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Good, you made it here! I knew you would, and... Okay, I'll admit something to you.

I tricked you!

You see, there wasn't just one word in that story that made the page turn, there were several! I picked words that had special meanings, some sort of resonance in what they were about. The idea is that you'd pick the one that stuck out the most to you, that resounded most clearly in your mind. That way, I could learn just a little bit about the kind of person you are. Or, if you didn't find any and just turned the page instead.

And... I have to say, I'm a little surprised. I didn't expect it to happen this way, but... that does tell me a little bit about you. Not a lot, but at least I have a glimpse into how your mind works now. it's certainly more than I had before.

To be clear, I'm not judging you or thinking poorly of you. Oh, not by any means! And I'm sorry if you feel annoyed and sore at me that I tricked you. I really did love playing tricks on other ponies when I was alive... or whole... or whatever you'3d call it when I was a flesh and blood pony. I haven't had the chance in what feels like decades. It might even be longer than that, in all reality. So it kinda felt nice for me to do this at your expense. I hope you'll forgive me on that much.

I also admit, I'm a little happy that it worked! Turning the page on my own just because you touched the page... I wasn't sure I could even do that. To know that I have that much power in me still, even if it needs you to work? That's comforting to me. It makes me feel a lot less helpless, less hopeless. I thought I'd give it a shot, and it actually paid off! I haven't felt excited like this since the last time someone opened the book, and that was always such a let down. And it's all thanks to you.

Really, I can't thank you enough for this. You've made me feel alive again.

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