> spectrumancer said:
> We were just happy to help, your Highness. And make friends along the way.


You tell Celestia that you merely did what you felt was right, and consider the unlikely friendships you've made your just reward. You glance over to your party for confirmation, and the two younger ponies agree wholeheartedly.

The princess gives a graceful nod of her own, beaming with pride.

Celestia: "Very well. In that case, please consider these a gift."

Celestia uses her unicorn magic to conjure three tickets, which then float over to each one of you.

You get Day Dream Spa Ticket!

Celestia: "I will see what can be done to better support such noble deeds in the future. But for now, I believe you have all earned some quality rest."

The thought of inviting the princess to join you at the spa crosses your mind, but you quickly reconsider, choosing not to risk raining on your friends' parade. Instead, you thank her for her generosity.

Celestia: "The pleasure is all mine. If that is all, then this gentlecolt will guide you back to the main gate."

You nod, and bid farewell to Celestia. As you follow the guard out of the throne room and through the castle halls, Apple Basket lets out a sigh of relief.

Apple Basket: "Whew! I can't believe I jus' got to meet Princess Celestia! My legs are still shakin' with excitement. I hope I made a good impression."

Moonflower: "Are you kiddin'? She said we were heroes!"

Apple Basket: "Right! I guess it just never felt like I was tryin' to be a hero. But we did do a lotta good, didn't we?"

You concur. The guard leads you outside to the courtyard, and a couple of minutes later, you reach the castle's front gate, where he reclaims his post.

After giving him a grateful nod, you step into the city streets of Canterlot once more, the morning sun yet low on the horizon.


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