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[The feed comes to life as Sprout rubs the back of her head, looking a little embarrassed.]

So uh...hey guys...

[While not entirely whispering, she does seem to be making an effort to keep her voice down.]

So...sorry that we uh...disappeared for a bit. The three of us kinda got...swept up in a data stream that dropped us off in some forest...without the D-Terminal, conveniently. [You can hear the sarcasm dripping in her voice.]

We just got back...like literally just got back. Seems we missed a bunch'a stuff, huh?

[Her expression sobers for a moment.] Looks like a lotta people left, huh? [Sprout glances behind her with a bit of a concerned expression, and her next words sound more like she's talking to herself.] Hope she doesn't get too upset...

[Then she clears her throat, turning back to the camera.] So yeah, uh...Just wanted to let you guys know Fluttershy's back, safe and sound. She's doing okay, nothing some days resting up won't fix.

...Oh yeah...Chris, if you uh...whenever you see this, mind giving us a call? I think Fluttershy wanted to ask you something...

[As Sprout moves to turn the D-Terminal off, there's a brief glimpse of Fluttershy - a little scratched up but on the whole looking all right - on the screen behind her, lying in bed with Choco sleeping against her side and a rabbit plush tucked in her arms as she slept.]

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As she thought!

And, is Trixie not correct in her belief that since your arrival here so long ago you have made many many MANY friends? Many of whom have gotten hurt physically, emotionally or mentally? And because you are so kind you felt the pain as if it were your own?

AND is it not also true many of Fluttershy's friends have already been sent home?

AND FURTHER STILL is it not also true that Fluttershy goes out of her way to make sure everypony she knows and cares about is OK often at the sacrifice of her own time, energy and well being?

[All the while not looking at her]

W-Well, I...I don't know if I'd say all that, but...

Yeah, s'all true.

[Fluttershy may not be able to answer directly, but Choco had no problem with it.]

WELL THEN!

[She flourishes her cape when she spins around and even throws a couple of smoke pellets to the floor for that dramatic effect.]

Trixie insists...neigh she demands that you go on this trip! Do something selfish for yourself and explore what the world and those two boys have to offer! For once worry less about your fully capable friends and worry more about yourself!

If it will ease your concerns Trixie will even look after Rainbow Dash, though I doubt she will appreciate it.

[Because it's not like Trixie is doing it to cling to the only pony left in town nope]

[Fluttershy jumped a little at the display. But Trixie's words were not lost on her, and she can't help blinking at the other girl for a moment.]

R...R-Really...? I-It'd...be all right...?

Yes of course!

[Swishing the smoke away with her cape and stepping forward]

Trixie knows a thing or two about greed, selfishness and pride. In fact Trixie has been working doubly hard to try and make up for those parts of her. But you Fluttershy are the exact opposite of Trixie. You are kind, generous, gentle and loving. If ANYONE deserves to do something they really want to do deep down? It is you.

I-I...

[There's a lump in her throat that makes it a little difficult to speak. Swallowing thickly, she tries again.]

I-I...I don't know what to say...Th-Thank you...

[A soft smile, her voice softens as well to her more natural speaking voice]

Just say that you'll write to us often to let us know you're OK. And that if you ever ever need anything you won't hesitate to ask.

[She nodded, more than willing to do that in order to have this chance.] I will...I'll have the D-Terminal with me, so I can get in touch with you guys a lot...

[Trixie gives a nod seeming satisfied with the conclusion]

...Trixie isn't sure but she thinks this is the part where friends hug. Should...Trixie hug you or something?

[Fluttershy smiled, rising to her feet and holding her arms open.] Yes, I think a hug would be perfect right now...

[Trixie approaches feeling awkward, she hasn't really hugged anyone sincerely since she was a filly but she leans into it and hesitantly finds a place for her arms around Fluttershy]

[It's okay, because Fluttershy is really good at giving hugs. So she makes sure to give Trixie one of her best ones.]

[The tension and awkwardness in Trixie's back melts away at the hug and she grips a little tighter]

...Trixie suspects Fluttershy could have also gotten a cutie mark for hugging.

[Her blue face is very red right now]

[She smiles, gently rubbing the other girl's back.]

Well...I do work with cute animals. It's hard not to give them a hug sometimes...

[A snort]

Are you implying Trixie is a cute animal?

Trixie is torn between flattered and amusingly mock offended.

[She couldn't help but giggle a little, pulling back enough to look at Trixie.]

Well...some people around here would say that unicorns and Pegasi are cute anyway...

[She smirks and tilts her head back regally]

Oh very well, you may lavish Trixie with praise. She is the most humble and giving Unicorn in the Digital World after all. Most cute is also true.

[Fluttershy smiled; Trixie was still working on it, after all. Besides, at the moment she couldn't very well deny it.]

And she's also very sweet...

[Practically radiating smugness]

Well she's learning from the best.

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/fade to black?

Sounds good to me X3