Twenty-Third Flutter [Video/Action only for Twilight]

[3_butterflies]

[Fluttershy is still holed up in her room at Goldenrod, but at least she's somewhat making an effort to talk to people now, if the turning on of her Pokegear is any indication. Her red eyes show signs of past tears, but she's trying to be strong now.]

... I'm sorry for bothering you, but... some friends of mine are gone... I know that happens a lot, ponies - I mean, people leaving... and sometimes they come back, but don't remember what happened here... So... so...

[She gulps, and twists the butterfly ring on her finger.]

... If Applejack does come back... If she doesn't remember her time here... Then... please don't tell her about... us being... together. I-It wouldn't be fair to her.

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[3_butterflies]

[She absolutely refuses to make eye contact.]

... I'll be all right... Eventually.

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[tapestodiane]

_{[Aw, girl ... well, he won't press it.]}

I don't think anyone expects you to be much sooner than that. _{[Brief pause - it might sound insensitive.]} How many of your friends are left?

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[3_butterflies]

[She holds up a single finger.]

Just one... Twilight Sparkle.

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[tapestodiane]

_{[He nods, looks away for a moment with a frown.]}

.. You two take care of each other.

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[3_butterflies]

[Her hands rest on her lap.]

She will. She's very good at that...

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[tapestodiane]

I'm sure Applejack would like that.

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[3_butterflies]

[That gets a whimper, and a slow head nod.]

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[tapestodiane]

_{[There's another short moment of silence on his end.]}

I realize you barely know me, but if you need anything, never hesitate to give me a call.

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[3_butterflies]

... Thank you. That's very nice of you.

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[tapestodiane]

We've all lost people. If there is a way to help each other through it it only makes sense to try.

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[3_butterflies]

I guess that makes sense.

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[tapestodiane]

_{[Brief smile.]}

One would like to think so.