Edward and Twilight stand there as Starlight skips off in the direction of the Iluminare Consortium after Alexander.

"I promise she doesn't normally exert such..." Twilight begins struggling to find the words.

"Sass?" Edward finishes the sentence making Twilight nod.

"Yeah... I mean, she does give a little every now and then but since she met Alexander it's on a whole other level." Twilight comments crossing her arms.

"He has that effect on people I suppose." Edward adds as he looks around at the dispersing students.

"Perhaps... But Starlight and Phoenix are the only two I can comment on. I don't feel you and your other two friends really qualify but that might just be me." Twilight states yawning lightly.

"To be honest I expected her to be a lot worse at this point given your situation, even you show amazing composure towards it." Edward comments before they start walking back towards the dorm.

"Hmm... I suppose it comes with the territory, being a princess I mean. You have to have composure a lot of the time when normally it'd be difficult to maintain such things. That said, I'm by no means perfect... There have been many occasions back in Equestria where I've lost my composure, although those times I had my friends to lean on. Here, in this world, it's just me and Starlight alone. We don't have the same luxury we are used to." Twilight explains staring up at the sky.

"You have me and Alexander to help in any way we can. Not to mention there are others alongside us who help out too like Alexander's D&D group in the mines and his uncle with the Smooze incident." Edward tries to state in reassurance.

"It's a nice thought. Perhaps, I'm thinking too small. You two have been nothing but gracious and providing hosts since we arrived." Twilight takes a deep breath before exhaling slowly, still staring at the stars.

"That's one way to put it... Alexander and Starlight have a very, hands-on relationship..." Edward states awkwardly.

"Yeah... Even I'm not sure what the situation is between them. They appear to dabble quite heavily in teasing and or flirting with each other, yet neither seems to commit to any feelings." Twilight states in observation as they reach halfway down the path back to the dorm.

"True enough. Any comments on our direction then?" Edward asks before somewhat regretting doing so.

Twilight, for a moment, gives no answer for several minutes as they continue to walk.

"I don't know..." Twilight states breaking the silence. "In that, what happened in the mine, while being very nice and stimulating, was also done as a necessary act to prevent a major magical meltdown. That isn't to say you don't have your own charm and we certainly do share some interests. It's just that we have been living with you now for a month and fifteen days... Not that I have been counting. During that time though, apart from trying tirelessly to find a way back everything else has been more or less white noise to me. As in, I haven't stopped to think about any of it and I feel that if I allow myself to do so I'd either break down from stress or find some reason not to go home..." Twilight tries her best to explain while evidently struggling at parts.

Edward gives her his full attention and follows the best he can during her explanation.

"I believe I get what you're saying. While it'd be nice to have something like that you don't want it to complicate things when you two manage to find a way home. Thus, arriving at the very difficult choice you'd have to make either staying or going home." Edward tries his best to summarize.

"I think that's the jist of what I'm trying to say... Though while I firmly believe all of what I just said, there is some small part of me which feels it'd be worth it as I have no idea how long it'd take to find a way home. However, like I also said before if that happened I fear I'd stop looking. That said, I was able to get by before as I hadn't met anyone I'd consider in that light and the only other time I felt something it was a minor fleeting feeling. Take that last statement as you will but I won't deny you have an attraction of sorts." Twilight continues to explain while blushing.

"I can see where you're coming from and I'd likely do something similar if in your position. Though, if during your stay, you decide that you wanted to give in to that small part of you, I have no doubts I'd be available. Especially seeing as I can say I have no ex's here at the academy." Edward states to try and comfort the mare beside him.

"So, you're saying you have ex's outside of the academy then?" Twilight raises an eyebrow.

"No, no it was just a figure of speech. I've never really had a girlfriend outside of false hopes and minor flings which ended before they barely started." Edward explains in his best defence.

" I see... Speaking of past relationships though. I realise you never really got to talk about your backstory, which leaves me somewhat curious." Twilight states gaining a lighter demeanour.

"It's okay in my opinion, it's not exactly quite like Alexander but I can tell you if you'd like." Edward offers as they near the dorm.

"I'd like that." Twilight states with a small smile.

After a brief moment Twilight decides to teleport them to the observatory where Edward took her several weeks ago when they escaped from the Iluminare Consortium. The pair takes a seat on a nearby bench before Edward starts his explanation.

"To begin with I imagine you noticed the race difference between my father and I. While not very significant, I took on more of my mother's appearance traits and was born in America rather than Japan. While growing up, my father was enlisted in the army as such, we got moved around a lot where he was needed. It was during this time we encountered Alex and his family who knew my dad from their early military days. As it turned out his son, Alexander attended the same school of magic I was going to. We were only there for just over a year though before we moved again. When my father decided to retire I took to helping him around the workshop on my off days from school after we moved back to Japan." Edward explains to Twilight who stares at him intrigued.

"Sounds a lot better than Alexander played it off to be. Perhaps I'll get to see it someday, your home I mean." Twilight states idly as she stretches.

"There is that possibility soon. Winter break is fast approaching and most of the students, those who don't have makeup classes that is, tend to go home for the duration. I imagine Starlight will want to go see Alexander's home but you two might also want to explore on your own." Edward states leaning back against the wall.

"Hmm, possibly but I wouldn't trust this world exactly being okay with the idea of two tattooless familiars wandering around on their own. Thus, it'd likely be better if we each went with our magicians for the duration of winter break." Twilight replies to Edward's idea as she rubs her chin.

"I doubt it'd be a problem for you to come live with us during winter break. We'll have to explain the idea to Alexander and Starlight." Edward states, yawning lightly.

"For now perhaps we should turn in early and be up at a decent time to start enjoying the festival." Twilight comments standing up.

"Sounds like a plan." Edward also stands up, giving a light stretch before they leave.

Ignis stands opposite the Chancellor's desk while the man himself idly fiddles with a crescent moon shaped cookie.

"Since the incident last week, the elements have been put on standby. Though, as you can imagine Midnight questions their defensive positions during the last crisis when she knows we had the key buildings secured with magic barriers." Ignis explains with a sigh.

"She is still young and is likely to be curious. Their positions are more or less suggestions more than actual orders so she is free to hand out her own or question them if she feels free to." The Chancellor comments.

"But you know she won't. I can understand wanting them to develop and grow in their own direction but surely even you know a certain level of intervention is required at times." Ignis protests while looking concerned.

"You know that you need not worry old friend. It worked out perfectly fine for the first crisis and I trust them to make their own adjustments should any more pop up in the future. As much as you know I enjoy your company, I am expecting a call soon." The Chancellor states putting the cookie down and rising from his chair.

"Very well... I hope you know what you're doing." Ignis states before leaving.

Turning to stare out the window it isn't long before a familiar tune graces the ears of the elderly man making him smile widely. A moderate glow comes from behind the Chancellor to the right above a set of drawers is a large decorated wall mirror that the glow belongs to. Taking his time to walk over to the mirror, he swipes his hand over the front to activate and answer the calling entity.

"I believe you know exactly why I am calling you so late at night..." The familiar regal voice states.

"Oh, I have an idea." The Chancellor states with a sly smile.

Author's Notes:

All the mysterious information at the end not to mention Edward's backstory being told finally. It was more or less an answer to my co-author's constant 'What about Edward and Twilight' moments he appears so fond of. I'll leave the small ending scene to the imagination of you guys to fathom who exactly that was the Chancellor was called by but we put in a particularly funny hint. We hope to see you next time.