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Um... hello, everyone. I'll try not to other you, and make this quick. I just had a few things to say.

[To make sure she's doing this right, she has a small notepad. page flip.]

First... during that zombie event, when were trapped in our fantasies... Several of you tried to help me get out of that place, and even though I was really stubborn, I really appreciate what you did. So, thank you.

[page flip.]

Second, Valentine's Day was yesterday. Normally I would have given my friends some chocolate, but, um, since we just had an event, I wasn't sure if anyone would be in the mood to have some... B-But I'll be making some in the kitchen, so if you still want one, you can come here and take some.

[page flip.]

And last, um... I write down what happens every day in my journals, but lately I was thinking, I'd like to start putting photos in there too... Of both good and bad memories. So I was going to ask the closet for a camera... b-but I don't know a lot about cameras. So, um, I guess, I just wanted to know if anyone had any suggestions or tips about that kind of thing...?

[She double-checks her page... nothing forgotten, and not too many apologies! Success! She looks very proud of herself.]

Th-that's all! Thank you, chocolates, and cameras! Th-thanks for listening.

((OOC: feel free to go action if you want chocolates!))

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[But that's why she wanted a camera - to take pictures of cute baby foal!!!]

Oh, well, um! Traditionally, girls make or buy chocolate for people they're in love with... but they can also give "friendship" chocolate for those they care about. That way, everyone's happy.

[It never happened. ]

...So it's something only human females participate in? It sounds a little like Hearts and Hooves Day, but that's for everypony.

...Well, everypony with a Special Somepony anyway. Or prospective Special Somepony.

The boys get to do it a month later, on White Day. They usually go with white chocolate, so, White Day.

... Hearts and Hooves... that's so cute!

Oh, I see! That's clever. Ours is just combined into the one day.

Hmm. It has an interesting story that goes with it, if you'd like to hear it.

Yes! Yes, I'd love to hear it!

[STORIES OF CUTE PONIES DOING CUTE THINGS YES]

[Mikan you FOOL. He grins happily, clapping his forehooves together, because he gets to tell some HISTORY. ]

Excellent! So, a long, long time ago, before the holiday was created, there was a princess, and a prince who loved her. He created a love potion, in order to make her fall in love with him. [He clears his throat] "A tuft of cloud, a bright rainbow's glow, stir with a pegasus feather, fast not slow, serve to ponies who aren't in the know."

[Because the history books sure have the actual recipes in them, as the best idea ever. ]

It worked, they fell madly in love- but it turned out to be a love poison, rather than a love potion. There was a dragon attack, chaos reigned and the kingdom fell- but the princess could do nothing about it, because she and the prince were too lost in each other's eyes. Nothing else existed around them but each other, as far as they were concerned.

...You know it's probably not all that nice of a story in hindsight. Anyway we celebrate Hearts and Hooves Day to remember that, and celebrate real love, rather than manufactured love.

[Awww, ponies in love, pony royalty, and...

... Uh. That's. That's kind of horrifying. Granted, Saint Valentine was murdered, but Mikan doesn't know about the actual origins of that holiday either.]

... O-Oh. Um. That's... that's a good lesson, definitely.

[Equestrian history all starts adorable and ten swiftly turns awful. How ponykind aren't a mess of basket cases is a mystery unto itself. ]

It is! From what I understand, they managed to find an antidote for the poison- hey had to stop them looking into each others eyes for a full hour. The damage had already been done, of course, but they sort of fixed it? And we got a holiday out of it, so there's that.

Still, it was really wrong for the prince pony to do that... No matter how much you like someone, forcing them to love you is bad. I really hope that it doesn't become an event here... that would ruin a lot of friendships.

I couldn't agree more. Love should be a choice. Taking away others autonomy is-

[Well, it's what Starlight did. What he inadvertently drove Starlight to do.]

It's not pleasant. And yes, it would do a lot of harm.

[She's noticed the pause, but doesn't comment on it.]

... Do you have happier holidays?

Oh um. You mean without any dreadful connotations or histories to them?

[He has to think on this one. ]

...I...err Mare's Day. I think? That's where you buy gifts for mares in your life. Like your mothers and sisters, wives and stuff. That doesn't have any sad story to it.

[The fact that he has to think is kind of scary.]

Oh! That sounds really nice. Is there, um, a Stallion's Day?

[The ponies may be adorable but their world is absolutely not. ]

Nah, just one for mares. We stallions don't really get a day.

[The delights of living in a matriarchal society. ]

Oh... well, maybe you should! You're very important, Sunburst! You should be celebrated.

... Can you eat chocolate?

[Oh, Mikan, that's adorable. He laughs softly. ]

Aww that's sweet. But I don't really mind.

[But, you know, sweets are being offered, so-]

Yes. Yes I can absolutely eat chocolate.

Then if you want, you can come to the kitchen, I'll definitely give you some! Celebrating Sunburst!

[No one has ever celebrated him since he went to magic school. ]

I haven't really done anything worth celebrating, but...sure, why not.

Heeheehee! Sometimes you can celebrate the fact that we're celebrating!

I know a pony back home who pretty much lives and breathes that statement. It's an admirable thought to have.

I hope I can meet her someday.

I'm pretty certain she'd enjoy this place. She's...um very good at making friends.