Twilight, its time for bed.
 
Much to her surprise she found her student already there. No chase. No fussCelestia gave a mental start. It had been always been part of the night time routine. What had changed?
 
Already in bed, Twilight. My, you must be tired. She voiced her surprise playfully. Shall I tuck you in?
 
You dont have to, Princess. Im a big filly now.
 
The princess halted mid reach. Trying to hide her disappointment, she counted in her head the number of years she had tucked her little student in. Six years she had done so, unless Twilight had been away visiting her parents. Nearing thirteen, Celestia supposed now was a good time to give her li- no. Her growing student some room.
 
W- She cleared her throat and thickly swallowed. Would you like me to read you the rest of Daring Do and the Golden Feather tonight?
 
Princess. Twilight admonished her teacher as any pre-teen would an overbearing adult. Im a big filly now, remember. I can read it.
 
The princesss ears wilted and she turned her head quickly so that the unicorn could not see the welling tears. Ah yes. Youre right, Twilight. IllGoodnight then. Ill leave you to read
 
Somberly turning to go, the solar goddess nearly missed her students voice calling out to her.
 
Wait! Princess
 
The white mare stopped Yes, my student.
 
I could read the book to you, if you want. Came the timid offer. And you forgot to give me and Smarty Pants our kiss goodnight