The royal voice test!

[herroyalsunrise]

How very kind of you to take up my voice, Rikimaru...oh, so you prefer Riki? Very well then.

It would be better for you to get to bed early in preparation for work tomorrow than whittle away your time on the internet, don't you think? You're being given new responsibilities in your new job, so you should take advantage of that while you still can.

...The Royal Canterlot Voice? Why would you ask me about that? It's not something I use anymore; everypony in Equestria can hear me just fine without it.

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[herroyalsunrise]

She plans on making a mockery of my sister?

(Getting a little defensive now...)

[doublethefun]

[she makes a face]

'Twas already done. [totally not sulking]

[herroyalsunrise]

...I'm sorry to hear that, Luna. Is there any way I can help?

[doublethefun]

[a bit of a headtilt, and then a wry smile]

I appreciate the offer, but there is naught left to do but salvage the remains of mine pride.

[a moment of indecision, and then she's looking away and muttering under her breath.]

...changedintoafillyforaweek.

[herroyalsunrise]

...how is such a thing possible? Your mun would dare to do this to you?

[doublethefun]

The explanation was "the whims of the castle Paradisa," as 'twere.

She received some rather untimely encouragement when the idea was first proposed.

[herroyalsunrise]

Is that one of the awful "games" I've heard about?

I did not know muns could conspire against their muses. That sounds very counterproductive.

[doublethefun]

[a snort] Verily, 'tis a good name for it. We are tossed about like a filly's playthings for the entertainment of others.

[a bit of a wingshrug. Muns are patently evil and this is an observable and proven fact.] If I had my way, I would not be in a 'game' at all; I would be home with you.

[which reminds her - she wants a hug. Especially after spending all that time as a rather lost-looking filly searching for her big sis. So she takes a step closer and reaches up for a nuzzle.]

[herroyalsunrise]

(Which, of course, Celestia is more than happy to return. You're totally getting that hug, too; big sis knows that you need one.)

I'm so sorry, Luna; I should've been there to protect you...

[doublethefun]

[Nope, not pulling away. Just enjoying the simple comfort.

There's a quiet chuckle. She appreciates the sentiment, she really does.] 'Twould be unfair to you, methinks, to have to play foalsitter at all times.

[have a bratty mischievous grin]

[herroyalsunrise]

(A comfort she is more than willing to provide.

Also, she giggles.)

I wouldn't call being able to look after my sister in a dangerous place unfair; I wouldn't call it anything as long as I could be there with you.

[doublethefun]

[hm. There's an uncertain earflick at that.]

I would love to have you at my side, sister mine. However, I do not particularly relish the idea of Cair Paradisa exerting its control over you.

[i.e. you're not the only protective one here]

[herroyalsunrise]

(Of which, Celestia is greatly appreciative.)

And I am not welcome to the idea of leaving you alone to to the will of that place. We're at an impasse, it seems.

(She says in a reassuring tone while nuzzling your cheek.)

[doublethefun]

[aww. She leans into the touch, just...damn happy her big sis loves her.]

I am hardly alone. Twilight Sparkle and some of her friends are there, in addition to many other creatures.

[much better than being alone in the moon, in any case]

[herroyalsunrise]

(She will always love you, Luna. Also...sorry about that whole moon thing; the writers are cruel people.)

I am glad that others from Equestria are there with you, but what truly troubles me is the lack of a Celestia being with you.

[doublethefun]

["You could fix that" is on the tip of her tongue, but she restrains herself. Stubborn.

There's a bit of wry smile instead.] I am not completely incompetent, sister.

[seriously:] I do not wish for you to worry.

[herroyalsunrise]

(Celestia would love to be everywhere with you Luna, but she's tragically restricted to her mun's schedule. Stupid time-eating things like employment...)

I know you're not incompetent; you're capable of great things all on your own. I want to wish the best for you, even if I cannot join you.

[doublethefun]

[that half smile stays fixed on her face, though it's gone as soon as she reaches up, resting her cheek against the side of your neck. Hiding an expression and displaying a gesture of affection? It's like a two for one deal!

Those ears are definitely drooping a bit, however.]

Thank you. I will need your well wishes; those ponies are a surprising hoofful.

[herroyalsunrise]

(Clever girl)

They're certainly an entertaining bunch; draining, but entertaining. Have you been watching over them for long?

[doublethefun]

[omnomnom]

Four months, if that. I am still the most recent arrival from Equestria, so I have found myself under their wing half the time. [so to speak]

Young Spike and Fluttershy have been there for a year. [that might be a note of anxiety in her voice. A year is both extremely long and relatively short, if one were to be trapped in one place.]

[herroyalsunrise]

(That is also a number Celestia isn't too happy to hear.)

...I should've known about this place sooner.

[doublethefun]

And what could you have done? The magic of the place is beyond my ken.

[herroyalsunrise]

If not put an end to it, then I could've been there to help you and the other ponies.

[doublethefun]

[a smile]

Forsooth, you might have garnered faster results had it been you, not me, who went to fetch Twilight Sparkle from the library 'fore the oncoming flood could carry her - and her precious books - away.

[herroyalsunrise]

Then I will have to look into this game myself. Ideally, it's not too late for another pony to make her appearance, is it?