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[ Like so many others today, a woman emerges from that house in New Bark Town, bag in hand. She's hard to miss: over six feet tall in uncomfortable-looking heels, with hair down to her knees in waves of pastel colours. She's wearing a white gown and a crown on her head, but most remarkably, she looks like she needs an instruction manual for her feet.

She takes two steps out of the house and actually windmills her arms, overbalancing backward and falling on her ass. Ouch. ]

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[ Late in the afternoon, a message makes its way across the network. The voice may be familiar to some. She sounds fairly upbeat, all things considered. ]

Well, this is certainly an adventure. It would seem I've been transported to another dimension. I thought it might have been the work of Discord, but it's much larger than that, isn't it?

[ A beat while she weighs what she just said. Much larger than Discord can't be good. ]

I'd like to find a way back to Equestria, but I imagine that if there were a simple way back, there wouldn't be so many of us here, would there? [ A note of gravity enters her voice. ] Still, I'm concerned that my little sister might not be able to handle my duties on top of her own. If anyone can offer advice or assistance on getting back to my world, or even sending a letter there, I would appreciate it.

My name is Celestia. I look forward to meeting you all.

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They are rather impressive creatures. I'd be less worried if the ones we have to defend ourselves against didn't have them too.

[Not being able to see Celestia's Pokemon, she's now wondering what the princess has to defend her.]

Still, you shouldn't have to worry about anything at least until you get to Violet City, and that's where Fluttershy and I are headed now. Just look out for members of the crime syndicate Team Rocket.

[ The smile she turns back on the 'Gear is reassuring and warm. ]

I believe that goodness will win out in the end, even if our powers are evenly matched.

[ There's a beat while she glances off to the side, then brings the 'Gear closer conspiratorially, an impish look entering her eyes. ]

Goodness is usually smarter.

[She can't help but laugh a bit at that.]

At the very least, we tend to plan things out a bit more.

... I'm glad to have your wisdom to help out, your highness.

[ She chuckles a little, herself. ]

I'm very glad to be here to help you, Twilight. But it seems you've been doing an excellent job on your own. I'm proud of you.

That means a lot. Thank you. But there's still a long way to go.

[She can't tell her everything over the gear, but there is a lot to do here in Johto, and she's pretty sure Celestia's figured that out for herself already.]

Do you have any questions about the place you'd like answered right away?

I've gathered quite a bit of information from the many people who have welcomed me here. I believe my curiosities have been satisfied for the moment.

But if I find myself in need of enlightenment, I'll know who to go to. [ This with a sly sort of smile. ]

[She's really not sure how to respond to that, largely because she's not sure if Celestia's serious or teasing her. That smile and the use of the word "enlightenment" leans her towards the latter.]

Right, well... I'll be right here. Anytime you need me.

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