What would you do if they way you perceived the world was different from the rest?
Would you be able to notice the differences? Maybe feeling like something was missing from the world? Certainly your family and friends will let you know about them. Would you be upset, or angry?
Would you feel alone?
How very interesting. A ghost in a world of ghosts. She's got a lovely upbeat personality to her, I envy her optimistic cheer.
Pity their technology is 1800's-1900's-ish, webcams would go a long way towards solving her problem. Alright, not solving it per-se, but getting her some proper pony interaction.
Huh, do illusions work on her? If I created an image that copied my movements and spoke with my voice, could she perceive that?
Cute. I appreciate the parallel between her and the parent's perspectives. Positive, happy characters are always enjoyable to read. A very odd, and interesting affliction. I very much appreciate how it has colored her worldview.
The return of the king!
10719662 That's one of her most defining strengths for sure. Aura just enjoys life and is incapable of missing seeing anyone since she never saw anything that moves on its own except machinery.
Regarding the tech and magic, both will work for her, but most ponies are canonically unable to cast more than a handful of simple spells, and it would be very taxing to cast one for even a simple illusion, never mind something that changed her whole perception. This will be looked upon in the next chapters. Current equestrian tech is unable to help, but Twilight knows some people that might be able to assist. She has lots of friends after all
10719710 Happy to see people liking Aura and her little story so far! And yeah, I based her reactions mostly on the premise that you can't miss something that you never had, but also that since she can see the world without its inhabitants she can see it in a very particular way that no one can understand without experiencing it first.
10720503 Shucks, just trying to get back onto the saddle of writing at best, but thanks!