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Princess Celestia has always dreamed of climbing a mountain taller than any other, forever kept sacred and impossible inside her mind, that was, until the time was right, and with her sister by her side.

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Very refreshing. I’m honestly surprised how eagerly people are writing the deaths of these two with season nine’s end. Writing the sisters not entirely pleased with their life in retirement is one thing, but the way they’re shuffled off to being departed in the latest finale reaction story is getting ridiculous.

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It's because the next logical step after retirement is death for most. At least, it's an easy beat to, well, beat. I don't mind those stories though they all tend to hit the same themes and expressions. Really, this was me craving something slightly different. Just something different, ya know?

Also long time no call. You still have Discord at all?

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True, though it’s a little narrow-minded for that to be where everything falls, especially when a viewer can also draw the conclusion that the alicorns don’t die, or that the retirement is so they can expand their horizons.

I do, but I’m not really on.

B_25 #5 · Oct 21st, 2019 · · 1 ·

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It's the way of things, ya know? People go for the most apparent thing until it becomes cliche. Readers grow tired of those cliches. Then those writers become more clever with their plot to gain those readers back. The stream will exhaust itself soon enough and, in its place, different ideas will sprawl.

And true. If you do ever feel like chatting, however, feel free to hit me up.

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~Yr. Pal, B

Perfection

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Sure thing.

And yeah, fandom cliches are particularly stubborn lately. Some of the fics managed to be good call outs, but others are just tired rehashes.

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I feel that.

Very short, but very well done. I'm glad to see at least somebody is realizing how many adventures these two can go on with their newfound freedom.

Definitely putting this in my favorites. :)

B_25 #10 · Oct 21st, 2019 · · 1 ·

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Thank you, broski. The story was going to be these few going through a few more spots and events together, but really, after this one, I felt like nothing more was needed, ya know? Glad you liked it so much!

This was a sweet tale

Wow, this made me all fuzzy and warm inside, good job! I honestly think you got the sisters character down to a t here.

This was really sweet! I liked Luna's entrance here a lot--just the image of her chilling out on the mountaintop while Celestia climbs is so adorable and so Luna :heart:

It's sort of subtly tragic to think about how ordinary they feel at this stage of their lives, though. Especially with the little touches about Celestia's mane no longer doing the eternal billowy thing we know and love, it's difficult not to think that their current state is quite a step down from what they used to be, if they've actually given up some of their power like that.

Nice. Personally, I think they'll do the retirement thing for a few centuries, get tired of it, and find something more productive to do with their time. Start a space colonization program or something,

(Really, it's like they're parents and the fanfic community is Disney. :pinkiecrazy: )

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Thanks for the kind words as always, Naiad.

Is that how that came across? The portrayal was more optimistic in my mind. The mountain had been something tall and something sacred in Celestia's head when she was a filly. Now then, upon getting her wings and powers and whatnot, if she wanted to, she could teleport or fly to the top of that mountain. It wasn't something he could during her time as a princess due to the powers that came with it—as simply existing as once.

It's only now she can truly reach the top of the mountain as she craved as a filly and, not only that, but because through the effort of her will, the winds high above blow her mane instead of some given celestial power. I didn't mean it to mean what was lost, but rather, what had been earned. But different interpretations of stuff always rocks!
~ Yr. Pal, B

“So... about that spa of legends located in the Badlands...”

Suddenly I had to think of this one:


Anyway, good story!
I enjoyed reading it.

I can not understand one thing - Why ignoring letter from Twilight helps Celestia not to worry about her?

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Because they have faith that Twilight—all on her own—will be able to succeed.

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Ok, but it doesn't mean they can't talk with her. Cutting off contact is rude and not necessary

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It is for this story in this context.

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