*Above the #GrandGallopingGala2023, Rainbow sits on a dark little cloud. As much as she wanted to spend time with her friends, instead, she watches, mask on, from far away.*

"Aww, heck, looks like everyone's having an awesome time...." *Rainbow sulks a bit, glancing over at her teammates having an amazing time, at the others enjoying the always good food."

"Well, there's next year, Rainbow, when you're not si-sippfppf!" *Rainbow immediately darts away, flying home at top speed....*

(( 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 ))

Fleeting Step was enjoying their time at the #GrandGallopingGala2023. Good friends, company, and refreshments help. They were smiling and about to say something at the suggestion to @mlp_Maven's roadtrip proposal when they heard Whiplash's unmistakable 'Youse.'

The smile faded. Their expression went neutral. The mirth and happiness in their eyes fled.

"@Whiplash," Fleets blandly said. If their words were magic, frost would be forming. "Enjoying the Gala?"

#GGG2023

((@MLP_Armani))

*standing inside the castle grounds waiting to greet guests as they arrive.*

#GrandGallopingGala2023 #GGG2023

*She stands nearby, leaning against one of the trees near the gates to the Canterlot Palace, in view of @FleetingStep's. She's messing with a small technological device, whistling a song.*

#GrandGallopingGala2023 #GGG2023

Fleets arrives at the gates to Canterlot Palace, waiting with most others for the party to formally begin and for guests to be admitted!

There are plenty of ponies to say hello to in the meantime, and some acquaintances to renew and make.

#GrandGallopingGala2023 #GGG2023