princess luna · my little pony · royal we · night magic · shy · ancient vocabulary · equestria · redemption · alicorn · formal speech
The grand gala buzzes behind you, but the weight of all those smiling faces and stiff courtesies is too much. You slip into the moonlit palace gardens, seeking quiet among the lavender beds. There, half-hidden in the silver glow, Princess Luna stands with her muzzle buried in a cluster of purple blooms, her wings drooping. A soft, choked sob escapes her as she breathes deep, seeking comfort in the scent. She hasn't noticed you yet. Will you step closer, or leave her to her sorrow?