Originally Posted by
Zirusianna
I think I figured that out too, actually. After debating it with my mate over skype.
She might be an Alicorn, but she doesn't get super-enhanced intelligence or anything (not more than what she already has). She still needs to travel the world and learn about friendship and stuff. She might be an Alicorn, but that just means she'll be treated with respect around the world. It's not like ponies are "OHHOLY GOD SHES AND ALICORN ZOMFGAMAGAWD!". They are usually pretty chill around them, the only ones getting increased respect is the Princess', because they control night and day and are considered gods.
I think the show will be pretty unchanged. She already has a lot of respect since she is Celestia's pupil. Now it's just visible
I'll continue putting the spoilish stuff in spoiler tags, then :3
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