Retirement has offered a welcome change from Celestia's centuries of responsibility. She can at last breathe easy, knowing that Equestria is safe in the hooves of a capable successor.
But when her successor faces a crisis of confidence, Celestia is quick to share what wisdom she’s learned through the centuries, and a few of the things that have helped keep her sane.
Narcotics tag for alcohol references.
This story has been revised from its original appearance in the April 2020 Writeoff, "Alone Together." Cover art sourced from Vecteezy's free library.