Testing a rather shaky voice...

[strengthinkindness]

Gosh, Miss Mun...are you sure this is a good idea?

Oh please don't get me wrong. I'm glad to be here. It's just...you didn't seem too happy to have me at first. And I don't want to cause you any trouble...maybe you should pay more attention to some of the others in your..."headspace"?

Well...if you're sure. But maybe you should think about watching the rest of the series first, before doing anything? I mean...if you want to...

And...oh, I hope you don't mind me asking, but...well...why do I need to find Discord?

Well gosh, if it's really that important to you, of course I'll look for him. I just hope I can find him. I hear this place is really big...

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[strengthinkindness]

[She nods.] Sometimes, if someone treats others in a terrible way...it's only because they've never had someone be kind to them before.

[Something she's discovered quite recently.]

[whatisthislife]

[He looks down at his claws for a moment.]

...Thank you.

[strengthinkindness]

[She blinks curiously.] ...For what?

[whatisthislife]

For answering all of my questions.

[strengthinkindness]

Oh. Y-you're welcome. I'm glad I could help.

[whatisthislife]

You can call me BlackWargreymon.

[strengthinkindness]

It's n-nice to meet you. I'm Fluttershy.

[whatisthislife]

[He kneels down to be more level with her.]

You are delicate, aren't you? I'm sorry I was so harsh before. I...have little experience talking with others.

[strengthinkindness]

[She shakes her head, smiling.] N-no, that's all right. I...I really should try to be a little more assertive. I have trouble with that...sometimes.

[whatisthislife]

Perhaps we both have something to learn.

[strengthinkindness]

[She smiles and nods.] Yes...and having friends to help teach you those things really helps.

[whatisthislife]

Friends...

[His eyes fall.]

May I ask what friendship means to you? I know very little about it.

[strengthinkindness]

Friendship...?

[She pauses, thinking for a moment.]

Friendship...means a lot to me. Having friends who accept me for who I am, while helping me be better than I can be...

I don't know where I'd be without my friends.

[whatisthislife]

How do friends help you do more than you are able?

[strengthinkindness]

Well...sometimes, I worry that I won't be able to do something, or that I'll mess something up.

But my friends believe in me, and they help me if I'm having trouble. And just being there for me makes me want to do all I can to help them too.

[whatisthislife]

So they...make you stronger.

[strengthinkindness]

[An enthusiastic nod.] Oh yes. They make you stronger...and help you find the strength inside yourself to stay that way.

[whatisthislife]

[Stronger...and happier, too, if Agumon was right.]

If I offered to be your friend, would you accept?

[strengthinkindness]

[She seems surprised, but only for a moment before another smile appears on her face.]

Of course! I...I would like that very much.

[whatisthislife]

[Perhaps...having a friend to protect, and spend time with, would help him feel more alive, and less empty.]

Thank you.

[He extends a hand gently toward her, making sure the claws of the gauntlet are well clear.]

[strengthinkindness]

[She notices the claws, looking from his hand to his face nervously. But with a small smile, she places her hoof in his hand.]

[whatisthislife]

[He grips her hoof very softly before letting go.]

I've had very few friends. You may have to tell me if I do something wrong.

[strengthinkindness]

Oh, that's all right. As long as you do your best, and care for others, everything should be all right.