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30th Sep 2021, 6:00 AM in Magical Mystery Cure  
My Twilight just naturally becomes less respectful and more sassy when talking to Celestia. I’m not sure why and I’m not sure how to feel about it.  

Princess Celestia: Wizards throughout the ages have pursued the secret to ponies’ true inner power. Star Swirl the Bearded perhaps got the closest, but even he didn’t understand how tightly magic and friendship are intertwined. That our greatest strength comes from all of us working together, helping each other.  
Twilight Sparkle: Really? You’d think “the power of friendship” would’ve been the first thing they tried.  
Princess Celestia: Many scholars searched within, yes, but only alone. Through meditation and such. They weren’t keen on sharing the power if they found it.  
Twilight Sparkle: So… I’m here because I worked with my friends? Shouldn’t they be here too?  
Rainbow Dash: Nah, I’m good.  
Twilight Sparkle: And, like… I just discovered this. I don’t think I’ve mastered it yet or anything…  
Princess Celestia: What you’ve discovered, and everything you will learn from here on out… will fundamentally alter Equestria’s future. That is why you are here.  
Twilight Sparkle: Wait, did YOU know this was going to happen? Like, all along?  
Princess Celestia: Before I answer that, let me ask you: What do you think of the concept of “destiny”?  
Twilight Sparkle: …Geez. Clearly we’re not on the Elemental Plane of Softball Questions…