1st sunrise: It's like the first time, but it's not [Video]

[herroyalsunrise]

(Check it out, fellow villagers; the video's picking up on a bright flash of light creaking in through the window. Wanna know what's taking its place once the light dims down a bit? A tall, white horse with a long, flowing mane and a crown on her head. Probably similar to another regal pony, right?

Well you're absolutely right about that. She looks to be in one of the community building's rooms. Surprise surprise, it's the same one as Luna's.)

That was certainly an unexpected detour. One I hope I won't have to venture again, but I've finally made my return from the mission on the moon.

I didn't give a proper introduction during my previous visit, but now seems to be a great time for such things. (She smiles a bit.) I am Princess Celestia of Equestria. It is a great pleasure to meet everypony else here. It seems as tho-

(Nope. Looks like her sentence is interrupted by a brief flash of flame before a phoenix perches herself on one of Celestia's forelegs.)

Ah, it seems they've decided to bring you along as well, my pet. Everypony, this is Philomena. Say hello, Philomena.

(The bird casually waves a wing at the camera.)

It appears we'll be spending much more time here than before, so I hope to get to know you all much better this time around. I hope you all have a wonderful day.

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[Video]

[herroyalsunrise]

(That's quite the hello you have there, Luce. That wasn't exactly the kind of response she expected, but it's cool; she'll play along.)

Is something the matter?

Re: [Video]

[inheavenslight]

[Oh sweet mercies, it can talk.

Oh Deity. He mouths something at the camera.]

[Video]

[herroyalsunrise]

(Why yes, she is a deity. A sun deity no less, but that's a detail for later on. She at least understands what's going on.)

I apologize if my appearance has startled you. It's to my understanding that there aren't any mares such as myself in other worlds. Am I correct in assuming such?

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[inheavenslight]

....Horse.

[He turns to shout for Abel.]

ABEL! THERE IS A TALKING HORSE ON THE WITCHBOOK. [Abel is probably out of earshot at the moment.] IT HAS A WEAPON.

[Video]

[herroyalsunrise]

(Everything until weapon was completely understandable. She begins to wonder...)

By weapon, do you refer to my phoenix, Philomena? She may be mischievous, but she's far from dangerous.

(Aww, look at how cute she is. How can anything this cute be a weapon?)

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[inheavenslight]

[Oh no. Not the bird. The Horn. He stares at it.]


The spike.

[Video]

[herroyalsunrise]

Hmm?

(Oh, so that's what he's referring to.)

Oh, you mean my horn. It allows me to use magic, but I wouldn't use it as a physical weapon.

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[inheavenslight]

Magic?

[Head turned to shout again.]

ITS A WITCHHORSE IN A WITCHBOOK.

[Video]

[herroyalsunrise]

(All things considered, this was a pretty humorous reaction. She'd have to find time to laugh after this man was done screaming in her face.)

Perhaps an introduction would help. I've already introduced myself; how about you? May I ask for your name?

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[inheavenslight]

I am the Judge. [He is pale, and a bit shaking from fear. He won't give her his name. Not only because she doesn't know him and visa versa, but she might use it to turn him into a newt or a turtle or something.]

[Voice]

[herroyalsunrise]

(...okay wow, this is actually kind of sad. Noticing things as they are, Celestia tries for a different tactic: turning off the camera so only her voice is heard.)

It is certainly nice to meet you, Mr. Judge. Have you been in the village long?

[Voice]

[inheavenslight]

A week. [That is actually a bit better. Now he can pretend it is a person he is talking to and not some creature that can step on him.]

[Voice]

[herroyalsunrise]

(Yes good, put that imagination to work.)

Ah, then I suppose that makes us both newcomers to Luceti. I hope we'll be able to pull through just fine.

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[inheavenslight]

I...Hope so too. It helps if a friend is near though.

[Voice]

[herroyalsunrise]

Absolutely. Familiar faces make getting used to a new place easier. To that extent, making new faces into familiar ones can work just as well, don't you think?

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[inheavenslight]

[While his mind is still reeling over HORSE. Maybe it was a prank? Someone put peanut butter on the horse's mouth.

After all, Horses don't talk.]

Correct, although I am not used to so many new faces at once.

[Voice]

[herroyalsunrise]

I suppose it is the time for the new influx of others to enter the village. I'm sure they'll have many questions and require assistance you may be able to provide them.

(Since they'll probably be less...equine.)

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[inheavenslight]

I will simply tell them everything is odd and everyone will throw the guide at them.

[Voice]

[herroyalsunrise]

That's certainly one way of going about it.

(She giggles a bit. He's a pretty fun guy when he's not screaming about horses.)

Re: [Voice]

[inheavenslight]

It will save everyone a bit of trouble. [Its because Luce ain't afraid of telling the truth as he sees it.]

[Voice]

[herroyalsunrise]

(Celestia can appreciate the honesty. That's one of the Elements of Harmony, after all.)

Yes, but some cases will have to be handled with more care than that. Not everyone is so ready to face the truth like that.

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[inheavenslight]

There is nothing one could do to change the truth.

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[herroyalsunrise]

Of course, but presentation is also important. Sometimes being blatant can make matters worse.

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[inheavenslight]

I don't see why.

[Voice]

[herroyalsunrise]

Not all can handle the truth when given to them directly. One must learn to walk before they can run.