tfw decided to ask myself: “so now that I am well and done interpreting the main characters in full 18th century VIVE, what about the villains?”

The transition clearly works better for some, but not all.

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“Unless we wish to stand by, and to suffer State after State to be subverted under the power of Canterlot, we must now declare our firm resolution effectually. To oppose those principles of ambition and aggrandizement, which have for their object the destruction of the Pegasi, and of the world!

“The next thing is, whether we see anything in this news which furnishes an answer to the past, or gives any security for the future? What does the explanation amount to on the ground? To the possibility of new allies? It refers to the possibility of negotiation at an indefinite period. She says, she – Canterlot – has renounced, and again renounces every conquest, and her occupation of the Wasteland shall only continue during the war, and the time which may be necessary consolidate their liberty; after which, they will be independent and happy, and Canterlot will find her recompense in their- felicity.’ What is this but an avowal of their former declarations?

“On the subject of interference with neutral factions, there are one or two explanations of the decree of the 19th, which has been so often discussed. We are, indeed, told it is injurious to suppose their National Convention could have intended to apply this decree to any country but where, by the public will, they have been called to give assistance and fraternity. This is in fact to advertise for treason and rebellion. Is there any stallion who could give credit to the reception which the Pegasi societies received in France? Though their numbers are too contemptible for the animadversion of the law, or the notice of our own Enclave Government, they were considerable enough for the National Convention. They tell you they are the clear, undisputed, constituted organ of the will of the people at large. What reliance can be placed on all their explanations, after the avowal of principles to the last degree dangerous to the independence, safety, and health of this race?”