[AiE]Anon Does a Celebration for Twilight

>you are Anon
>and today is a very special day
>not for you though, but for Twilight, because it's her birthday
>well, her birthday was yesterday
>but you're throwing a party anyway
>you and Pinkie met up about a week ago, and you both wanted to do a thing for Twilight
>you plotted and schemed
>and then you got into an argument
>holy shit, Pinkie can be fucking terrifying sometimes
>just to remind you that you're not currently living in a fantasy realm populated by sugary-sweet brightly colored ponies
>well, you are, but minus the sugary-sweet part
>anyway, you settled on a truce
>Pinkie wanted to do a thing that's aimed at everyp0ny, so that all of them can truly enjoy the party
>you maintained that it's important to focus more on Twilight, and that her friends could acquiesce a little
>you shook on it, and went off to your respective domiciles
>sheepishly, you passed each other in the street when you realized that you went to Sugar Cube Corner, and she went to your house
>some time passes, and before you know it, the time of Pinkie's Party is upon you
>you had a grand old time at Twilight's library
>there were drinks, and fake little horns/wings for those who didn't have them, and the CMCs showed up as Royal Princess Twilight Guardians
>loads of fun
>Twilight was moved to tears over how everyp0ny (and one human) were accepting of her new title and form
>the next day, it was her birthday party proper, which was held in Canterlot
>a much quieter affair with the two Diarchs, Twilight's family, and the Crystal Prince and Princess
>and today...
>today is your day
>you agreed to rendezvous with everyone in Canterlot, by the main plaza at 12 PM sharp

>Applejack, Pinkie, and Twilight arrive early
>Pinkie pokes you in the shoulder
"Nervous, Anon? No way you can beat my super-duper-fun-for-everyone-pre-birthday extravaganza."
>you snort, and ruffle her mane
"Oh, Pinkie. Never bet against a human, or challenge him to a competition. We always win."
>she snorts softly, as you walk over to Twilight, who's awkwardly looking at people who stop and pause to look at the new alicorn
>you kneel down, and give her a hug
"Relax, your majesty. Know how I didn't get you a birthday present yesterday? That's 'cause Rarity is bringing it with her today."
>she looks at you with wide eyes
"Oooh, what is it? Is it a book?!"
>you grin and shake your head
"It's a surpriiiise!~"
>she smiles at you, as you look into the distance, and spot Rarity, RD, and Fluttershy trotting up the street
>you never gathered how the politest and fastest pegasi can be late all the time
>and Rarity, bless her marshmallow hide is carrying your box
>she levitates it off her back, and floats it into your arms
"Next time, Anonymous, dahling, I'm charging you extra for delivery."
>you give Rarity a deep bow, which causes her to pat you on the head
"A+ for effort, B- for execution. Needs more flourish."
>you roll your eyes, and open the box
>you take a light blue cloak that's festooned with stars
>Twilight's eyes sparkle -get it- as you hand it to her, and she puts it on, clasping the neck with a brooch shaped like her cutie mark
"Ooooh, Anon, it's so nice! It even kinda looks like my gala dress."
>you make a gesture towards Rarirty, who's discussing something with Fluttershy
"I am not a designer myself, as you're very well aware."
"THAT's true."
>you grimace, while she chuckles at your disastrous attempt to design a pimpin' robe for yourself
>you shudder at the recollection, and then grin
"But the best thing is that I got this cloak enchanted!"
>she starts going around in circles as her horn glows
"Ooooh, illusion magic. Though the technical term would be 'glamered," derived from the word glamour."
>you laugh
"Only you, Twilight. Now check this out."
>you grab a stick from the ground, and point it at the purple alicorn
"SHIMMER!"
>the cloak does exactly that - shimmers - and the alicorn turns into a unicorn

>the ponies ooh and ahh
>Rainbow Dash flies up to you, and pokes you in the chest
"What's the deal? Don't you like her wings?"
>you raise a hand to your mouth in mock surprise
"Why, of course I do, dahling-"
>Rarity sticks a hoof in your mouth
"No. Just... no."
>you spit out the gross hoof, and glare at Rarity
"No, I do. But I think it'd be quite annoying if we all went to the museum, and ponies would gawk at the new Princess, rather than the priceless artifacts."
>Twilight bows her head and blushes, while the other ponies, save Rarity, roll their eyes at the mention of the word 'museum'
>you quirk an eyebrow
"You wouldn't want to spoil Twilight's trip to the museum with all her friends, ~woooouuld yooouu?~"
>Rarity groans
"Honestly, darling, what's come over you."
>you rub your forehead, and glance at Celestia's sun
"Dunno. Must be the heat."
>Pinkie bounces past you in the direction of the museum
"Tell me about it. The last time I was in heat, half the stallions in Ponyvi-"
>AJ makes a shushing noise, while RD laughs
"Nope, Pinkie we don't want ta hear it."
"But-"
"Nope!"
"Awww..."
>you rolls your eyes at the gaggle of mares, and set a brisk pace to the Royal Museum of Natural History and Artifice
>the place was chock full of old stuff from pony history, as well as from other races
>supposedly there were human artifacts there as well, but frankly you're skeptical
>in any case, you make good time, and in about half an hour, you're inside
>AJ is fanning herself with her hat, while RD and Fluttershy are keeping a breeze up for themselves at the other ponies
>they all cease when they come inside
"Hoo-ee, ain't nothing like magical air conditioning, let me tell you."
>Rarity simply stands right in front of the vent, ice crystals forming on her
>you and Twilight go to buy the tickets
>when she makes a move to pay, you push her hoof aside, and drop your bits on the counter
"Nuh-uh. Your birthday present, remember."
>holy crap that was a lot of bits


>eventually, you make your way inside, and Twilight gallops off, leaving a trail of dust in her wake
>her friends are slightly less enthused, but follow her anyway
>Twilight begins lecturing on this and that
"Oooh, and this is a reconstruction of Clover the Clever's staff... and here's the original crown that Princess Platinum wore..."
>she's pretty good, actually - she's got a knack for storytelling
>makes sense, really
>the rest of the Mane 6 are eventually becoming more and more engrossed
>RD loved the stuff about Commander Hurricane
>eventually this turns into a discussion of the Hearth's Warming Eve pageant they all participated in
>you ask them to tell you the story, as this happened before they came to Equestria
>all of them start talking at once
>INFORMATION OVERLOAD! INFORMATION OVERLOAD!
>what you gathered is... is pretty badass, actually, including the weaponized friendship
"You know, I get the whole 'last-ditch effort to preserve harmony in Equestria,' but really, I'd love to see the Elements and their Bearers in action."
>RD strikes a heroic pose, while the rest of the ponies cheer her on
"Yep, we're a bunch of magnificent mares, are we not, girls?"
"Yeah!"
"Darn tootin'!"
"Indeed."
>Twilight is looking at them, and her eyes are brimming with tears, and a smile on her lips
>you decide to go down into the cafeteria to power up
>after spending another fortune in bits, they've all got their hay fries, and daisy sandwiches and whatever
>but you, you are in heaven
>because as part of the Authentic Griffon Experience, they actually serve meat
>not a lot of it, and it's raw, but after spending more bits, you got them to put some salt on it, and fry it
>it's been over a year since you had any meat
>you're practically drowning in saliva and spaghetti
>your hands shake as you carry the tray back to the girls
>they all make faces of disgust


>Fluttershy looks at you with concern
"A-anon? I know you're an omnivore, and all, but um, you do know not to stuff yourself with it, or you'll get a really bad tummy-ache."
>you nod, just savoring the smell
>Pinkie elbows AJ in the ribs
"Look at him! He's practically hypnotized."
"What ah'm concerned about is where that meat came from."
>you break your trance, and stare blankly at AJ
"Oh, well, they said pork."
>she winces
"Ah have pigs on mah farm, Anon."
>you look at her, uncomprehending
"Y'know, I never figured out what you use those for..."
>she grins
"Well, we ponies love our truffles, yah know. We let our mushroom farmer friends borrow 'em when it's truffle season."
>you nod slowly
"I mean, on a scale of 1-5 how much does this bother you?"
"4"
"4"
"5"
"2. It's gross, but I mean, come on, we'll finally see Anon chow down on some food that's meant for him!"
"Uhm, well, I don't mind, much. 3"
"5"
>that last one was Twilight
>you maintain a stoic face, while you weep inside, as you shove the plate into the trash
"Wha! Anon! You spoiled your food!"
>you wince
"Sorry, ladies. I didn't realize it would bother you that much. You -are- herbivores, after all. I was being inconsiderate. I'll just come back another time or something. I'm gonna go grab some coffee instead - anypony want."
>Pinkie raised her hoof, while the rest of them shake their heads.
>you look at Twilight, then at Pinkie
>she shakes her head solemnly
>Pinkie huffs, while you walk away
"You know, one of these days, girls. I'll find somepony who's willing to make me some coffee, and I'll prove to you that you were worried about nothing!"
>you laugh to yourself, as you return with a steaming mug of java, while you overhear Rarity being melodramatic as always
"-and as a final precaution, I will seal the bunker with concrete. If you ever have coffee. Your sugary energy is quite a handful."
>Pinkie crosses her hooves, and sticks her tongue out at Rarity
>you laugh as you rejoin them

>Twilight looks at the plan of the museum
"Okay, girls. Why don't we hit up the Saddle Arabia exhibit, and then we should have Anon show us some of the Human Habitat stuff."
>you take a deep breath, but nod
>Fluttershy looks at you with concern
"Is everything all right?"
>you nod, while AJ frowns at you
>stupid truth-sensing Element of Honesty
>you and the rest of 'em make your way to the Saddle Arabian exhibit
>you can't help but wonder at how oddly the parallels between your two world lie
>bright mosaics, and minarets a-plenty
>Rarity takes over the lecturing here, as she's actually been to Saddle Arabia with her family
>she thought it quite lovely, though mentioned that most of their outfits, while pretty were-
"Far too gaudy, really. I mean, yes, AJ you'd like beautiful in one of their scarves, but I just couldn't imagine you working in one of them. Too many bangles, as it were."
>AJ hmphs, while RD is entertaining some fillies with Daring Do's antics
>Pinkie and Fluttershy are listening to Rarity in rapt attention
>Twilight is looking at one of the mannequins, with a particularly nice blue-and-silver scarf
>you poke her in the flank, which causes her to jump up and wheel about to face you
"Anon! Don't do that."
>you grin
"Is everything all right? You're looking all pensive."
>she nods
"I've actually always liked Saddle Arabian fashions. Just! Don't tell Rarity."
>you laugh, and nod, and lead her to the rest of the group
>you wave to catch RDs attention, as you all reconvene
"So... the human exhibit?"
>the ponies express their delight, while you nod slowly
>you make your way to the third floor, where the human stuff is
>a familiar voice calls out to you
"Anon, so good of you to finally drop by."
>your fists clench, and you snarl under your breath
"Hello, Art Fact."
>a beaming Earth Pony stallion trots into view
"I'm glad you decided to elucidate me, mah boy. So kind of you, so kind."
>you clench your teeth, and your eyes narrow

>the Earth pony stallion has a pick-axe and a pyramid as his cutie mark on his brown coat
>you curl your lip
"I wasn't planning on elucidating YOU, Art Fact. I was merely going to show my friends here some of the human stuff you have."
>he looks downcast
"But Mr. Anonymous! Certainly with your innate knowledge-"
"There is no innate knowledge. I'm not from here! They aren't my kin."
>Pinkie places a hoof on your shoulder
"Are you all right? Are you going to introduce us?"
>you look at the pink-colored pony
"Sure. Art Fact, meet the Bearers of Harmony. Twilight Sparkle, Applejack, Rainbow Dash, Rarity, Fluttershy, and Pinkie Pie. Bearers of Harmony, meet Art Fact. He's an archaeologist."
>the brown stallion beams as he approaches to shake their hooves in turn
"And a foremost expert on human history! Or at least, best in the field. I'm sure Mr. Anonymous has certain insights that I will never have."
>you roll your eyes, and unclench your fists
"Look, I'm doing this for them, not for you. You can hang around in the back, and listen in, but-"
>he gallops off, and returns with a stack of parchment and pencils
"-don't ask me questions."
>you all proceed into the dimly lit hall
>the first thing you see is a suit of armor
>looks odd... like a hybrid between a modern tacsuit and a medieval knight's armor
>you whistle as you look at it
>AJ approaches you
"Anon, is everything all right, sugarcube? You were awfully rude to that stallion."
>you look at her, and blink
"I'll tell you why... later, okay? When we all get back to Ponyville AND this stays between us."
>she looks at the rest of the group who are admiring the articulation on one of the gauntlets
"Okay. But I'll hold ya to it."
>you nod, as you move towards the suit of armor, and strike some poses, to show how it would fit you
>Twilight's horn glows as she peers at it, and Art Fact nods
"Indeed, Miss Sparkle! The humans used some form of enchanting, though we haven't been fully unable to unravel the spellwork."

>Twilight and he look at you
>you shrug
"Hey, from what you told me, I actively absorb magic. Don't ask me any questions, I won't tell any lies."
>Art Fact gasps
"HE'S MAGIC RESISTANT?! THIS EXPLAINS SO-"
>you hold a warning finger to him
"Sorry."
>you proceed further into the exhibit
>a large amount of the stuff is what ponies have
>shovels, picaxes, tools
>someon- somepony even reconstructed what one of their dwellings looked like - a log cabin
>you briefly ponder the whole 'you are not kin' bit
>you briefly mention how you'd use the item, but since AJ was the only one that did any sort of real manual labor, she was the only one who appreciated it
>then you come to a curious item
>two metal plates with teeth on them, held together by two screws that keep them apart about an inch or so
>there's two semi-circles with a circle inscribed on one of the plates, like so: UU
>you start chuckling
>you glance at what it's labeled as
"Hah. Nut cracker."
>you begin to laugh louder
"No, these people are my kin and kind all right. Hee-hee-hee."
>Twilight comes up to you
"Why, what makes you say that, Anon?"
>instead of answering her, you raise your hands in front of your face, and wiggle your fingers
"Remember how I told you that what made us the dominant species? Our brains, and our hands - especially our thumbs."
>you gesture towards the device

"It's called a thumbscrew. You put your thumb in it, and then you screw."
>you laugh in a nervous manner again
>Twilight looks at you, then at the device, then back at you
"What's so funny? I would assume that anypo- anyhuman would want to make sure their thumbs are in place when applying a cast."
>your eye twitches, and you open your mouth - and promptly close it, as you exhale through your nose
"Yeah. That's right, we really cared about immobilizing stuff when applying our casts."
>you look around the room
>you see pikes, halberds, swords, daggers in the next exhibit
>then you look at the ponies
>Twilight is looking at the thumbscrew in wonder, Pinkie, Rarity and Rainbow Dash are still looking at the suit, while Fluttershy and AJ are standing next to a net
>those ponies
>not a single fucking bad bone in their pastel-covered bodies
>Art Fact is jotting your stuff down
>you walk over to him, and crouch next to him, leaning close to his ear
"Don't bother copying that. I'll be in Canterlot in a week or so. I'll give you that interview."
>he looks positively thrilled as you stand up, dust your knees off, and clap your hands
"All right, ladies. We've really seen what we came here for. Most of the rest of the stuff is similar to yours. It's frankly very uncanny."
>Twilight nods
"Well, it makes sense. Your race is older, even if it did mysteriously disappear. Naturally, we'd copy stuff from you."
>you nod in return
"Okay, so I've got two more things planned."
>waving good-bye to Art Fact, you make your way out of the museum
>you all congregate on the steps leading up to it
>Pinkie takes RD by the hoof
"Well, my spanish galleons, let's go back to Ponyville!"
>the rest of the mares voice their protests, as she raises her hoof
"Tut! Twilight has a busy evening ahead of her, and we'll see her the day after anyway, when she comes back to the library."
>slowly, they murmur their assent, as they trot back to the Ponyville Express, which is belching plumes of smoke


>the girls exchange hugs all around, while you stand to the side
>when you're smothered by a pile of pony bodies, you get the air squeezed out of you
"Oof, ladies, really-urk!"
>eventually, you're allowed to breathe again, as the mares sans Twilight board the train, which starts to pull away from the station
>you consider making a comment about railroading DMs, and plot contrivances, but wisely hold your tongue
>Twilight looks at you
"So, Anon. Why'd you decide to stay here."
>you look at her, and snap your fingers
"Because we, dearest Twilight, are not done!"
>she raises an eyebrow at you
"Not done."
"Nope! Tonight, Spartans, we dine in HEL-ial's Solar Cafeterium, endorsed by Princess Celestia herself."
>she looks at you quizzically
>you grin
"Sorry, human reference. I really should stop doing that. Let us away!"
>with a swish of your robes that Rarity made for you at your insistence - you always wanted to look like a wizard - you hail a carriage
>you open the door for Twilight, and hold out your arm, although she doesn't take it, what with four hooves and all
>as you ride to the the restaurant, Twilight chews on her lower lip
"So, Anon, why were you so rude at the museum anyway."
>you rub your temples, and sigh wearily
"Yeah... Art Fact sorta... well, he came up and asked me what my hypotheses were on the disappearance of the humans that lived here."
>she makes an "oh" with her mouth
"Yeah... suffice to say, I didn't take it well."
>you regret breaking that silver bowl
>and that chair
>and that bookcase
>you shake your head
"But enough about that! Did you at least enjoy the exhibits?"
>a wide, contented smile plays on her lips as she nods
"Uh-huh, yeah! I haven't been to the museum in ages - and it was nice to not be gawked at."
>you chuckle
"You'll never believe whom I got to enchant the cloak. I didn't say for whom it was of course..."
>she looks at you quizzically
"Hmm. Well, Rarity?"
>you shake your head
"She made the cloak, but not the ench- glamour. No, it was a blue unicorn, with a penchant for illusion."
>she gawks at you and bursts out laughing
"No!"
"Yeah. I told her that I needed it to better blend in. And it would work for me just as well as it would for you."
>she unclasps the cloak, and floats it over to you
"But just as a warning, it matches coat color."
>she looks at your hands oddly
"But... you don't even have a coat."
>you grin, and put the cloak on yourself
"Exactly."
"EURGH!"
"I know. Human flesh-tone isn't exactly pretty, is it? I'm just gonna take it off now."
>you do so, and pass the cloak back to Twilight
"SHIMMER!"
>she looks at you, an odd smile on her face
"Why do you do that?"
"Once again, human reference. I'll control myself, really."
>she nuzzles you
"You miss Earth, don't you, Anon?"
>you make a 'so-so' gesture with your hands
"Not so much anymore. It's been too long... and you are amazing, really. All of you ponies - but especially you, Twilight."
>she blushes, and looks away
"No, I mean it! Really!"
>she laughs, and pushes you with her hoof
>the carriage stops, and you emerge first, holding the door, and your hand out for Twilight
>this time, she places her hoof into your hand as you help her down, and walk into the restaurant
>this place is fancy
>like straight up crystal chandeliers, gilded carafes, and gem-encrusted goblets
>the maitre'd looks up as you enter
"Ah, Meester Anoneemoos. Welcome. Partee of too?"
>you nod, as he leads you inside, and seats you in front of the fountain
>it's nice and refreshing, as he hands you the menus, which are decorated with Celestia's cutie mark
>you spend some time discussing the food, and eventually decide on your orders
>Twilight got some kind of flower-salad sort of thing, while you had to settle on a regular one
>you also settled on a bottle of nice Chianti
>as the evening draws on, the bottle is finished, and you order another one
>you spend the time pleasantly chatting about some of the old stuff, which then leads into stories about their adventures as the Bearers of Harmony
>damn, these mares are badass
>eventually, you both get up, and while Twilight uses the little filly's room, you pay off the bill
>you swear, you should talk to Celestia about possibly introducing paper currency
>in any case, you call up another carriage
"Oooh, Anon, where are we going now?"
>you grin triumphantly
"For the grand finale, I'd like to keep it a surprise. It's a museum."
>she looks at you warily
"But all of them are closed."
>you whistle innocently
"Well, it helps when you've got some bits to spend, a close friend of both Princesses, friends of the Bearers, the last of the humans, and honorable friend to the dragons."
>she makes an impressed sound
"You know, one day you'll have to tell me how you got that last one."
>you snicker, and stick your tongue out playfully at her
"You're not the only one that has adventures."
>your eyes glaze over as you remember that fascinating and epic adventure
>you sure wish you had the time to reminisce, but the surprise awaited
>you rub your hands, and lean back in the soft cushions
"I gotta admit, it's... fairly weird that you ponies have carriages pulled by other ponies."
>Twilight looks at you funny, as she leans back herself
"Why is it weird? If that's what their cutie mark tells them, why wouldn't they do it?"
>you nod hesitantly
"I dunno. Sounds like destiny and all that. We humans didn't believe much in it. Well, rather, some of us did, some of us didn't."
>she smiles, and snorts
"Well yeah, you mentioned it. Having to go through life -without- knowing what your talent is? Ponies would go crazy."
>you grin, and nod vehemently this time
"Tell me about it. The Crusaders come up with any new hare-brained schemes?"
>she pokes you in the ribs playfully
"Anon! Be nice, it's important for young fillies."
>she pauses, and snickers
"Still, they're going about it the completely wrong way. And besides, you were there, when they decided to be my new Royal guards."
>you both laugh, as you raise your finger
"You gotta admit, they did look pretty fierce."
>she shakes her mane out, and nods
"Uh-huh."
>you sit in silence for a couple of minutes
"So?"
"Hmm?"
>you turn to face her
"Are you nervous?"
"About what?"
"Being a Princess, duh."
>she laughs
"Oh, Anon, don't be silly, of course I'm not nervous.
>you roll your eyes
"Twilight, come on. Really?"
>she looks at you, and winces
"No. Not really. I mean, I did learn a lot about going into your world-"
"Not my world, I told you."
"-but I mean, there's so much more I should learn."
>you smile, and put your hand over her hoof
"Twilight, who organizes the Winter Wrap-Ups? Who basically does all the nitty-gritty organizing in Ponyville? Who managed to learn so much about friendship, and directing ponies?"
>you poke her with your other hand
"You're gonna make an awesome Princess"
>she blushes, and nuzzles you warmly
"Thanks, Anon."
>you ride in silence for a couple more minutes
"Though technically, had you taken the only living human that you were aware of, I would've been able to help you pick out some books on how to be a Princess..."
"REALLY?! You have those."
>you making a humming sound
"Well, kinda. We had one that was aimed at Renaissance politicians-"
"Reneighsance."
"Riight. Then we had one written by a Chinese general - if I understand correctly, our military still uses his ideas..."
"Chineighse."
"I really wish that one day I could find something in my world that's not a horse pun in yours. Just saying."
>she laughs
"To me, it sounds like our names are human puns."
"They're not though. Ugh, whatever. Anyway, we got a couple of others - though I guess you wouldn't find them in a high school. Still... not our world, maybe not our authors."
>she begins lecturing you on multiversal theory, when the carriage starts
>you pay off the driver, and walk out in front of the Royal Astronomical Society
>Twilight glances at you with huge eyes, pupils dilated
"NO!"
>you grin, and make a welcoming gesture towards the double doors flanked by two celestial spheres
"After you, Princess."
>giving you one of those squeeing smiles, she gallops off; while you shake your head in amusement, and follow her
>you make your way to the grand hall, where a Night Watch unicorn waits for you patiently
"'Bout time you showed up, Anonymous. I still can't believe you managed to do this."
>you nod, and clap him on the back
"Good show, mah man. Er, stallion."
>he snorts, and walks off, leaving you two alone
>well, not counting the various telescopes, almanacs, and star charts
>in any case, Twilight starts zipping between telescopes, checking the charts and books periodically
>she floats out a little notebook from her saddlebags, and starts scribbling something in them
"This is incredible. These are so much better than my weak thing back at home."
>you make a quick mental note of that
"Well, sure. I mean, this ain't no radio telescope, but-"
"Radio telescope? What's that?"
>you scratch your head
"Hmm? Well, I'm not sure of the actual workings of it - I'm no astrophysicist-"
"Astrophysicist?!"
"-but they basically use radio waves, instead of the visible light spectrum."
>she gawks at you, and then goes back to her star charts
"Hmph. Sounds like I missed a lot."
>you snort, and nod
"You could say that.
>she looks at you slyly, before going back to the eyepiece
"You know, the portal will re-open at some point."
>you smile wryly
"It's a date then."
>she looks at you, right ear flicking
"Date?"
>you roll your eyes and groan
"Just an expression, Twilight."
>her ears droop down, and she peers into the telescope again
"O-oh."
>you sit there, chewing the fat (metaphorically speaking) until about 2 or 3 AM
>eventually Twilight yawns
"Ohh, blast it all. I'm too tired to stay focused. Anon, could we get some coffee?"
>you look at the clock, and shake your head
"I think at this point, even Pony Joe's is closed."
>she nods sadly
"Ohh, but it seems like such a waste to be leaving already."
>you walk over to her, and hug her
"Aww come on. It's not like this is the last time you'll get to do this. Hey, for all you know, you might get to commission your own Royal Observatory at some point!"
>she yawns, and nods slightly
"Heh. That's true, I suppose."
>you tidy up after yourselves, Twilight's amazing skills of organization coming in quite handy
>you laugh to yourself when you notice that she wrote down some scribbles on the star maps
>you walk outside the museum, and you look around for a carriage
"Hmm. Must be too late at this point."
>her eyes light up
"Oh, I can just teleport us!"
"No, wai-"
*BAMF*
"-t. Huh, it worked."
>she beams at you in front of her old room in Canterlot Castle
"Of course. I noticed that spells are less likely to get blocked around you if they're harmless."
>you tilt you head to the side as you think about it
"Makes sense, I suppose, especially if this is a natural evolutionary thing."
>she nods smugly
>she then looks around, and walks towards you, taking off her cloak
>her wings unfurl, as she leans up to hug you, and then plants a kiss right on your mouth, wings encircling you
>she breaks the kiss as she blushes furiously, and takes a step back
"Umm, well. Thank you for treating me like a Princess tonight, Anon. I uh, gottagosleepnow, goodnight!"
>and with that she runs into her room, closing the door in a burst of magic
>you smile fondly at the retreating alicorn
>sure, maybe Pinkie's party was more fun for all those involved
>but hey, at least you made her feel good
>and uh
>that last bit was nice too
>you hold up your hand to your lips and give a slight sniff
>lavender
>you walk back to your part of the tower with a slight spring in your step
>tonight was a good night
>for you, and your Princess.