught by you... granted my injuries were given proper healing time.

Anyway, I know that you might be a little bit out of your comfort zone. But maybe what these ponies need is less of a violent push in the back and more of a gentle nudge in the right direction. Do you understand?

Of course, you don’t have to take my advice. I was only suggesting... it might be useless anyway...

Oh, one more thing. Maybe you take them to the Butterfly Pav

Keep at it, Rainbow. I know that you’ll do a great job, you’re the best flyer in Equestria after all!

Regarding how I’m doing, I am having a good time, thank you so much for asking. Whinniepeg is very nice this time of year, and the ponies here are very welcoming. It’s almost like they think I’ve lived here my whole life. I was in a lovely little store recently, and they didn’t even look at me strangely after I, accidentally of course, bumped into a lamp on display, and then sincerely apologized to it.

I don’t spend much time in town though. Instead, I like to chat to my new moose friend who showed up at my cottage the other day. He’s very quiet, so I like him. Oh, but I hope that the owners of the place I’m renting don’t mind muddy moose hooves being tracked all over the floor. Maybe I’ll make it a point to go out and pick up cleaning supplies...

Have you ever seen a moose before Rainbow? They’re magnificent creatures. I don’t know if this one has a name, he hasn’t said anything. What do you think I should name him just in case he doesn’t? I like Albert, but maybe you don’t, so I’m not sure.

Oh dear, I should go now. Apparently the candle in the window wasn’t such a good idea; the curtains are on fire.

- With love,

Fluttershy

July 3, 2013

Dear Rainbow Dash,

Do you mind if I ask a personal question?

Oh dear, this whole letter writing thing would work much better if it could send faster. Somepony should get on inventing a thing like that.

No, but in all seriousness, do you mind? I won’t ask it if you prefer I didn’t...

Please respond with your answer.

- With love,

Fluttershy

July 3, 2013

Dear Rainbow Dash,

I would like to apologize if the last letter seemed at all brash. I don’t want to make you feel uncomfortable, that would be just awful.

Please disregard the first letter if it seemed in any way an attempt to pry into your personal life. If you don’t want to answer a personal question, then you shouldn’t need to, end of story.

But if you’ll still allow it, please respond.

Unless you don’t want to.

- With love,

Fluttershy

P.S.- Don’t respond if you don’t want to, I’ll write you a normal letter.

July 3, 2013

Dear Rainbow Dash,

I’m so very sorry, I just couldn’t take it. I’d like to ask you that question if you don’t mind. And if you do mind, then I’m oh so very sorry, and please don’t take it personally, and I hope that we can still be friends.

Okay. Here goes.

Rainbow, you aren’t drinking and gambling there in Las Pegasus, are you?

Not that I’m judging you! Oh, not at all, it’s nothing like that! I’m just worried about you. Drinking and gambling are very dangerous hobbies (especially when done at the same time), and you know how I get when it comes to dangerous things.

I hope that you are taking care of yourself. You need to be in tip-top shape in order to keep pace with your job, I’m sure of it. I see that you have at least found a nice place to shop for groceries, so that’s good. Have you been eating right? Are you getting enough sleep? Tell me you’re doing all right?

I’ll try not to worry so much in the meantime.

Anyway, on a different note, I’d like to know more about these kids that you’re teaching. There has to be a few of them that you like, after all, there’s a little bit of good in everybody, right?

Also, maybe I will take you up on meeting your friend Booster. However, I am very sorry to say that the rest of my entire vacation has become booked, and that I might not make it now. Isn’t it funny how that works...

Oh Rainbow! You’re so very wrong about the moose. They’re astounding creatures, and surprisingly very good at Twister. Just an update, I have decided upon the name Albert. If you don’t like that name, then, well, I apologize.

Today Albert and I went into the forest (I’m basically living right inside of it!) so that we could look at the local wildlife. We found a small pond in a clearing of trees, and boy was it breathtaking. There were all sorts of lotus and lilies floating around for the dragonflies and frogs to play with. There were butterflies and beavers and otters and chickadees and woodpeckers and geese! I ended up going for a short swim. Oh you would have loved it, it was marvelous.

Anyway, that’s about all I have for now. I’ll keep you updated for certain.

Can you tell me a little bit more about your stay in Las Pegasus? I would love to know all that you’ve been up to. In fact, I’m just itching for news. Have you been talking to the girls at all?

Please respond as soon as possible! Oh, right, unless you don’t want to, I almost forgot (sorry).

- With love,

Fluttershy

P.S.- We did put that fire out, thank you for asking. The new drapes don’t exactly match the carpet, but I don’t think the owners will notice. They don’t really visit anymore. In any sense, I’m happy to know that you’re always looking out for my well-being.

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July 18, 2013

Dear Rainbow Dash,

I’m very sorry about all of those letters that I’ve sent. I do get ever so worried about very minor things, it’s true. I’m a mess sometimes- just yesterday I hid under the covers for a good hour when some very frightening thunderclaps rolled through. I am trying to be brave though, just like you taught me, promise.

Anyway, I’m glad that those extra letters didn’t bother you too much, and thank you for the encouragement, I really needed it...

So our search for Albert’s (my moose friend) family in the woods was a complete disaster. I’m sorry if I don’t seem like my usual self in this letter, Rainbow, I’m just so drained from the search. Oh wait, that’s right, you don’t know anything about it... allow me to fill you in.

So Albert is staying at my cottage because he’s lost his way, as he and his family were separated on the way into Whinniepeg. Of course, after hearing his heartbreaking story, I just had to help reunite him with his family. I planned a trek into the woods to look for clues as to their whereabouts, thinking they couldn’t have gone too far. Oh, how naive I was. We set out three days ago to find them, but we had no luck at all. We couldn’t even find a moose print in the mud, and we spent three long days out there.

Oh, I can’t stand to talk about it. Please, can we talk about something else? I’d like that very much.

Princess Twilight and Applejack are visiting you in Las Pegasus? That sounds lovely. It’d be nice to see the girls again, only if for a night. I hope that you girls will stay safe there, I hear that town can be quite dangerous. Rarity says that it’s full of awful drama, and the stallions get drunk and call girls or something along those lines. I don’t know, but it sounds dangerous, so be sure to keep the girls safe please, will you?

How long are the girls staying for? And will you guys be eating well enough with the whole food shortage thing? (Also, I’m sure that Booster is a nice pony and all, I’m very sure because you say he is, but please if you introduce him to the girls don’t let Booster eat them... not that he would... but if he would, then don’t let him.)

Why are the girls visiting, if I may ask? Last I heard, Applejack was getting worked to the bone and Twilight had a lot of royal duties to tend to. She also asked if I could write a song for her because she was, well, doing science I guess. Did she ask you as well? I think she said something about you. Can you send me your song if you did write one? I’m struggling and I could use some inspiration! Oh, but of course you don’t have to if you don’t want to, I’m not pressuring you or anything. Don’t think that I am.

Oh my, I’m off topic. I’m sorry for all the questions, I hope they don’t bother you too much, even though you say you can’t be bothered. I’d just like to know what the special occasion is... if you’d let me in on it, that is. If it’s a secret and I’m not supposed to know, that’s fine, I guess.

Glad to see you’re having fun in Las Pegasus and you’re staying (relatively) safe. Please write back with all the news on the girl’s visit soon... if you want to.

- With love,

Fluttershy