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(Deputy Mare)  
……yeeaaaahh…in spite of who that little monster is….he—DOES kind of remind me of an old lost friend from so long ago…..perhaps—maybe I was a little too harsh on the little guy…..
 
He always keeps the Sheriff’s spirits up whenever he is going through a tough time with work. It’s not easy dealing with so many complaints and constant crime everyday, so long as there is always somepony who wants you dead. Our little monster––Sparky––he was always there looking out for the Sheriff, just as he was looking out for him….
 
I finally now see how much that lil’ dragon means so much to now, Sheriff….I’m—sorry if I had came across as condescending and demeaning to your pet dragon here in the past. But––I think I’m starting to actually like the guy a little…