We Share Everything (Part 3)


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                                            Part 3: As the events with Princess Luna in Celestia's office transpired, Anon had been taking a walk in the Royal Garden, sometimes speaking with the gardeners about their techniques and the best way to grow certain flowers, or sometimes simply watching the yellow-jays sing and flutter about. He did not know a letter that would change everything was on its way to find him.


                                            As he conversed with the chief gardener, a messenger from the palace arrived by Anon's side. Obtaining Anon's attention, the messenger held up a scroll sealed with Celestia's signet. Anon, smiling, acknowledged her. "Oh, good morning!"

                                            >Messenger: "Good morning Master Anon! Celestia sent me to bring you a letter. She bade me tell you to read it immediately" said the mare with gravitas.

                                            "Thank you very much, Peanut Brittle" Anon gracefully responded to the mare, while taking the scroll. She seemingly blushed, bowed, and then trotted away. Anon took personal pride in knowing the names of as many servants as possible. He noted that they appreciated his effort. Anon broke the seal and unfurled the scroll. It read:

                                            >C: "My dearest and beloved Anon. Unfortunately, our appointment will need to find refuge in another day. Princess Luna is in a state of emergency, the majority of her staff being unduly delayed in their return from a diplomatic mission. Her preparations for the diplomatic conference are now in severe jeopardy. As the only member on my staff who is intimately familiar with all the preparations in total, I desperately need you to assist her with her portion. Take charge of her remaining staff to accomplish this. Also, assume responsibility for some of the projects Princess Luna has been handling personally. For now, report to Princess Luna instead of me; you'll need to shift your sleep schedule to nights, so get some sleep now. Even before the loss of her staff, Princess Luna has been toiling under crushing stress, with many emergent projects converging at once upon her shoulders. Strive with all of your intellectual, spiritual, and physical might to help her achieve the emotional and physical release she needs. You should take as much pleasure helping her as you would me! Indeed, I am assured you will find the experience most gratifying, rewarding, and delightful! As for our appointment, its delay is temporary and only increases my yearning for you! Your Eternal Love -Celly"

                                            >Gardener: Noticing Anon's previously happy face shift to one of pondering, the gardener interrupted his thoughts with a gruff voice. "Is everything ok Master Anon? You seem to be a mite concerned there."

                                            Anon responded cooly. "Everything's ok, Green Hooves. Just a change of plans." Anon was disappointed, but he knew Celestia's concern and love for her sister was genuinely important. He resolved to carry out her instructions exactly. What did she mean by emotional and physical release though? High court pony-speak for stress release he supposed.

                                            >Gardener: Returning to his work, the chief gardener absently responded, "Well, alrighty. Whistle away your worries is what 'ah always say. Try it sometime! Or, just gander at them flowers. That'll relax ya."

                                            Anon gave him a smile, started whistling a ditty, and walked briskly back toward the palace to get some sleep before the night shift.


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