On the episode(s), of course

[letteropener]

No, seeing that moment again did not particularly bother me -- no more so than any other time I've replayed it in my head. [Unstated but obvious is the sheer number of times that must have been...]

I am amused that you still think the entire series is one giant ploy on my part to pass the leadership of Equestria to ponies who are, if still princesses, also still mortal. Has it never occurred to you that in a way, I already have? The show is not about me, after all. I am the least interesting pony in Equestria.

...no matter how much you think I'm hiding.

Comments

[letteropener]

Luna and I have had our adventure. It is no longer our place to put right everything that goes wrong in Equestria. That mantle, we have passed on.

[frostingfetish]

Well that's true...

...but what about an adventure just for fun? Like Daring Do?

[letteropener]

Well, you must admit that Daring Do would probably have much less trouble dealing with her many pitfalls and perils if she were an alicorn with access to hundreds of years of magical study. So it might not be quite so much fun.

[frostingfetish]

I guess...

OOO! OOO! I know! Make it like a game! Only use some of your magic! Or no magic till you really really have to!

[letteropener]

I suppose that is always an option. But I think I would be happier living somewhere quiet with my sister.

[Which is something Celestia has literally never done in her entire long lifetime.]

[frostingfetish]

But we still get to visit right?! I can be quiet!

[suuuure she can]

[letteropener]

Of course, if you really want to.

[frostingfetish]

YAY!!!!

[then she gasps and shrinks down squeaking through hooves that are clasped over her mouth]

I mean...yay!

[letteropener]

No, Pinkie Pie. You meant the first yay, didn't you.

[frostingfetish]

Heh heh heh...yeah I did.

But I can still be quiet if I gotta! Probably...

[letteropener]

Don't worry. When I said a quiet retirement, I meant one without the responsibility of ruling. A little noises and vivacity now and then would be welcome.

[frostingfetish]

WOOHOO!

Retirement party for Princess Celestia!

[And boom goes the party canon. Confetti everywhere]

[letteropener]

I'm not retiring yet!

[frostingfetish]

[Nope, too late. Pinkie is already dragging out her cart with music and canons blasting out cupcakes and streamers.]

[letteropener]

It's not much of a party if we're the only two here, is it?

[frostingfetish]

Well it could be.

But if we start having fun others are sure to come around and join us! That's how this place works!

[letteropener]

Well, then let us see if they do.

[Meanwhile, Celestia shakes her wings a little to get the confetti off...]