Still voice testing, though now with another reserve

[guardsthenight]

If it is so frustrating trying to manage me, I'm not certain why you are putting so much effort into it. You have other things that you can work on, and I have my duties to attend to.

You have done what now? Two places?

Yes, a town sounds preferable to a torture facility.   I'm not certain why you cannot just pick one, but I will be much happier  --

[Her expression becomes outraged and her voice booms.]

We will live in a what?

UNACCEPTABLE.

[Lightening cracks.]

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[suicidoll]

If you're worried about living in a doghouse, you shouldn't be; most in the town are aware of the fact that what Mayfield deems as "pets" are just as conscious as everyone else.

[guardsthenight]

I will still arrive in one, which is unacceptable.

[suicidoll]

And I greatly apologize for that. At the very least, that will be the only time you'd have to be in one; many will be understanding and allow you your own space indoors instead of the backyard.

[guardsthenight]

That does make it somewhat easier to accept. I am not a pet and I will not be treated as one.

[suicidoll]

Of course not; such treatment is far too cruel for someone such as yourself...

(She sees the wings and the horn...then suddenly, a realization.)

Oh, are you Princess Luna?

[guardsthenight]

[She pulls herself up taller, regarding the girl.]

You know of me?

[suicidoll]

Yes I do; I've spoken with several ponies of Equestra who are also in Mayfield and they hold you in high regard.

But I should introduce myself first: I am Empress Kreutzer Wilhelm XIII. It's a pleasure to make your acquaintance, Princess.

(There's even a bow from Kreutzer. Royalty doesn't normally have to bow to royalty, right? Well Kreutzer's doing so out of respect, regardless.)

[guardsthenight]

[She bows her head, since that seems polite and that was one long name.]

We are pleased to meet you, Empress Kreutzer Wilhelm XIII.

[suicidoll]

(She whips out the full name when being formal, but only her full title when she's either upset or very serious.)

I can tell you from experience that the town itself won't cater to royalty at all. It's very much a crime, but that's not to say it's impossible to work around. Has your mun already reserved a home for you?

[guardsthenight]

The town can take what it wants from me, I know what and who I am. That is what matters.

No, she has made no plans for that. She is being rather impulsive.

[suicidoll]

Absolutely. One's identity is very important in a town filled with so many characters.

Impulse is a double-edged sword with no distinction of right and wrong, it seems. However, I would like to invite you to my home if you'd care to join me, Princess. My mun and the other muns of the household will happily welcome you there.

[guardsthenight]

That is an extremely kind and generous offer. I will pass it along to her. And thank you for inviting me into your home.

[suicidoll]

You're very welcome, Princess. The first month or so in town is always the most difficult, but it can always be made easier. After all, there's no reason for royalty to not be treated as royalty outside of their domain.

[cruel_kindness]

Whatever it is, it can't be too bad.

[I think you're forgetting to bow down. Princess Luna is a princess, and I really don't want us to upset her.
She can handle it.
...eep]

After all, you'll be equipped with your loud voice.

[Fluttercruel sort of picks her ear to try and get the ringing out of it.]

[suicidoll]

Therein lies the problem, you see; Mayfield has the ability to rob one of all of their abilities. That may include the loud voice as well.

[cruel_kindness]

...Okay, now I want her to go to Mayfield.

[suicidoll]

I would comment on how cruel that remark was, but I believe that speaks for itself.

[cruel_kindness]

Hey, if it would save us from going deaf, I'm all for it.

[suicidoll]

Perhaps...but you know, she could very easily get it back. Mayfield does return the things it steals.

[cruel_kindness]

Good thing I'm not going there, then.

[suicidoll]

That would likely be for the best; it's far from an ideal location where I would imagine you and Fluttershy. However, several of your friends are already there...

[cruel_kindness]

Oh really? Which ones?

[suicidoll]

(A moment's thought.)

Rarity, Applejack, Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie and Twilight Sparkle. They've all been there for some time, from what I'm told.

[cruel_kindness]

Heh. We'll think about it. so how are they doing in there?

[suicidoll]

They're doing well...well as anyone can in a place like that, at least. They're still doing fine, though.

[cruel_kindness]

That's good to hear. If they were in trouble, I would've bucked my way in there, application be damned.

[I... I don't think you can do that.
Just try and have them stop me.]

[suicidoll]

That's very noble of you, Fluttercruel. I'm sure they'd appreciate the gesture.

I'm doing everything in my power to ensure their safety, if that helps you feel better.

[cruel_kindness]

No prob. Someone's gotta be there to watch their flanks.

[suicidoll]

Rest assured that there are many who are looking after them, myself included.

[guardsthenight]

[She blinks. Wasn't this the shy pony that could barely say two words?]

You are different than I remember.

[cruel_kindness]

[Yep. Different with the less vibrant colors, the barely noticeable scars, and the helping hand cutie mark.]

Tch, You don't remember me?

[guardsthenight]

No, I remember you differently. Are you not Fluttershy, the pony with the softest of voices?

[cruel_kindness]

[Damn those grains of sand...]

'Shy's here with me. The name's Fluttercruel.

[guardsthenight]

[The princess is not too sure about this.]

She is . . . here with you? What does that mean?

[shy_kindness]

[Fluttercruel sighs. She then transforms into Fluttershy. Her colors get more vibrant, the scars disappear, and her butie mark becomes 3 butterflies.]

Um... Hi...?

[guardsthenight]

What kind of magic is this?

[shy_kindness]

[...squeak]

...Discord... made Fluttercruel.

[guardsthenight]

Discord made Fluttercruel from you? When did this happen?

[shy_kindness]

Um. We were in the garden, and Discord made Fluttercruel. Or... Turned me into her.

[elementofloyalty]

EVERY place seems mean to ponies.

[guardsthenight]

I do not understand why everything is designed for these hu-mans, while we are resigned to being called pets.

[elementofloyalty]

Yeah! Exactly! It's like they think they're better than us just because there's more of us! "Oh, a pony shouldn't do this or that!" they say!