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>You pick up your charred saddlebag and prepare to go somewhere far away from this tartarushole.
"Hey Derpy, we should-"
>You stop yourself short after seeing Derpy sitting contently by the river's edge.
>Her face is unreadable with eyes fixated on at the setting sun.
>You can only imagine what's running through that pegasus mind of hers.
>Derpy's blonde mane flows freely in the warm spring breeze.
>This scene reminds you of happier times, like Hearts and Hoo-wait, is she crying?!
>Perhaps a small reprieve is the best thing for her right now.
>You sit beside Derpy and watch as the lingering sunlight is slowly overtaken by the shadows of night.
>This tranquility would be a lot more enjoyable if you weren't fugitives on the run.
>"Isn't it beautiful, Anon?"
>The mare's gentle voice pulls you from your thoughts.
"Yep."
>You scoot towards Derpy and gently dry her tears.
"You okay, babe?"
>She sniffles and places her hoof over yours.
>"Nooooo-"
>Derpy breaks down crying and clings to you for dear life.
>You instinctively wrap your wings around her and fail to contain your own tears.
>So much has happened in such a short amount of time.
>Twilight becomes a mad tyrant and tries to force you into a one-sided marriage.
>Derpy is almost publicly executed despite DOING NOTHING WRONG.
>Then Princess Cadence, bless her soul, comes out of nowhere and sacrifices herself to help you two escape.
>What's worse is that Twilight will likely hunt you to the ends of the earth.
"A-Anoooooooon~!" Derpy cries out.
>Your eyes widen in a panic.
"Yes Derpy, *sniffle* I'm here."
>You reassure her with a barrage of tender nuzzles and headpats.
>Derpy mewls with need and buries her face into your chest, trying as hard as she can to calm herself.
>She feels warm to the touch, perhaps a bit TOO warm.
>You try to think of something to say, anything at all, that could comfort her in this delicate moment.
>Ultimately you decide to remain silent and continue the heartfelt snugglefest.
>The last thing she needs is to hear bungled words that send the wrong message.
>You silently watch as the moon rises over the moors.
>It's going to be a loooooooong night.