I'm glad, Ruby; it was a joy to have you! *she peers over her shoulder* @mlp_Coldy_stone, you're up next! *the mare says happily. She collects a diploma and floats it in front of her*

You showed initiative by doing that, Coldy Stone, and I think you'll do much more of that out there! *she gestures to the window*

Our next student to graduate is Greyscale! *Starlight smiles, collects a diploma, and floats it at her side*

Mmmhmm. *Starlight smirks* I'm glad we all made your time here an enjoyable one, Greyscale. *she nods and slips him the diploma* Even if just a little.

*she reciprocates and turns* Next, would Moonstone please come forward to receive her diploma?

Then I think you did exactly what we were trying to show you. *she nods at @mlp_Moonstn and slips her diploma over* I'm sure you'll take what you've learned from all your friends and apply that to your life.

And for our last graduate, would Strawberry Blossom please come up?

*Starlight envelops the final diploma and floats it toward @mlp_Strawberryb* Congratulations, Strawberry!

And with that, I'll say with great happiness that this batch of students is officially graduated. Everyone, give a round of applause for our grads!

*Starlight steps down the school corridor, taking in the ambiance of the night both from outside and inside*

*as she rounds the east wing's corner, Starlight catches sight of a familiar red someone. The mare casually strolls up to @mlp_Starhammer and takes a seat* I'm guessing you got tired?

Youuuuuuuu could say something like that. *she nods at @mlp_Starhammer* I'm guessing I missed a lot?

Uh huh, I see that. *Starlight's brows furrow briefly. Her expression quickly softens* Between that and marriage, I bet you have a /lot/ going on in your life now!

Huh. I'd have expected something more... maniacal? *she raises a curious eye at @mlp_Starhammer* Ascensions aren't exactly the most common of things.

Rare to the point of I've never heard of one? *she shrugs* I've never really deep dived into alicornication.

Uhm, don't try to do what I do usually? Instead, start with basics like envisioning how you'd do something with your hooves, but let your magic act.

Exactly, and eventually, it'll be second nature.

Magic in- *she balks at @mlp_Starhammer* /What/ would possess you to try in any sort of direct way?!

That's.... something then? *she rubs the back of her head* You'll have to tell me /all/ about that eventually. It could be something worth looking at.

You probably should, and so should I. *Starlight slides back onto all fours* I'll see you around, @mlp_Starhammer.