Permafrost didn't know if it was even possible for the flustered and adorable little white mare to get any redder, but somehow, she managed it with aplomb, now blushing almost to the point of glowing. "If anypony in the Empire knows where to find any information regarding your people, then Frost is the pony to ask." Cadance drew the small white mare into a hug and kissed her on the cheek. "Secondly, I have been briefed on the reason for your visit, and as it stands right now, I believe that we may well be able to assist you in your search." She gestured to the newcomer standing to her right, "This fine mare standing beside me is named Frost Blossom, and she is our Head of Reseach and Chief Librarian, as well as a dear personal friend." The mare in question blushed profusely at this, but she just smiled as she adjusted a little white flower in her mane in a nonchalant manner. She gestured for a white unicorn mare wearing brazen glasses to approach before continuing. You are a celebrated pony, Permafrost, and there are an awful lot of ponies that would like to meet you at some point, but that can wait." Your selfless actions over the years have made you a living legend to the ponies of the Crystal Empire, and they will henceforth treat you as one of the Royal Family whenever you are here, as will we. "Firstly, we are honoured to have you here, Permafrost. The Alicorn was unfazed by the size of the ancient mare, and she looked up to her as she drew closer still.Ĭadance took a breath then spoke clearly. With another respectful incline of her head she responded, "By your Grace, Princess."
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Once more, the big grey mare stood up to her full and somewhat imposing height, a beatific smile upon her face. Without missing a beat, the Alicorn responded sweetly, with a deep bow of her own "Thine observances are well met, Lady Frost- please rise and let us speak informally." Over a millennium ago, in this very throne room, she had spoken those same words to Princess Amore on more than one occasion. Mine name is Permafrost, Last Lady of the Old Order- and mine word is mine bond," she intoned, her voice soft and practised in this formal greeting. "Before thine judgement and mercy I lay myself, Princess- strike me down if I speak falsehoods or heresies. Below her, rimy hoarfrost and thin ice slowly spread from her hooves while a cooling mist rose from her voluminous fetlocks. Permafrost knew well the ancient etiquette of the Crystal Empire, and prostrated herself before the pink Alicorn, lowering her eyes to the ground and inclining her head to expose her neck. She moved like the Nightkin of old, Permafrost thought. Her movements were almost liquid in their grace. The Prince is a lucky stallion, Permafrost thought as she watched Cadance sashay towards them with a swing in her hips, the kindest of smiles upon her delicate features.
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Truly a Princess in Heart, Deed, Appearance and Title.
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The lithe and svelte body of the alicorn was toned and groomed to utter perfection.
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A name that she had not spoken since that time came to her under her breath, "Amore." She had only seen the like in the old times before the Great Exodus, and that had likely been well over a millennium ago. The elegantly curled mane and tail was the next thing to draw Permafrost's eyes. The pair of kind and expressive deep purple orbs seemed bottomless.
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It was the eyes that initially drew Permafrost in. She had frozen on the spot when Cadance had first walked into the room- the big mare couldn't take her eyes off the pretty pink princess. The Princess of the Crystal Empire was beautiful to behold, even to one of such advanced age and size as Permafrost.