first chapter: [video]

[studere.livejournal.com]

[ The video feed turns on to a rather nervous-looking girl in her late teens, though that nervousness is momentarily replaced by a grin. After all, she finally figured out how to work this thing properly. Figuring something out is always something worth celebrating, at least for Twilight Sparkle.

Still, her somber expression returns. ] I wanted to thank everypony who helped me out when we all first arrived. I've gotten much better at walking since then! Really. [ Because obviously they won't believe her unless she adds in that "really." ]

But... [ And this is really where she looks worried again... ] has anypony been outside today? There's clouds out there, and I am one-hundred percent certain nopony put them there. They're even moving all on their own...!

But nopony else has even mentioned it! Don't you all find this strange?!

[ Twilight bites her bottom lip for a moment, but presses on. ] It's strange enough that the sun and moon can rise without Princess Celestia or Princess Luna, but... do you suppose the patron gods are doing all of it? Raising the sun, and the moon, and moving the clouds... creating the weather...?

[ And finally, a large sigh. ] Really, this is such a strange place.

Comments

[vidya]

[studere.livejournal.com]

Oh. Oh!

You know, I haven't even had the chance to meet mine.

[vidya]

[dressmakes.livejournal.com]

I have yet to meet mine, as well ... though I've heard he's very interesting!

[vidya]

[studere.livejournal.com]

Oh, I'm sure the patron of my house is quite admirable. After all, he is a scholar who takes pride in wisdom. He must be a good... person.

[ Smaaaaall pause. Right, Rarity was talking about hers. ]

What have you heard about yours?

[vidya]

[dressmakes.livejournal.com]

Only that he appreciates art and creativity at its finest! I'm sure we'll get along wonderfully.

[vidya]

[studere.livejournal.com]

That does sound like somepony you would get along well with.

[vidya]

[dressmakes.livejournal.com]

Yes, I believe I will! I suppose I ought to seek him out and see if he knows how these things work around here ...

[vidya]

[studere.livejournal.com]

Oh, yes! And you'll have to let me know everything you find out! [ Twilight looks quite pleased by the thought of learning things. You just don't even know... ]

[vidya]

[dressmakes.livejournal.com]

Everything? Well, I'll see what I can do ...

Oh! By the way, Twilight, I do hope you're stocked up on pants!

[vidya]

[studere.livejournal.com]

. . . Pants?

[vidya]

[dressmakes.livejournal.com]

Yes, they are a piece of clothing designed to cover your legs! [she leans into the camera] Twilight, it is absolutely imperative that you get some immediately! I will make them for you if I must!

[vidya]

[studere.livejournal.com]

Oh! For being culturally-sensitive.

Don't worry, my closet seems to have come with a few pairs of skirts and dresses. Very simple ones, just perfect for me.

[vidya]

[dressmakes.livejournal.com]

No, Twilight! You don't understand!

[her voice gets super serious]

This is a matter of life and death ... and toenails.

[vidya]

[studere.livejournal.com]

[ Seriously, she asks- ] Life and death? [ And then.... completely flat- ] Toenails?

[vidya]

[dressmakes.livejournal.com]

Yes! I was told by a young p -- human, in my house, that humans have a strange eye condition ... if they are to stare at someone else's bare legs, their toenails will fall off!

So if you want to to keep your toenails, you simply must keep your legs covered! And pants, I believe, will be far more comfortable and ... simple, as you say, than a full length dress!

[vidya]

[studere.livejournal.com]

That... really? Really?

[ She sounds a little bit disbelieving. ]