Seventh Night

[raisethemoon]

[The feed opens on the sky, showing sunset over what can only be Ponyville. Considering the vantage point, it's being taken from a cloud, but even though its author could only be one of a few people, Luna does not speak.

The shot holds as the light fades from the sky, until the stars and moon rise. One could be excused, really, for not watching the entire thing. Finally, she speaks up, still from behind the communicator:]

I would not have placed the stars quite that way. [Sigh] But I suppose 'tis well enough.

[She pauses for another long moment.]

Incidentally, I am seeking new lodgings in Traverse Town. Suggestions would be much appreciated.

Comments

[unrecovered]

[It's been a while since he's seen a sunset - at least, one that actually moved. Twilight Town didn't count.]

Can you rearrange them?

One of the larger rooms in the hotel is open, if you're interested.

[It was his and York's and North's, until North moved out and York woke up. No way was he staying there alone.]

[raisethemoon]

No. Nor affect the moon - seeing how uncertain time is, I can only assume 'tis even meant to be in that phase.

[Look how happy she is about this.]

Oh? A larger space would be best. We do not require many rooms, but my sister can have some difficulty maneuvering about the furniture where we currently are. [Celestia and her unreasonably large wingspan.]

/totally justifed jack

[letteropener]

It was never intended for both of us to live in, sister!

[raisethemoon]

That is true.

We would have gotten higher ceilings.

[HA WHO'S THE SHORT ONE NOW???

wait it's still her]

[letteropener]

And better decorations?

[That's right, Luna, your aesthetic sense is highly questionable compared to the princess who's had her hoof on the pulse of high Canterlot style for centuries!]

[raisethemoon]

But of course! The increased space would have allowed for some lovely gargoyles in the entryway.

[Buck high Canterlot style. She's goffick, not a dumb prep.]

[letteropener]

I believe, dear sister, that 'lovely gargoyle' is a fine oxymoron.

[raisethemoon]

[She believes that YOU are a fine oxymoron.]

Not at all. Gargoyles were a marvelous trend. I intend to revive it someday.

[letteropener]

They very much had a style all their own. They added personality to any castle they were mounted upon, and I certainly could agree they were things to marvel at.

They were just all ugly.

[raisethemoon]

They had character! And they kept pegasi from perching upon our roofs.

Also, half of them were filled with bats during the day. [This is clearly a mark in their favor.]

[letteropener]

All of this is true. They did serve many useful and practical purposes, and do not forget they served remarkably well in keeping water flowing off of the roof and away from the walls.

And yet, they were still ugly.

[raisethemoon]

Neigh, do you know what was truly ugly?

Powdered wigs.

[letteropener]

You are simply trying to distract me from the topic at hand, sister.

But you are very, very right. More than ugly, they were absurd!

[unrecovered]

[Hey, he thought he'd at least ask.]

I'm starting to wonder if the cycle is a good thing.

[Abrupt changes...don't usually bode well, do they. He can't say he's a fan of this one.]

You could always find a spot you like and make it yours. [Carolina did it, but he's not about to bring that up.]

[raisethemoon]

It makes me uneasy. Though that may be for simple personal reasons...

I suppose I could. It may cut down on expenses. [Not that they have any real issue with that. Luna likes Nightmare hunting well enough.]

[unrecovered]

Or the fact that it's a massive change in a world that hasn't changed for weeks.

The Moogles might know someplace.

[raisethemoon]

[Shrug. Yeah yeah that too - it's her night Wash geez]

I am concerned about the Nightmare that will likely arise in Ponyville. My sister and I will have to keep watch.

[They can hardly leave all the humans to fight such a creature in unfamiliar bodies, and the other two ponies...well, Pinkie and Rarity are valiant enough, but it'll take more than just the two of them.]

I may stay here for a bit longer, then. But I do not intend to remain permanently.

[unrecovered]

[Hey, occasionally the obvious does need to be pointed out. He's just covering his bases.]

[He doesn't need to ask what Nightmare Luna is thinking of, not after what she's told him.] You don't have to do it alone, you know.

[raisethemoon]

I do worry. You humans have doubtless fought Nightmares in pony form by now, but do you feel confident enough to face a more powerful one?

[wavesinherheart]

Where would you have put them?

[raisethemoon]

Well - [She angles the scroll again.] - do you see Arcturus? The third smallest in that cluster. It ought to be several degrees to the right, and closer. And many of the constellations are out of alignment. Orion's belt near exceeds his girth!

[wavesinherheart]

I see.

[Stargazing has never been something that she's had much time for, and the stars aren't familiar ones besides. But she can tell that they mean something to Luna, and that's good enough.]

And you can't control them?

[raisethemoon]

No. [She sounds perturbed.] Nor the moon, but at least that seems to be at the correct distance. They could easily flood the coastlines, toying with that...

[wavesinherheart]

Maybe it's something to with it being all in dreams?

[raisethemoon]

Perhaps. Though by rights I ought to have more power in dreams, rather than less.

[wavesinherheart]

I'm sure we'll figure it out.

[lessabrasive]

Given Twilight Town also has several residential buildings, it might be worth checking that for suitable home options.

[ Although Luna was princess of the night - it made sense to look more to Traverse Town. ]

..Does anything happen when you attempt to change the stars positions?

[raisethemoon]

[Well, Celestia's coming too so it might even out to Twilight Town. Luna mostly wants Traverse because it's more of a hub anyway; that's where new arrivals will be, and most others are based there. Otherwise she'd just set up in Ponyville.]

Not a thing.

[lessabrasive]

[ She can tell Luna's likely dismayed by that. ]

Not even a backlash of power? Or does it feel much like it would were you to try and change the stars of Traverse Town?

[raisethemoon]

It is quite like that. Save that these ones are mine.

[lessabrasive]

Yours when in Equestria, your Grace. [Lin looks thoughtfully.] But not so when in the dream of another. Might there be a clue in that?

[raisethemoon]

Certainly in another's dream. I am the Princess of the Night; I tend to them when I am not otherwise occupied.

This dream is simply different.