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Laurence,
I wish I could trust that this letter will find you well, despite what I've done.
I need you to know that I hate to leave you in this situation.
But we both know I wasn't making things any easier for you.
I don't want you fighting to keep your chin up for me any more.
No more struggling for my sake.
I wish I could be as strong for you as you've been for me.
But I can't take it any more.
No more screaming.
No more beating.
No more feeling worthless.
Whatever happens, I want you to know I believe in you.
Please keep going, and find happiness.
Don't let anyone make you feel worthless again, Laurence.
You mean everything to me.
-Sky Chaser
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Ouch.
... You son of a cunt.
Oh boy. Twilight's already set to tear Equestria's foster care system apart. If she finds out about this, I'm pretty sure there a certain house in Canterlot will be on the receiving end of some high-energy experiments.
Also, is it just me, or does this imply that Twilight learned the cutie unmarking spell?
As for Laverna's true biology, I get the feeling that even the changelings don't know as much about themselves as they think they do. This could be a case of atavism, mutation, or something that happens to any ling not raised in the hive. We'll have to wait and see.
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Or maybe she's the result of a pony and a changeling getting a little too friendly...
I'd take a stab at guessing Ver's biology...
If I thought it bucking mattered.
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It wasn't any more fun writing it, believe me.
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It's always interesting to see who has a reaction of rage and righteous indignation, versus who has a reaction of sorrow, when horrible things are brought to light.
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Someone's stayin' focused.
OOOOOOH!!!!!