Someone's excited about the ponies getting a visual novel...

[magicalrealist]

I think it's great to see the community work so hard to put things like this together. It really does say a lot about the magic of friendship and what anypony can accomplish with willpower and hard work.

I know you're really excited about it and want to see more, but the first act just came out. It'll take some time before the next one does. It's nice to see they included so many ponies into it, even Trixie. I'll admit, I'm surprised to see she'd make a return to Ponyville, but everypony does deserve a second chance; I'm glad the writing behind that and the rest of the game was handled in a believable fashion.

...yes, the horror element doesn't make sense, but it wouldn't be horror if you knew everything at the beginning, would it? Just give it some time...and stop with the funny thoughts just because I'm the one who knocked on the protagonist pony's door; you triggered a few event flags that brought you to my storyline, that's it. That's how visual novels work, right? You make a few decisions and the path you unlock pays you a visit before the end of the first act?

...wait, why am I asking you? You don't know either!

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[cape_and_wizard_hat]

[Trixie's in it? Good.]

It's about time somepony recognizes the most powerful, most enticing, most dazzling showmare in Equestria.

[magicalrealist]

Then I guess you'll be glad to hear it's possible for the protagonist pony to become one of your fans. Apparently, he was nice enough to you that you give him your autograph.

[cape_and_wizard_hat]

Trixie always pleases her fans. If she didn't, she demands to know how many fans she would have.

[magicalrealist]

I don't know the official count, but you did get two ponies in your audience. One of them was the protagonist pony and the other was somepony named Sethisto or something like that. My mun doesn't really like his voice; says it reminds him of some actor named Christian Bale or something like that...

[cape_and_wizard_hat]

While Trixie may have those two celebrities as fans, there are others you have not seen. For in the ship that swims in space, she gained the favor of an Empress.

[magicalrealist]

Is that so? Trying to reach beyond Princess Celestia and Princess Luna?

[cape_and_wizard_hat]

Empress Kreutzer Wilhelm XIII is by no means attempting to cause Trixie to perform Treason. She merely invited her for tea and a private show.

[magicalrealist]

Oh, I didn't mean treason; I meant attracting royalty other than the princesses. I guess attracting nobility would be good for business. Sounds like you'll have your hooves busy for a while.

[cape_and_wizard_hat]

[...Oh. Trixie's expression softens.]

But of course. Trixie has also attracted a blue king.

[magicalrealist]

So that already makes four of royalty...just how many kings, queens, princesses or whatever are up there?

[cape_and_wizard_hat]

So far, four more than you can ever hope to have in your presence.

[magicalrealist]

(Ouch. Considering two of them are the princesses...there's a bit of an eye twitch.)

Well I'm sure you're enjoying the attention.

So what's this king and empress like, anyway? You spoke to them long enough to get to know them, right?

[cape_and_wizard_hat]

[Trixie doesn't know this backwater resident is friends with both o the princesses.]

Trixie deems them both to be as fair as the Princesses of Day and Night.

[magicalrealist]

Then I guess you have more of an audience up there to work with.

...getting back to the subject of the novel, I'm still surprised you came back to Ponyville. Out of curiosity, what would make you come back? It's not as if you aren't welcome, but I'd actually like to know.

[cape_and_wizard_hat]

Trixie may go where she pleases.

[magicalrealist]

Simple enough.

(Can't argue with that. Not that she'd want to...)

Well if it makes you feel better, you might become a relevant character in the novel. I'm not sure how they plan to have the protagonist pony manage friendships with so many ponies, but apparently they are.

[cape_and_wizard_hat]

Unfortunately, Trixie has no need for relationships. She will still be important in other ways.

[magicalrealist]

Oh, I don't know; files of your in-game artwork say otherwise. The most prominent one has you making a kissy face...

[cape_and_wizard_hat]

How dare you attempt to besmirch The Great and Powerful Trixie's reputation!

[magicalrealist]

I'm not joking; it's in there.

[cape_and_wizard_hat]

Wh- I- ...Trixie demands to know where you found such an obviously fake photo!

[magicalrealist]

In the game's files. In the same folder as all of the other photographs of you.

[cape_and_wizard_hat]

Trixie demands you to remove that photo and shames you for ever thinking of plotting to put it there, insolent foal!

[magicalrealist]

It was already in there by the time my mun downloaded it. Download it and see for yourself.

[cape_and_wizard_hat]

Trixie has no time for your petty deception.

[magicalrealist]

Not even if it's to meet your fans?

[cape_and_wizard_hat]

You attempting to alter Trixie's image won't gather her any appreciative fans!

[magicalrealist]

Not all of the images are bad, Trixie.

[cape_and_wizard_hat]

None of the images should be bad. Trixie won't have her reputation ruined.

[Isn't it already ruined?]

[magicalrealist]

(Probably in just Ponyville, unless word got around. The rest of Equestria is fair game.)

The first picture is as bad as it gets. Otherwise, it's standard material.

You should give it a try; I think you'll like it.

[cape_and_wizard_hat]

Trixie shall do as she pleases.

[Meaning she might try it and say she didn't afterwards.]

[magicalrealist]

(Typical Trixie fashion.)

If you say so.

[cape_and_wizard_hat]

Trixie does say so.

[sparklebookworm]

...Oh? Another me? [So, somepony's wondering what differences there are in her other self's Equestria.]

It seems amazing how many projects like these the community can put together.

[magicalrealist]

There's quite a few mes here in Dear_Mun. Are you a new one? (It's all the same, at least; just varying memories of being in different games.)

It certainly is! The community has made many wonderful projects, even before this one. It just goes to show how far hard work and dedication will take you.