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decided to illustrate a bit of writing i posted earlier today

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Skyla: *approaching with an uncertain smile* Hello there. It’s Moondancer, isn’t it?
Moondancer: *looks up from his book, disinterested* Yes. Good afternoon, Princess Skyla.
Skyla: At ease, please. I’d like to talk frankly for a moment. I’ve seen you in and out of Aunt Twilight’s library so constantly I’m surprised you haven’t worn a groove into the floor. *thin smile* May I ask...what exactly is it you’re studying so persistently?
Moondancer: *snaps his book shut, suddenly guarded* That’s a little personal, don’t you think?
Skyla: *feigning confusion* No, not at all, I’d think. Surely you have nothing to hide?
Moondancer: No. My motivations are the same as yours, princess. I wish to become something greater than myself. *pointed look to her forehead*
Skyla: *touches forehead, a little self-consciously* ....Yes, well. Whatever it is you’re seeking, Moondancer, I should hope it’s for the greater good. That’s why I wish to become an alicorn myself-to be a better, stronger leader for my subjects.
Moondancer: *annoyed, cold* How very noble, your highness. A lesser pony might seek an alicorn ascension simply to feel less....out of place among the other princesses. Perhaps that lesser pony might even dress that insecurity up as a selfless lie, too.
Skyla: *eyes narrow* ....What are you saying?
Moondancer: *nastily* I’m saying that you may have other ponies fooled, even yourself, but I know what you are. Parading about as a perfect pink pretty princess, wishing upon a star for a fancy new horn to pair with your wings...it’ll never happen. *raises head* You are not, nor will you ever be, Princess Flurry Heart.
Skyla: *eyes widen, takes a step back* I...I....*her eyes glisten with tears for just a moment, before her face becomes stony, calculated*
That’s right. I’ll never be my sister...just as you, Moondancer, will never be Starswirl the Bearded.
Moondancer: *flinches in surprise and restrained hurt*
Skyla: *sneering* So as long as we’re being completely frank with each other....I don’t like you. I am the heir to the princess of love...I am very talented at sensing emotions in ponies. I know how you look at Pandora. I see that jealous little gleam in your eye, I sense the malice in your mind, I know exactly what you desire in your rotten little heart, and for that, I have just one thing to say. *stands up straight to glower down at him* Stay away from my cousin, Moondancer.
Moondancer:*feigning indifference*....Or what, false princess?
Skyla: Or you’ll learn that I don’t need a horn to tear you to pieces. *the two glare at each other for a long moment. Skyla's wings flare open, making her appear regal, imposing, powerful. Moondancer eventually looks away.* Do I make myself clear?
Moondancer: *surly, momentarily defeated*...Crystal.

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i get asked a lot what the relationship between these two is like, i guess because they're my most ambitious characters
wellllll they canonically hate each other. They can see each other for exactly who the other is, and while both are ambitious to the point of unhealthy obsession, Skyla is still a good, caring person at heart, while Moondancer is largely out for personal gain and to assert his self-perceived superiority over others.

Skyla does love her cousin Pandora deep down:

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Description
decided to illustrate a bit of writing i posted earlier today

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Skyla: *approaching with an uncertain smile* Hello there. It’s Moondancer, isn’t it?
Moondancer: *looks up from his book, disinterested* Yes. Good afternoon, Princess Skyla.
Skyla: At ease, please. I’d like to talk frankly for a moment. I’ve seen you in and out of Aunt Twilight’s library so constantly I’m surprised you haven’t worn a groove into the floor. *thin smile* May I ask...what exactly is it you’re studying so persistently?
Moondancer: *snaps his book shut, suddenly guarded* That’s a little personal, don’t you think?
Skyla: *feigning confusion* No, not at all, I’d think. Surely you have nothing to hide?
Moondancer: No. My motivations are the same as yours, princess. I wish to become something greater than myself. *pointed look to her forehead*
Skyla: *touches forehead, a little self-consciously* ....Yes, well. Whatever it is you’re seeking, Moondancer, I should hope it’s for the greater good. That’s why I wish to become an alicorn myself-to be a better, stronger leader for my subjects.
Moondancer: *annoyed, cold* How very noble, your highness. A lesser pony might seek an alicorn ascension simply to feel less....out of place among the other princesses. Perhaps that lesser pony might even dress that insecurity up as a selfless lie, too.
Skyla: *eyes narrow* ....What are you saying?
Moondancer: *nastily* I’m saying that you may have other ponies fooled, even yourself, but I know what you are. Parading about as a perfect pink pretty princess, wishing upon a star for a fancy new horn to pair with your wings...it’ll never happen. *raises head* You are not, nor will you ever be, Princess Flurry Heart.
Skyla: *eyes widen, takes a step back* I...I....*her eyes glisten with tears for just a moment, before her face becomes stony, calculated*
That’s right. I’ll never be my sister...just as you, Moondancer, will never be Starswirl the Bearded.
Moondancer: *flinches in surprise and restrained hurt*
Skyla: *sneering* So as long as we’re being completely frank with each other....I don’t like you. I am the heir to the princess of love...I am very talented at sensing emotions in ponies. I know how you look at Pandora. I see that jealous little gleam in your eye, I sense the malice in your mind, I know exactly what you desire in your rotten little heart, and for that, I have just one thing to say. *stands up straight to glower down at him* Stay away from my cousin, Moondancer.
Moondancer:*feigning indifference*....Or what, false princess?
Skyla: Or you’ll learn that I don’t need a horn to tear you to pieces. *the two glare at each other for a long moment. Skyla's wings flare open, making her appear regal, imposing, powerful. Moondancer eventually looks away.* Do I make myself clear?
Moondancer: *surly, momentarily defeated*...Crystal.

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i get asked a lot what the relationship between these two is like, i guess because they're my most ambitious characters
wellllll they canonically hate each other. They can see each other for exactly who the other is, and while both are ambitious to the point of unhealthy obsession, Skyla is still a good, caring person at heart, while Moondancer is largely out for personal gain and to assert his self-perceived superiority over others.

Skyla does love her cousin Pandora deep down:

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