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Would you being the Element of Deception make you Applejack's mortal enemy then?

Anonymous

I don’t think so.

If I somehow embodied such a concept, to remain in harmony I’d have to use it appropriately, right?

It’s a differing tactic, and yes, it conflicts at it’s core. But only if used incorrectly. The same can be said with honesty. Even Applejack has secrets.

Yeah, in retrospect it seems lik the kid probably has some sort of emotional issue he needs to sort out, so I suppose me calling him a jerk comes off as callous, but I hope things can get sorted out. Also I was trying to think of an original Element to file you under, so I hope you can forgive the cop out one I thunk up.

Anonymous

Considering everything I’ve done in my life, the element of deception would probably work best.

And that’s not some self-loathing garbage either. We all have to lie a little, to ourselves and others, to spare their feelings, or get through the day.

It’ll never be a popular opinion, because it’s so easy to take things too far. But deception is just as important to harmony as honesty.

All things in balance.