Cookies for Heaven

[letteropener]

Who: Princess Celestia
When: October 14-21st
Where: All around the Far Shore
What: Princess Celestia brings cookies and, perhaps more importantly, wellness checks to the temples of the Far Shore.


Two things circled each other in Celestia's mind, forming a taijutu symbol in the way each completed the other: A lot of people in the Far Shore really needed some personal attention, friendship, and care; and she had, thanks to practice and effort, gotten quite good at baking cookies.

So each morning, Celestia cheerfully moved dough into her oven on sheet after sheet, the entire kitchen in Inti's temple animated in golden light like Merlin himself had set it all to baking-- and each afternoon, Celestia took wing above the Far Shore, traveling from temple to temple to seek out the inhabitants therein.

So at some point, an alicorn will come knocking at your door, with a bright smile on her face and a basket of cookies floating by her side.

Comments

[letteropener]

It's hardly an imposition if I offered, now is it? [Honestly, there's politeness and then there's that!]

I have no doubt it will. It is, after all, magic.

[purr_ince]

Well, I suppose not? But I didn't want to seem over eager. I mean that kind of thing must be a bit difficult and take a decent amount of time to do.

I'd like to try it sometime. [A shy little smile settled on his features and his expression softened. He'll have to do something nice for her.] Thank you, Celestia.

[letteropener]

Then we'll plan for it at some time in the future.

[And oh, if Celestia doesn't have a very, very impish gleam in her eyes.]

Or perhaps I should cast the spell for both you and Marinette, so you could experience it together.

[purr_ince]

Sounds good to me.

[And just like that he's blushing a dreamy far away look on his face. He might be imagining that so give him a minute or two,]

Maybe? If she wanted to that would be... nice.

[letteropener]

She seems very adventurous and eager. I bet she would like it a lot. You should suggest it to her.

[Meddle, meddle...]

[purr_ince]

I suppose you could say she is. She certainly doesn't shrink away from monsters or rushing to help people so there's that.

[He blinks before nodding.]

I mean one of us would have to if we wanted her to fly, too. Do you really think she'd like it?

[Were you hoping for more? Oh Celestia you're going to learn that this little kitten is so every oblivious.]

[letteropener]

[...if he actually has to ask if Marinette would like flying, Celestia is pretty sure he'll be questioning if she likes them as they're walking down the aisle on a hypothetical wedding day.]

[THIS is going to take some effort.]

I have a hunch, and you should certainly suggest it to her. [Not Celestia!]

[purr_ince]

If you say so, Your Highness. [His tone is playful and teasing.] You're kind of the authority on girls as far as I'm concerned so I'll be taking your word for it.

[letteropener]

And I am quite happy to put my knowledge to good use on your behalf. [Whether he wants it or not!]

[purr_ince]

I'll be grateful for it honestly. I've never like, liked someone before so it's all kind of.. confusing.

[letteropener]

Perhaps it is, but you can see it through if you have confidence and the real desire to try.

[Not necessarily succeed, but then, not trying is certain to fail.]

[purr_ince]

I do want to try. It's just getting everything in order first. I mean - it's kind of sudden and I want to be sure? I don't want to hurt her or make her sad by telling her I like her and it be something different. I want to be completely sure.

[But it's pretty clear from how he's acting that it's serious and not likely to change too much in the future.]

[letteropener]

I have lived two thousand years now, and there are still many things I am not 'completely sure' about. So bear that in mind, and think well.

[She's not saying 'hurry hurry'... just not to let caution override chance.]

[purr_ince]

Oh. Well I'm just.. I want to be sure I'm not confusing my feelings is all. It doesn't seem like just friends. It doesn't feel like just friends. I figure by the time I finish her song I'll be sure.

[letteropener]

Well, I certainly will look forward to hearing this song... if you'll share it with me, once she has heard it? [Obviously, Marinette has to be first.]

[purr_ince]

I will be more than happy to play it for you.[Yep there's that blush again.]Absolutely after I play it for her.

[letteropener]

Oh, wonderful! [Celestia beams, all delight and eager anticipation. It will surely go so well for him! What mare wouldn't love to have a song written about her by a promising suitor?] I can't wait!

[purr_ince]

I'm still picking out things and composing it. Figuring out what I like then scraping a bit here moving a bit there. It's quite a process.A bit daunting but she's worth it.

[letteropener]

Well, I certainly would not expect it is easy. The fact that you can do it at all says a great deal about you.

[purr_ince]

It's not. Or maybe I'm just picky. [He laughed softly rubbing at the back of his neck with a little smile.] Thanks, Celestia. That means a lot.

[letteropener]

Happy to be of service. For anything, really. [Celestia meets his laugh with a smile.]

[purr_ince]

You're the best. [He smiles toying with his drink before putting the mostly empty glass aside.]

[letteropener]

I try to be the best I can be. [Celestia bows her head, smiling at the compliment. It's a common misperception, one she doesn't think she ought to fight. Time would prove her as fallible and flawed as anypony.]

Though I feel I should let you get to work, the more so as I have more cookies to deliver to more temples.

[purr_ince]

Well that's all you can do is be the best you that you can be.[He doesn't think she's literally the best person but she's the best her which is even better. Adrien nods then moves to stand.]

Absolutely. I'll walk down with you to the door. [It would be rude not to.]

[letteropener]

I appreciate the courtesy. [Such a gentlecolt, how could he not have success with Marinette?]

[Celestia stands, somehow managing not to stretch her legs or wings as any other pony would after such a comfortable sit.]