Oh, I don't intend to use myself as an example. I think, in my time, I have served Equestria very well indeed. I only wanted you to see that what is very simple to you can be very hard for her.

[Oh, Pinkie. Don't you think a thousand years is very good practice for a social smile? Celestia's real enjoyment and happiness don't come in those formal visits, but in the stolen casual moments like the donut shop after the Gala.]

[Actually... Celestia smiles, and it's mischievous.] Maybe what I ought to do is arrange a visit, then sneak off for the evening.