((I completely forgot about #GGG2023 ))

*had a good time at the gala earlier today*

((And thank you all for the fun times at the #GGG2023! <3))

*Once home, she only just manages to open the door before...*

"Pffptpb-aCHOO! AWW, NOT AGAIN! GROSS!"

#GGG2023

As they sit at the bar in the VIP section, enjoying their slightly tinkered Pumpkin Spice Smoothie, they smile and sing the following, quietly, for themselves:

"I showed up here.
At the Gala
And spent time with my friends."

"Oh, to met them,
And to saw them,
And spent some time with them."

"Though every crea-ture has departed,
I got to cel-e-brate with the-e-e-em!"

As quiet as they were, background singing ponies spring out and start singing the background chorus.

#GGG2023

(( Thanks for the interactions and scenes, @MLP_Onyia, @mlp_Maven, @MLP_Armani, @mlp_Twilight, @mlp_Jetflight, @MLP_Storm_Swell, @Mlp_Ropi, @Whiplash, @mlp_DarkBloom, @LifeSpell ! Thanks for helping to bring the #GrandGallopingGala2023 to life! #GGG2023 ))

"Ponynapping? That sounds like a story for the Ponyville press to chew on." They look behind them, spotting @LifeSpell. They get out of the way.

"Well, thanks for the smoothie!" They place a VIP drink voucher into the tip jar as well before heading off to the VIP section. They have a few more of those vouchers to use."

#GGG2023

"Thank you," Fleets says as they count out bits for payment and slide them across.

"Not been a bad night for you, I hope? I know there's a lot going on between an peace treaty and alliance being formed and just it being 'The Gala,' but I know business can get a little tough at these things."

They slurp a bit off the top through the hole in the lid. Their eyes widen. "Yup. Worth it."

((@mlp_DarkBloom))

#GGG2023

"Hey, @mlp_DarkBloom, got any Pumpkin Spice Smoothies left?" They lean on the counter, hoping they can get one.

"If you do, could I trouble you for one with a little room at the top for a little something extra?" They gesture to one of the VIP drink vouchers they're carrying.

"It's been a bit of a night."

#GGG2023

Fleets just nodded, then shook their head. The din from the Gala seemed to return to the fore. The percieved "threat" of @Whiplash fading let everything else come back to the fore. Except for the good mood.

(An inspiration, he said...)

"Horseapples," Fleets muttered as they finished their drink and placed it on a tray. Their friends disbursed to the edges of the room, they wandered over to the VIP checkpoint. They had some of those vouchers, too. But first....

#GGG2023

"Foine, foine, let's say we bumped inta each udder. Juuust a happy li'l coincidence, huh?" Whiplash sang, clearly having enjoyed an unquantifiable number too many of the premium vouchers.

"Ya looks ready ta race," Whiplash grinned, taking yet another glass from a poor bus boy. "Ain't it just great ta know I've had such a positive impact on ya physical health? Even if ya lose, youse da reeeeeal winner, ain'tcha?"

#GGG2023

"Who knows for sure," they say in response to being told they "bumped" into @Whiplash. They're confident they could ask their friends if that was the case, but...

Fleets grunts at the mention of VIP tickets, simply taking a sip of their drink. "Enjoy your premium drink vouchers then." They say nothing else, actively smiling at others who approach to say hello, then sensing the tension, veer off somewhere else.

#GGG2023

*She sighs happily and feels the tension in her neck disappear*
We did it! The kobolds will finally be part of something bigger! Cheers! ^.^
*She raised her drink, and so do her guards and scribes*
#GGG2023

((And with that, I'm AFK on all accounts! From @mlp_Plotline to @mlp_DiaTiara to @mlp_Fleetfoot to everyone, thank you all for joining in on the #GGG2023! I hope you all continue to have fun, raid the royal fridge, and make cleanup an especially tedious job for the castle staff! And a special thanks to @Nstephen1991 for their art and song curation!))

*she smiles to all of the friends and well-wishers in Canterlot. It's been an amazing night. For some, it's just getting started. Some are alread filing out to Pony Joe's donut shop. Some are doing other things. But to see everyone come together here puts a smile on her face*

*she goes to join the crowd and dance the night away as only she knows how*

#GGG2023

Now excuse me, @mlp_Twilight. I have so many to talk to this evening, so do you! I am 100% certain we will talk again! ^.^
*She takes a drink and smiles*
Have a wonderful evening, my friend!
#GGG2023

*just smiles at @mlp_Shimmer* It... it is a lot to think about, honestly. I'm just trying to sail these waters as best I can, y'know? #GGG2023

*smiles and hugs Queen @Mlp_Ropi, glad to seal this new alliance*

*makes sure the scroll can be archived securely and safely* #GGG2023

And, so do i @mlp_Twilight! I have no doubt that this will be a friendship that lasts forever! Ponies and Kobolds alike! ^.^
*She hugs the princess*
It's time to celebrate even more! ^u^
* A copy of the scroll is given to both so the original can be kept safe in Equestria, somewhere really safe!*
#GGG2023

*looks left, looks right... he may or may not have given @Coloratura a kiss on the cheek at the end of one of their dances* #GGG2023

Ah, that's wonderful, Queen @Mlp_Ropi! I look forward to and embrace our lands' alliance and friendship for many moons to come! ^^ *stamps!* #GGG2023