The relationship between the Empress and her assistant is a complicated one that varies a fair bit between each assistant. But it’s fair to say there’s some giggling among the rest of the staff when it’s said that the young mares “serve at the Empress’ pleasure.”
Velvet’s relationship with the Empress has settled to some mere flirting for old time’s sake after she got serious with Night Light, married and had some kids. But back when she was the assistant…
The younger Twilight isn’t a big fan of that history being mentioned. But right now, she’s just glad she’s finished checking up on all the preparations.

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I’m guessing from the tags that its meant to be a potoo bird, but that bird sitting on Twi’s head… All I can see is a Porg.
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That looks nice
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@TexasUberAlles  
I’m not getting that from Silfoe’s style either.
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@Background Pony #B94F  
For me it feels more realistic.
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@TexasUberAlles  
I can kinda see where they are coming from, the muzzles all have flat panes and a lot of straight lines which are normally associated with stallions. I personally like the style.
@Eeveeinheat  
I’m… not getting any of that at all from Silfoe’s art style.
Is it a theme for the mares in this universe to look pumped full of testosterone? They’re also very handsome for mares. Not hating or anything, just curious if it’s a purposeful style.
@Background Pony #25EE  
That is what I called disgusting, but if you like to bang your mothers ex good for you.
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@Mooniedrop  
these are ponies. Herds are a thing.
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@Mooniedrop  
yeah but you could bang your mother’s ex
@Background Pony #B94F  
Yes But I’m not gonna have sex with my Father.
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@Mooniedrop  
You exist because your father had sex with your mother
Being with someone that has had sex with your mother is kinda disgusting.
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@Background Pony #B94F  
Yeah, honestly, even though that’s what the lore entails, I think that it would better suited for Snotty Nobles.
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@Background Pony #E033  
She doesn’t gobble all of them, just the ones that cross her path.
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@Background Pony #B94F  
That’s just downright harsh. And if that were the case, There’d be no pony in the kingdom right now, since all of her subjects are mortal as far as I know. She’s lived over 1000 years. And How could Velvet have Twilight if that’s how things were done in Equestria?
 
Honestly, I think she holds off on gobbling ability for any Snotty Nobles who disagree with her on big decisions…. and maybe some little ones.
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@Background Pony #E033  
Nah, she only gobbles fillies and colts. That’s why we haven’t seen any in this entire series.
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@Background Pony #B94F  
Well, she could always gobble up Celesia, if she returns, with that lore made about her on Nightmare Night.
 
(I’m joking. That could never happen…… could it?)
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@Telyna  
Nightmare Moon seems to have gone to great lengths to ensure that never happens, but it remains to be seen if it will happen anyway. Given the title of this series, I suspect we will be seeing her before it’s all over.
@Burza  
Oooooh, that would explain it.
@FanOfMostEverything  
Well, when it’s effectively Nightmare Night EVERY night, she either gets over her issues or she’s unable to function in society.
Is Celestia gonna make an appearance? And what happens when everyone sees she’s not evil?
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Celestia’s secret cake recipes.
Am I the only one curious about what’s in the classified folder?
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Huh. Seems Fluttershy is much more open with other ponies in this timeline. That or Spike got her to open up again.